Thermomechanical sensor for fluid diagnostics

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2006-03-31

2010-06-15

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Measuring and testing

Internal combustion engine or related engine system or...

Lubricant condition

C073S009000, C073S010000, C073S053050, C073S054420, C073S054430, C073S114560, C436S060000

Reexamination Certificate

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07735362

ABSTRACT:
A method for diagnosing a fluid includes sensing a property of the fluid and the temperature of the fluid at the time the property is sensed, then determining the status of the fluid from the sensing. The sample volume may be small in comparison to the total fluid volume.

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