Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
McCall, Eric S. (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
C073S30400R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07055385
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for measuring the amount of fuel in a vehicle using transmission lines. An apparatus for measuring the amount of fuel in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention comprises a pair of transmission lines provided within a fuel tank, a measuring unit for measuring reflective wave or capacitance voltage which varies in accordance with the depth of the fuel by generating high-frequency wave in the transmission line.
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Kyung Chang Industrial Co., Ltd.
McCall Eric S.
Roylance Abrams Berdo & Goodman L.L.P.
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