Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge – Immersible electrode type
Patent
1994-08-12
1995-11-14
Gutierrez, Diego F. F.
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
Immersible electrode type
118694, 324662, 324664, 324671, 355245, 355298, G01F 2326
Patent
active
054656192
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for detecting the level of material in a container. The apparatus comprises a power source and a first electrode, positioned adjacent the container, electrically connected to the power source. The apparatus further comprises a second electrode. The second electrode is spaced from the first electrode and positioned adjacent the container. The apparatus further comprises an electrical amplifier which is electrically connected to the second electrode. The amplifier amplifies a current induced in the second electrode and generates a voltage signal. The amplifier is adapted to maintain the second electrode at a virtual ground to minimize environmental impedance effects. The apparatus further comprises a rectifier, electrically connected to the amplifier, for rectifying the voltage signal and a comparator, electrically connected to the rectifier, for comparing the voltage signal to a predetermined voltage signal corresponding to the container being full with material.
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Research Disclosure Bulletin; "Toner Level Detector"; RDB8221306; p. 482; Jan. 1982; Anonymous.
Benedict Lawrence R.
Dezen William L.
Sotack John D.
Werner, Jr. Alan J.
Zayed Gaith O.
Gutierrez Diego F. F.
Wagley John S.
Xerox Corporation
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