Measuring and testing – Volume or rate of flow – By measuring electrical or magnetic properties
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-05
2005-07-05
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Volume or rate of flow
By measuring electrical or magnetic properties
C324S071100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06912917
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses for determining a fluid parameter in a vessel by altering a property of the fluid, sensing the difference in the property after the fluid is altered, particularly as related to the property in an unaltered portion of the fluid.
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