Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge – Immersible electrode type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-11
2008-03-11
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
Immersible electrode type
Reexamination Certificate
active
07340951
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is disclosed for measuring one or more parameters of a variable physical structure, at least one of the parameters being fluid level, position, velocity or acceleration. The apparatus includes an electromagnetic sensing element comprising at least two electrically conductive members that are electrically insulated from one another. A distributed capacitance and a distributed inductance are each formed along a length of the sensing element. The inductive reactance is at least ten percent of the capacitive reactance, thereby allowing the capacitance to be distributed, rather than acting as a “lump capacitance”. The distributed capacitance enables shaping of the electric and magnetic fields around the electromagnetic sensing element so that disturbance by nearby electromagnetic fields, conductors, and dielectrics is minimized.When the apparatus is configured as a fluid level sensor, the capacitance is affected by the permittivity and the level of the measured fluid. A reference sensor can be used to compensate for changes in the permittivity of the fluid.When the apparatus is configured as a position sensor, the capacitance and/or inductance are affected by the position of an electrically conductive or dielectric target. The position measurement can be differentiated to obtain measurements of velocity or acceleration. Electronic circuits for operating the sensing element are also shown.
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Nyce David Scott
Pchelnikov Yuriy Nikitich
Frank Rodney
Nyce David S.
Williams Hezron
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