Fluid level sensor

Details Fluid level sensor Fluid level sensor

2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Liquid level or depth gauge

Immersible electrode type

C073S30400R

Reexamination Certificate

active

11071820

ABSTRACT:
A fluid sensor arrangement (20) includes a sleeve (32) that is adapted to be placed within a container (24). A plurality of conductors (46, 48) and a channel member (50) within the sleeve cooperate to provide a measurement of conductivity of the fluid within the sleeve (32). The conductivity measurement provides an indication of a level of fluid within the container (24). A disclosed example includes a non-conductive channel member (50) having an opening or a channel (52) for directing selected portions of a conductivity field within the sleeve (32) between the conductors (46, 48) for making the conductivity determinations.

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