Measuring and testing – Hydraulic altimeter
Patent
1996-11-26
1998-03-10
Noland, Thomas P.
Measuring and testing
Hydraulic altimeter
364562, G01C 504
Patent
active
057263655
ABSTRACT:
A hydrostatic measurement module senses elevation relative to a fluid reservoir under a reference pressure. The measurement module further includes a plurality of functions and modes. A zero function sets the display to zero at any selected benchmark elevation. One function allows the invention to measure heights and elevations beyond its physical reach. A hold function freezes stable display values. A mark function sets upper/lower limit tones described in the existing patent. A record function allows a large number of measurements to be taken for real-time calculation and display of average, minimum and maximum values. A scale function can be used to select one of five display scales. A resolution function permits more rapid readings at lower precision. A temperature function displays ambient temperature. A record data function is used to accumulate 135 or more individual data points within the measurement module or to download data as it is taken to a computer. such as a pocket personal computer (PC). An inspect/dump function allows downloading of stored recorded data to a PC, or inspection of stored data as a function of sequence and position. An elevation function can be used to display any desired elevation to make readings easier to correlate to drawings drafted in elevation relative to sea level.
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Noland Thomas P.
The Stanley Works
Tighe Thomas J.
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