Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge – Immersible electrode type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
Immersible electrode type
C073S295000, C073S29000R, C015S097100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11101179
ABSTRACT:
A conductance probe is provided for adapting in a device having a container for holding a fluid therein. The a conductance probe is installed therein for providing a conductance signal indicating whether it is in contact with the fluid. The conductance probe features a conductance probe cleaner having a temperature sensitive element arranged on a tip thereof that is responsive to a change in the temperature of the fluid, for wiping the conductance probe to keep deposits from building up thereon. The scope of the invention includes any and all bi-metal configurations using temperature changes to create probe cleaning. The device may be a boiler or other suitable device having a heating element for boiling water contained therein. The temperature sensitive element is arranged on a metal tip of the conductance probe so as to move axially when wiping the same.
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Branzell John E.
Thomson Christopher J.
Frank Rodney
ITT Manufacturing Enterprises Inc.
Williams Hezron
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