Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge – Thermal type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
Thermal type
C374S183000, C374S054000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11017604
ABSTRACT:
A liquid level sensor comprising a thermistor probe and a power source connected to the thermistor probe to heat the thermistor probe. A cover encases the thermistor probe and includes openings allowing liquid to enter and exit an interior of the cover and contact the thermistor probe. A detector detects a liquid level in response to a voltage at the thermistor probe.
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Kearney Daniel J.
Zoodsma Randy J.
Gutierrez Diego
International Business Machines - Corporation
Maslova Oxana
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