Brian D Mc Bride

Title: Brian D. McBride and His Liquid Level Sensor

Introduction

Brian D. McBride is an inventor associated with Freeport, Illinois, and Honeywell GmbH. His patent work includes a liquid level sensor designed to detect changes in fluid level using a compact, pivoting mechanism.

Latest Patents

McBride is credited with 1 patent, titled “Liquid Level Sensor.” The invention uses a single-piece pivotable device with a buoyant portion, a magnet-holding portion, and a pivot portion. As the liquid level changes, the device moves a permanent magnet into or out of the detection zone of a magnetically sensitive component, such as a Hall effect element.

The patent describes a design in which the buoyant portion has a lower density than the other parts of the device. This variable density is achieved through the placement of the mold’s injection gate, which helps the foaming agent create the desired density difference. The approach allows the sensor to be smaller while retaining the sensitivity needed to detect liquid-level changes.

Career Highlights

McBride’s documented patent contribution reflects work on practical sensing technology. The liquid level sensor combines buoyancy, magnetic detection, and a molded single-piece mechanism to provide a compact way to monitor fluid levels.

Collaborations

McBride is associated with Honeywell GmbH. His listed coworkers include Richard A. Clark and Brad L. Cummins.

Conclusion

Brian D. McBride’s liquid level sensor patent demonstrates how a carefully engineered, variable-density pivoting component can support compact and sensitive liquid-level detection.