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Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2002

Filed:

May. 24, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:

Robert B. Kerchaert, Linden, MI (US);

Leon P. Brank, Waterford, MI (US);

Christopher Barranger, Davison, MI (US);

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, MI (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 2/330 ; G01F 2/332 ; G01F 2/376 ; G08B 2/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 2/330 ; G01F 2/332 ; G01F 2/376 ; G08B 2/100 ;
Abstract

An apparatus for sensing a level of fluid within a container. The apparatus includes a first cantilevered arm having a first float coupled to the container. The apparatus additionally includes a second cantilevered arm having a second float coupled to the first cantilevered arm. The apparatus further includes a position sensing mechanism for sensing the relative positions of the first and second cantilevered arms and responsively determining the level of fluid within the container.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Kerchaert, Robert. (2002). Method and apparatus for sensing the level of fluid with a container (U.S. Patent No. 6370951). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/6370951

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