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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2004
Brendan Doorhy, Westmont, IL (US);
Michael Pelland, Medinah, IL (US);
Corey Pelland, Gurnee, IL (US);
Jon Alling, Schaumburg, IL (US);
Brendan Doorhy, Westmont, IL (US);
Michael Pelland, Medinah, IL (US);
Corey Pelland, Gurnee, IL (US);
Jon Alling, Schaumburg, IL (US);
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, Springfield, IL (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a fluid level gauge for sensing the level of fluid in a dispenser. The level gauge includes an inlet port communicating with the fluid and a check valve in communication with the inlet port. The check valve includes a membrane which allows air to pass. The level gauge further includes a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the check valve. The fluid level gauge may be used in connection with a beverage dispenser.