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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2004
Applicants:
John Meeks, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Edward R. Chamberlin, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Inventors:
John Meeks, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Edward R. Chamberlin, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Assignee:
Standex International Corporation, Salem, NH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 21/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A liquid level sensor for standard bottles containing highly viscous materials such as gels so that the bottles may be inserted into an appliance to alert a user when the bottle is empty. The holder conveniently locates the bottle in the holder which includes insert molded contacts, wire harness and seal piercing mechanism. The bottle holder will universally fits into most appliances and machines. The invention enables the use of standard bottles are liquid reservoirs such that the bottle can be discarded when empty.