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7610806 Electronic level gage assembly  
A thermowell extends downwardly into tank liquids from the roof of the tank. A magnetostrictive wave guide probe is positioned on the inside of the thermowell and a magnetic float is slidably...
7591178 Grounded wiper assembly for fuel sensor  
A grounded wiper assembly for a fuel sensor includes a wiper housing for rotation relative to a variable resistor and a wiper with at least one contact operatively supported by the wiper housing...
7565837 Fuel level sensor variable resistor assembly  
A variable resistor assembly is preferably adapted for use with a fuel level sensor and includes an arcuate resistive area including a plurality of radially oriented and spaced apart conductive...
7562571 Device and method for detecting material by means of gravitational field analysis  
Described is a sensor for filling level measurement using a gravitational field analysis, comprising a first and a second gravimeter unit. The measurement is effected in a contactless manner, via...
7549333 Fluid level sender assembly and method of making a fluid level sender assembly  
A fluid level sender mount assembly includes a first mounting member having a chamber and a second mounting member having an elongate docking portion. The docking portion may be sized to slidably...
7536989 Fuel tank cover body  
A fuel tank cover body which can be easily manufactured. The fuel tank cover body comprises a cover 2 for closing the opening of a fuel tank; a liquid level detection unit 3 housed in the fuel...
7484409 Fluid level switch  
A fluid level switch for a machine having a fluid reservoir adapted to contain a fluid at an acceptable level. The fluid level switch includes a mounting plate, a float housing, and a float...
7467550 Fuel tank float arm assembly  
The invention concerns a float arm assembly for use in a vehicle fuel tank and a method of operating the float arm assembly to determine a level of fuel in the tank. First and second resistor cards...
7467549 Electrostatic charge control for in-tank fuel module components  
A grounding arrangement for an in-tank fuel system includes a fuel level sensor assembly of a fuel module comprising a conductive card body and a resister card supported on the conductive card...
7463021 Magnetostrictive sensitive element  
The invention relates to a sensor element and to a path sensor constructed therefrom. The optical waveguide accommodated inside a supporting body, for example, a tube has to be placed in a defined...
7454969 Fuel density measuring device, system, and method using magnetostrictive probe bouyancy  
A magnetostrictive fuel level probe includes a spring-loaded foot. The probe shaft of the fuel level probe moves up and down within the spring-loaded foot as a function of fuel density. The...
7437929 Liquid level detector  
The present invention provides an inexpensive small-sized liquid level detector. A liquid level detector 1 includes a float moving in accordance with variations in liquid level, a hard circuit...
7423541 Excessive product usage detection using a level monitoring system  
A system for detecting excessive usage of product in a storage tank is provided. The system comprises a monitor and a data center. The monitor is operatively coupled to the tank for monitoring a...
7418861 Mechanically self actuated liquid level sensor  
A liquid level sensor for measuring liquid levels in underground and above ground containers includes a frame formed to have an elongate hollow tubular configuration that encloses a cavity. A cam...
7409860 Fuel level measurement device  
A fuel level measurement device has a fuel level sensor carried by a fuel level float at the distal end of a pivoting float arm of the device which is preferably part of a fuel pump module located...
7398682 Low fluid level detector system  
A fluid level detector system, which may measure the amount of fluid in a reservoir, and may further trigger an alarm when the fluid level in the cassette reaches a low level condition. The...
7377162 Method and apparatus for liquid level sensing  
A liquid level sensing arrangement for a tank may include a float having a disc-like shape and a sensor that detects a position of the float relative to the tank. The float may have an overall...
7350413 Liquid level detection apparatus  
A liquid level detection apparatus of the present invention includes contacts provided at a distal end portion of a contact plate, and resistance plates which are formed on a wiring board, and have...
7343800 Linear position indicator system and method  
The present invention is directed to system and method for determining a fluid level. The system comprises a sensing rod assembly comprised of releasably connectable rod segments. Each rod segment...
7322234 Watertight fuel-gauge housing  
A watertight fuel-gauge housing comprises a housing at least partially positioned in the interior of a fuel tank; a gauge mechanism within said housing for providing an indication of the level of...
7315165 Sensor element  
A sensor element ( 30 ) measures a Hall voltage generated by a movable magnet ( 16 ). For this purpose, the sensor element ( 30 ) comprises a ceramic base element ( 40 ) which has connected...
7313956 Lubrication system  
The present invention is directed to lubrication system having a reservoir having a body. A follower is moveably disposed in the body. The system further comprises an alarm system having an...
7304588 Monitoring technology  
An apparatus for monitoring an article or system, particularly an LP or propane tank, includes a transmission unit, a base unit and a host unit. The transmission unit is disposed on or near the...
7278311 Liquid level and density measurement device  
A liquid level and density measurement device is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated magnetostrictive transducer and at least two transducer magnets embedded into floats that can freely...
7251999 Level sensor for a fuel tank  
In a level sensor ( 2 ) for a fuel tank, one end of a lever wire ( 7 ) is located at a distance from a bearing ( 11 ) of a bracket ( 5 ). The bracket ( 5 ) has two limbs ( 12, 13 ) of which one...
7240550 Method and apparatus for material indentification by means of gravitational field analysis  
Described is a sensor for filling level measurement using a gravitational field analysis, comprising a first and a second gravimeter unit. The measurement is effected in a contactless manner, via...
7239129 Sensor based on the travel time principle with a detector unit for mechanically elastic waves  
A position sensor based on the travel time principle of a mechanically elastic wave length having a wave guide, an electrical hollow return conductor, a detector coil attached to the wave guide and...
7225672 Liquid level sensor and method of manufacturing the same  
A liquid level sensor includes a housing, a rotary shaft which is rotatably provided in the housing, a magnet which is fixed to the rotary shaft, and rotating together with the rotary shaft, a pair...
7222529 Filling level sensor for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle  
The invention relates to a filling level sensor for a fuel tank with a float which is fastened to a lever arm and at least one contact which is arranged on the lever arm and is in connection with a...
7216537 Fiber optic flammable liquid measuring system  
An optical liquid measuring system for measuring the amount of flammable liquid in a storage tank consisting of a pair of encoder disks that are operatively connected to a pair of floats through a...
7191649 Water level sensor  
A liquid level sensor apparatus for monitoring the drain line of condensate from an air handler of a refrigeration system senses the presence of backup liquid in a vertical pipe in the drain...
7191648 Level gauge for oil-filled transformer, choke, or tap changer  
An electric power apparatus has a oil-filled vessel in which a float is connected to a float shaft that rotates as the float rises and falls with the level of oil. A level indicator has a display...
7188679 Remote fire extinguisher station inspection  
An apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers at one or a system of fire extinguisher stations includes, e.g., at each fire extinguisher station: a detector for lack of presence of a...
7140247 Electrostatic charge control for in-tank fuel module components  
An in-tank fuel module apparatus arranged to provide an electrostatic discharge path from a conductive component to the ground plane. A conductive float arm is connected to a conductive support...
7111510 Liquid level detection device  
A liquid level detecting apparatus having detachable terminals and capable of holding down the formation of silver sulfide is provided. The apparatus includes a movable contact displaced in...
7082828 Laser measurement of liquid level in a holder  
Leakage detection of cargo from the hold of a barge involves a mounting plate to the top hatch of the hold. Two pipes secured to the plate extend to locations near the bottom. Each pipe has a guide...
7077003 Liquid level sensor switch  
A liquid level sensor-switch capable of effectively reducing variations in levels detected depending on directions in which it is inclined. The sensor-switch has a case, a guide rod formed therein,...
7062966 Fuel level sensor  
A small profile fuel level sensor has a small float located in a vertically-oriented housing in a fuel tank, and instead of sliding against two resistive strips that output a level signal as fuel...
7055386 Fluid level indicator dial assembly with magnetic calibration feature  
A dial assembly with magnetic calibration feature adapted for use as part of a gauge assembly for measuring fluid levels in cryogenic applications is disclosed. The dial assembly includes a base, a...
7043983 Horizontal liquid level measuring device  
A system for actuating an indicator in response to a depth change in a liquid that is confined to a container comprises a housing, a float constrained to vertical movement in response to changes in...
7043982 Fuel level sending unit and contact button for same  
A contact button is configured to move along a resistor path of a potentiometer in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The contact button includes a body having a...
7013728 System for detecting level of liquid in tank  
A system for detecting the level of liquid in a tank includes a sensor part provided to the tank and for sensing a position of the liquid level in accordance with displacement of a float, and a...
6990862 Hermetic fuel level sender having tank bottom referencing  
A fuel level sender ( 26 ) for signaling liquid fuel level in a fuel tank ( 22 ). An enclosure ( 31 ) forming a hub of the sender provides an interior that is hermetically sealed against intrusion...
6988406 System and method of liquid level detection  
A system of liquid level detection has a vessel, a sight glass in fluid communication with the vessel, a float positioned in the sight glass, a proximity switch affixed exterior of the sight glass...
6983655 Vehicle cesspool lever sensor  
A vehicle cesspool level sensor includes a mounting base, a stainless steel detection tube welded to the bottom side of the mounting base to hold a detection circuit on the inside, an end cap...
6976394 Level transmitter  
A level transmitter for liquid containers, particularly fuel store tanks, comprising a housing in which a contactless sensor is arranged which is connected with an evaluating unit and operatively...
6973828 Liquid level sensor  
An improved liquid level sensor is disclosed which provides a reliable and simple device for accurately determining the level of a liquid within a vessel. The sensor utilizes a plurality of...
6945108 Fuel level system for automobile  
The present invention relates to a fuel level system for an automobile, and more particularly, to a fuel level system for use in informing a driver of the amount of remaining fuel in a fuel tank of...
6941808 Drawing and gauging device for a motor vehicle fuel tank  
The invention concerns a drawing and gauging device for a motor vehicle fuel tank, characterised in that it comprises two support assemblies ( 100, 200 ) mobile relative to each other when the...
6938480 Encapsulated float and method for making same  
A float, including rubber material for sensing liquid levels having a chemically resistant protective covering said float having greater resistance to attach from chemicals, such as hydrocarbons,...