G01L19/003

Methods for installation of sensors and determining a fuel level measurement of fuel using a fuel level measurement system

An example method for installing optical sensors for a fuel level measurement system includes mounting a plurality of fittings through a wall of a fuel tank, positioning a plurality of optical sensors within the plurality of fittings and a respective optical sensor includes a first pressure sensing end inserted through the fitting and internally into the fuel tank and a second end extending externally from the fuel tank, and mounting an optical fiber bundle external to the fuel tank. The optical fiber bundle has an optical fiber connected to each of the plurality of optical sensors for guiding light to each of the plurality of optical sensors.

A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE METERING APPARATUS
20220003583 · 2022-01-06 ·

A differential pressure metering apparatus includes a manifold for fluidically coupling impulse lines. The manifold also includes a rigid body having a base, and an arm extending from the base, with a high and low pressure channel extending through the body from a high pressure inlet to opposing first and second high pressure outlet ports, and from a low pressure inlet to opposing first and second low pressure outlet ports respectively. The manifold is configured to be mounted to a flow restrictor pipe section in a wet-line configuration, in which the first high and low pressure outlet ports define impulse line extension directions having a downward component, and the second high and low pressure outlet ports define impulse line extension directions having an upward component.

PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAVING QUICK CONNECT CAPILLARY TUBE
20210348979 · 2021-11-11 ·

Embodiments of a pressure switch assembly having a quick connect capillary tube are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, has an elongated cylindrical capillary tube for attachment to a refrigeration line so that refrigeration fluid pressure in the refrigeration line can be sensed. A quick connect coupling is connected to the shutoff valve. A shutoff valve is designed to open and close fluid communication between the capillary tube and the quick connect coupling when the quick connect coupling is coupled and decoupled, respectively. A switch body is connected to the quick connect coupling and has first and second electrical connections. The switch body has an internal on/off switch designed to electrically connect and electrically disconnect the first and second electrical connections based upon a predetermined set point of pressure associated with refrigeration fluid that is in communication with the switch body.

Detachable pressure detection device
11215521 · 2022-01-04 · ·

A flow passage unit is detachably mounted on a pressure detection unit and detects a pressure to be transmitted to a pressure detection part. The flow passage unit includes a flexible flow passage part including a flexible flow passage which introduces liquid, flowing in the flexible flow passage part from an inflow port, to an outflow port, and which is made of a flexible material. The flow passage unit also includes a body portion configured to form a pressure transmitting space which surrounds an outer peripheral surface of the flexible flow passage part. The flow passage unit also includes a pressure transmitting part mounted on the body portion and having a thin-film shape. One surface of the pressure transmitting part faces the pressure transmitting space, and the other surface of the pressure transmitting part is capable of coming into contact with the pressure detection part.

Hygienic tube adapter
11781696 · 2023-10-10 · ·

A tube adapter for a pipeline for conveying a medium includes a pipeline section having a tubular, first channel for inserting the pipeline section into the pipeline, and a tubular, second channel, which is arranged at a first predeterminable angle to the first channel and connected with the first channel. In a transition region between a wall of the first and a wall of the second channel, at least one hollow is present in a wall of the first and/or second channel. The present disclosure further includes an arrangement having a measuring device and a tube adapter according to the present disclosure as well as to a method for producing a tube adapter according to the present disclosure.

System and method for measuring pressure of fluid flow
11162859 · 2021-11-02 · ·

An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.

Pressure monitoring system for wet barrel hydrant

A pressure monitoring system for a wet barrel hydrant includes an outer housing defining a sidewall shell and a cap coupled to the sidewall shell; a sensor housing defining a connector, a housing cavity, and an opening formed through the sensor housing and allowing access to the housing cavity, the connector configured to couple the pressure monitoring system to a wet barrel hydrant; and a base assembly coupled to the sidewall shell and defining a central support and a cylindrical wall, the cylindrical wall extending from the central support towards the cap, the sensor housing coupled to the central support opposite the cylindrical wall.

Fluid system for vehicle sensor

A fluid system includes a one-way check valve including a check-valve inlet and a check-valve outlet; a Y-connector including a Y-connector inlet, a first Y-connector outlet, a second Y-connector outlet, and a pressure-sensor connector; an inlet hose fluidly connecting the check-valve outlet and the Y-connector inlet; and a pressure sensor fluidly connected to the Y-connector via the pressure-sensor connector. The Y-connector inlet, Y-connector outlets, and pressure-sensor connector are fluidly connected to each other inside the Y-connector.

Carriers of Botanical Attributes
20230140841 · 2023-05-04 · ·

The present invention generally relates to a composition consisting of a botanical mixture within a carrier, method, and use. In particular, the present invention relates to syrup preparations of composition acting as a carrier for ingredients that one may find difficult to consume to provide consistent and palatable options.

System and method for measuring pressure of fluid flow
11802802 · 2023-10-31 · ·

An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.