Eddy current proximity sensing means and method useful for determining throttle position

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5247253
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07611073

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In a preferred embodiment, an inductor excited by a square-wave alternating current to produce a magnetic field in the inductor. A member movable in proximity to the inductor causes losses in the magnetic energy, which losses are directly related to the position of the member with respect to the coil. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided an inductor excited by an alternating current and a moving member which includes a ferromagnetic core having disposed thereon a thin sleeve of high resistivity material. In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided an inductor excited by an alternating current and a moving member, the excitation circuit including an oscillator having a positive temperature coefficient of frequency.

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CURTIS INSTRUMENTS INC200 KISCO AVENUE MT KISCO NY 10549

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowman, Scott A San Anselmo, CA 4 135

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