Fluid measurement device and methods of making and using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11439116
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16159227

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A fluid measurement device and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The fluid measurement device includes a conduit configured to transport a fluid, a conductivity sensor in the conduit, and a voltage sensor in the conduit and having first and second rings, probes, or plates. The conductivity sensor is configured to determine the conductivity of the fluid. The voltage sensor is configured to receive a first voltage on the first ring, probe, or plate and detect a capacitance or a second voltage on the second ring, probe, or plate. A value of the capacitance or second voltage corresponds to the amount of fluid in the voltage sensor. The total amount of fluid through the conduit may be determined from amount of fluid in the voltage sensor, the fluid flow rate, the fluid velocity, and the number of samples or the sampling rate.

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  • BECO DAIRY AUTOMATION INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, Stan Visalia, US 5 27
Lininger, Monte Hanford, US 2 5

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