Non-invasive radio frequency liquid level and volume detection system and method using phase shift

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PATENT NO 9829366
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14517460

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A medical fluid system includes a container holding a fluid at a level; and a radio frequency level sensor operably connected to the container and including an emitting electrode and a receiving electrode, the electrodes operating as a transmission line having an electrical impedance that varies with the level or volume of the fluid in the container, the level sensor configured to measure a phase shift of the transmission line, the phase shift indicative of the level or volume of the fluid in the container.

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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INCONE BAXTER PARKWAY DEERFIELD IL 60015
BAXTER HEALTHCARE S ATHURGAUERSTRASSE 130 GLATTPARK (OPFIKON) CH-8132

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Chen, Ye Buffalo Grove, US 257 3442
Ding, Yuanpang Samuel Libertyville, US 59 1076
Muller, Matthew Lindenhurst, US 36 588
Najdeni, Gert Chicago, US 6 98
Titus, Joel Lake Zurich, US 12 301

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