Variable orientation fluid level sensor with optional slosh guard
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A fluid level sensor assembly comprises a sensor mounted to a sensor housing. A carrier extends from the sensor housing in an angled orientation. A float is located within the carrier such that the float may move along a longitudinal axis of the carrier. A fragment is secured to the float, and the sensor detects a location of the fragment as the float moves within the carrier.
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CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM INC | AUBURN HILLS MI |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Mawhinney, Nicholas Lee | Fenton, US | 6 | 35 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 35 | |||
Zaitz, Michael | Royal Oak, US | 4 | 18 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 18 |
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