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Optical fluid level indicator

CA 1287232 C · Owner: Outboard Marine Corporation · Inventors: Mahoney, J. Michael

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An optical fluid level indicator comprising a light transmitting member having a longitudinal axis, an upper end, and a lower end adapted to extend into a fluid container the lower, end including a first surface having a shape and a, portion projecting downwardly from the first surface and forming a second surface spaced beneath the first surface and having a shape, and a float member having mounted thereon a light reflecting disc and being connected to the lower end of the light transmitting member for movement relative to the light transmitting member in the direction of the longitudinal axis and between a first position wherein the light reflecting disc is adjacent the second surface so …

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  • Granted August 6, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 6, 2008.
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FiledJuly 14, 1986
GrantedAugust 6, 1991
Term endedAugust 6, 2008
Patent numberCA 1287232 C
Classification (IPC)G01F23/76 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedJuly 14, 1986Patent grantedAug 6, 1991Term endedAug 6, 2008

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