Apparatus and method for detecting a change in a specific gravity of a fluid
CA 2586287 C · Owner: Kovach, Jerome P. · Inventors: Hemann, Michael A.; Hoopes, Steven M.; Kovach, Jerome P.
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Provided is an apparatus for detecting a change in a specific gravity of a fluid surrounding the apparatus wherein the fluid moves upwardly and downwardly with respect to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing having a top and a plurality of openings for allowing the fluid to enter the housing. A first floatation device is provided having a first specific gravity and being located within the housing. The first floatation device includes a magnet. A second floatation device is provided having a second specific gravity and located within the housing adjacent said first floatation device. The said second floatation device includes a magnet aligned to have the same polarity as …
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- Filed November 4, 2005 and granted May 28, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 4, 2025.
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