WO2003060437A3 - Dipstick assembly for measuring liquid level - Google Patents

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WO2003060437A3
WO2003060437A3 PCT/US2003/000688 US0300688W WO03060437A3 WO 2003060437 A3 WO2003060437 A3 WO 2003060437A3 US 0300688 W US0300688 W US 0300688W WO 03060437 A3 WO03060437 A3 WO 03060437A3
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fluid level
assembly
dipstick
stationary tube
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John Michael Dougherty
Steven Marek
Michael H Schmidt
Karen S Slabaugh
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Orscheln Products Llc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
    • G01F23/04—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by dip members, e.g. dip-sticks

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A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube onto which lugs can be directly attached. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
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