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Magnetofluidic accelerometer with partial filling of cavity with magnetic fluid

  • US 20060059991A1
  • Filed: 01/12/2005
  • Published: 03/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor comprising:

  • a housing;

    a magnetic fluid within the housing, the magnetic fluid incompletely filling the housing; and

    an inertial body in contact with the magnetic fluid, wherein displacement of the inertial body relative to the magnetic fluid is indicative of acceleration on the housing.

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