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In-line, field adjustable irrigation flow indicator for high, normal and low flow rates

  • US 6,032,540 A
  • Filed: 03/27/1998
  • Issued: 03/07/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A flow meter comprising:

  • a body for providing a conduit of fluid flow;

    a rotatable paddle disposed in said fluid flow within said body;

    a permanent magnet disposed on said paddle;

    a rotatable indicator disposed outside of said body, vertically disposed on said body above said paddle and disposed so as to be visually accessible; and

    a second permanent magnet disposed on said indicator, said second permanent magnet positioned and oriented on said indicator to magnetically oppose said permanent magnet disposed upon said paddle so that the level of fluid flow through said body relative to a field-adjusted null position is indicated by the position of said indicator exterior to said body.

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