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Float type flow meter

  • US 8,256,304 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2010
  • Issued: 09/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A float type flow meter, said flow meter including a housing, a tubular guard extending downwardly from the housing, a tubular sight glass contained within the confines of said guard;

  • a float rod assembly axially movable within said tubular sight glass responsive to fluid flow;

    said float rod assembly including;

    a float rod having a first end and a second end;

    an indicator located on the first end; and

    a float stop body located intermediate of said first end and said second end;

    a magnet attached to said indicator and being cooperatively coupled with one another to move in unison with one another responsive to fluid flow;

    a magnetic base flow sensor having a magnetic sensing rod for electrical feedback of fluid flow rate; and

    means for visually viewing relative fluid flow rate and comprising a scale plate positioned adjacent said tubular sight glass and for relative location with said indicator.

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