BATTERY FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a battery comprising a housing having a bottom and a side wall, said housing defining at least one cell;
a sensor comprising a sensor cell associated with a portion of said housing adjoining said cell;
said sensor adapted to detect and provide an output indicative of the presence or absence of an electrolyte in said cell proximate said portion of said housing.
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Abstract
A liquid electrolyte battery incorporates level sensors sensing and providing an output indicative of the presence or absence of electrolyte or other liquid proximate the sensors. The sensors can be self-powered or powered by the battery or by a separate battery.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a battery comprising a housing having a bottom and a side wall, said housing defining at least one cell; a sensor comprising a sensor cell associated with a portion of said housing adjoining said cell; said sensor adapted to detect and provide an output indicative of the presence or absence of an electrolyte in said cell proximate said portion of said housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus comprising:
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a substrate; a plurality of sensors associated with said substrate, each said sensor adapted to detect and provide an output indicative of the presence or absence of a liquid electrolyte in a corresponding, distinct container in proximity to said substrate; and a self-contained power source coupled to and providing power to said plurality of sensors.
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