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Vehicle engine with fluid measuring system
US8966971B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8966971-B2 |
| Application number | US-18063408-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | Jul 28, 2008 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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The present disclosure relates to a fluid measuring system for use in a vehicle engine. The engine includes a fluid return channel through which a tube is inserted. The fluid measuring system also includes a dipstick that can be inserted in the tube. One end of the dipstick is in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir and is configured to indicate the fluid level of the engine. The tube can be composed of an elastic material.
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We claim: 1. A fluid measuring system for use in a vehicle engine, comprising: a fluid return channel configured to guide fluid from an upper portion of an engine to a fluid reservoir; a tube fitted in the fluid return channel and configured to continuously extend from a top of the upper portion of the engine to the fluid reservoir; and a dipstick having a first and second end, wherein the first end of the dipstick comprises a fluid indicator and wherein the dipstick is config…
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- What does patent US8966971B2 cover?
- The present disclosure relates to a fluid measuring system for use in a vehicle engine. The engine includes a fluid return channel through which a tube is inserted. The fluid measuring system also includes a dipstick that can be inserted in the tube. One end of the dipstick is in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir and is configured to indicate the fluid level of the engine. The tube can…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Liimatta Gary David, Kerry Scott, Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01F23/04. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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