Debris filter sensor

US9707501B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9707501-B2
Application numberUS-201715423114-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 2, 2017
Priority dateJun 20, 2014
Publication dateJul 18, 2017
Grant dateJul 18, 2017

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In one embodiment, a piezoelectric device is positioned adjacent to a debris fence. A resonant frequency detection circuit connects with the piezoelectric device. The resonant frequency of the piezoelectric device is responsive to debris adjacent to the debris fence.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: filtering, with a filter, air for a networked computer, the filter being in a first plane; establishing a resonance of a piezoelectric sensor adjacent to the filter, the piezoelectric sensor having a largest surface forming a second plane different than the first plane, all of the largest surface being non-parallel with the first plane; measuring a frequency of the resonance; and indicating an amount of dust on the filter as a func…

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What does patent US9707501B2 cover?
In one embodiment, a piezoelectric device is positioned adjacent to a debris fence. A resonant frequency detection circuit connects with the piezoelectric device. The resonant frequency of the piezoelectric device is responsive to debris adjacent to the debris fence.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Cisco Tech Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B01D46/0086. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jul 18 2017 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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