System and method for determining a liquid level in a vessel
OwnerDrew V. Crosier, Patrick Auell +1inventors
InventorsDrew V. Crosier, Patrick Auell, Randon Kruse
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Abstract
A system and method for determining a liquid level in a vessel is described. Embodiments of the system can include a liquid level measuring assembly, a user device, and a vessel. The liquid level measuring assembly can include an ultrasonic sensor assembly, a control module, and a mount body configured to place the ultrasonic sensor assembly proximate a bottom of a vessel. Typically, the system can be implemented with a vessel having a substantially cylindrical shape and including a chime. The mount body can be adapted to removably couple to the inside of the chime of the vessel.
Claims20
A method for determining an amount of wasted liquid being stored in a container, the method comprising:
- providing a liquid level measuring assembly, the assembly including:
- an ultrasonic sensor;
- a control module configured to receive signals from the ultrasonic sensor;
- and
- a mount body including:
- a ring having a plurality of teeth;
- and
- three engagement members, each of the three engagement members including (i) one or more magnets located at a distal end, and (ii) a plurality of teeth located at a proximal end adapted to operatively interact with the plurality of teeth of the ring;
- securing the liquid level measuring assembly to the container;
- and
- determining an amount of wasted liquid.
A liquid level measuring assembly comprising:
- an ultrasonic sensor;
- a control module configured to receive signals from the ultrasonic sensor;
- and
- a mount body including:
- a ring having a plurality of teeth;
- and
- three engagement members, each of the three engagement members including (i) one or more magnets located at a distal end, and (ii) a plurality of teeth located at a proximal end adapted to operatively interact with the plurality of teeth of the ring.
A multi-keg liquid level measuring system comprising:
- a plurality of liquid level measuring assemblies, each of the liquid level measuring assemblies including:
- an ultrasonic sensor;
- and
- a mount body including:
- a ring having a plurality of teeth;
- and
- three engagement members, each of the three engagement members including (i) one or more magnets located at a distal end, and (ii) a plurality of teeth located at a proximal end adapted to operatively interact with the plurality of teeth of the ring;
- a plurality of kegs each having a chime;
- and
- a control module configured to receive signals from each of the ultrasonic sensors of the plurality of liquid level measuring assemblies.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.