Measuring device and process seal therefor
AssigneeAnderson Instrument Co., Inc.
InventorsJames P. Munley, Richard J. Bond
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Abstract
A measuring device for determining the level of material in a container including a process seal comprising: a substantially conical portion including a narrow end and a wide end, the conical portion terminating at the wide end in a substantially cylindrical outer surface; and a flange portion extending outwardly from the substantially cylindrical outer surface. The process seal minimizes reflection and attenuation of measuring device energy, seals the connection to the container, and meets sanitary standards.
Claims21
A process seal comprising:
- a substantially conical portion including a narrow end and a wide end,
- the substantially conical portion terminating at the wide end in a substantially cylindrical outer surface;
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- a flange portion extending outwardly from the substantially cylindrical outer surface, the flange portion including a first side having raised ridge.
A process seal for use with a measuring device coupled to a process material container, the container including a connector, the process seal comprising:
- a substantially conical portion;
- a flange portion integrally connected to a periphery of the substantially conical portion, the flange portion having a first side and a second side;
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- a ridge extending from the first side for mating with a gasket seat of the connector.
A measuring device for connection to an exterior of a process material container, the container having a connector, the measuring device comprising:
- an electronic measuring system;
- an adapter coupled to the electronic measuring system;
- a process seal for sealingly coupling the adapter to the connector, the process seal comprising:
- a substantially conical portion including a narrow end and a wide end,
- the substantially conical portion terminating at the wide end in a substantially cylindrical outer surface;
- a flange portion extending outwardly from the substantially cylindrical outer surface, the flange portion including a ridge extending from a first side thereof;
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- a coupling device for coupling the adapter and the connector together with the flange portion therebetween.
A measuring device for connection to an exterior of a process material container, the container having a connector, the measuring device comprising:
- an electronic measuring system;
- an adapter coupled to the electronic measuring system;
- a process seal for sealingly coupling the adapter to the connector, the process seal comprising:
- a substantially conical portion;
- a flange portion integrally connected to a periphery of the substantially conical portion, the flange portion having a first side and a second side and a ridge extending from the first side;
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- a coupling device for coupling the adapter and the connector together with the flange portion therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.