18434161. Flow Sensor System simplified abstract (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

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Flow Sensor System

Organization Name

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Inventor(s)

Gary Ellerbusch of Nutley NJ (US)

Hong Zhu of Glen Rock NJ (US)

Flow Sensor System - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18434161 titled 'Flow Sensor System

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system comprising a flow sensor and a base. The flow sensor connects to the base and includes a flow tube with a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid injection port. The base includes a short-range wireless communication device with a curved coil antenna.

  • Flow sensor with fluid inlet, fluid outlet, and fluid injection port
  • Base with short-range wireless communication device and curved coil antenna

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing for monitoring and controlling fluid flow in systems.

Problems Solved

The system provides a way to accurately measure and manage fluid flow, ensuring efficiency and precision in various processes.

Benefits

- Accurate monitoring of fluid flow - Wireless communication for data transmission - Easy installation and setup

Potential Commercial Applications

"Wireless Flow Sensor System for Industrial Fluid Monitoring"

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing flow sensor systems with wireless communication capabilities, but the specific design and configuration described in this patent application may be unique.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle different types of fluids with varying flow rates?

The patent application does not provide specific details on the adaptability of the system to different fluid types and flow rates.

What is the range of the short-range wireless communication device?

The exact range of the wireless communication device in the base is not mentioned in the abstract.


Original Abstract Submitted

A system may include a flow sensor and a base. The flow sensor may be configured to connect to the base. The flow sensor may include a flow tube including a fluid inlet at a first end of the flow tube, a fluid outlet at a second end of the flow tube opposite the first end of the flow tube, and a fluid injection port between the first end and the second end of the flow tube. The base may include a short range wireless communication device including a curved coil antenna.