Patents by Inventor Hochstein Peter

Hochstein Peter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Capacitive probe for use in a system for remotely measuring the level of fluids
    Patent number: 5097703
    Abstract: A capacitive probe for use in a system for remotely measuring the level of fluids. The probe is continuously charged and discharged. The discharge current from the probe is measured and converted to a corresponding voltage rerepresenting the level of fluild. The voltage is then supplied to an indicating device. One embodiment of the probe includes first and second spaced supports which maintain a plurality of spaced parallel wire electrodes which form two capacitive plates. In a further embodiment of the probe, the wire electrodes are positioned on an integrally formed support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Hochstein Peter