Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing the amount of power consumed by server components of a computer system, each server component having multiple power modes. The utilization of each server component is monitored. Based on the monitored utilization, a time period is determined in which to apply a selected power mode to the respective server component. The respective server component is configured to operate in the selected power mode for at least the determined time period.

Abstract: A float may be provided within an insulated carafe so that a user may read the carafe fill level.

Abstract: A fuel cap operable to close an opening of a fuel tank. The fuel cap includes an outer shell having a protrusion and a shell locking member. The fuel cap includes a detection mechanism for sensing a level of fuel within the tank. The fuel cap further includes an assembly component engageable with the outer shell to support the detection mechanism on the outer shell. The assembly component defines a groove operable to receive the protrusion. Additionally, the assembly component includes a component locking member. The outer shell and the assembly component are engageable with one another by a relative axial movement followed by a relative rotational movement about an axis. Once engaged, the outer shell and the assembly component are fixed against disengagement by engagement of the shell locking member and the component locking member.

Abstract: A system for actuating an indicator in response to a depth change in a liquid that is confined to a container comprises a housing, a float constrained to vertical movement in response to changes in liquid depth in the container, a drive rod arranged to rotate in response to vertical movement of the float, and a coupler mechanism mounted between the drive rod and arranged to transfer movement of the actuator to an indicator.

Abstract: A liquid level measuring system includes a housing mounted to a container and a flexible coupling connected between the housing and a tubular frame suspended in a container holding a liquid. The flexible coupling maintains the tubular frame in a vertical orientation in the container. The tubular frame has a pair of 270° rifling grooves therein. A float is mounted in the tubular frame. The float has a pair of projections that extend from opposite sides portion thereof into the rifling grooves so that the float is force to rotate as it moves vertically in the tubular frame to seek the liquid level. A magnetic coupler assembly transfers movement of the float to an indicator. The magnetic coupler assembly includes a pair of facing dielectric discs. Each dielectric disc has three magnets mounted thereon with opposite poles facing one another.

Abstract: A seamless marine fuel tank having directly mechanically fastened component parts such as a fuel withdrawal assembly and a direct-sight fuel gauge system. The fuel withdrawal system contains a split-nut fastening device which fastens the system to the tank and allows for 360 rotation of fuel withdrawal outlet. The direct-sight gauge contains a threaded gauge neck with a cradle and tabs in its interior wall into which a one-piece float arm is snapped.

Abstract: A level sensor mechanism for detecting liquid levels in storage tanks. A conduit is provided having an upper portion and a lower portion. The conduit may be adapted to receive a cable therein, may be substantially rigid and adapted to resist deflection. A sensor assembly body is provided and adapted to locate a level sensor therein. The sensor assembly body may be located in fixed relation to said conduit, and may be rigidly composed and adapted to resist deflection. A coupling member may be secured to said lower portion of said conduit, said coupling member fixedly securing said conduit to said sensor assembly body, said sensor assembly body being secured on said offset portion of said coupling member. The level sensor mechanism may thereby resist or eliminate deflection through the construction of the conduit, coupling member and sensor assembly body.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a fluid level in a tank comprises a housing including a level indicator for displaying a measured fluid level in the tank. A rod extends from the housing and a float is adapted to travel along the rod. A first end of an elongated flexible member is attached to the float and an opposite end of the elongated flexible member is attached to a spool. The spool stores at least a portion of the elongated flexible member. The apparatus further includes a spring adapted to urge the spool to automatically uptake portions of the elongated flexible member as the float travels towards the housing and to allow the elongated flexible member to unwind from the spool as the float travels away from the housing.

Abstract: A fluid level measuring device for measuring a fluid filling level in a container contains a float disposed in the container and a magnet disposed in the container. The magnet is coupled to the float in terms of movement and, in the event of a change in the fluid filling level, executes a movement that corresponds to a change in fluid level. A magnetic field sensor is disposed in a zone of influence of a magnetic field generated by the magnet and outputs an electrical signal which is representative of a height of the fluid level.

Abstract: A float device is disclosed with an improved external surface having an outwardly concave curvature and a plurality of elongated grooves spirally formed on the concave surface. The concave surface provides improved clearance between the float device and the walls of the pipe that it is disposed in. Therefore, the float device is less subject to being lodged or stuck especially in highly viscous liquids. The spiral grooves provide additional passageway and stability by imparting rotational torque to the floating device when measuring flow rates in moving fluids in pipes. In another embodiment, the float device is annular in shape having an inner surface with a curvature and spiral grooves. Same improved effects are obtained as the float device rides up and down a column like a collar in measuring the fluid level or fluid flow rates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic float gauge for indicating the level of liquid in a tank. A float follows the liquid level and causes a rotor that has magnets on it to rotate. Surrounding the magnets, in a concentric array, are a series of reed switches. The rotation of the magnets feeds information to the reed switches about the level of fluid in the tank. The reed switches are connected to a fluid level indicator.

Abstract: For liquid-level sensing in a tank, the invention provides a tank-mounted first subassembly that is adapted for suspension of a vertical guide from the top of the tank, such that a guided float may coact with an elongate vertical ribbon, to angularly displace a magnetic element carried by the upper end of the ribbon. The tank-mounting of this first subassembly completes closure of the tank and its contents, and closure structure of this first subassembly assures containment of the ribbon and its magnetic element within the closed volume of the tank. A second subassembly of magnetically responsive electrical means is encapsulated by a housing which is detachably connectable to the closure structure of the first assembly, solely by access that is external to the closed tank. Electrical output of the second subassembly is flexibly available to remote indicating and/or monitoring circuitry which forms no part of the invention.

Abstract: A gauge (10) is disclosed which provides advantages in accuracy and cost. A head (16) is mounted on a reservoir containing a fluid to be monitored. A cylindrical support tube (28) is secured to the head and extends into the fluid. A head bushing (40) and a bottom bushing (42) are secured at opposite ends of the tube (28) and support a helically twisted center shaft (48) for rotation about an axis. The center shaft passes through a float (60) which is guided for movement along the axis by guide ribs (34, 36) on the support tube.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a fuel level sensing apparatus within a fuel tank of a vehicle includes a base member, a head member, and an elongated tubular member welded at one end to the base member and welded at the other end to the head member. The mounting assembly is positioned within a fuel tank and the head member is welded to a wall portion of the fuel tank. A fuel level sensing apparatus, having a guide portion and a mounting portion, is positioned within the mounting assembly, with the guide portion within the confines of the base member and the mounting portion releasably secured to the head member. A groove in the wall of the guide portion accommodates a rubber cushioning ring which is slightly compressed between the base member and the guide portion groove. Vehicle shocks and vibrations which would normally be transmitted to the fuel level sensing apparatus are dampened by the rubber cushioning ring.

Abstract: A fuel tank gauge having a pivotal measuring portion that can accurately measure fuel level in a fuel tank of a vehicle not on level terrain and which also may be installed in the tank fill-pipe at an angle with the tank whereby the gauge pivot permits the measuring portion of the gauge to be in vertical position at all times.

Abstract: A float activated gauge includes a float, a frame for guiding the vertical movement of the float, and a twisted metal strip coacting with the float to provide a visual indication of the vertical position of the float. The frame is held in position by an easily assembled head comprising a ring body and a cap. The frame comprises two vertical rods, each of which terminates on its upper end in an outwardly extending stub. When assembled, the rods and stubs of the frame are sandwiched between the cap and the ring body, so that assembly of the gauge does not require bending or deforming of the frame.

Abstract: A float activated gauge for indicating the level of liquid in a tank utilizes a twisted float following member. The float following member is disposed adjacent to the float and is caused to rotate as the float moves vertically due to a change of the level of liquid in the tank. A U-shaped main body for the gauge guides the float vertically, holding the float captive and against the float following member. A needle extends at a right angle from the float following member and is externally visible to provide an indication of the amount of rotation of the float following member and, therefore, the level of liquid in the tank.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fuel tank gauge of the type having a sensor such as a float for sensing the level of fuel in the tank. The float drives a fuel level indicator. The indicator is visible from the exterior of the tank when the sensor is installed in the tank. A first scale is positioned adjacent to the indicator so that the position of the indicator relative to the first scale indicates the level of fuel in the tank. A second scale is also adjacent to the indicator so that the position of the indicator provides information with respect to the amount of oil needed to be added to the tank. Accurate gas/oil fuel mixtures can be prepared directly in the tank through the use of the invention.

Abstract: A dual gauge device for simultaneously indicating the quantity of liquid in a container and the amount of liquid that has been added to the container during a selected period of time irrespective of the amount of liquid withdrawn from the container during the same period of time.