Patent ID: 6443000
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: G01F,G01K

Abstract:
A method of measuring an amount of a liquid compensated for temperature of the liquid comprising;inserting an elongate member within a container of the liquid such that a bottom end of the elongate member engages a bottom surface of the container; providing a temperature sensor on the elongate member such that the temperature sensor is submerged in the liquid; providing a display on the elongate member such that the display is located at a position above the liquid and is visible by an operator; providing a series of indicia at spaced positions along the elongate member from which a measured amount of the liquid in the container can be determined; reading the displayed temperature of the liquid on the display which displays the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor; removing the elongate member from the container; locating an imprint from the liquid; reading the level of liquid in the container on the series of indicia on the elongate member; providing a table having a series of temperatures recorded in conjunction with a series of compensation factors associated with respective temperatures; and using the table in association with the measured amount of the liquid from the series of indicia and the displayed temperature to determine a temperature compensated amount of the liquid in the container.