Patent ID: 6901813
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. A device, for use with flow meters of a type having a movable float that indicates a rate of flow through the flow meter, having a given width between two opposing sidewalls and measured in a direction transverse to a path of movement of the float, comprising: a housing assembly including at least one sensor that provides an output when the float is in close proximity to the sensor, the housing assembly also including opposing first and second housings, connected by a third housing, defining a recess for receiving a flow meter and having a recess width at least as large as said given width enabling the housing assembly to be releasably attached to and removable from the flow meter without disconnecting the flow meter from a fluid inlet or fluid outlet by movement of the housing assembly in a direction transverse to the path of movement of the float; means for applying a force to at least one of the opposing first and second housings to releasably secure the device to a flow meter; and, a signal generator in said housing assembly providing a signal responsive to said sensor output.