Patent ID: 6935044

Claim:
A fluid level measuring device comprising: a tube having first and second ends wherein the first end of the tube has at least one lug and wherein the second end of the tube has at least one flange or protuberance, a handle having at least one slot for engaging the at least one lug of the tube thereby forming a bayonet connection between the tube and handle, a shaft associated with the handle and comprising a fluid level measuring blade, a tubular member dimensioned for engaging the second end of the tube wherein said flange or protuberance contacts a seat defined by the tubular member and wherein said tubular member is connected to a fitting that connects the tubular member to a reservoir containing the fluid level to be measured, an O-ring disposed between and in contact with the second end of the tube and the tubular member; and, a retaining means for maintaining the tube in engagement with the tubular member wherein the retaining means is inserted into the tubular member, wherein the tubular member defines at least one opening for receiving the retaining means.