Inventors:
Albert D. Ehrenfried - Maynard MA
Michael D. Dabrowski - North Grosvenordale CT
Assignee:
Metritape, Inc. - Littleton MA
International Classification:
H01C 700
Abstract:
A distributed resistance material level sensor which is sensitive to actuation pressure of the material in which the sensor is immersed, and ruggedized to provide protection of the sensor by forces encountered during handling and during use. The sensor includes an elongated strip having sensitive front and back surfaces and respective insensitive edges extending along the length of the sensor. An elongated protective element is provided on each edge of the sensor, the element being retained on a respective insensitive edge and having a cross-sectional extent to provide mechanical contact and abrasion protection.