US PATENT SUBCLASS 73 / 514.32
.~.~.~ Capacitive sensor

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73 /   HD   MEASURING AND TESTING

488  DF  SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION {29}
514.01  DF  .~ Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element {8}
514.16  DF  .~.~ Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor {9}
514.32.~.~.~ Capacitive sensor

DEFINITION

Classification: 73/514.32

Capacitive sensor:

(under subclass 514.16) Subject matter wherein the sensing means comprises spaced electrodes whose capacitance varies by the change in the property of the inertial member due to an acceleration of the body.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

361, Electricity: Electrical Systems And Devices,

280+, for an acceleration responsive capacitor.