Devices and system for channeling and automatic monitoring of fluid flow in fluid distribution systems

US10378940B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Jeffrey L. Leaders · Mableton, US
• Matthew Smith · Westlake, US
• Francis M. Mess · Smyrna, US
• Samuel Elia · Atlanta, US
• Jorge C. Almirall · Atlanta, US
• Brian Gestner · Atlanta, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 14, 2016
• Grant date: Aug 13, 2019
• Expiry date: Jan 14, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01F15/005
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A fluid manifold is capable of channeling and monitoring fluid flow within a fluid distribution system. The manifold includes one or more input lumens. Each input lumen associated with a respective inlet port. The manifold also includes a plurality of output lumens such that each output lumen is associated with a respective outlet port and at least one input lumen is coupled to two or more output lumens. The manifold also includes one or more flow sensors capable of measuring fluid flow parameters of fluid flowing through at least one of the one or more input lumens and the plurality of output lumens. In some implementations, a flow sensor can be mounted to each output lumen of the manifold.