Gas alarm and safety system and method
US11112809B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system which detects gas leaks near devices which use “natural gas” or other flammable gases such as methane, ethane, propane or butane and implements multiple automatic responses to the detection of such leaks including emitting audible alarms, contacting utility and emergency service providers, and shutting off the flow of the flammable gases is disclosed. Optional to the system allowing the system to report on the approximate location of the leak and/or the approximate danger level caused by the leak by reporting on the gas/air ratios in the area are also disclosed. A method for implementing the method of the invention is also disclosed.
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