Fluidic fittings comprising electro-fluidic leak detection elements and fluid handling systems incorporating the same
US11273446B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A threaded fluidic fitting may include a fluid passage, at least one fluid port, a threaded fitting portion, an engageable body portion, and an electro-fluidic leak detection element. The fluid passage extends from the fluid port of the threaded fluidic fitting. The threaded fitting portion comprises a helical thread, extends from a leak detection face of the engageable body portion, and is configured to rotate with the engageable body portion to enhance a fluidically sealed engagement of one of the fluid ports with a complementary fluidic component. The electro-fluidic leak detection element is positioned on the leak detection face of the engageable body portion or on a drip edge portion of a face extending from the leak detection face. A fluid handling system may include a plurality of threaded fluidic fittings and a leak detecting computing hub in communication with the plurality of threaded fluidic fittings.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.