Fire suppression system fluid accumulation and temperature monitoring system and method of making and using the same
US11331524B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C35/68
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sensor assembly for monitoring any fluid accumulation, temperature, and other properties, characteristics and conditions of the fluid in the dry portion of a life safety fire sprinkler system. The sensor assembly includes a sensor receptacle, an initial fluid level accumulation sensor, a fluid temperature sensor, and at least one upper fluid level accumulation sensor. The sensor assembly can transmit data in real time through a transmitter assembly to a controller and based upon programmed criteria and interact in real time, with other devices. For example, if the sensor assembly detects an amount of condensed fluid in the system and a temperature of the condensed fluid is below a programmed value (e.g., ≤38.0° F.), the system can send an alarm in real time that the system could be experiencing a potential fluid freezing event which could be detrimental to the sprinkler system.
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