Fog sensor for tailpipes
US12031934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C1/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus senses the proportion of FOG flowing with effluent from a sink to a p-trap. A pipe portion is connectable for use as a tailpipe for a sink with a first electrode within the pipe portion and a second electrode outside the pipe portion. Conductors connect the first and second electrodes to a capacitance sensor, so changes in capacitance between the electrodes caused by changes in proportions of FOG content in effluent from the sink can be detected and/or monitored. The monitoring can be remote and can cause an action when an excess FOG content is detected.
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