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Controller for well installations

US4352376A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1980
Grant dateOct 5, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86461
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A controller for well installations which responds to external signals originating from system monitors. This response may be modified by operator inserted delays or may be utilized to carry out a SET function wherein all signals are rejected until an externally derived RESET signal is received. A priority protocol is provided with respect to the SET and RESET functions. The circuit of the controller is housed within a circuit housing which includes a polymeric seal and operates in conjunction with a sealed keypad. This circuit housing is incorporated within a principal housing and a positive pressure is maintained within that principal housing to assure the integrity thereof.

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