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Liquid leak sensor

US4594638A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1984
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/045
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid leak detecting sensor in the form of a coaxial cable assembly is provided in which means are provided for enhancing the passage of leaks from the outer surface of the outer conductor into the sensing layer which separates the inner and outer conductors. The change in permittivity of the sensing layer caused by the leak enables rapid detection of the location of the leak along the cable.

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