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Device for detecting and locating fluid leaks

US5744700A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1995
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/243
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for detecting and locating leaks of fluids circulating in a pipe system. The technical field of the invention is that of fluid leak detection devices. The device comprises a pick-up sensor not in contact with the pipe system, signal-processing means for processing the signals delivered by said pick-up sensor and headphones equipped with speakers supplied by said signal-processing means, said headphones further comprising a microphone connected to said signal-processing means, and said signal-processing means comprising electronic noise-reducing means.

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