Water leak detection
US6524857B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B5/40
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for detecting water leaks is disclosed. The method and device comprise an odorant in a water soluble barrier. The odorant and water soluble barrier can be contained in a housing and placed in a location where water leakage can occur. In the method and device described herein, leaking water dissolves the barrier and releases the odorant into the atmosphere thereby alerting persons to the presence of water as a result of a leak.
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