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Reference leakage device for leak sniffer detector

US7168287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2003
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/207
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reference leakage device for a leak sniffer detector that is equipped with a sniffing tip and a control unit. The reference leakage device includes a gas reservoir and a constriction wherefrom there is released a specific amount of test gas, at least during calibration. A sensor is located in the constriction for detecting the approach of the sniffing tip wherein the device further is capable of transmitting signals to control unit of the leak detector.

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