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Device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe

US8297128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2010
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3368
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe, without contact with the liquid. The device includes: a sensor for the physical value; a connector to insert into the pipe and including: an internal passage extending between two apertures, a flexible membrane for a pressure sensor, forming a wall of the internal passage; and a fastening mechanism for fastening the sensor onto the connector. The sensor is a temperature sensor fastened to the connector with the sensitive part of the sensor turned towards the membrane.

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