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US8316653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2007
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2345/006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manifold gauge set has at least one sight glass window for viewing contents of a refrigeration system or an air conditioning system being serviced. The window may be non-planar to achieve an appearance that varies with the presence or absence of liquid. Such a non-planar window may be in the form of a dome, prism, or a fresnel lens. The gauge set may have a second light transmissive window to allow light to illuminate system contents being viewed. A light source may be provided to illuminate system contents being viewed. The light source may provide light through the same window that is used for viewing contents. A diffuser may be provided with a second window to achieve an illuminated background for viewing system contents. Similar configurations may be used in standalone sight glasses, vacuum pumps, and recovery machines.

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