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Systems and methods for inspection and communication in liquid petroleum product

US8417188B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2010
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63G2008/007
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for communicating in liquid petroleum product includes providing a first communications device disposed in the liquid petroleum product, providing a second communications device remote from and separated from the first communications device by the liquid petroleum product, and transmitting radiofrequency (RF) communication signals embodying data between the first communications device and the second communications device through the liquid petroleum product to enable wireless communications between the first communications device and the second communications device.

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