Systems and methods for detecting and communicating moisture leaks in fluid conduits
US9080922B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for detecting and communicating moisture leaking from a fluid conduit of the type comprising a fitting configured to mate with the fluid conduit, the fitting including an outer surface including an outer edge portion that is enclosed within the fluid conduit when positioning the fluid conduit over at least a portion of the outer surface, wherein the system includes a sensor for detecting moisture, the sensor being positioned proximate to the outer edge portion of the fitting and configured to generate a signal representing a result of moisture detection, and a receiver configured to receive the signal generated by the sensor. The system may include a communication circuit to provide wired or wireless communication between the sensor and the receiver. Other systems and method for detecting and communicating moisture leakage are further disclosed herein.
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