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Method for testing the tightness of water conducting components in a housing

US9188501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims

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Assignee

INFICON AG · LI

Inventors

Werner Grosse Bley · Bonn, DE
Gerhard Küster
Joachim Bergmann · Jena, DE
Erik Woldt · Lippstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 28, 2010
Grant date	Nov 17, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01M3/20
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of an indicator for testing the tightness of water conducting components in a housing which is either mixed into the water or released upon contacting water drops or generated from a generative material upon contact with water. According to the invention, the presence of the indicator in gaseous or vaporous form is detected by a sensor.

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