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Position indicator for valves

US9562623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2013
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/18
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for indicating the status of a valve includes a position indicator, wherein the position indicator includes a monitoring element, and a communication element. A method for indicating the status of at least one valve includes monitoring positions of a device enclosed by a first valve with a position indicator and communicating the positions of the device enclosed by the first valve with a communications element.

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