Position indicator for valves
US9562623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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