Balloon catheter apparatus for internal combustion engine component leak detection and high pressure leak detection
US9869603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inflatable, balloon-type catheter apparatus which is conformable to fit most all intake and exhaust systems to delivery pressure (with or without smoke) to test the fluid integrity of the fluid system. The device is configured to be inserted into the canal of the intake or exhaust system and inflated to seal off the fluid system. The pressurized smoke is passed through the inflated inlet adapter to test for leaks.
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