US4305068A
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Detector system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-07
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A detector system for detecting leaks in tanks and pipelines which includes a sensor containing a fluid with said sensor degradable on contact with the liquid, gas or vapor which is being monitored wherein when said sensor degrades the fluid flows therefrom with a reduction in the fluid level causing activation of an alarm system.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:33
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/02; G01M3/04; G01M3/042; G01M3/045; G01M3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A detector system for use in monitoring material such as liquid, gas, or vapors when in a container, including: a detector means in operative association with said container, said means comprising: a tube capable of retaining a liquid at a predetermined level therein, said tube being sensitive to said material; an indicating means capable of giving an indication when said liquid goes below the predetermined level; and wherein, in operation, liquid is normally maintained in said tube at said predetermined level and contact between said material and said tube allows liquid to leave said tube with a lessening of the level of liquid in the tube below the predetermined level indicated by said indicating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A detector system for use in monitoring material such as liquid, gas, or vapors when in a container, including: a detector means in operative association with said container, said means comprising: a tube capable of retaining a liquid at a predetermined level therein, said tube being sensitive to said material; an indicating means capable of giving an indication when said liquid goes below the predetermined level; and wherein, in operation, liquid is normally maintained in said tube at said predetermined level and contact between said material and said tube allows liquid to leave said tube with a lessening of the level of liquid in the tube below the predetermined level indicated by said indicating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system in accordance with claim 1 which further includes an alarm system and said indicating means coupled therewith comprises two electrodes in contact with the liquid with said liquid completing a circuit therebetween and wherein a reduction in the liquid level below the predetermined level severs said circuit which activates the alarm system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system in accordance with claim 2 which includes a container for said material and said container is a tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system in accordance with claim 2 which includes a container for said material and said container is a pipeline.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system in accordance with claim 3 wherein said tank is elongated and is buried and includes at least two detector means with at least one tube disposed under said tank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system in accordance with claim 3 wherein said tank is disposed on a supporting structure and said tube is disposed about at least a portion of the perimeter of said structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system in accordance with claim 3 wherein said tank has a floating head capable of moving through a predetermined path and a portion of said tube is in contact with said head and is capable of maintaining said contact as said head moves through the predetermined path.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The system in accordance with claim 3 or 4 wherein said container has at least two opposing sides and is buried, said system further includes at least two detector means, one detector means located adjacent each opposite side of said container, each detector means having a portion of its tube which angles downward and towards the other detecting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system in accordance with claim 8 which further includes having a portion of the respective tubes for each detector means disposed in protective wells.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system in accordance with claim 9 wherein said well comprises perforated PVC piping.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
28 words
The system in accordance with claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 which includes a protective well with a portion of said tube disposed in said well.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system in accordance with claim 11 wherein said well comprises perforated PVC piping.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |