US4765178A
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Hydrocarbon probe
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1986-03-31
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Granted: 1988-08-23
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Expires: 2006-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A casing having rounded corners for ease of insertion into narrow confines defines a protective chamber and has openings permitting fluids exterior to the casing to enter the chamber. There is a fluid monitor within the chamber having a surface adapted for exposure to the fluids. There is a compartment within the casing insulated from the fluids and containing a second fluid monitor. A stainless steel cable is attached to the casing for inserting the probe between the walls of a double-walled tank. In an alternative embodiment there is a channel within the casing for receiving the distal end of an electrician's fish.
Inventors
- 👤 David N. Kempf
- 👤 Ford C. Jefferson
- 👤 Brian L. Chandler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A probe for detecting the presence of fluids comprising: a casing defining a protective chamber and having at least one opening permitting fluid exterior to said casing to enter the chamber, a fluid monitoring means within said chamber, a cable attached to said casing for inserting said casing between the walls of a double-walled tank, and means on the distal end of said cable for attaching said cable to a fish.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A probe for detecting the presence of fluids comprising: a casing defining a protective chamber and having at least one opening permitting fluid exterior to said casing to enter the chamber, a fluid monitoring means within said chamber, a cable attached to said casing for inserting said casing between the walls of a double-walled tank, and means on the distal end of said cable for attaching said cable to a fish.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The probe of claim 1 wherein said cable comprises a stainless steel cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The probe of claim 1 and further including an electrical cable attached to said casing and electrically connected to said fluid monitoring means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A probe for detecting the presence of fluids comprising: a casing defining a protective chamber and having at least one opening permitting fluid exterior to said casing to enter the chamber, fluid monitoring means within said chamber, means attached to said casing for inserting said casing between the walls of a double-walled tank, and means defining a compartment insulated from contact with said fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A probe for detecting the presence of fluids comprising: a casing defining a protective chamber and having at least one opening permitting fluid exterior to said casing to enter the chamber, fluid monitoring means within said chamber, means attached to said casing for inserting said casing between the walls of a double-walled tank, and means defining a compartment insulated from contact with said fluid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The probe of claim 4 and further including a thermistor within said compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A probe for detecting the presence of fluids comprising: a casing defining a protective chamber and having at least one opening permitting fluid exterior to said casing to enter the chamber, fluid monitoring means within said chamber, and means on aid casing for inserting said casing between the walls of a double-walled tank, said means for inserting comprising means for receiving the distal end of a fish.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A probe for detecting the presence of fluids comprising: a casing defining a protective chamber and having at least one opening permitting fluid exterior to said casing to enter the chamber, fluid monitoring means within said chamber, and means on aid casing for inserting said casing between the walls of a double-walled tank, said means for inserting comprising means for receiving the distal end of a fish.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The probe of claim 6 wherein said means for receiving comprises a channel means formed in said casing.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-23 | 1996-02-22 | 1996-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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