Fluid connector with sacrificial anode
US-2017321839-A1 · Nov 9, 2017 · US
Sacrificial anodes for use in meters
US11613814B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11613814-B2 |
| Application number | US-201816151501-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Publication date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
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A sacrificial anode for use with a meter is provided. The sacrificial anode comprising an anode body including one or more anodic metals, the anode body being configured to be positioned in a problem area of the meter including a cathodic metal, such that the anode body corrodes in place of the cathodic metal of the problem area preserving the cathodic metal. Related meters and systems are also provided.
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That which is claimed is: 1. A gas meter comprising: a meter body; a printed circuit board attached to the meter body using a plurality of screws positioned between the printed circuit board and the meter body, wherein the plurality of screws comprise a first metal including a cathodic metal and fasten the printed circuit board to the meter body; and a press fit sacrificial anode press fit to surround the plurality of screws, the press fit sacrificial anode comprising a second metal, different from the first metal and including anodic metals that corrode faster than the cathodic metals of the plurality of screws to preserve the cathodic metal of the plurality of screws. 2. The meter of claim 1 , wherein the cathodic metal is aluminum. 3. The meter of claim 1 , wherein the one or more anodic metals is one or more of zinc and magnesium. 4. The meter of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of screws define a problem area that is subject to corrosion on the gas meter and wherein the problem area is adjacent to an area having dissimilar metals. 5. The meter of claim 1 , wherein the meter further comprises a radio board, wherein the radio board is positioned adjacent the press fit sacrificial anode.
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- C23F13/18Primary
Means for supporting electrodes · CPC title
Aspects of inhibiting corrosion of metals by anodic or cathodic protection · CPC title
Constructional details · CPC title
Energy or water supply · CPC title
specially adapted for gas meters (G01F25/11 - G01F25/14, G01F25/17 take precedence) · CPC title
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- What does patent US11613814B2 cover?
- A sacrificial anode for use with a meter is provided. The sacrificial anode comprising an anode body including one or more anodic metals, the anode body being configured to be positioned in a problem area of the meter including a cathodic metal, such that the anode body corrodes in place of the cathodic metal of the problem area preserving the cathodic metal. Related meters and systems are also…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sensus Spectrum Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification C23F13/18. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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