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Leak detection apparatus
US9285290B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9285290-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314072205-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
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Leak detection apparatus for deployment in a pipe. The apparatus includes a carrier disposed for motion along the pipe and a detector connected to move with the carrier in an axial direction. The detector comprises a drum mounted for rotation about pitch and yaw axes. A flexible material is mounted on, and extends from, the drum and at least two sensors responsive to drum rotation are provided. The flexible material will be drawn into contact with a wall of the pipe at a leak location, thereby producing a torque on the drum, causing the drum to rotate, and the at least two sensors to generate signals from which leak location is determined.
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What is claimed is: 1. Leak detection apparatus for deployment in a pipe comprising; a carrier disposed for motion along the pipe; a detector connected to move within the carrier in an axial direction, the detector comprising; a drum mounted for rotation about pitch and yaw axes; flexible material mounted on, and extending from, the drum; and at least two sensors responsive to drum rotation; wherein the flexible material will be drawn into contact with a wall of the pipe…
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- What does patent US9285290B2 cover?
- Leak detection apparatus for deployment in a pipe. The apparatus includes a carrier disposed for motion along the pipe and a detector connected to move with the carrier in an axial direction. The detector comprises a drum mounted for rotation about pitch and yaw axes. A flexible material is mounted on, and extends from, the drum and at least two sensors responsive to drum rotation are provided.…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Massachusetts Inst Technology, Univ King Fahd Pet & Minerals
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01M3/2815. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 15 2016 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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