In-situ water analysis method and system

• US 20070013381A1
• Filed: 06/28/2006
• Published: 01/18/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Hitek Aqua Systems, LLC
• Original Assignee: Hitek Aqua Systems, LLC
• Inventors: Biberger, Maximilian
• Granted Patent: US 7,409,853 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 324/438
• CPC Class Codes: G01N 33/1886 using probes, e.g. submersible probes, buoys

Abstract

An electronic system for use in a body of fluid is disclosed. The electronic system includes a first housing element and a second housing element. The second housing element is hermetically sealed to the first housing element, forming a first chamber there between. An electronic circuit is mounted within the first chamber. The electronic system further includes a second chamber internal to the second housing element. The second chamber is configured for holding a power source for the electronic circuit. Preferably, the power source is a battery pack. Also, the electronic system includes means for temporarily sealing the second chamber. Preferably, means for temporarily sealing the second chamber includes a detachable plug configured for coupling to the second housing element.

Claims

1. An electronic system for use in a body of fluid comprising:

a. a first housing element;

b. a second housing element hermetically sealed to the first housing element forming a first chamber there between, wherein an electronic circuit is mounted within the first chamber;

c. a second chamber internal to the second housing element configured for holding a power source for the electronic circuit; and

d. means for temporarily hermetically sealing the second chamber.

2. The electronic system of claim 1, wherein the electronic system is floatable in the body of fluid.

3. The electronic system of claim 1, further comprising a sensor coupled to the electronic circuit and at least one of the first and second housing elements.

4. The electronic system of claim 3, further comprising a cable coupling the sensor to the electronic circuit.

5. The electronic system of claim 4, wherein the cable is hermetically enclosed within the first chamber.

6. The electronic system of claim 1, wherein means for temporarily hermetically sealing the second chamber comprises a detachable plug coupled to the second housing element.

7. The electronic system of claim 1, wherein the power source comprises a battery pack.

8. The electronic system of claim 1, wherein the electronic circuit comprises a transmitter.

9. The electronic system of claim 1, wherein the system is further configured to be tethered.

10. The electronic system of claim 1, wherein the body of fluid comprises a pool.