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Fluid leak detection system and associated method

  • US 20090091460A1
  • Filed: 10/09/2007
  • Published: 04/09/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fluid leak detection system for substantially preventing mold and mildew growth, said fluid leak detection system comprising:

  • a reservoir;

    a predetermined quantity of a disinfecting liquid contained within said reservoir;

    at least one conduit having one end in fluid communication with said reservoir and having a distal end in an initial closed position; and

    means for automatically opening said distal end of said at least one conduit to an open position upon detecting a leaking fluid disposed on a surface external of said at least one conduit such that said disinfecting liquid automatically discharges from said distal end and encounters the detected fluid to substantially prevent mold and mildew growth.

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