METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING LEAKAGE
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1. A valve assembly for use in detecting leaks, said valve assembly comprising:
- a valve;
a power source coupled to said valve; and
a sensor coupled to said power source, said sensor is configured to close said valve when exposed to a predetermined amount of fluid.
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Abstract
A valve assembly for use in detecting leaks is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve, a power source coupled to the valve, and a sensor coupled to the power source. The sensor is configured to close the valve when exposed to a predetermined amount of fluid.
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1. A valve assembly for use in detecting leaks, said valve assembly comprising:
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a valve; a power source coupled to said valve; and a sensor coupled to said power source, said sensor is configured to close said valve when exposed to a predetermined amount of fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A kit for use in detecting leaks, said kit comprising:
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a housing; and a valve assembly housed within a cavity defined in said housing, said valve assembly comprises a valve, a power source coupled to said valve, and a sensor coupled to said power source, said sensor is configured to close said valve when exposed to a pre-determined amount of fluid. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of assembling a valve assembly for use in detecting leaks comprising:
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providing a valve; coupling a power source to the valve; and coupling a sensor to the power source such that the sensor is configured to close the valve when exposed to a predetermined amount of fluid. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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