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Pipe Fitting With Sensor

  • US 20170089496A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2016
  • Published: 03/30/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fluid fitting that is mechanically attached to a pipe, comprising:

  • a coupling body having an inner surface defining a bore for receiving the pipe therein at at least one end thereof;

    a ring positioned to fit over the at least one end of the coupling body for mechanically attaching said coupling body to the pipe;

    a main seal formed on the inner surface of the coupling body to engage the pipe, wherein when said ring is installed on the at least one end of the coupling body via force, the ring and coupling body apply a compressive force to the main seal sufficient to cause elastic deformation of the ring and permanent deformation of the coupling body and pipe to thereby attach the pipe to the coupling body in a non-leaking manner; and

    an electrically operated sensor device fixed to a surface of one of the coupling body or ring that, when said ring is installed on said coupling body, produces an electrical parameter in response to physical movement of said coupling body or ring to which the sensor device is fixed.

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