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Power source for sensors

  • US 7,112,892 B2
  • Filed: 07/21/2004
  • Issued: 09/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system comprising:

  • a sensor in wireless communication with a monitoring system; and

    ,a generator that generates power for the sensor, the generator partially placed through a hole within a pipe so that part of the generator is on one side of the hole and within the pipe and part of the generator is on another side of the hole and outside the pipe, the generator including;

    a paddle wheel which is rotated by fluid flow within the pipe,a magnet that rotates with the paddle wheel, anda coil located in close proximity to the magnet so that rotation of the magnet generates an alternating current signal.

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