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Anti-clog and non-metallic debris detector for lubrication system inlet

  • US 9,316,630 B2
  • Filed: 11/08/2013
  • Issued: 04/19/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A contaminant detection system for use in a fluid distribution system, the contaminant detection system comprising:

  • a first detector assembly including an inlet housing and detector screen through which fluid in the fluid distribution system passes and a first sensor to detect a first type of contaminant caught in the detector screen; and

    a second detector assembly including a second sensor which activates when one of the inlet housing and the detector screen is clogged to detect whether the fluid contains a second type of contaminant that is distinct from the first type of contaminant when the first sensor does not detect the first type of contaminant.

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