On-line fluid sensor
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1. A fluid sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a fluid within a fluid conduit, said fluid sensor comprising:
- a housing configured for installation to an outer surface of said fluid conduit; and
a touch sensor associated with said housing;
wherein said housing is adapted for attachment to said fluid conduit without breaching a pressure barrier of said fluid conduit;
wherein said housing is configured to conform to said fluid conduit such that substantially no air gap exists between said housing proximate said touch sensor and said fluid conduit;
wherein said touch sensor detects the presence or absence of a fluid within said fluid conduit proximate said sensor; and
wherein said touch sensor outputs a signal indicative of the presence or absence of said fluid within said fluid conduit proximate said sensor.
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Abstract
A touch sensor is associated with a housing that is adapted for attachment to the outer perimeter of a fluid conduit. The housing can be attached to the fluid conduit such that the touch sensor can detect the presence of fluid within the fluid conduit. The output of the touch sensor can be used by an indicator or processor.
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1. A fluid sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a fluid within a fluid conduit, said fluid sensor comprising:
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a housing configured for installation to an outer surface of said fluid conduit; and a touch sensor associated with said housing; wherein said housing is adapted for attachment to said fluid conduit without breaching a pressure barrier of said fluid conduit; wherein said housing is configured to conform to said fluid conduit such that substantially no air gap exists between said housing proximate said touch sensor and said fluid conduit; wherein said touch sensor detects the presence or absence of a fluid within said fluid conduit proximate said sensor; and wherein said touch sensor outputs a signal indicative of the presence or absence of said fluid within said fluid conduit proximate said sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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