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Hydrant monitoring system and method

  • US 9,901,765 B2
  • Filed: 04/21/2017
  • Issued: 02/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for detecting adverse events in a fire hydrant, the device comprising:

  • a housing configured to mount to an exterior of the fire hydrant, the housing having a surface with a hole in register with an aperture on the exterior of the fire hydrant;

    a cover enclosing the housing and mounted to the fire hydrant at the surface;

    a controller located within the housing;

    a transceiver operably interconnected with the controller, the transceiver adapted to wirelessly transmit data collected by the device to a remote data collection center; and

    a water sensor coupled to a conduit having a bendable portion and extending through the hole and through the aperture to an adjustable depth within the fire hydrant, the water sensor operably interconnected to the controller.

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