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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2000
Filed:
May. 20, 1998
Terry A Tabler, Sandy Hook, CT (US);
Steven M Lurcott, Sherman, CT (US);
Advanced Technology Materials, Inc., Danbury, CT (US);
Abstract
A leak detection device securable in detection proximity to a fluid vessel. The leak detection device includes a sensor element and a monitoring assembly. The sensor element has a monitorable characteristic, and the monitorable characteristic changes upon contact, immerson or in exposure to the fluid contained in the vessel. The monotoring assembly is responsive to the monitorable characteristic and produces an changing electrical output in response to change in the monitorable characteristic. The vessel and leak detection device may form an assembly including a shroud or cover over the detection device and a leak-susceptible portion of the vessel, to provide a microenvironment in which the detection device is operated.