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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2006
Filed:
May. 07, 2002
Lee A. Krywitsky, Calgary, CA;
Lee A. Krywitsky, Calgary, CA;
Hiltap Fittings, LTD, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
A fluid flow management system that includes a feedback system in communication with a fluid system component having discrete elements that, when joined together, define a joint and chamber. The fluid flow management system further includes a feedback fluid source in fluid communication with the chamber and with a pressure transducer. The feedback fluid source, transducer, and chamber collectively define a substantially closed system so that fluid introduced by the feedback fluid source eventually reaches static equilibrium. Separation of, or relative movement between, the discrete elements of the fluid system components permits fluid to escape the chamber, thereby causing a pressure change that is detected by the pressure transducer. The pressure transducer then generates and transmits a signal indicating a loss of joint integrity. The signal may be used to aid in the implementation of various actions concerning the system wherein the fluid system component is employed.