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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2006
Matthew Holt, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Lisa A. S. Holt, Legal Representative, Livonia, MI (US);
Fred Butler, Clarkston, MI (US);
John W. Wilds, Sr., Troy, MI (US);
Steven Lenhart, Dearborn, MI (US);
Matthew Holt, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Lisa A. S. Holt, legal representative, Livonia, MI (US);
Fred Butler, Clarkston, MI (US);
John W. Wilds, Sr., Troy, MI (US);
Steven Lenhart, Dearborn, MI (US);
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A leak detection mechanism for use with a pressurized system that relates generally to an assembly for connecting a conduit to a component. The mechanism utilizes a fluid passageway for detecting a leak or absence of a seal after connecting a conduit to a component such as an expansion valve of a pressurized fluid system. The fluid passageway forms a predetermined leak path enabling fluid flow into or out of the system when an o-ring or other seal means is missing.