System and method for detecting water leakage

Details System and method for detecting water leakage System and method for detecting water leakage

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Wu, Daniel (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S603000, C340S604000, C340S605000, C340S620000, C073S040000, C073S04050R, C073S725000, C073S734000, C324S691000, C324S693000, C324S694000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10804304

ABSTRACT:
A 3D liquid detection sensor, liquid-sensitive building material, and liquid detection systems have been provided. The 3D sensor comprises a 3D liquid detection field and an electrical connector to supply a resistance measurement responsive to liquid in the detection field. In one aspect, the 3D liquid detection field includes a first plurality of pins having a distal end electrically connected to a first electrical contact of the electrical connector, and a second plurality of pins having a distal end electrically connected to a second electrical contact. In one aspect, each pin includes a building material attachment barb attached to a pin proximal end. This permits the sensor to be fixedly mounted in drywall or ceiling tile, for example. More specifically, the 3D detection field may include a dielectric sheet (either rigid or flexible), and electrically conductive traces formed overlying the dielectric sheet, with pins extending from the traces.

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