Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Goins, Davetta W. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S539230, C340S573600, C340S584000, C340S604000, C340S608000, C137S312000, C137S558000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10856717
ABSTRACT:
A system for detecting water leaks is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of sensors, selected from a moisture sensor, a water level sensor, and/or a water temperature sensor. A processor collects moisture readings from the sensors. In one embodiment, the processor reports a possible water leak when a moisture sensor detects moisture above a moisture threshold value. In one embodiment, the processor report a water leak when the water level reading exceeds a water threshold value and/or when the temperature reading exceeds a temperature threshold value.
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Goins Davetta W.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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