Sensor element for detection of hydrocarbons

Details Sensor element for detection of hydrocarbons Sensor element for detection of hydrocarbons

1992-04-10

1994-08-23

Hofsass, Jeffery A.

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

340603, 73 40, 174 11R, G08B 2100

Patent

active

053411285

ABSTRACT:
A sensor for detecting the presence of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon containing fluids. It is formed of a first conductor which is formed of a metal wire or metal foil covered by an insulative sheath; a second conductor which consists of a hydrocarbon swellable elastomer and one or more conductive fillers; optionally an abuse/abrasion resistant jacket overlaying and preferably surrounding the two conductors and optionally a hydrocarbon permeable overcoat overlaying the jacket. The sensor may be in the form of a continuous length wire or a tape or a sheet. It may be coupled to an electric supply at one portion and a resistance indicator at the return portion. The resistance indicator is then attached to a signaling device such as a light or alarm.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4926165 (1990-05-01), Lahlouh et al.
patent: 4972179 (1990-11-01), Akiba
patent: 5101657 (1992-04-01), Lahlouh et al.
patent: 5177996 (1993-01-01), Sahakian

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Sensor element for detection of hydrocarbons does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Sensor element for detection of hydrocarbons, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Sensor element for detection of hydrocarbons will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-505618