公开(公告)号：US20200032494A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-30

申请号：US16554491

申请日：2019-08-28

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01M3/28 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01K13/02

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure. Geographic location, occupancy sensors and occupant identifiers are used to control the system to facilitate operation and minimize leak damage when occupants are away.

公开(公告)号：US11814821B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US16041216

申请日：2018-07-20

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01M3/28 ,  G01K1/143

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01F1/6847 ,  G01F1/6888 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/2807 ,  G01K13/026

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure. Geographic location, occupancy sensors and occupant identifiers are used to control the system to facilitate operation and minimize leak damage when occupants are away.

公开(公告)号：US11608618B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-21

申请号：US16554491

申请日：2019-08-28

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01M3/28 ,  E03B9/02 ,  E03B7/12 ,  G01F15/00 ,  G01K1/143

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure. Geographic location, occupancy sensors and occupant identifiers are used to control the system to facilitate operation and minimize leak damage when occupants are away.

公开(公告)号：US20240191480A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18509176

申请日：2023-11-14

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01M3/28

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01F1/6847 ,  G01F1/6888 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/2807 ,  G01K13/026

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors, Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20190136492A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US16041216

申请日：2018-07-20

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  G01F1/684 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01M3/28 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure. Geographic location, occupancy sensors and occupant identifiers are used to control the system to facilitate operation and minimize leak damage when occupants are away.

公开(公告)号：US12152375B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US18509176

申请日：2023-11-14

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01K1/143 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01M3/28

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors, Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20240060278A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18124308

申请日：2023-03-21

Applicant: Sentinel Hydrosolutions, LLC

Inventor： Robert Trescott ,  Scott Shaw ,  Scott Pallais ,  Kenneth Fox

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01M3/28 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01F1/696

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01F1/6847 ,  G01F1/6888 ,  G01F1/69 ,  G01F1/7084 ,  G01M3/2807 ,  E03B7/08 ,  E03B7/09 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01F1/696 ,  G01K13/026

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure. Geographic location, occupancy sensors and occupant identifiers are used to control the system to facilitate operation and minimize leak damage when occupants are away.