Abstract: A valve assembly capable of converting a small leak of a device into a measurable, relatively larger or “burst” flow event is described. In certain embodiments, the valve assembly includes a compliant chamber and, following pressurization of the device, permits flow when the pressure in the compliant chamber drops to a configured fill pressure and restricts (or prevents) flow when the pressure in the compliant chamber increases to a shut-off pressure. The disclosed valve assemblies may be incorporated into a leak detection assembly capable of transmitting usage and/or alarm data to a central service.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 16, 2017
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2019
Assignee:
Sensera Inc.
Inventors:
Jerome B. Korten, David Michael Cowan, Joshua Lars Peterson, Nishant Kumar