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US 7,673,497 B2Granted
System, methods, and compositions for detecting and inhibiting leaks in transmission systems
AssigneeIDQ Operating, Inc.
InventorsWilliam J. Quest, Darrell W. Patton
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Abstract
System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of a transmission system. The composition may include one or more transmission system sealants and one or more light activated compounds. The transmission system sealant(s) inhibit one or more of the leaks in the transmission system. One or more of the light activated compounds are visible when activating light is directed towards a portion of the exterior of the transmission system.
Claims13
A method for treating a transmission system, comprising:
- introducing a composition into the transmission system, the composition comprising one or more transmission system sealants, one or more fluids compatible with a transmission system lubricant of the transmission system, and one or more light activated compounds, wherein the transmission system sealant(s) inhibit one or more leaks of the transmission system during use;
- operating the transmission system after introducing the composition into the transmission system;
- and
- directing activating light towards at least a portion of the transmission system, wherein one or more of the light activated compounds are visible when treated with the activating light during use.
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