Fluid transfer device having leak indication and method of making same
AssigneeGreat Lakes Copper Inc.
InventorBradley Joseph Aurel Sigouin
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Abstract
A fluid transfer device and methods and apparatuses for making same is provided. The fluid transfer device comprises a conduit configured to transfer a fluid. The fluid transfer device further comprises a sheath surrounding the perimeter of the conduit and extending along at least part of the length of the conduit. In some embodiments, the interior of the sheath may be grooved to facilitate movement of the fluid from the location or locations of a leak or leaks along the length of the fluid transfer device. The sheath comprises one or more leak detection portions configured to provide an indication of fluid leaking from the conduit.
Claims13
A fluid transfer device comprising:
- a) a conduit configured to transfer a fluid, said conduit having a perimeter and a length;
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- b) a sheath surrounding the perimeter of the conduit and extending along at least part of the length of the conduit, the sheath including:
- one or more identifying portions, the identifying portions being configured to identify the nature and purpose of the fluid transfer device and comprising at least one colored strip wherein the color identifies the fluid type which the conduit is configured to transfer;
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- one or more leak detection portions, each leak detection portion configured to provide an indication of fluid leaking from the conduit and comprising a strip of clear, semi-clear, transparent or translucent material.
A fluid transfer device comprising:
- a) a conduit configured to transfer a fluid, said conduit having a perimeter and a length;
- b) a sheath surrounding the perimeter of the conduit and extending along at least part of the length of the conduit, the sheath including one or more leak detection portions, each leak detection portion configured to provide an indication of fluid leaking from the conduit;
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- c) a channel disposed between the conduit and the sheath, the channel being configured to permit fluid movement therein along the length of the conduit, wherein the channel is formed on an outer surface of the conduit by grooves, bumps, or protrusions disposed thereon.
A fluid transfer device comprising:
- a) a conduit configured to transfer a fluid, said conduit having a perimeter and a length;
- b) a sheath surrounding the perimeter of the conduit and extending along at least part of the length of the conduit, the sheath including one or more leak detection portions, each leak detection portion configured to provide an indication of fluid leaking from the conduit and
- c) a channel disposed between the conduit and the sheath, the channel being configured to permit fluid movement therein along the length of the conduit, wherein the channel is formed by beads disposed between the sheath and the conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.