Coupler and methods of use for assessment of refrigeration systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11460366
APP PUB NO 20160003509A1
SERIAL NO

14790168

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A refrigeration servicing system includes an apparatus and user equipment in electronic communication with the apparatus. The apparatus includes a body having a first end and a second end, wherein a passage extends within the body from the first end to the second end. A recess is formed within the body at the second end. The body comprises an inlet at the first end configured to directly engage with a portion of the refrigeration system, a conduit in fluid communication with the inlet, and a plunger. The conduit and plunger are each positioned in the passage. The apparatus also includes a housing at least partially positioned in the recess and in fluid communication with the conduit. The housing includes a sensor configured to directly contact the fluid and measure a parameter of the fluid. A method of servicing a refrigeration system is also provided.

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ENERGIZER AUTO INC533 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY DRIVE ST LOUIS MO 63141

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carrbba, Vincent Belle Harbor, US 1 16
Pistone, Kenneth Alan Rowlett, US 5 51

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