Methods and apparatus for fluid flow monitoring and leak detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10865546
APP PUB NO 20170152648A1
SERIAL NO

15432678

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According to at least one aspect, a fluid flow monitoring system includes an ultrasonic sensor for generating measurement signals associated with respective ultrasonic signals propagating through the fluid in the lumen, a shut-off valve for blocking fluid flow in the lumen, and a controller. The controller can be communicatively coupled to the ultrasonic sensor and to the shut-off valve. The controller can be configured to compute a plurality of fluid flow parameter estimates based on a plurality of measurement signals generated by the ultrasonic sensor over a time window while the shut-off valve is open. The controller can obtain an offset value associated with fluid flow parameter measurements during a zero flow state of the shut-off valve. The controller can then check for presence of a fluid leak event based on the fluid flow parameter estimates over the time window and the offset value.

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STREAMLABS INC202B HALL'S MILL ROAD WHITEHOUSE STATION NJ 08889

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Almirall, Jorge C Atlanta, US 10 152
Elia, Samuel Atlanta, US 6 102
Gestner, Brian Atlanta, US 18 171
Hammond, Michael Atlanta, US 29 549
Leaders, Jeffrey L Atlanta, US 17 370
Mess, Francis M Atlanta, US 14 142
Smith, Mathew Shane Atlanta, US 3 36

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