US Patent No: 6,377,181
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
Method and apparatus for moisture detection in exterior sheathing of residential and commercial buildings
Stats
-
Apr 23, 2002
Issued date -
Feb 5, 2001
filing date -
09/777,038
serial no -
In Force
status
Importance
Loading Importance Indicators...
Abstract
An automated device monitors moisture content in exterior sheathing of a building for detecting moisture intrusion into the sheathing walls. A plurality of moisture sensors are embedded in selected exterior walls of the building behind the cladding and are adapted to provide signals representative of the moisture content in the walls at each of the selected locations. A control unit is operatively connected with each of the plurality of moisture sensors for generating an alarm signal when at least one of the signals representative of the moisture content in the plurality of walls is indicative of a moisture content in excess of a predetermined threshold value. Each moisture sensor is preferably in the form of a pair of spaced apart elongate conductive probe members having a substantial portion thereof from a lead end embedded into a substrate of the exterior building walls, and a connection end extending outwardly from the first wall for enabling electrical connection of each moisture sensor to the control unit. An audible or visual alarm is generated when moisture is detected. Electronic communication of alarm signals are further provided for moisture monitoring from a distance.
Loading the Abstract Image...
First Claim
Related Publications
Loading Related Publications...
International Classification(s)
- [Classification Symbol]
- [Patents Count]
Cited Art
| Patent Info | (Count) | # Cites | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|||
| 5,818,340 Roof moisture sensing system and method for determining presence of moisture in a roof stucture | 14 | 1996 | |
| 6,104,298 Roof moisture detection assembly | 7 | 1999 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,886,636 Moisture detection and source identification method for structures | 12 | 1997 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,106,339 Moisture monitor system and method for combine harvester | 25 | 1991 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,546,009 Detector system using extremely low power to sense the presence or absence of an inert or hazardous fuild | 34 | 1994 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,008,652 Water leak detection apparatus for use in suspended ceilings | 14 | 1990 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,082,173 Environmental controller for a sealed structure | 26 | 1990 | |
|
|
|||
| 4,598,273 Leak detection system for roofs | 27 | 1984 | |
|
|
|||
| 4,197,866 Soil moisture sampler and controller | 34 | 1977 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,730,024 Test probe for measurement of moisture in structural material | 8 | 1995 | |
|
|
|||
| 4,892,113 Moisture monitor and control system | 28 | 1987 | |
|
|
|||
| 5,748,092 Ceiling tile moisture detection system | 35 | 1996 | |
|
|
|||
| 4,259,633 Method and apparatus for measuring the moisture content of wood | 14 | 1978 | |
|
|
|||
| 4,264,902 Moisture alarm | 27 | 1980 | |
|
|
|||
| 4,227,190 Water alarm for monitoring floor moisture | 23 | 1979 | |
| 4,965,554 Moisture presence alarm system | 23 | 1990 | |
| 5,081,422 Methods for roof, wall or floor leak detection | 26 | 1990 | |
| 5,176,316 System for alleviating and reducing moisture beneath a roofing structure | 10 | 1990 | |
| 5,337,957 Microprocessor-based irrigation system with moisture sensors in multiple zones | 46 | 1993 | |
| 5,881,951 Ventilator for beneath enclosed structures | 32 | 1997 | |
Patent Citation Ranking
Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |