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Title: Sensor for detection of liquid spills on surfaces

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176603

A surface liquid detector is disclosed for detecting liquids spilled on surfaces such as floors. A temperature-sensitive thermistor probe is used in a bridge circuit to detect the change in resistance in the thermistor due to the change in thermal conductivity that occurs when a liquid contacts the probe. The device is characterized by the ability to detect either conductive or nonconductive liquids, such as water or oil spills.

Research Organization:
US Dept. of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
H000652
Application Number:
07/233092
OSTI ID:
1176603
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1988 Aug 17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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