Patent ID: 11955668
Assignee: HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  H | IPC G  H

Claim 16:
17. An appliance comprising:
an appliance unit comprising a water source; and
a self-powered leak detection sensor comprising:
a water-permeable medium;
an electrochemical cell comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, and an electrolyte disposed between the electrodes, wherein in a dormant state, the electrolyte is in a solid, dry state;
a semi-permeable membrane surrounding the water-permeable medium or the electrochemical cell, wherein the semi-permeable medium is permeable to water and impermeable to ions dissolved in water;
wherein the electrochemical cell enters an active state when exposed to water,
wherein the electrochemical cell is configured to generate electrical power in the active state.