Patent ID: 9557231
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: G01K,G01L,G02B

Claim:
1. A sensing cable comprising: a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member comprising a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core, wherein the plurality of channels extend along a length of the slotted core; an exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels, wherein the exposed component extends along a length of the first channel, wherein the exposed component is an optical fiber and is configured to directly contact a fluid surrounding the slotted core and sense temperature and pressure; and an unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels, wherein the unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel, wherein the unexposed component is an optical fiber and is configured to sense temperature.