Patent ID: 7971910
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: F16L,F28F

Abstract:
1. A leak detection mechanism for use with a pressurized system comprising: a component, said component having an outer surface, and a port, said port communicating with said outer surface; said port having a seal surface; said component further having a fluid passageway extending between said outer surface and said port, said passageway forming an opening in said port, said opening located between said seal surface and said outer surface; said port including a first annular surface, a second annular surface and an axial surface located between said first and said second annular surfaces; and said fluid passageway including a slot in said first annular surface, said slot disposed in said first annular surface and said axial surface and extending to said second annular surface wherein said second annular surface includes said seal surface, and said slot forming an opening in said second annular surface whereby said slot forms a fluid path between a portion of said second annular surface and said outer surface.