ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,460,985, issued on Nov. 4, was assigned to United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio).
"Leak detection systems and methods" was invented by Gregory David Hansen (San Antonio), Andre Rene Buentello (San Antonio), Jose L. Romero Jr. (San Antonio), Nina Schuessler (San Antonio) and Galo M. Alava (Tampa, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A leak detection system includes a leak detection sensor assembly configured to be positioned on or within a component of a building. The leak detection sensor assembly includes multiple electrical conductors, an output device, and a fluid-absorber in contact with the multiple electrical co...