US2026092455A1PendingUtilityA1

Integrated system for leak detection using conductive ink sensor arrays in a roofing assembly

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Assignee: CARLISLE CONSTRUCTION MAT LLCPriority: Sep 27, 2024Filed: Aug 7, 2025Published: Apr 2, 2026
Est. expirySep 27, 2044(~18.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:JAGGI APARNA
E04D 5/10E04D 5/12E04D 13/006
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Abstract

A system for detecting leaks in roofing membranes, having: (a) an insulation board; (b) a pattern of conductive ink positioned above the insulation board; (c) a roofing membrane positioned above the pattern of conductive ink; (d) a central processor; and (e) a plurality of leak detection communication modules that are configured to detect the presence of water and transmit data to the central processor to provide continuous monitoring of water leaks across the pattern of conductive ink.

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         1 . A system for detecting leaks in roofing membranes, comprising:
 an insulation board;   a pattern of conductive ink positioned above the insulation board;   a roofing membrane positioned above the pattern of conductive ink;   a central processor; and   a plurality of leak detection communication modules, wherein each communication module is electrically connected to the pattern of conductive ink and is configured to detect the presence of water on a portion of the pattern of conductive ink, and wherein each communication module transmits data to the central processor such that the central processor provides continuous monitoring of water leaks across the pattern of conductive ink.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication modules are disposed in an array or line across the patterns of conductive ink. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the communication modules are secured to the top of the roofing membrane. 
     
     
         4 . The roofing system of  claim 1 , wherein the pattern of conductive ink is printed on a substrate that is positioned between the bottom of the roofing membrane and the top of the insulation board. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pattern of conductive ink is printed onto the top of the insulation board. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pattern of conductive ink is printed onto the bottom of the roofing membrane. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the communication modules transmit the data to the central processor across a wireless network. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the communication modules detect the presence of water on a portion of the pattern of conductive ink by detecting changes in impedance across portions of the pattern of conductive ink. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication modules are positioned on top of the roofing membrane and the pattern of conductive ink is positioned underneath the roofing membrane. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication modules and the pattern of conductive ink are both positioned underneath the roofing membrane. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a coverboard positioned on top of the insulation board between the insulation board and the pattern of conductive ink, and wherein the pattern of conductive ink is printed on top of the coverboard.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a conductive insert dimensioned to be received between side edges of adjacent insulation boards.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the conductive insert simultaneously contacts the conductive ink on both of the adjacent insulation boards. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein a communication module is positioned inside the conductive insert. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the communication modules are positioned at corner intersections of the insulation boards. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pattern of conductive ink is also positioned on the side of the insulation boards. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pattern of conductive ink is disposed on both the top and bottom surfaces of the insulation boards. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the communication modules are positioned on top of the roofing membrane. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the communication modules are positioned underneath of the roofing membrane.

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