Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Integrated fluid flow management apparatus
- Patent Title (中): 集成流体流量管理装置
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Application No.: US14877005Application Date: 2015-10-07
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Publication No.: US09360871B1Publication Date: 2016-06-07
- Inventor: Charles Jorgensen
- Applicant: Charles Jorgensen
- Agent Dale J. Ream
- Main IPC: G06F19/00
- IPC: G06F19/00 ; G05D7/06 ; F16K31/06

Abstract:
An integrated fluid flow apparatus for managing the flow of a fluid through a conduit, includes a flow sensor configured to determine a velocity of a fluid flowing through the conduit. The apparatus includes a valve assembly positioned inline with the conduit that is movable between open and closed configurations. An electromagnet is selectively energized by a power source and situated proximate the valve assembly. A closure assembly is operatively coupled to the valve assembly and is magnetically connected to the electromagnet. The closure assembly holds the valve assembly to the open configuration when also magnetically connected to the electromagnet and moves the valve assembly to the closed configuration when the magnetic coupling is released. The apparatus includes a communications module that communicate with a homeowner or resident concerning water velocity, temperature, seismic activity, that the valve has been closed, and to solicit instructions on selected actions.
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