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公开(公告)号：US20230266776A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-24
申请号：US17678218
申请日：2022-02-23
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Christopher Decato , Drew P. LaMarca , Ian David Baynes
CPC classification number: G05D7/0647 , E03B7/071 , G05B15/02
Abstract: Systems for isolating a region of a water distribution network are disclosed. In embodiments the systems and methods utilize at least one control valve system that includes a valve, a pressure sensor, an actuator, and a controller. The controller determines a water pressure at the control valve system based at least in part on a sensor signal from the pressure sensor. When the detected pressure is less than or equal to a low pressure threshold the controller issued a control signal that causes the actuator to move the valve to a fully closed position. Multiple control valve systems may be employed to isolate a region of a water distribution network. Methods of isolating a portion of a water distribution network, water distribution network including a control valve system, and control valve systems for use in water distribution networks are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20230026027A1
公开(公告)日：2023-01-26
申请号：US17959516
申请日：2022-10-04
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Craig SCHMITT , Monica PRESTON , Gilbert RAMIREZ
Abstract: A filter cartridge for a whole house water filter includes a cylindrical, or tubular, filter media coupled to a mixer tank with improved high flow mixing features. The mixer tank includes a bowl in which a flow diverter, a flow guide with angled fins and a filter media are provided. The flow diverter has a concave portion, i.e., a mushroom-shaped portion, the interior of which is in fluid connection with a central passage through which filtered water flows. In operation, the filtered water flows through the central passage and is deflected by the concave interior of the flow diverter down through the angled fins of the flow guide. The filtered water then passes out through an outlet. The mixer tank stirs the filter media and water mix to increase the kinetics of the mixing process.
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公开(公告)号：US11543278B2
公开(公告)日：2023-01-03
申请号：US16634498
申请日：2018-07-25
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Kyle McGurn , Evan Joseph Sultana
IPC: G01F1/00 , G01F15/063 , H04W4/80 , G01D21/02 , G06F1/3209 , G06F1/3234
Abstract: A system for remotely measuring the characteristics of water passing through a plumbing control device (PCD) includes a sensor within the interior of the PCD. The sensor is configured to measure characteristics of the water to obtain measured data. The sensor is also linked to a microcontroller of the PCD. An antenna board is linked, and configured to transmit power, to both the microcontroller and the sensor. A mobile device is configured to locate the antenna board. The mobile device transmits power to the antenna board which, in turn, transmits power to the microcontroller and the sensor. When power is not being transmitted from the antenna board, the microcontroller and the sensor are powered off.
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公开(公告)号：US20220373191A1
公开(公告)日：2022-11-24
申请号：US17812038
申请日：2022-07-12
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Theresa D'Amore , Paul Bothner , Kyle T. Morgan , Vincent D'Amore
Abstract: A water heating and treatment system with UV lamp water treatment sanitation for suppression of pathogens and undesired bacterial content in a domestic hot water system includes a water heater, and a cold water supply line to supply water to the water heater. The cold water supply line includes a UV sanitation lamp. A single or multiple temperature regulating mixing station supplies a temperature regulated heated water to one or multiple temperature zones. A three-way return water diverter valve provides a portion of a re-circulated hot water from a hot water recirculation line including a temperature sensor to the single or multiple temperature regulating mixing station and a remaining portion of the re-circulated hot water to the drain. A method for treating hot water to suppress pathogens and undesired bacterial content in a domestic hot water system is also described.
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公开(公告)号：US11471794B2
公开(公告)日：2022-10-18
申请号：US16782836
申请日：2020-02-05
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Craig Schmitt , Monica Preston , Gilbert Ramirez
Abstract: A filter cartridge for a whole house water filter includes a cylindrical, or tubular, filter media coupled to a mixer tank with improved high flow mixing features. The mixer tank includes a bowl in which a flow diverter, a flow guide with angled fins and a filter media are provided. The flow diverter has a concave portion, i.e., a mushroom-shaped portion, the interior of which is in fluid connection with a central passage through which filtered water flows. In operation, the filtered water flows through the central passage and is deflected by the concave interior of the flow diverter down through the angled fins of the flow guide. The filtered water then passes out through an outlet. The mixer tank stirs the filter media and water mix to increase the kinetics of the mixing process.
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公开(公告)号：US20220324735A1
公开(公告)日：2022-10-13
申请号：US17846183
申请日：2022-06-22
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Theresa D'Amore , Paul Bothner , Jana Summey , Michael Trammell , Craig Schmitt
IPC: C02F9/00
Abstract: A water heating and treatment system with UV lamp water treatment sanitation for suppression of pathogens and undesired bacterial content in a domestic water system includes a water heater, and a cold water supply line to supply water to the water heater. The cold water supply line includes a UV sanitation lamp. A single or multiple temperature regulating mixing station supplies a temperature regulated heated water to one or multiple temperature zones. A water heater controller causes an activation of the water heater sanitation loop and a water temperature of the water heater to increase momentarily to a sanitization temperature above 151° F. (66° C.) for one or more periods of at least two minutes in a sanitation loop mode. A method for treating hot water to suppress pathogens including undesired bacterial content in a domestic water system is also described.
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公开(公告)号：US20220259839A1
公开(公告)日：2022-08-18
申请号：US17674381
申请日：2022-02-17
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joe Pagliaccio , Kevin Simon , Joseph Michael Burke
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods useful for backflow prevention system that includes an actuated valve, a valve controller, one or more upstream sensors, and one or more downstream sensors. Upon detecting conditions conducive to backflow through the system using either or both the one or more upstream sensors, and the one or more downstream sensors, the valve controller causes the actuated valve to close. The system may be enhanced through the use of a qualifying check valve disposed between the actuated valve and the one or more downstream sensors to slow or impede backflow through the system. The system may be enhanced by inclusion of a run-out length between the actuated valve and the one or more downstream sensors to account for the latency in the actuator causing the valve to transition to the CLOSED position.
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公开(公告)号：US20220252170A1
公开(公告)日：2022-08-11
申请号：US17173987
申请日：2021-02-11
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Kevin Simon , Joseph Michael Burke , Ian David Baynes
Abstract: Fluid detection systems and methods using the same are disclosed. In embodiments the fluid detection systems include a sensor module and an electronics module. The sensor module includes a sensor housing that includes a liquid flow path and a sensor element disposed around at least part of the liquid flow path. The sensor element can detect a capacitance of the liquid flow path and provide a sensor signal to a controller in the electronics module. The electronics module can determine a detected capacitance in the liquid flow path based at least in part on the sensor signal, and can determine whether a wet event has occurred based on a comparison of the detected capacitance to a threshold capacitance. Methods using the fluid detection systems and fluid supply systems including the fluid detection systems are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20220221072A1
公开(公告)日：2022-07-14
申请号：US17707404
申请日：2022-03-29
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven CASTRIGNO
Abstract: A relief valve has a valve body, a plunger assembly coupled to the valve body for selectively opening and closing the relief valve, and a support member secured to the valve body. A lockout lever is against the support member, forming a vertex. A spring rod is coupled to the lockout lever, and a spring is coupled to the spring rod, providing a bias force against the plunger assembly to normally close the relief valve. In a lockout position, the lockout lever is moved to pivot on the vertex against the support member to further compress the spring, which increases the bias force and, in turn, a cracking pressure of the relief valve.
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公开(公告)号：US20220178121A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-09
申请号：US17115682
申请日：2020-12-08
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
Abstract: Fluid detection systems and methods using the same are disclosed. In embodiments the fluid detection systems include a sensor module and an electronics module. The sensor module includes a sensor housing that includes a liquid flow path and a sensor element disposed around at least part of the liquid flow path. The sensor element can detect a capacitance of the liquid flow path and provide a sensor signal to a controller in the electronics module. The electronics module can determine a detected capacitance in the liquid flow path based at least in part on the sensor signal, and can determine whether a wet event has occurred based on a comparison of the detected capacitance to a threshold capacitance. Methods using the fluid detection systems and fluid supply systems including the fluid detection systems are also disclosed.
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