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公开(公告)号:US20240093797A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-21
申请号:US18511625
申请日:2023-11-16
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Peter P. BOUCHARD , Tyler CHASE , David MICHAUD
CPC classification number: F16K15/066 , E03B7/077 , E03C1/106 , E03F7/04 , F16K15/033 , F16K15/035 , F16K27/0209 , F16K27/0227 , F16K27/12 , F16K37/0091
Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.
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公开(公告)号:US20240011578A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-11
申请号:US17860371
申请日:2022-07-08
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
Inventor: Philip S. Sweeting , Mahyar Esmaili , Paul J. Lake
IPC: F16K31/60 , F16K31/524 , F16K35/00 , F16K11/044
CPC classification number: F16K31/605 , F16K31/52416 , F16K35/00 , F16K11/044
Abstract: A snap-fit lever for actuation of a valve assembly has an elongated valve stem with a ball. The snap-fit lever has a handle portion and a seat portion coupled to the handle portion. The seat portion defines an entry, a retention cavity, and a passage from the entry to the retention cavity. The passage guides the ball from the entry to the retention cavity. The snap-fit lever has deflectable fingers protruding from the seat portion to form part of the retention cavity and the passage. The deflectable fingers deflect to allow the ball to move from the passage into the retention cavity and capture the ball. The deflectable fingers enable rotation of the handle portion about a first axis of the elongated valve stem and allow rotation of the handle portion about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis for moving the elongated valve stem into an actuated position.
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公开(公告)号:US20240011260A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-11
申请号:US18474514
申请日:2023-09-26
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
Inventor: Joseph Michael BURKE , Ian David BAYNES
CPC classification number: E03B7/077 , H04W4/38 , H04B3/46 , H04B3/546 , F16K37/0091 , E03C1/10 , E03C1/104
Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a plurality of sensors and a device. Each sensor is configured to measure data and communicate over a network using low power signal communication. The device is connected to an in-wall power source and configured to wirelessly communicate over the network using low power signal communication. Further, the device is configured to transmit data from the sensors to a remote gateway using high power signal communication.
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公开(公告)号:US11815424B2
公开(公告)日:2023-11-14
申请号:US16870000
申请日:2020-05-08
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Joseph Michael Burke , Muhannad Bagegni , Jason Doughty , Frank DiBenedetto , Ian David Baynes
IPC: G01M13/003 , F16K37/00 , E03B7/07
CPC classification number: G01M13/003 , E03B7/077 , F16K37/0091
Abstract: A test cock for determining an operating condition of a backflow prevention system includes a body portion having a distal end and a proximal end and a space defined within the body portion. A distal opening is provided on the body portion at the distal end and a proximal opening is provided on the body portion at the proximal end and the proximal opening is in fluid connection with the body portion space. A body portion fitting is disposed in the body portion and is providing a fluid connection with the body portion space. A fluid sensor is coupled to the body portion fitting and is in fluid connection with the body portion space. A rotating system fitting has a first end and a second end where the second end is provided in the body portion proximal opening.
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公开(公告)号:US11795666B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-24
申请号:US16915090
申请日:2020-06-29
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Joseph Michael Burke , Ian David Baynes
CPC classification number: E03B7/077 , E03C1/10 , E03C1/104 , F16K37/0091 , H04B3/46 , H04B3/546 , H04W4/38
Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a plurality of sensors and a device. Each sensor is configured to measure data and communicate over a network using low power signal communication. The device is connected to an in-wall power source and configured to wirelessly communicate over the network using low power signal communication. Further, the device is configured to transmit data from the sensors to a remote gateway using high power signal communication.
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公开(公告)号:US11773992B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-03
申请号:US17566278
申请日:2021-12-30
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Peter P. Bouchard , Kevin Simon
CPC classification number: F16K15/033 , E03B7/077 , F16K2200/101
Abstract: A check valve for a backflow prevention assembly includes a linkage with a platform having a proximal end and a distal end and a first coupling member supported by the platform for engaging a bias assembly. A stop protrudes from the proximal end of the platform to engage a frame of the check valve for limiting travel of the platform. A branch depends from the proximal end of the platform, the branch having a hinge pin configured to nest in a slot defined by check valve. A second coupling member depends from the distal end of the platform for engaging a valve member.
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公开(公告)号:US11739507B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-29
申请号:US17116176
申请日:2020-12-09
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Joseph Michael Burke , Kevin Simon
Abstract: A test cock is configured to connect to a test cock port. The test cock includes a body portion defining a flowpath between a distal end and a proximal end. The test cock includes an intake stem at the proximal end that has external threads to connect the test cock to the test cock port. The intake stem defines an intake opening connected to the flowpath, the intake opening having a non-circular shape, such as a hexagonal shape. The test cock also includes an extraction tool having an end forming the non-circular shape of the intake opening, the end being sized to fit within and engage the intake opening.
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公开(公告)号:US11703140B2
公开(公告)日:2023-07-18
申请号:US17707404
申请日:2022-03-29
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Steven Castrigno
CPC classification number: F16K17/06 , F16K17/042 , F16K17/0413 , F16K2200/304 , Y10T137/7888
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:US11674711B2
公开(公告)日:2023-06-13
申请号:US16927874
申请日:2020-07-13
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Brendan Koch , Allen Mayes , Jay Vath , Serge Seminutin
Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air condition (HVAC) controller assembly to reduce undesired air currents includes a front cover, a back plate configured to be removably secured to the front cover, HVAC controller circuitry, a plurality of wire openings, and an air intrusion barrier configured to extend across the wire openings. The HVAC controller circuitry is configured to be electrically coupled to a plurality of wires extending through a hole in the wall to adjust an environmental characteristic of in a controlled space. Each wire opening is configured to receive only a single wire and each wire is configured to extend through a different one of the wire openings. The air intrusion barrier is configured to receive the wires to generally form a plurality of seals against the wires. The wire openings are configured to substantially support the wires to reduce movement of the wires relative to the air intrusion barrier.
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公开(公告)号:US11674609B2
公开(公告)日:2023-06-13
申请号:US17402737
申请日:2021-08-16
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor: Peter P. Bouchard , Tyler Chase , David Michaud
CPC classification number: F16K15/066 , E03C1/106 , E03F7/04 , F16K17/30 , F16K27/0209 , F16K27/12 , F16K37/0091
Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.
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