公开(公告)号：US11892117B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17083604

申请日：2020-10-29

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Peter J. Bertagna

IPC: B05D7/14 ,  B05D3/02 ,  B05D3/12 ,  F16L58/08 ,  F16K27/00 ,  B05D7/00 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D1/04

CPC classification number: F16L58/08 ,  B05D1/04 ,  B05D3/0218 ,  B05D3/0254 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D7/14 ,  B05D7/542 ,  F16K27/00 ,  B05D2202/10 ,  B05D2202/15 ,  B05D2320/00 ,  B05D2401/32 ,  B05D2508/00

Abstract: A method for coating a valve assembly including: providing a valve assembly including a metal susceptible to corrosion; cleaning an outside surface of the valve assembly; preparing a zinc primer by adding an anti-microbial agent to provide an anti-microbial zinc primer; applying a first layer of the anti-microbial zinc primer to the outside surface of the valve assembly; and applying a second layer over the first layer, the second layer including a topcoat for a two-layer coat; and curing the two-layer coat by heating the valve assembly. A valve assembly with protection layers including anticorrosion and antimicrobial protection is also described.

公开(公告)号：US20240036226A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18265934

申请日：2021-12-08

Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.

Inventor： STEVEN CASTRIGNO ,  JAMES ERHARDT ,  CHRISTOPHER KRAUSE

IPC: G01V3/02

CPC classification number: G01V3/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US11852254B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17403945

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Peter P. Bouchard ,  Kevin Simon

IPC: F16K15/03 ,  F16K15/06 ,  E03F7/04 ,  F16K27/02 ,  E03C1/10 ,  F16K27/12 ,  E03B7/07 ,  F16K37/00 ,  F16K17/30

CPC classification number: F16K15/066 ,  E03B7/077 ,  E03C1/106 ,  E03F7/04 ,  F16K15/033 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  F16K27/12 ,  F16K17/30 ,  F16K37/0091 ,  F16K2200/501

Abstract: A valve assembly having a body forming a bucket having a sidewall extending between an open end and a closed end along a bucket axis. A first conduit and a second conduit extend from the sidewall, wherein the first and the second conduits extend along a conduit axis that is perpendicular to the bucket axis. A frame inserts into the bucket along the bucket axis and includes a valve seat and a valve member biased against the valve seat. A guide is provided in the bucket between the closed end and the frame and extends along a guide axis between a first opening arranged in a first plane and aligned to receive fluid flow from the first conduit and a second opening arranged in a second plane and aligned to direct fluid flow through the valve seat. The first and second planes are not parallel to one another.

公开(公告)号：US20230398477A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18343143

申请日：2023-06-28

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Craig SCHMITT ,  Monica PRESTON

IPC: B01D35/147 ,  F16K31/05 ,  F16K37/00 ,  B01D35/143

CPC classification number: B01D35/147 ,  F16K31/055 ,  F16K37/0008 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D2201/165 ,  C02F1/001

Abstract: A leak detection and response system includes a valve assembly with a housing defining an internal passageway. The valve assembly includes an internal inlet port, an internal outlet port, a valve port assembly, an external inlet port, and an external outlet port each in fluid communication with the internal passageway. The valve assembly includes a first sensor port disposed either between the external outlet port and the internal inlet port, or between the external inlet port and the internal outlet port. The valve assembly includes a first leak sensor positioned in the first sensor port for generating a signal indicating a presence of water. The valve assembly includes a controller configured to receive the signal from the first leak sensor, and control the valve assembly to align the valve port assembly to block water flow from the external inlet port.

公开(公告)号：US20230383856A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18446661

申请日：2023-08-09

Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.

Inventor： Peter P. BOUCHARD

IPC: F16K15/06 ,  E03F7/04 ,  F16K27/02 ,  E03C1/10 ,  F16K27/12 ,  E03B7/07 ,  F16K15/03

CPC classification number: F16K15/066 ,  E03F7/04 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  E03C1/106 ,  F16K27/12 ,  E03B7/077 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K15/033 ,  F16K37/0091

Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly includes a body forming two buckets, wherein flow passes through the body from an inlet to an outlet along an axis and consecutively through each of the buckets. A single zone test cover encloses a first of the buckets to form a single zone chamber. A dual zone test cover encloses a second of the buckets with a dual zone cartridge assembly therein. The dual zone test cover has two test cocks. The dual zone cartridge assembly includes a frame having a valve seat, wherein the frame includes a lumen providing fluid communication from a dual zone chamber upstream of the valve seat to a first of the two test cocks of the dual zone test cover, and wherein the second of the two test cocks of the dual zone test cover is in fluid communication with the dual zone chamber downstream of the valve seat.

公开(公告)号：US11796081B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17078573

申请日：2020-10-23

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Peter J. Bertagna ,  Ian D. Baynes

IPC: F16K35/12 ,  F16K35/14

CPC classification number: F16K35/12 ,  F16K35/14

Abstract: A valve assembly having a bolt with a through hole for a security wire includes at least one valve of the valve assembly mechanically coupled to a pipe or to a section of another component of the valve assembly by a coupling or by a pair of mating flanges. At least one hollow bolt is bolted through a closing bolt hole of the coupling or a joining bolt hole of the pair of mating flanges. The at least one hollow bolt accepts a safety wire run completely through the hollow bolt in a longitudinal direction of the hollow bolt and extending completely through the closing bolt hole of the coupling or the joining bolt hole of the pair of mating flanges.

公开(公告)号：US11703364B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16673207

申请日：2019-11-04

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke ,  Yousef S. AlMesad

IPC: G01F1/56 ,  F16K17/00 ,  G01F15/00 ,  G01M3/26

CPC classification number: G01F1/56 ,  F16K17/003 ,  G01F15/005 ,  G01M3/26

Abstract: A fluid discharge event detection apparatus measures a change in capacitance to detect the presence of a fluid in a sensing conduit where the presence of fluid indicates a discharge event. The apparatus includes a first conduit, the sensing conduit and a control valve, coupled between the first conduit and the sensing conduit. The control valve is configured to activate and fluidly couple the first conduit and the sensing conduit to one another when the control valve detects at least one predetermined condition of a fluid within the first conduit. A sensor, configured to measure a capacitance value, is disposed about the sensing conduit. A controller, coupled to the sensor, is configured to detect a change in the sensing conduit capacitance value and assert an alarm condition upon detection of the change in the sensing conduit capacitance value.

公开(公告)号：US11448348B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-20

申请号：US17148115

申请日：2021-01-13

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Jason Doughty ,  Ian David Baynes ,  Joseph Michael Burke ,  Frank DiBenedetto ,  Muhannad A. Bagegni

IPC: F16L27/12 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K15/18 ,  F16L15/02

Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly is configurable with varying lay-lengths and orientations. The assembly includes coupling assemblies and valve bodies that adjust in length and/or rotation to allow for the varying lay-lengths and orientations of the backflow prevention valves and assemblies with and without certification. A coupling assembly is connected to a backflow prevention valve and includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is slidingly received within the outer sleeve. The lay-length is adjusted by slidably moving the inner and outer sleeves with respect to one another.

公开(公告)号：US20220145635A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17520157

申请日：2021-11-05

Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.

Inventor： Michael Rasmussen ,  Caspar Pilkington Laugesen ,  Kristina Juel Bech ,  Thomas Svan Them

IPC: E04D13/00 ,  G08B21/20 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04W4/38

Abstract: An intelligent roof drain system includes a roof drain surrounded by a drain plate. A water seepage detection module is disposed proximate the drain plate. The water seepage detection module includes water seepage detection sensors and circuitry and an antenna system to inductively receive power and communicate water seepage data. A roofing membrane is disposed over the water seepage detection module. A monitoring module that includes control circuitry, power supply circuitry, water level detection circuitry, communications interface circuitry, and an antenna system to inductively supply power to and communicate with the water seepage detection module is disposed proximate the water seepage detection module such that the antenna systems align. The intelligent roof drain system can detect water seepage under the roofing membrane and standing water proximate the roof drain and communicate such events to a gateway and/or building management system.

公开(公告)号：US20210247263A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17168403

申请日：2021-02-05

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Joseph M. Burke ,  Kevin Simon ,  Patrick R. Corcoran

IPC: G01M3/28 ,  F16K37/00

Abstract: A leak detection system for a building includes a pressure regulating valve (PRV) having a PRV inlet and a PRV outlet. The PRV is normally operative in a best operating range mode during flow conditions, and a PRV pressure at a lockup pressure during a no flow condition. An outlet pressure sensor is fluidly coupled to the PRV outlet to measure a PRV outlet pressure. A processor is operatively coupled to the outlet pressure sensor. A pressure monitoring process runs on the processor. The pressure monitoring process detects changes in pressure at the PRV outlet when the PRV pressure falls below the lockup pressure while remaining above a setpoint pressure to give an indicia of a building leak condition. A method to give an indicia of a building leak condition is also described.