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公开(公告)号：US12221776B2
公开(公告)日：2025-02-11
申请号：US18474514
申请日：2023-09-26
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Ian David Baynes
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：US12135230B2
公开(公告)日：2024-11-05
申请号：US18079108
申请日：2022-12-12
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Kyle McGurn , Evan Joseph Sultana
IPC: G06F1/00 , G01D21/02 , G01F15/063 , G06F1/3209 , G06F1/3234 , H04W4/80 , G01F1/00
Abstract: A system for remotely measuring the characteristics of water passing through a plumbing control device (PCD) includes a sensor 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. The antenna board is configured to receive power transmitted from a mobile device and, in turn, transmit power to the microcontroller and the sensor. When power is not being transmitted from the antenna board, the microcontroller and the sensor may be powered off.
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公开(公告)号：US20240316481A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-26
申请号：US18731036
申请日：2024-05-31
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
IPC: B01D29/60 , B01D29/11 , B01D29/66 , B01D35/02 , B01D35/143
CPC classification number: B01D29/606 , B01D29/11 , B01D29/668 , B01D35/02 , B01D35/1435 , B01D2201/165 , B01D2201/54
Abstract: A piping apparatus is provided, which comprises a strainer comprising a strainer housing including a strainer branch; wherein the strainer housing includes one or more pressure sensors; wherein, when a strainer element is in the strainer branch, at least one pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors is fixed to the strainer housing at a location upstream of the strainer element and/or is fixed to the strainer housing at a location downstream of the strainer element.
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公开(公告)号：US20240200313A1
公开(公告)日：2024-06-20
申请号：US18407136
申请日：2024-01-08
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Ian David Baynes
CPC classification number: E03B7/077 , E03B7/071 , G08B25/006
Abstract: A sprinkler backflow alert system includes a sprinkler system, a building fire panel, a backflow preventor including at least one shut-off valve, a fluid detection system, and a tamper switch. The backflow preventor may be fluidly coupled upstream of the sprinkler system. The fluid detection system is configured to detect a discharge of water from the backflow preventor and generate a water discharge signal corresponding to the backflow discharge. The tamper switch is configured to detect a change in a position of the at least one shut-off valve and generate a tamper signal in the event the at least one shut-off valve is closed or partially closed. When a backflow discharge event occurs, a signal is sent to the fire panel triggering the building fire alarm as well as sending an alert to the local fire department and facility owner.
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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：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：US10914412B2
公开(公告)日：2021-02-09
申请号：US16450051
申请日：2019-06-24
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Jason Doughty , Ian David Baynes , Joseph Michael Burke , Frank DiBenedetto , Muhannad A. Bagegni
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.
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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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