公开(公告)号：US20230313508A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18021131

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: Watts Regulator co.

Inventor： Peter P. Bouchard

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

CPC classification number: E03B7/077 ,  E03C1/106 ,  E03F7/04 ,  F16K15/035 ,  F16K27/0227 ,  F16K27/12 ,  F16K37/0091

Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly has a body having a first bucket with a sidewall extending between a closed end and an open end along a first bucket axis, a first conduit extending from an inlet of the sidewall of the first bucket, and a second bucket having a sidewall extending between a closed end and an open end along a second bucket axis. A second conduit extends between an outlet of the sidewall of the first bucket and an inlet of the sidewall of the second bucket, and a third conduit extends from an outlet of the sidewall of the second bucket. The conduits extend along a conduit axis that is perpendicular to the bucket axes. The valve assembly includes covers secured over the open ends of the buckets and a valve member located in each bucket that is biased to prevent reverse flow through the inlets of the buckets.

公开(公告)号：US11745127B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US17587674

申请日：2022-01-28

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Craig Schmitt ,  Monica Preston

IPC: B01D35/147 ,  B01D35/143 ,  C02F1/00 ,  F16K31/05 ,  F16K37/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/147 ,  B01D35/143 ,  F16K31/055 ,  F16K37/0008 ,  B01D2201/165 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F2201/005 ,  C02F2209/008 ,  F16K37/00

Abstract: A control system for a water filter assembly comprising a filter having an RFID tag and an RFID sensor to generate a RFID signal containing data related to the filter. A valve assembly moves between a shut off position, an operational position directing the flowpath of the water supply through the filter, and a bypass position. A controller communicate with a lawn irrigation system to determine if the irrigation system is operative. When operative, the controller has the valve assembly switch to the bypass position. The controller also receives the RFID signal to verify if the filter is proper. The controller also receives a leak signal from a leak sensor and has the valve assembly automatically switch to the shut off position if a leak occurs. The controller can name the leak sensor with a location and indicate battery life of the leak sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20230272620A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-31

申请号：US18143984

申请日：2023-05-05

Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.

Inventor： MICHAEL RASMUSSEN ,  CASPAR LAUGESEN

IPC: E04D13/00 ,  E04D13/04

CPC classification number: E04D13/006 ,  E04D13/0409

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：US11725781B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US16782504

申请日：2020-02-05

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Craig Schmitt ,  Monica Preston ,  Gilbert Ramirez

IPC: F17C13/04 ,  B01D29/33 ,  F17C13/06

CPC classification number: F17C13/04 ,  B01D29/33 ,  B01D2201/167 ,  B01D2201/20 ,  B01D2201/287 ,  B01D2201/303 ,  B01D2201/304 ,  F17C13/06

Abstract: A lid assembly being attached to a pressure vessel includes a filter access cap having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a tubular portion extending from the top portion to the bottom portion to define a throughhole, the top portion having a radial slot. The lid assembly includes a seal plate assembly connected to the bottom portion of the filter access cap and configured to rotate relative to the filter access cap to assist in releasing a pressure from the pressure vessel, and a relief valve for releasing non-atmospheric pressure when opened. Further, the lid assembly includes a seal stem located in the throughhole, wherein the relief valve is mounted in the seal stem, and an arm operatively engaging the relief valve and having a proximal end pivotally secured to the lid assembly, whereby when the arm is pivoted in a first direction the relief valve can be opened.

公开(公告)号：US11719352B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17400686

申请日：2021-08-12

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Jason Doughty

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

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

Abstract: A check cover assembly for a backflow prevention (BFP) assembly including a dome-shaped base with an upstanding shroud, wherein the shroud forms an inner area configured to receive a test cock to support and protect the test cock. The shroud forms a gap for accessing the test cock to selectively open and close the test cock while installed in the inner area. The base forms a passageway from the inner area into the BFP assembly configured so that when the test cock is open, a pressure reading of a pressure zone in the BFP assembly can be taken via the test cock. A retention fork is in a slit formed in the shroud so that the test cock is captured in the inner area but the test cock can be removed from and inserted into the inner area without rotation when the retention fork is removed from the slit.

公开(公告)号：US20230228067A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18021124

申请日：2021-08-16

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Peter P. Bouchard

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  F16K15/06 ,  F16K15/03

CPC classification number: E03B7/077 ,  F16K15/066 ,  F16K15/033 ,  F16K15/035

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：US20230140314A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US18061245

申请日：2022-12-02

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Peter P. BOUCHARD ,  Tyler CHASE ,  David MICHAUD

IPC: F16K15/06 ,  F16K17/30 ,  E03F7/04 ,  F16K27/02 ,  E03C1/10 ,  F16K27/12

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230116158A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US18079108

申请日：2022-12-12

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Joseph Michael BURKE ,  Kyle McGURN ,  Evan Joseph SULTANA

IPC: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20230058190A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17407306

申请日：2021-08-20

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Dorian Cauceglia

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G01N21/78 ,  B01D15/36 ,  G01N33/18

Abstract: Stabilized indicator compositions, and systems and methods using the same are described. In embodiments the stabilized indicator compositions include a solvent, an indicator, a stabilizer for the indicator, and optionally a buffer. In embodiments the indicator is or includes N, N-diethyl-p-phenylene diamine (DPD). Systems and methods utilizing the stabilized indicator composition to determine an amount of at least one constituent in a test sample (e.g., water) are also described. In embodiments, the systems and methods remove the stabilizer from the stabilized indicator composition to produce a fluid flow containing un stabilized indicator, which is then combined with a fluid from a sample source to form a test sample for analysis.

公开(公告)号：US11585076B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16752297

申请日：2020-01-24

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Peter P. Bouchard ,  Jason Doughty

IPC: E03C1/10 ,  E03F7/04 ,  E03B7/09 ,  F16K43/00 ,  E03B7/07 ,  B25B27/24

Abstract: An apparatus and method for valve cartridge extraction from a valve assembly, wherein the assembly includes a valve member body, a cartridge, and a valve cartridge extraction (VCE) tool comprising at least one pin disposed on the upper surface of the VCE tool. During cartridge removal, the VCE tool is uncoupled from the valve member body and is coupled to the cartridge with the at least one pin. The cartridge is rotated with the coupled VCE tool to assist in cartridge removal. The valve assembly may also include a hood covering the VCE tool.