公开(公告)号：US07013926B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10994808

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Randy Storey ,  Michael Anthony

Inventor： Randy Storey ,  Michael Anthony

IPC: F16L55/12 ,  F16K7/07

CPC classification number: F16L55/134 ,  Y10T137/7504

Abstract: A plumbing pipe plug apparatus configured for insertion into a section of pipe and adapted to radially expand so as to engage the inner surface of the pipe and form a positive seal therewith is disclosed. The pipe plug is adapted with a conduit having a check valve that opens in response to fluid pressure to enable the injection into the plumbing system of a pressurized fluid, such as water, to pressurize the system downstream of the plug to allow for leak inspection and pressure testing.

Abstract translation: 一种管道管塞装置，其被配置为插入到管道的一部分中并且适于径向膨胀以与管的内表面接合并且与其形成正密封。 管塞适于具有止回阀的管道，该止回阀响应于流体压力而打开，以使得能够将加压流体（例如水）注入管道系统，以对塞子下游的系统加压以允许泄漏检查和 压力测试。

公开(公告)号：US11873627B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US17300539

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: Randy Storey

Inventor： Randy Storey

IPC: E03B7/00 ,  E03B7/07 ,  G01M3/28

CPC classification number: E03B7/003 ,  E03B7/07 ,  G01M3/2815

Abstract: A portable apparatus that can be temporarily attached to plumbing angle stop valves and the like, for the purposes of: (i) providing a controlled supply of water for repair and construction operations in a building; and (ii) testing for leaks in plumbing systems. This invention consists of the following components as depicted in FIGS. 1 through 4. Control unit consists of manifold interconnected with valve. Gauge is mounted into gauge port. Inlet pipe is attached to inlet port via matching threaded ends. Posterior end of inlet hose connects to inlet pipe via supply fitting. Anterior end of inlet hose can be attached onto a plumbing angle stop valve via supply fitting; said fitting has circumferential finger grips to facilitate attachment/removal without tools. Outlet port has outlet pipe mounted via matching threaded ends; said pipe can be fabricated in a straight or curved configuration. Quick-disconnect snap coupler can be installed between inlet pipe and inlet fitting as an alternate connection means. Quick-disconnect snap coupler can also be installed between outlet pipe and outlet fitting as an alternate connection means. To use the device, all components are interconnected as described and valve handle is rotated to the closed position. Supply fitting is attached to outlet of closed stop valve. Opening stop valve pressurizes manifold, allowing plumbing water pressure measurement via the gauge. Opening valve handle allows water to flow through device and exit end fitting. Garden hose or implements can be attached to end fitting to extend range of supplied water or employ task-specific tools.

公开(公告)号：US20250120366A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-17

申请号：US18445559

申请日：2023-10-17

Applicant: Randy Storey

Inventor： Randy Storey

IPC: A01K7/02

Abstract: A portable device that can be temporarily attached to a building's hose spigot or plumbing angle stop valves and the like, for the purposes of: (i) providing an uninterrupted supply of cool drinking water for pets; and (ii) ongoing health monitoring via alerts of pet hydration habits. In the preferred embodiment, the device claimed herein consists of the following as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4. Housing features an internal chamber containing cooling unit, tank, control unit, inlet pipe, outlet pipe and battery. User connects anterior end of hose onto inlet pipe via inlet coupler and posterior end of hose onto a building's plumbing system using spigot coupler or angle stop valve coupler. Power cord is then connected to a wall outlet. User adjusts level sensor or float to desired depth within bowl, which establishes the maximum desired water fill level. Spigot or angle stop valve is opened to pressurize device and fill tank. The device is powered on via control pad and appropriate operational modes of control unit are selected by user. Water flowing into device through inlet pipe enters and fills tank. Cooling unit chills water in tank; water in bowl is also chilled via cooling element. Control unit opens electric valve, which allows chilled water to flow from tank to bowl via outlet pipe. Water flow into bowl ceases automatically when level sensor detects that preset fill level has been reached. When an animal down draws water in bowl below preset height of level sensor, control unit opens electric valve. Chilled water enters bowl until it contacts level sensor, thereby signaling control unit to close electric valve. User may also use control pad to activate lights for safety or decorative purposes. In an alternate embodiment, low water level in bowl lowers float and float arm, thereby opening float valve so that chilled water can flow from tank and into bowl via outlet pipe. When water lifts float to maximum fill level of bowl, float valve closes and terminates water flow. When an animal draws water below preset level, bowl is replenished automatically. In either embodiment, a constant supply of water with a temperature below ambient temperature is automatically maintained. User can use a smart device to set operational mode of control unit and monitor hydration frequency and water temperature via WIFI connection. Device can use solar panels and rechargeable batteries for primary or emergency backup power.