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公开(公告)号：US12195954B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-14
申请号：US17834513
申请日：2022-06-07
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Kevin Simon , Ian David Baynes , Myoung Soo Park
Abstract: A backflow preventer for preventing a reverse flow of water in a plumbing system including a body having an inlet and an outlet. The body forms an intermediate zone between the inlet and outlet. An inlet check valve prevents the reverse flow of water from the intermediate zone through the inlet. An outlet check valve prevents the flow of water from the outlet into the intermediate zone. An inlet pressure sensor, an intermediate pressure sensor and an outlet pressure sensor provide readings for the respective zones. A controller monitors a pressure differential between the outlet pressure zone and the intermediate pressure zone to compare the pressure differential to a pre-set range. The controller generates a warning/error message when the pressure differential is outside the pre-set range. The controller can also monitor an inlet pressure in the inlet zone to generate a message if the inlet pressure varies inappropriately.
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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
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.
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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
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：US20220178118A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-09
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：US20210172157A1
公开(公告)日：2021-06-10
申请号：US17115872
申请日：2020-12-09
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Kevin Simon , Ian David Baynes
Abstract: A backflow preventer including a body having an inlet for connection to an upstream portion of a plumbing system and an outlet for connection to a downstream portion of the plumbing system, a first check valve and a second check valve located in the body for preventing the reverse flow of water between the outlet and the inlet. An inlet pressure zone is positioned between the inlet and the first check valve, an outlet pressure zone is positioned between the outlet and the second check valve, and an intermediate pressure zone is positioned between the first and the second check valves. Position sensors sense the positions of the check valves, and pressure sensors sense the pressures in the zone. A controller in communication with the position sensors and the pressure sensors calculates the opening and closing pressures of the check valves.
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公开(公告)号：US20200003430A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-02
申请号：US16437322
申请日：2019-06-11
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Matthew Fratantonio , Jason Doughty
IPC: F24D19/10
Abstract: A heating system includes a heat source. A controller is connected to the heat source and controls operation of the heat source. A first sensor is configured to sense temperature and report a signal to the controller. An input/output (I/O) device is configured to send a set point to the controller. The controller selectively operates the heat source based on a comparison of the signal and the set point. The heat source communicates wirelessly with at least one of the controller, the first sensor, and the I/O device.
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公开(公告)号：US20240254738A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-01
申请号：US18428070
申请日：2024-01-31
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Ian David Baynes , Matthew Fratantonio
Abstract: A system to monitor and control a water supply includes a plumbing fixture coupled to a water supply; a temperature sensor to generate temperature sensor data indicative of an ambient temperature around the plumbing fixture; and a controller including a battery power supply. The controller is configured to determine a first battery level of the battery power supply, responsive to determining that the first battery level exceeds a first battery level threshold, the controller is also configured to set a timer to a first time duration; the controller is further configured to determine a first temperature for the one or more temperature sensors based on the temperature sensor data and responsive to determining that the first temperature satisfies a first condition, the controller is also configured to cause a transmission of a first notification corresponding to the first condition to a remote computing device.
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公开(公告)号：US12000123B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-04
申请号：US17895462
申请日：2022-08-25
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Kevin Simon , Ian David Baynes
Abstract: A backflow preventer including a body having an inlet for connection to an upstream portion of a plumbing system and an outlet for connection to a downstream portion of the plumbing system, a first check valve and a second check valve located in the body for preventing the reverse flow of water between the outlet and the inlet. An inlet pressure zone is positioned between the inlet and the first check valve, an outlet pressure zone is positioned between the outlet and the second check valve, and an intermediate pressure zone is positioned between the first and the second check valves. Position sensors sense the positions of the check valves, and pressure sensors sense the pressures in the zone. A controller in communication with the position sensors and the pressure sensors calculates the opening and closing pressures of the check valves.
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公开(公告)号：US11427992B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-30
申请号：US17115872
申请日：2020-12-09
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Kevin Simon , Ian David Baynes
Abstract: A backflow preventer including a body having an inlet for connection to an upstream portion of a plumbing system and an outlet for connection to a downstream portion of the plumbing system, a first check valve and a second check valve located in the body for preventing the reverse flow of water between the outlet and the inlet. An inlet pressure zone is positioned between the inlet and the first check valve, an outlet pressure zone is positioned between the outlet and the second check valve, and an intermediate pressure zone is positioned between the first and the second check valves. Position sensors sense the positions of the check valves, and pressure sensors sense the pressures in the zone. A controller in communication with the position sensors and the pressure sensors calculates the opening and closing pressures of the check valves.
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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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