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：US20230026027A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-26

申请号：US17959516

申请日：2022-10-04

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Craig SCHMITT ,  Monica PRESTON ,  Gilbert RAMIREZ

IPC: B01D24/00 ,  C02F1/00

Abstract: A filter cartridge for a whole house water filter includes a cylindrical, or tubular, filter media coupled to a mixer tank with improved high flow mixing features. The mixer tank includes a bowl in which a flow diverter, a flow guide with angled fins and a filter media are provided. The flow diverter has a concave portion, i.e., a mushroom-shaped portion, the interior of which is in fluid connection with a central passage through which filtered water flows. In operation, the filtered water flows through the central passage and is deflected by the concave interior of the flow diverter down through the angled fins of the flow guide. The filtered water then passes out through an outlet. The mixer tank stirs the filter media and water mix to increase the kinetics of the mixing process.

公开(公告)号：US20220154841A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17587674

申请日：2022-01-28

Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.

Inventor： Craig SCHMITT ,  Monica PRESTON

IPC: F16K31/05 ,  B01D35/147 ,  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.