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公开(公告)号：US20250130115A1
公开(公告)日：2025-04-24
申请号：US18819752
申请日：2024-08-29
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Joseph Michael Burke , Ian David Baynes , Matthew Fratantonio , Steven Castrigno
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamp mechanism to secure a temperature sensor to a plumbing fixture. The clamp includes a first semicircular portion and a first sensor housing lobe; a second semicircular portion and a second sensor housing lobe; wherein the first and second sensor housing lobes being hingedly coupled together and defining a first bore between the first and second semicircular portions to fit around pipe structures and around a test cock, and wherein the first and second sensor housing lobes defining a second bore between the first and second sensor housing lobes to house a temperature sensor configured to generate temperature sensor data indicative of an ambient temperature around the plumbing fixture.
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公开(公告)号：US20250052636A1
公开(公告)日：2025-02-13
申请号：US18934121
申请日：2024-10-31
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fluid detection system that includes a pipe coupling member having a perforated portion having one or more openings formed in the perforated portion, the one or more openings being dimensioned to allow fluid to pass through the perforated portion from an interior surface of the pipe coupling member; a sensor ring disposed about the perforated portion; and a sensor controller configured to detect a capacitance within of the sensor ring and to provide a detection signal indicative of a detected capacitance of fluid flowing through the one or more openings and contacting the sensor ring.
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公开(公告)号：US11421795B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-23
申请号：US16815867
申请日：2020-03-11
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
Abstract: A relief valve provides pressure relief when a fluid line exceeds a predetermined pressure. The valve includes a body which defines a cavity between inlet and outlet flowpaths. The valve includes a lever arm, which pivots around a pivot point as the valve changes between open and closed positions. A plunger assembly is disposed in the cavity and seals the cavity from the inlet and outlet flowpaths in the closed position. Fluid pressure from the inlet flow path causes the plunger assembly to contact the lever arm to urge the lever arm to rotate. The lever arm engages a spring at a further distance from the pivot point than the plunger assembly, the spring resisting pivoting of the lever arm and urging the valve to remain in the closed position unless a predetermined pressure is exceeded.
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公开(公告)号：US12188213B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-07
申请号：US17115682
申请日：2020-12-08
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
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：US11703140B2
公开(公告)日：2023-07-18
申请号：US17707404
申请日：2022-03-29
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
CPC classification number: F16K17/06 , F16K17/042 , F16K17/0413 , F16K2200/304 , Y10T137/7888
Abstract: A relief valve has a valve body, a plunger assembly coupled to the valve body for selectively opening and closing the relief valve, and a support member secured to the valve body. A lockout lever is against the support member, forming a vertex. A spring rod is coupled to the lockout lever, and a spring is coupled to the spring rod, providing a bias force against the plunger assembly to normally close the relief valve. In a lockout position, the lockout lever is moved to pivot on the vertex against the support member to further compress the spring, which increases the bias force and, in turn, a cracking pressure of the relief valve.
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公开(公告)号：US20220178121A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-09
申请号：US17115682
申请日：2020-12-08
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
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：US20210285559A1
公开(公告)日：2021-09-16
申请号：US16815867
申请日：2020-03-11
Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
Inventor： Steven Castrigno
Abstract: A relief valve provides pressure relief when a fluid line exceeds a predetermined pressure. The valve includes a body which defines a cavity between inlet and outlet flowpaths. The valve includes a lever arm, which pivots around a pivot point as the valve changes between open and closed positions. A plunger assembly is disposed in the cavity and seals the cavity from the inlet and outlet flowpaths in the closed position. Fluid pressure from the inlet flow path causes the plunger assembly to contact the lever arm to urge the lever arm to rotate. The lever arm engages a spring at a further distance from the pivot point than the plunger assembly, the spring resisting pivoting of the lever arm and urging the valve to remain in the closed position unless a predetermined pressure is exceeded.
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公开(公告)号：US10005233B2
公开(公告)日：2018-06-26
申请号：US15047800
申请日：2016-02-19
Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.
Inventor： Stephen R. Barrett , Steven Castrigno , Jeffrey A. Scilingo
CPC classification number: B29C66/73921 , B29C65/02 , B29C65/3612 , B29C65/364 , B29C65/3652 , B29C65/3668 , B29C65/3676 , B29C65/368 , B29C65/562 , B29C66/1222 , B29C66/1224 , B29C66/5221 , B29C66/52231 , B29C66/52241 , B29C66/52292 , B29C66/534 , B29C66/5344 , B29C66/71 , B29C66/8324 , B29C66/841 , B29C66/861 , B29C66/8614 , B29C66/8748 , B29C66/919 , B29C66/91921 , B29C66/9441 , B29C66/949 , B29C66/9672 , B29C66/97 , B29L2023/22 , F16L47/03 , B29K2023/12 , B29K2027/16 , B29K2023/06 , B29K2023/065
Abstract: A kit for fusing piping includes a plurality of couplings, each coupling having a susceptor layer concentric with a weld zone. A control unit provides a current to a wand with a handle for gripping by a user. The handle has opposing jaws mounted on the distal end, each jaw including an arcuate conductor such that the arcuate conductors form a circular inner diameter when the jaws make contact. A lever system couples to the distal end for opening and closing the jaws. The lever system includes a spring for selectively biasing the lever system in a latched position with jaws closed and an open position with the jaws open. Each coupling is sized such that the jaws will only close about the weld zone. The arcuate conductors create a fuse zone about the susceptor layer and the spring is outside the fuse zone.
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