Goods & Services

Electronic control apparatus for valves; electronic control apparatus for electric showers; electronic display units; LED display panels; electronic indicator panels; fluid metering apparatus; fluid flow meters; solenoid valves; valve actuators, electric; linear actuators, electric; control valves for regulating the flow of liquids [solenoid valves]; water temperature gauges; remote control apparatus and instruments; electronic control units; electronic control apparatus for water valves; electronic control apparatus for sanitary installations; electronic and electronic control apparatus for use with water mixing valves; electronic devices for use in monitoring utility usage and transmitting utility usage data; electronic water flow measurement devices for tracking and monitoring water consumption and for enabling water use efficiency; electronic devices, namely measurement devices for tracking, monitoring and transmitting data on the consumption of water and other fluids; electronic sensors for measuring the distribution, usage, and efficiency of water and other fluids; computer software for mobile applications that enable interaction and interface between electronic control units and mobile devices; computer hardware and software for monitoring and managing water usage and for analysing, monitoring, tracking and reporting data relating to water usage; software for collecting, analysing and reporting on water usage data; computer software for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; electronic devices for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; downloadable mobile applications for controlling water use; downloadable mobile applications for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; user interfaces for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; data communications software for use in the water industry; data presentation software for use in the water industry; data processing software for use in the water industry; cloud processing software and data storage devices for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; computer software for data collection, transmission, archiving, management and processing; downloadable data sets; recorded data sets. Shower control valves; shower mixing valves; mixing valves for faucets; water control valves for faucets; bath plumbing fixtures; shower plumbing fixtures; shower fittings; mixer showers; electric showers.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for the operation of plumbing valves; Electronic controllers for the operation of electric shower-water purifying apparatus; Electronic display units, namely, flat panel display screens; Light emitting diode (LED) display panels; Electronic indicator panels; Fluid metering apparatus, namely, flowmeters; Fluid flowmeters; Solenoid valves; Electric valve actuators; Electric linear actuators; Control valves for regulating the flow of liquids, namely, solenoid valves; Water temperature gauges; Remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; Electronic control units, namely, electronic control systems for machines; Electronic controllers for the operation of water-pipe valves; Electronic controllers for the operation of sanitary installations in the nature of steam rooms; Electronic controllers for the operation of thermostatic water mixing valves; Electronic devices, namely, energy meters for monitoring energy utility usage; Electronic water flow measurement devices for tracking and monitoring water consumption and for enabling water use efficiency in the nature of electronic metering devices for faucets; Electronic devices, namely measurement devices for tracking, monitoring and transmitting data on the consumption of water in the nature of flowmeters; Electronic sensors for measuring the distribution, usage, and efficiency of water in the nature of electronic metering devices for faucets; Downloadable computer software that provides real-time data from electronic plumbing control units and presenting it in an easy-to-understand user interface for use with mobile devices; Computer hardware and recorded computer software for monitoring and managing water usage and for analyzing, monitoring, tracking and reporting data relating to water usage, sold as a unit; Downloadable computer software for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on water usage data; Downloadable computer software for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; Electronic devices for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management, namely, electronic metering devices for faucets; Downloadable mobile applications for controlling electronic metering devices for faucets used to monitor water use; Downloadable mobile applications for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; Downloadable mobile applications for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management featuring an easy-to-understand user interface; Downloadable communication software to access data stored on electronic metering devices for faucets and transfer data to another device for use in the water industry; Downloadable computer software for displaying data stored on electronic metering devices for faucets for use in the water industry; Downloadable computer software for processing data stored on electronic metering devices for faucets for use in the water industry; Cloud computing featuring processing software for tracking, monitoring, reporting and storing information on water use and water management; Downloadable computer software for collecting, transmitting, archiving, managing and processing data in the field of water conservation; Downloadable data sets in the field of water conservation; Data sets in the field of water conservation recorded on computer media Plumbing fittings, namely, shower control valves; Shower mixing valves; Mixing valves for faucets; Water control valves for faucets; Bath plumbing fixtures, namely, sink sprayers and sink traps; Shower plumbing fixtures, namely, shower sprayers and shower mixers; Plumbing fittings for showers, namely, valves and spouts; Electric shower-water purifying apparatus for household purposes

Abstract

Two problems with existing electronically controlled mixing valves for domestic use is their size and difficulty accessing and repairing them. Their size means that they often become hidden behind wall linings, and because of the way in which they are plumbed into the pipework of a house, they are difficult to access and remove for repair or replacement. Disclosed is a compact and replaceable mixing valve cartridge that can be mated to a fixed fitting that is permanently plumbed into the pipework of a house. The compact size allows the cartridge to be positioned behind the type of removable face plates that are often installed over existing manually operated mixing valves. Simplified valve actuators and a compact mixing and temperature sensing configuration have facilitated the compact size. The valve cartridge can simply be accessed, unbolted and removed, without the need for extensive plumbing re-work.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
• F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
• F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor

Abstract

Two problems with existing electronically controlled mixing valves for domestic use is their size and difficulty accessing and repairing them. Their size means that they often become hidden behind wall linings, and because of the way in which they are plumbed into the pipework of a house, they are difficult to access and remove for repair or replacement. Disclosed is a compact and replaceable mixing valve cartridge that can be mated to a fixed fitting that is permanently plumbed into the pipework of a house. The compact size allows the cartridge to be positioned behind the type of removable face plates that are often installed over existing manually operated mixing valves. Simplified valve actuators and a compact mixing and temperature sensing configuration have facilitated the compact size. The valve cartridge can simply be accessed, unbolted and removed, without the need for extensive plumbing re-work.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• F16K 31/00 - Operating meansReleasing devices

Abstract

Two problems with existing electronically controlled mixing valves for
domestic use is their size and difficulty accessing
and repairing them. Their size means that they often become hidden behind wall
linings, and because of the way in which they are
plumbed into the pipework of a house, they are difficult to access and remove
for repair or replacement. The solution proposed in the
present invention is a compact and replaceable mixing valve cartridge that can
be mated to a fixed fitting that is permanently plumbed
into the pipework of a house. The compact size allows the cartridge to be
positioned behind the type of removable face plates that
are often installed over existing manually operated mixing valves. Simplified
valve actuators and a compact mixing and temperature
sensing configuration have facilitated the compact size. The valve cartridge
can simply be accessed, unbolted and removed, without
the need for extensive plumbing re-work.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
• F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
• F16K 11/065 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members
• F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
• F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
• G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures

Abstract

Two problems with existing electronically controlled mixing valves for domestic use is their size and difficulty accessing and repairing them. Their size means that they often become hidden behind wall linings, and because of the way in which they are plumbed into the pipework of a house, they are difficult to access and remove for repair or replacement. The solution proposed in the present invention is a compact and replaceable mixing valve cartridge that can be mated to a fixed fitting that is permanently plumbed into the pipework of a house. The compact size allows the cartridge to be positioned behind the type of removable face plates that are often installed over existing manually operated mixing valves. Simplified valve actuators and a compact mixing and temperature sensing configuration have facilitated the compact size. The valve cartridge can simply be accessed, unbolted and removed, without the need for extensive plumbing re-work.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
• F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
• F16K 11/065 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members
• F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
• G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
• E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps