A fluid control device includes a fluid pipe section, a fluid valve assembled with the fluid pipe section, a flow rate sensor connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a flow rate of the liquid fluid flow within the fluid pipe section, a control device processor electrically connected to the flow rate sensor to receive flow measurement signals from the flow rate sensor and operable to control movement of the fluid valve to a shutoff condition, and a wireless communication transmitter electrically connected to the control device processor. In response to the control device processor identifying from the flow measurement signals a flow condition exceeding a predetermined flow threshold, the control device processor performs at least one of controlling movement of the fluid valve to the shutoff condition and controlling wireless transmission of a user alert from the wireless communication transmitter.
A wand with boost and mode selections having a high flow capacity and a compact size is provided. The wand comprises a shell, a waterway, and a face module. The waterway includes boost and mode modules. The boost module includes fixed and movable boost sub-modules. The mode module includes fixed and movable mode sub-modules. The movable boost sub-module and the movable mode sub-module are operable to move in a generally longitudinal and circumferential direction, respectively. A first flow passage of the fixed boost sub-module, a second flow passage of the movable boost sub-module, a third flow passage and flow openings of the movable mode sub-module, and first and second outlet passages of the fixed mode sub-module extend in and a flow of water therethrough extends in a generally longitudinal direction. A ratio of a flow coefficient of the wand to a volume of the shell is greater than approximately 0.125.
A plumbing system operable to retrofit a mechanical system into an electronic system is provided. The plumbing system includes a showerhead, a valve body, a tub spout, and a retrofit assembly. The retrofit assembly includes an adapter, a mixing assembly, a power module, a digital assembly, a housing, and a mounting assembly. The valve body and the adapter are operable to be located behind a mounting surface. The mixing assembly, the digital assembly, and the housing are operable to be located in front of a mounting surface. The mounting assembly is operable to mount the mixing assembly, the power module, the digital assembly, and the housing in front of the mounting surface to the valve body and the adapter behind the mounting surface.
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
G05D 11/13 - Commande du rapport des débits de plusieurs matériaux fluides ou fluents caractérisée par l'usage de moyens électriques
A plumbing system operable to retrofit a mechanical system into an electronic system is provided. The plumbing system includes a showerhead, a valve body, a tub spout, and a retrofit assembly. The retrofit assembly includes an adapter, a mixing assembly, a power module, a digital assembly, a housing, and a mounting assembly. The valve body and the adapter are operable to be located behind a mounting surface. The mixing assembly, the digital assembly, and the housing are operable to be located in front of a mounting surface. The mounting assembly is operable to mount the mixing assembly, the power module, the digital assembly, and the housing in front of the mounting surface to the valve body and the adapter behind the mounting surface.
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
G05D 11/13 - Commande du rapport des débits de plusieurs matériaux fluides ou fluents caractérisée par l'usage de moyens électriques
A plumbing system operable to retrofit a mechanical system into an electronic system is provided. The plumbing system includes a showerhead, a valve body, a tub spout, and a retrofit assembly. The retrofit assembly includes an adapter, a mixing assembly, a power module, a digital assembly, a housing, and a mounting assembly. The valve body and the adapter are operable to be located behind a mounting surface. The mixing assembly, the digital assembly, and the housing are operable to be located in front of a mounting surface. The mounting assembly is operable to mount the mixing assembly, the power module, the digital assembly, and the housing in front of the mounting surface to the valve body and the adapter behind the mounting surface.
F16K 11/14 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont plusieurs éléments de fermeture ne se déplacent pas comme un tout actionnés par un seul organe de commande, p. ex. une clé
The present invention provides a faucet system with a wand that may be pulled away from a faucet body. A connector connects to a wand hose with an inner hose, an outer hose, and two flow paths extending through the faucet body to the wand. The wand hose provides a first flow path to a first wand waterway and a second flow path to a second wand. The connector directs a continuously pressurized first fluid supply from a first inlet to the first flow path and a second fluid supply from a second inlet to the second flow path. A hose coupler connects the wand to the wand hose such that the wand may be manipulated by a user, such as when continuously pressurized fluid is received. The wand may include a shutoff mechanism and a shutoff actuator which control the flow of fluid to an outlet of the wand.
The present invention provides a shutoff mechanism for a wand of a faucet. The wand may be pulled away from a body of the faucet. The shutoff mechanism controls the flow of fluid to an outlet of the wand. The fluid may be continuously pressurized treated water. The shutoff mechanism includes two or more gates with windows and shutter portions. The gates may be rotated relative to one another such that the windows and shutter portions may define a flow path through the shutoff mechanism. A shutoff actuator may control the position of the shutoff mechanism between a closed position which prevents flow through the shutoff mechanism and an open position which allows flow through the shutoff mechanism.
The present invention provides a wand for a faucet that may be pulled away from a body of the faucet and manipulated by a user. A wand extends through a body of the faucet and couples to the wand such that the wand may be pulled away from the faucet and swiveled by a user. A hose coupler connects the wand to the faucet supply hose such that the wand may be manipulated by a user, such as when continuously pressurized fluid is received. The wand hose provides a first flow path to a first waterway of the wand and a second flow path to a second waterway of the wand.
The present invention provides a wand hose for providing two flow paths to a faucet with a wand that can be pulled away from a body of the faucet. The hose includes an inner hose defining a first flow path which extends through an outer hose. A second flow path extends between the inner hose and the outer sleeve. The first flow path couples to a first wand waterway and the second flow path couples to a second wand waterway. The inner hose may be continuously pressurized with fluid. The downstream end of the inner hose may be relatively unsecured in the wand.
The present invention provides a connector for a faucet that provides a single wand hose having two separate flow paths extending therethrough to a wand. The connector directs a first fluid supply through a first inlet and a second fluid supply through a second inlet. The first fluid supply is directed through an inner hose extending through the wand hose defining a first flow path. The second fluid supply is directed through a second flow path extending through the wand hose. The second flow path may extend between the inner hose and an outer hose.
A wand with variable flow and a flow lock is provided. The wand comprises a shell, a waterway, a flow module, a flow actuator module, and a flow lock module. The waterway includes a first flow passage and a second flow passage. The flow module is operable to be disposed between the first flow passage and the second flow passage. The flow module includes a flow control mechanism that is operable to move between a first position and a second position. The flow actuator module includes a flow actuation mechanism that is operable to move between a first position and a second position. The flow lock module includes a lock mechanism that is operable to move between a first position and a second position. When the lock mechanism is in the first position, the flow control mechanism is operable to move between the first position and the second position. When the lock mechanism is in the second position, the flow control mechanism is not operable to move between the first position and the second position and is locked in the second position. When the lock mechanism is in the second position, the lock mechanism is operable to move from the second position to the first position by at least one of actuating the flow actuation mechanism and actuating the lock mechanism. When the lock mechanism is moved from the second position to the first position, the flow control mechanism is moved from the second position to the first position.
B05B 1/12 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage capables de produire différents types d'écoulements de sortie, p. ex. sous forme d'un jet ou d'un pulvérisat
B05B 1/16 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie comportant des sorties de section réglable
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including fall detection and alerts. The system comprises a body, a user input/output module, and a processor. The body is operable to be mounted on a surface. The user input/output module is operable to communicate with a user regarding operation of the system and includes a fall sensor and at least one of a communication device and a monitor. The fall sensor is operable to be mounted on the body, define a detection zone, and detect a fall of a user in the detection zone. The communication device is operable to be mounted within a first proximity to the body. The monitor is operable to be mounted within a second proximity to the body. The processor is operable to communicate with the fall sensor and at least one of the communication device and the monitor regarding the operation of the system.
The present application discloses electronic plumbing fixture fittings, such as electronic faucets, with a shaped and limited sensor detection zone. Exemplary embodiments include devices with a plurality of overlapping sensors and devices with a single time-of-flight (TOF) sensor capable of detecting the presence or absence of an object whether or not water is flowing out of a discharge outlet in the in a TOF detection zone.
A fluid control device includes a fluid pipe section including a fluid inlet and outlet connectable in series to a fluid pipe. A fluid valve is coupled in series within the fluid pipe section separating a fluid inlet and outlet side and controlling a fluid flow. An electric motor is mechanically connected to the fluid valve. A temperature sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a temperature of the fluid flow. A pressure sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a pressure of the fluid flow. A flow rate sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a flow rate of the fluid flow. A control device processor is electrically connected to the electric motor and electrically connected to the sensors. A communication device coupled to the control device processor is for wirelessly connecting to a remotely disposed fluid monitoring and control system.
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including a wand with at least one transmission line extending through a wand hose. The transmission lines extend directly through a flow path of the wand hose to provide power and/or electronic signals to the electronic components of the wand. The electronic components may operably control the operation of the plumbing system via the transmission lines.
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including a wand with at least one transmission line extending through a wand hose. The transmission lines extend directly through a flow path of the wand hose to provide power and/or electronic signals to the electronic components of the wand. The electronic components may operably control the operation of the plumbing system via the transmission lines.
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
27.
ELECTRONIC PLUMBING SYSTEM INCLUDING SENSOR CONTROL
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including sensor control. The system comprises a body, an electronic valve, a user input/output module, and a processor. The body is operable to be mounted on a surface and includes a discharge outlet. The discharge outlet is operable to deliver water. The electronic valve is operable to control a parameter for water flowing through the discharge outlet. The user input/output module is operable to communicate with a user regarding a selected value of the parameter for water. The user input/output module includes an activation sensor. The activation sensor is operable to define an activation zone. The activation sensor is operable to detect at least one of a position, movement, and motion of an object in the activation zone. Each position, movement, or motion of the object in the activation zone corresponds to a value of the parameter for water.
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
28.
ELECTRONIC PLUMBING SYSTEM INCLUDING SENSOR CONTROL
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including sensor control. The system comprises a body, an electronic valve, a user input/output module, and a processor. The body is operable to be mounted on a surface and includes a discharge outlet. The discharge outlet is operable to deliver water. The electronic valve is operable to control a parameter for water flowing through the discharge outlet. The user input/output module is operable to communicate with a user regarding a selected value of the parameter for water. The user input/output module includes an activation sensor. The activation sensor is operable to define an activation zone. The activation sensor is operable to detect at least one of a position, movement, and motion of an object in the activation zone. Each position, movement, or motion of the object in the activation zone corresponds to a value of the parameter for water.
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
The present invention provides a shower system that enables a shower device to be easily removed from a dock. The shower system comprises a dock, a shower device, and a locking mechanism. The dock includes a water supply connector, a dock housing, and a dock connector. The dock connector includes a dock fluidic connector. The dock fluidic connector includes a dock fluid passageway. The shower device includes a shower device housing and a shower device connector. The shower device connector includes a shower device fluidic connector. The shower device fluidic connector includes a shower device fluid passageway. The water supply connector is operable to sealingly engage a water supply pipe. The shower device fluidic connector is operable to sealingly engage the dock fluidic connector and enable fluid to flow from the dock fluid passageway to the shower device fluid passageway. The locking mechanism is operable to removably retain the shower device fluidic connector in sealing engagement with the dock fluidic connector.
B05B 15/654 - Aménagements de montage pour la liaison fluide de l’appareil de pulvérisation ou de ses sorties aux conduits d’écoulement le jet pouvant être orienté en utilisant des joints universels
The present invention provides a shower system that enables a shower device to be easily removed from a dock. The shower system comprises a dock, a shower device, and a locking mechanism. The dock includes a water supply connector, a dock housing, and a dock connector. The dock connector includes a dock fluidic connector. The dock fluidic connector includes a dock fluid passageway. The shower device includes a shower device housing and a shower device connector. The shower device connector includes a shower device fluidic connector. The shower device fluidic connector includes a shower device fluid passageway. The water supply connector is operable to sealingly engage a water supply pipe. The shower device fluidic connector is operable to sealingly engage the dock fluidic connector and enable fluid to flow from the dock fluid passageway to the shower device fluid passageway. The locking mechanism is operable to removably retain the shower device fluidic connector in sealing engagement with the dock fluidic connector.
A device for generating a controlled flow event to regulate a hydraulic condition of a piping system of a building is an electrically-powered fluid pump or fluid valve, having a fluid inlet and fluid outlet. The fluid inlet is configured to be in fluidic communication with a tank of a toilet or is supplied water from the piping system of the building. The fluid outlet is in fluidic communication with either: i) a bowl of the toilet; ii) an overflow tube of the toilet tank; or iii) the tank of the toilet; iv) or a drain. An electronic controller controls the operation of the device and is configured to repeatedly turn on and off the electrically-powered fluid pump for a predetermined elapsed time when the hydraulic condition is identified. The hydraulic condition may be a potential freezing condition or an overly high pressure of the piping system of the building.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
A turbine wheel used in a turbine flow meter includes a hub configured to be freely rotatably fixed in position inside a fluid pipe section. A first cylindrical rim is centered about the hub and the longitudinal axis and spaced a distance apart from the hub. A first vane set extends outwardly from the hub to the first cylindrical rim, wherein a root of each vane of the first vane set is attached to the hub and a tip of each vane of the first vane set is attached to the first cylindrical rim. The first vane set may consist of one or two individual vanes. An external vane set may extend outwardly from the first cylindrical rim, wherein a root of each vane is attached to the first cylindrical rim and a tip of each vane is not attached to any cylindrical rim.
G01F 1/10 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale
The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
35.
SUMP PUMP SYSTEM, INCLUDING SUMP PUMP MONITOR AND APPLICATION
The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
36.
SUMP PUMP SYSTEM, INCLUDING SUMP PUMP MONITOR AND APPLICATION
The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
F04B 41/00 - Installations ou systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles
F04B 13/02 - Pompes spécialement modifiées pour débiter des quantités fixes ou prédéterminées de plusieurs fluides en même temps
F04B 15/02 - Pompes adaptées pour travailler avec des fluides particuliers, p. ex. grâce à l'emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour la pompe elle-même ou certaines de ses parties les fluides étant visqueux ou non homogènes
The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
The present invention provides a sump pump system, including a sump pump monitor and application. The sump pump system includes a sump pump. Components of the sump pump system are installed in and/or near a sump. The sump collects liquid, such as water, from an inlet pipe. The sump pump is operable to remove water from the sump. The sump pump is fluidly connected to a discharge pipe. The discharge pipe is operable to carry water from the sump pump to a storm sewer or other discharge point.
F04D 13/08 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité pour utilisation en position immergée
F04D 15/02 - Arrêt de pompes ou de soupapes en cas de fonctionnement indésirable
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
Bathtub grab bars of metal; shower grab bars of metal; metal disposal flanges; decorative drain traps, namely, metallic drain traps; metal knobs; metal robe hooks. Controllers and interactive sensors used in faucets and shower and tub fixtures for dispensing water and controlling water delivery; remote controls for faucets and shower and tub fixtures; software and downloadable mobile application to control plumbing, leak detection and irrigation devices. Water filters, namely, faucet filters; hot water tanks; water closets; toilet seats; toilet tank levers, namely, flush levers; valves, namely, water control valves for showers and faucets; shower body sprayers; plumbing fittings, namely, faucet cover plates, plumbing fixtures, namely, air gaps; grid drains, namely, drain structures for use in sinks; baths and showers; plumbing fittings, namely, drains; sink traps; plumbing accessories, namely, valve cartridges; shower arms, namely, shower faucet extensions; plumbing fittings, namely, sink strainers; wire grids specially adapted and shaped for use in sinks; waste disposal accessories, namely, decorative switch buttons for disposals and disposal flanges; bath tubs; Electric lighting fixtures; digital valves used in faucets and shower and tub fixtures for dispensing water and controlling water delivery; faucets featuring digital valves, controllers and interactive sensors; shower and tub fixtures, namely, tub spouts, shower heads, hand held shower heads, shower head sprayers featuring digital valves, controllers and interactive sensors. Glass shelves; bathroom wash stands; knobs not of metal; bathtub grab bars not of metal; shower grab bars not of metal; non-metal robe hooks; mirrors. Liquid soap and lotion dispensers; towel bars; towel rings; toilet paper holders; soap holders; dish drying racks; disposal stoppers, namely, drain stoppers for waste disposals, sinks and drains; colanders for sinks; grating kits for sinks comprising graters for kitchen use; cutting boards. Retail store and computerized online retail services of plumbing products, namely, faucets, shower heads, and shower and tub fixtures, and bathroom and kitchen accessories, in the nature of liquid dispensers, wash stands, grab bars, disposal stoppers, basket strainers, dish racks, colanders for sinks, grating kits for sinks, cutting boards, wire grids for sinks. Distribution of plumbing products, namely, faucets, shower heads, and shower and tub fixtures, and bathroom and kitchen accessories, in the nature of liquid dispensers, wash stands, grab bars, disposal stoppers, basket strainers, dish racks, colanders for sinks, grating kits for sinks, cutting boards, wire grids for sinks.
40.
WATER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR A SHOWER INSTALLATION HAVING A JET SELECTOR
The invention relates to a water distribution device (1) for a shower installation, having: - a distribution head (12), having at least two groups of nozzles (14, 16, 18), each group of nozzles (14, 16, 18) being connected to at least one respective distribution channel; - a supply channel; - a jet selection device (20), interposed between the supply channel and each of the distribution channels, the selection device (20) having an internal body (20a) of spheroidal shape, the internal body (20a) being disposed in a housing of complementary shape in a body (10) of the distribution device, the internal body (20a) being rotatable about two perpendicular axes, between a plurality of distribution positions, each distribution position making it possible to place the supply channel and at least one distribution channel in fluidic communication, the selection device (20) having a control element (20b) secured to the internal body (20a), the control element (20b) being actuable by a user in order to modify the position of the internal body (20a).
B05B 1/16 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie comportant des sorties de section réglable
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p. ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
B05B 7/24 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz avec des moyens, p. ex. un récipient, pour alimenter en liquide ou autre matériau fluide un dispositif de décharge
F16K 11/087 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des robinets à boisseau à noix sphérique
41.
ELECTRONIC PLUMBING SYSTEM INCLUDING GESTURE CONTROL
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including gesture control. The electronic plumbing system includes a user input/output module. The user input/output module includes an activation sensor. The activation sensor is operable to be mounted on the electronic plumbing system. The activation sensor is operable to define an activation zone. The activation sensor is operable to detect a gesture of an object in the activation zone.
A fluid control device includes a fluid pipe section including a fluid inlet and outlet connectable in series to a fluid pipe. A fluid valve is coupled in series within the fluid pipe section separating a fluid inlet and outlet side and controlling a fluid flow. An electric motor is mechanically connected to the fluid valve. A temperature sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a temperature of the fluid flow. A pressure sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a pressure of the fluid flow. A flow rate sensor is connected to the fluid pipe section monitoring a flow rate of the fluid flow. A control device processor is electrically connected to the electric motor and electrically connected to the sensors. A communication device coupled to the control device processor is for wirelessly connecting to a remotely disposed fluid monitoring and control system.
The present invention provides a disposal splash guard that enables water flowing into the disposal splash guard to be directed through peripheral openings in the disposal splash guard. The disposal splash guard comprises a body and a baffle. A size of the peripheral openings is operable to direct water flowing into the disposal splash guard through the peripheral openings in the baffle. At least one of a shape of the body and a shape of the baffle is operable to direct water flowing into the disposal splash guard through the peripheral openings in the baffle. At least one of a size of the peripheral openings, a shape of the body, and a shape of the baffle is operable to direct at least ten percent of water flowing into the disposal splash guard through the peripheral openings in the baffle.
E03C 1/181 - Dispositifs contre les éclaboussures dans les éviers, p. ex. pare-éclaboussures
E03C 1/266 - Aménagements des appareils de désagrégation dans les canalisations d'évacuation des eaux usées ou les orifices d'écoulementAppareils de désagrégation spécialement adaptés pour être installés dans les tuyaux d'évacuation ou les orifices d'écoulement
49.
Electronic pressure and temperature sensor for a fluid media
An electronic pressure and temperature sensor includes a chamber disposed within a housing. The pressure and temperature sensor are disposed at a chamber first end. An opening is disposed at a chamber second end, wherein the opening is configured to be in fluidic communication with the fluid media. A viscous gel is disposed within a portion of the chamber and encloses the pressure and temperature sensor apart from the fluid media. A second temperature sensor is at least partially disposed within the housing and is not disposed within the chamber. The first temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the viscous gel, where the temperature of the viscous gel configured for use in temperature compensation calculations used to determine the pressure of the fluid media. The second temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the flow of the fluid media.
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
Exemplary systems comprise a leak detection module with a processor that processes signals from a plurality of low cost sensors installed multiple locations throughout a fluid system, e.g., throughout a house, to determine the presence of a leak in the fluid system. An exemplary electronic plumbing fixture fitting comprises a fixture body including a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet being operable to deliver water via a fluid path; an electronically controlled valve in fluid communication with the fixture body in the fluid path upstream of the discharge outlet; at least one processor programmed to control the electronically controlled valve to selectively control a flow of fluid from the electronically controlled valve out the discharge outlet of the fixture body; and a local water sensor in electrical or optical communication with the processor, operably connected to the fixture body, and positioned to generate a local leak sensing signal having local sensed leak data imposed thereon, the local sensed leak data indicating a leak in the fluid path; and wherein the at least one processor has code causing the at least one processor to determine the presence of leaks in the fluid path using at least the local sensed leak data; and wherein the at least one processor has code causing the at least one processor to, in response to determining the presence of a leak in the fluid path using at least the local sensed leak data, perform any one of or both of the following: transmit to another processor, using communications circuitry, data indicating the presence of the detected leak in the fluid path; and automatically adjust the electronically controlled valve to adjust the flow of water flowing through the electronically controlled valve.
G01M 3/04 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite
G01M 3/18 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique pour raccords ou étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique pour soupapes
G01M 3/24 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des vibrations infrasonores, sonores ou ultrasonores
E03B 7/07 - Disposition des appareils, p. ex. filtres, commandes du débit, dispositifs de mesure, siphons ou valves, dans les réseaux de canalisations
51.
Low power consumption toilet tank leak detection device
A low power consumption leak detection device for a toilet tank includes a water level switch disposed within the toilet tank having a float. The float moves with a water level within the toilet tank from a starting position to a lower position. An electronic circuit is configured to be electrically disconnected from a power source when the float is in the starting position. The electronic circuit is configured to be electrically connected to the power source when the float is in the lower position and activate a timer having a preset time limit, which if reached sends an alarm signal to an alarm indicator. The alarm indicator notifies a resident of a potential water leak problem that can be fixed. The lower power consumption leak detection device only uses power when the water level drops thereby greatly extending the life of the battery and usefulness of the device.
E03D 9/00 - Accessoires sanitaires ou autres pour toilettes
G01F 23/62 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs en utilisant comme éléments de transmission des éléments fixés rigidement aux flotteurs et se déplaçant de manière rectiligne avec ces derniers en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés magnétiquement
A fluid control device includes an electric motor mechanically connected to a fluid valve and a sensor coupled to a fluid pipe section. The sensor may be a temperature, pressure or flow rate sensor. A control device processor is configured to enter into a pre-occupancy mode when powered and never previously wirelessly connected to a remotely disposed fluid monitoring and control system. The pre-occupancy mode may close the fluid valve if at least one of the following occurs: exceeding a first preset threshold for a pressure decay test; exceeding a second preset threshold for a maximum flow rate; exceeding a third preset threshold for a maximum flow duration; exceeding a fourth preset threshold for a maximum flow volume; exceeding below a fifth preset threshold for a low temperature; exceeding above a sixth preset threshold for a high temperature; and/or exceeding above a seventh preset threshold for a high pressure.
A turbine wheel used in a turbine flow meter includes a hub configured to be freely rotatably fixed in position inside a fluid pipe section. A first cylindrical rim is centered about the hub and the longitudinal axis and spaced a distance apart from the hub. A first vane set extends outwardly from the hub to the first cylindrical rim, wherein a root of each vane of the first vane set is attached to the hub and a tip of each vane of the first vane set is attached to the first cylindrical rim. The first vane set may consist of one or two individual vanes. An external vane set may extend outwardly from the first cylindrical rim, wherein a root of each vane is attached to the first cylindrical rim and a tip of each vane is not attached to any cylindrical rim.
G01F 1/10 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale
54.
ELECTRONIC PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTING INCLUDING LEARNING SYSTEM AND REFERENCE SYSTEM
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a learning system and a reference system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module and a processor. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., a temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting. Additionally, the processor includes a mechanism to learn a range of the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) from a minimum value of the parameter to a maximum value of the parameter (e.g., from a lowest achievable temperature to a highest achievable temperature).
E03C 1/02 - Installations de plomberie pour l'alimentation en eau
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
55.
Electronic plumbing fixture fitting including learning system and reference system
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a learning system and a reference system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module and a processor. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., a temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting. Additionally, the processor includes a mechanism to learn a range of the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) from a minimum value of the parameter to a maximum value of the parameter (e.g., from a lowest achievable temperature to a highest achievable temperature).
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
G05D 23/20 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques avec un élément sensible présentant une variation de ses propriétés électriques ou magnétiques avec les changements de température
56.
ELECTRONIC PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTING INCLUDING MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a measurement system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., volume or volume and temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting.
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
E03C 1/044 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires ayant un appareil de chauffage ou de réfrigération dans le circuit d'alimentation
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
57.
Electronic plumbing fixture fitting including measurement system
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a measurement system. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting includes a user input module. The user input module includes a mechanism to receive from the user numerical value(s) of parameter(s) for water to be delivered through a discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting (e.g., volume or volume and temperature) and a mechanism to deliver to the user the numerical value(s) of the parameter(s) via the water delivered through the discharge outlet of the electronic plumbing fixture fitting.
F16K 11/02 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
58.
Thin film thermal mass flow sensor in fluid applications
A flow sensor configured to detect a fluid flow of a liquid inside a pipe portion is disclosed. A thin film thermal mass flow sensor has a substrate defining a thickness from an upper side opposite a bottom side. The upper side of the substrate supports a resistive heating circuit, a first temperature sensor circuit and a second temperature sensor circuit. The resistive heating circuit is disposed between the first and second temperature sensor circuits. The circuits are electrically connected respectively to a plurality of leadwires configured to be attachable to electronic equipment. A thermally conductive membrane is configured to separate the fluid flow of the liquid inside the pipe portion from the thin film thermal mass flow sensor. A thermally conductive bond connects the bottom side of the substrate of the thin film thermal mass flow sensor to the thermally conductive membrane.
G01F 1/684 - Dispositions de structureMontage des éléments, p. ex. relativement à l'écoulement de fluide
G01F 1/69 - Dispositions de structureMontage des éléments, p. ex. relativement à l'écoulement de fluide utilisant un élément de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de détection d'un type particulier du type à résistance
G01F 1/68 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets thermiques
A disposal with above sink installation where the disposal can be inserted through a drain opening in a basin from above the basin. The disposal includes a housing, a grind assembly, a motor assembly, and a mount assembly. The mount assembly is operable to mount the housing to the drain opening in the basin. The mount assembly includes a flange and a securing mechanism. A diameter of the outer surface of the housing is less than a diameter of the drain opening in the basin. The housing is operable to be inserted through the drain opening in the basin from the top surface of the floor of the basin. The housing is operable to be secured to the drain opening in the basin from the bottom surface of the floor of the basin.
E03C 1/266 - Aménagements des appareils de désagrégation dans les canalisations d'évacuation des eaux usées ou les orifices d'écoulementAppareils de désagrégation spécialement adaptés pour être installés dans les tuyaux d'évacuation ou les orifices d'écoulement
In a method of monitoring fluid usage in a fluid system, a proportional control valve is provided, including a valve element operable to control fluid flow from a fluid source to the fluid system. A first pressure upstream of the valve element and a second pressure downstream of the valve element are measured to identify a pressure differential across the valve element. In response to the identified pressure differential, the valve element is adjusted to one of a plurality of flow positions to adjust the pressure differential across the valve element to substantially match a predetermined pressure differential. A flow rate through the proportional control valve is determined based on the first pressure, the second pressure, and the adjusted flow position of the valve element. Based on the determined flow rate over time, an amount of fluid usage in the fluid system is determined.
E03B 7/07 - Disposition des appareils, p. ex. filtres, commandes du débit, dispositifs de mesure, siphons ou valves, dans les réseaux de canalisations
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour raccords ou joints d'étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
61.
Use of multiple flow metering devices in parallel to monitor and control fluids through a pipe
A fluid metering system includes a first and a second fluidic pipe section disposed in parallel between a fluidic pipe inlet and outlet. The first fluidic pipe section includes a first flow control device and a first flow metering device each connected in fluidic series. The second fluidic pipe section includes a second flow metering device connected in fluidic series. The fluidic pipe inlet and the fluidic pipe outlet have the same cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity. The first fluidic pipe section has an equal or smaller cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity in comparison to the fluidic pipe inlet and outlet. The second fluidic pipe section has a smaller cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity in comparison to the cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity of the first fluidic pipe section. Alternatively, the second fluidic pipe section may include a second flow control device connected in fluidic series.
G01F 7/00 - Dispositifs de mesure du débit volumétrique avec plusieurs gammes de mesureCompteurs composés
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A wand with boost and mode selections having a high flow capacity and a compact size is provided. The wand comprises a shell, a waterway, and a face module. The waterway includes boost and mode modules. The boost module includes fixed and movable boost sub-modules. The mode module includes fixed and movable mode sub-modules. The movable boost sub-module and the movable mode sub-module are operable to move in a generally longitudinal and circumferential direction, respectively. A first flow passage of the fixed boost sub-module, a second flow passage of the movable boost sub-module, a third flow passage and flow openings of the movable mode sub-module, and first and second outlet passages of the fixed mode sub-module extend in and a flow of water therethrough extends in a generally longitudinal direction. A ratio of a flow coefficient of the wand to a volume of the shell is greater than approximately 0.125.
A wand with boost and mode selections having a high flow capacity and a compact size is provided. The wand comprises a shell, a waterway, and a face module. The waterway includes boost and mode modules. The boost module includes fixed and movable boost sub-modules. The mode module includes fixed and movable mode sub-modules. The movable boost sub-module and the movable mode sub-module are operable to move in a generally longitudinal and circumferential direction, respectively. A first flow passage of the fixed boost sub-module, a second flow passage of the movable boost sub-module, a third flow passage and flow openings of the movable mode sub-module, and first and second outlet passages of the fixed mode sub-module extend in and a flow of water therethrough extends in a generally longitudinal direction. A ratio of a flow coefficient of the wand to a volume of the shell is greater than approximately 0.125.
The present application discloses electronic plumbing fixture fittings, such as electronic faucets, with a shaped and limited sensor detection zone. Exemplary embodiments include devices with a plurality of overlapping sensors and devices with a single time-of-flight (TOF) sensor capable of detecting the presence or absence of an object whether or not water is flowing out of a discharge outlet in the in a TOF detection zone.
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
G09B 23/12 - Modèles à usage scientifique, médical ou mathématique, p. ex. dispositif en vraie grandeur pour la démonstration pour la physique pour la statique ou la dynamique des liquides ou des gaz
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
E03C 1/02 - Installations de plomberie pour l'alimentation en eau
66.
Electronic plumbing fixture fitting including preset feature
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
G09B 23/12 - Modèles à usage scientifique, médical ou mathématique, p. ex. dispositif en vraie grandeur pour la démonstration pour la physique pour la statique ou la dynamique des liquides ou des gaz
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
E03C 1/02 - Installations de plomberie pour l'alimentation en eau
The present invention provides a waste system including a disposal with multiple inlets that can receive water and waste materials from multiple basins.
E03C 1/266 - Aménagements des appareils de désagrégation dans les canalisations d'évacuation des eaux usées ou les orifices d'écoulementAppareils de désagrégation spécialement adaptés pour être installés dans les tuyaux d'évacuation ou les orifices d'écoulement
B02C 18/00 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragmentsHachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue
B02C 23/36 - Addition de fluide, dans un but autre que celui de broyer ou de désagréger par l'énergie du fluide la zone de broyage ou de désagrégation étant immergée dans un liquide
69.
Electronic pressure sensor for measurement of pressure in a fluid media
An electronic sensor includes a housing having a distal end configured to be exposed to a flow of a fluid media opposite a proximal end configured not to be exposed to the fluid media. A chamber and connected passageway are disposed within the housing. The passageway is connected at one end to the chamber and connected at another end to an opening disposed at the distal end of the housing. The opening is configured to be in fluidic communication with the fluid media. A pressure sensor and a first temperature sensor are disposed within the chamber. A viscous gel is disposed within the chamber, the viscous gel separating on a first side both the pressure sensor and the first temperature sensor apart from the passageway on a second side of the viscous gel. The chamber can include a non-smooth surface to increase viscous gel adhesion.
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Electronic home monitoring and control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors; downloadable computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; recorded computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing automation system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; apparatus for plumbing and water supply, namely, plumbing fittings comprising of one or more of a wireless communication device for data transmission, an electronic motorized valve made primarily of polymer for controlling fluids, an electronic sensor for sensing water flow, an electrical pressure transducer and an electrical temperature transducer.
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting, such as an electronic faucet, that includes an electronic valve, a mechanical valve, and a flow switch. The flow switch is used to determine if the mechanical valve is activated. The determination whether the mechanical valve is activated can be used to control the electronic valve.
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
E03C 1/02 - Installations de plomberie pour l'alimentation en eau
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Electronic controllers, tub valves, bath valves, shower valves, and faucet valves operated by a smart phone, smart home hub, control panel, app, in each case for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories, namely, digital music players, digital radio players, digital video players, in showers, baths, tubs, and faucets; computer, mobile phone, and electronic controller application software used for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories, namely, digital music players, digital radio players, digital video players, in showers, baths, tubs, and faucets; downloadable cloud based software for electronic controllers and valves operated by a smart phone, smart home hub, control panel, app for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories, namely, digital music players, digital radio players, digital video players, in showers, baths, tubs, and faucets
(2) Faucets; showerheads; faucet mixing valves; faucet control valves; shower mixing valves; shower control valves; bath tub mixing valves; bath tub control valves; (1) Providing computer software and firmware repair and maintenance services, software and firmware diagnostic checks, and monitoring and updating of software and firmware, all of the aforementioned in connection with electronic controllers and valves in showers, baths, tubs, and faucets; providing temporary use of online cloud based software for electronic controllers and valves operated by a smart phone, smart home hub, control panel, app for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories in showers, baths, and other water outlets
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Electronic controllers and valves operated by a smart phone or other electronic device or app, in each case for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories in showers, baths, and other water outlets; mobile or other electronic device app used for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories in showers, baths and other water outlets; downloadable cloud based software for electronic controllers and valves operated by a smart phone or other electronic device app for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories in showers, baths, and other water outlets Faucets; showerheads; and faucet, shower and tub water mixing, control and volume control valves Providing computer software and firmware repair and maintenance services, software and firmware diagnostic checks, and monitoring and updating of software and firmware, all of the aforementioned in connection with electronic controllers and valves in showers, baths and other water outlets; providing temporary use of online cloud based software for electronic controllers and valves operated by a smart phone or other electronic device app for the control and monitoring of water, water settings and multimedia accessories in showers, baths, and other water outlets
The present invention provides a disposal with sensor and light system where a sensor detects a presence of a user in one area near the disposal and a light illuminates another area near the disposal.
B02C 18/00 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragmentsHachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue
H05B 45/00 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED]
F21V 23/00 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage
The present invention provides a faucet with a hose connection that is easier to assemble, install, uninstall, and disassemble. The faucet includes a hose, a valve body, a mounting shank, a first hose retainer, and a second hose retainer. The mounting shank includes a first end and a second end. The first hose retainer includes a base section. The base section includes a first hose opening. The second hose retainer includes a first end section, a second end section, and an intermediate section. The first end section includes a second hose opening. The second end section includes a first hose retainer opening. The intermediate section includes a first hose retainer channel. The hose is fluidically connected to the valve body at or near the first end of the mounting shank. The hose is mechanically connected to the valve body at or near the second end of the valve body.
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
F16L 37/098 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique au moyen de crochets flexibles
F16L 47/26 - Raccordements ou autres accessoires de raccordement spécialement adaptés pour être en matières plastiques ou pour être utilisés avec des tuyaux en matières plastiques pour tuyaux de branchementRaccordements ou autres accessoires de raccordement spécialement adaptés pour être en matières plastiques ou pour être utilisés avec des tuyaux en matières plastiques pour raccordements des tuyaux aux paroisLeurs adaptateurs
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
Produits et services
(1) Kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures, namely, faucets, tub spouts, shower heads, hand held shower heads, faucet water control valves, shower and tub water mixing valves; shower and tub water control valves; toilet tank flush levers (1) Providing extended warranties on kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures, namely, faucets, tub spouts, shower heads, hand held shower heads, faucet water control valves, shower and tub water mixing valves, shower and tub water control valves and toilet tank flush levers, and kitchen and bathroom accessories, namely, towel rings, towel bars, toilet paper holders, robe and towel hooks, towel bars with integrated shelf, towel bars with integrated toilet tissue holder, bathtub and shower grab bars with integrated towel bar, bathtub and shower grab bars with integrated shelf, bathtub and shower grab bars with integrated toilet tissue holder, and toilet tissue holders, soap dishes, non-slip bathtub mats, bathtub and shower hand grips, bathtub and shower grab bars and grab bar anchoring systems therefor, bathtub safety bars, toilet rails, toilet safety seats, elevated toilet seats, non-slip bathtub and shower appliqués, shower and bathtub seating products, namely, seats, bench seats and chairs and transfer benches, baskets and shower holders, for use with shower and bathtub seating products, namely, seats, bench seats, transfer benches, and chairs;
Kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures, namely, faucets, tub spouts, shower heads, hand held shower heads, faucet water control valves, shower and tub water mixing valves; shower and tub water control valves; toilet tank levers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Electronic home monitoring and control system comprised of communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors; downloadable computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing control system comprised of communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with recorded and downloadable computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing automation system comprised of communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with recorded and downloadable computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; apparatus for plumbing and water supply, namely, plumbing fittings comprising of one or more of a wireless communication device for data transmission, an electronic motorized valve made primarily of polymer for controlling fluids, an electronic sensor for sensing water flow, an electrical pressure transducer and an electrical temperature transducer; downloadable reports relating to a home monitoring system for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Monitoring water flow to ensure proper functioning; metering of water supply to control water usage and supply; water analysis services to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring water usage, metering water supply to control water usage and supply, and providing water analysis to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Electronic home monitoring and control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors; downloadable computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing automation system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; apparatus for plumbing and water supply, namely, plumbing fittings comprising of one or more of a wireless communication device for data transmission, an electronic motorized valve made primarily of polymer for controlling fluids, an electronic sensor for sensing water flow, an electrical pressure transducer and an electrical temperature transducer. (1) Monitoring water flow to ensure proper functioning; metering of water supply to control water usage and supply; water analysis services to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring water usage, metering water supply to control water usage and supply, and providing water analysis to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Monitoring water flow to ensure proper functioning; metering of water supply to control water usage and supply; water analysis services to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring water usage, metering water supply to control water usage and supply, and providing water analysis to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Electronic home monitoring and control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors; computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing automation system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; apparatus for plumbing and water supply, namely, plumbing fittings comprising of one or more of a wireless communication device for data transmission, an electronic motorized valve made primarily of polymer for controlling fluids, an electronic sensor for sensing water flow, an electrical pressure transducer and an electrical temperature transducer. (1) Monitoring water flow to ensure proper functioning; metering of water supply to control water usage and supply; water analysis services to measure water usage and environmental data for commercial, household and scientific purposes; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring water usage, metering water supply to control water usage and supply, and providing water analysis.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electronic home monitoring and control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors; downloadable computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; recorded computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing control system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; electronic plumbing automation system comprised of a wireless gateway router, proximity sensors, communication devices and an integrated valve containing microprocessors along with computer software for monitoring and controlling plumbing systems; apparatus for plumbing and water supply, namely, plumbing fittings comprising of one or more of a wireless communication device for data transmission, an electronic motorized valve made primarily of polymer for controlling fluids, an electronic sensor for sensing water flow, an electrical pressure transducer and an electrical temperature transducer
The present invention provides a disposal snap ring installation tool that enables a consumer to easily install a disposal snap ring. The disposal snap ring installation tool includes a body and a handle. The body includes a base and an arm. At least a portion of the handle extends angularly downwardly and outwardly relative to the outer wall of the base. The base is operable to be inserted into a circumferential gap in a disposal snap ring. The arm is operable to receive an end of the disposal snap ring such that one end of the disposal snap ring abuts one of the first end wall and the second end wall of the base. The base is operable to be removed from the circumferential gap in the disposal snap ring by pulling the handle radially outwardly in a plane of the disposal snap ring.
B23Q 3/00 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine
B25B 27/20 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets autrement que par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher pour mettre en place ou extraire des goupilles fendues ou des bagues annulaires formant ressort (circlips)
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
(1) Digital valves and controllers used in faucets and shower and tub fixtures, namely, lavatory faucets, kitchen faucets, bar sink faucets, roman tub faucets, tub spouts, shower heads, hand held showers and body sprays.
(2) Faucets and shower heads.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Electronic water leak detection, monitoring, automation, and water shut-off valves comprising electronic sensors for sensing water flow, electrical pressure transducers and electrical temperature transducers; wireless communication device in the nature of a wireless transmitter and receiver for data transmission relating to water characteristics and use, water supply and leak detection, and computer software therefor (1) Platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for Collecting and reporting information and related data regarding water use and characteristics and actual and potential water leaks; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for Collecting and reporting information and related data regarding water use and characteristics and actual and potential water leaks; platform as a service (PaaS) provider featuring computer software for monitoring and metering of water supply and water flow to control water usage and supply; water analysis services; and software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring and metering of water supply and water flow to control water usage and supply and water analysis services
