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PEAK DEMAND FLOW CONTROLLER FOR WATER CONSERVATION

  • US 20030178070A1
  • Filed: 03/21/2002
  • Published: 09/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A process executable by a programmed processor within an electronic fresh water flow controller for reducing or halting the flow of fresh water in consumers'"'"' homes and buildings for the conservation of water that responds directly to the external transmission of a signal initiated by a Water Utility mandating that the controller enters into a mode of operation specifically defined by the external communication, said process comprising:

  • a. receiving at least one external communication mandating that the fresh water flow controller enter into a mode of operation defined by the external communication;

    b. storing information contained within the external communication;

    c. instructing the flow controller to modify the local operation of a solenoid valve installed in the plumbing at the point of consumption, said process further comprising;

    i. at least one instruction to be used to modify the local operation of a solenoid valve installed in the plumbing at the point of consumption to reduce or halt the flow of water;

    ii. indicating a status on the display so as to display the mode of operation to the consumer;

    iii. storing information related to the time and date of the signal receipt;

    iv. periodically inquiring as to whether the consumer has requested an override as initiated by pressing an override button;

    v. terminating the mode of operation defined by the external communication in response to the consumer'"'"'s request to override the mode of operation, and;

    vi. storing information that identifies that an override was requested by time and date

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