Water Controller
First Claim
1. A system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
- a solenoid controllable valve adapted for connection in series with a water line having a user operable control flow means for conveying heated water, wherein the valve is adapted to be operated by a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a normally open state, and when the solenoid is energised the valve is in a closed state,a flow detector adapted to sense water flow in the water line, anda controller adapted for communication with the flow detector and solenoid, wherein the controller is adapted to monitor water flow using the flow detector and is adapted to operate the solenoid controllable valve,wherein in response to detection of water flow the controller is programmed to determine a no flow condition whereby the controller communicates with the solenoid controllable valve to operate the solenoid controllable valve from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a no flow period by energising the solenoid.
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Abstract
A system for controlling a flow of water comprising a solenoid controllable valve (106) adapted for connection in series with a water line (102) having a user operable control flow means (110) for conveying heated water, wherein the valve (106) is adapted to be operated by a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a normally open state, and when the solenoid is energised the valve is in a closed state, a flow detector (103, 108) adapted to sense water flow in the water line, and a controller (100) adapted for communication with the flow detector (103, 108) and solenoid, wherein the controller is adapted to monitor water flow using the flow detector (103, 108) and is adapted to operate the solenoid controllable valve (106), wherein in response to detection of water flow the controller (100) is programmed to determine a no flow condition whereby the controller communicates with the solenoid controllable valve (106) to operate the solenoid controllable valve (106) from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a no flow period by energising the solenoid.
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35 Claims
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1. A system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
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a solenoid controllable valve adapted for connection in series with a water line having a user operable control flow means for conveying heated water, wherein the valve is adapted to be operated by a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a normally open state, and when the solenoid is energised the valve is in a closed state, a flow detector adapted to sense water flow in the water line, and a controller adapted for communication with the flow detector and solenoid, wherein the controller is adapted to monitor water flow using the flow detector and is adapted to operate the solenoid controllable valve, wherein in response to detection of water flow the controller is programmed to determine a no flow condition whereby the controller communicates with the solenoid controllable valve to operate the solenoid controllable valve from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a no flow period by energising the solenoid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10)
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11. A system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
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a solenoid controllable valve connected in series with a water line having a user operable control flow means for conveying heated water, wherein the valve is adapted to be operated by a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a normally open state, and when the solenoid is energised the valve is in a closed state, a flow detector installed in or near the water line and adapted to sense water flow in the water line, and a controller communicating with the flow detector and solenoid, wherein the controller is adapted to monitor water flow using the flow detector and is adapted to operate the solenoid controllable valve, wherein in response to detection of water flow the controller is programmed to determine a no flow condition whereby the controller operates the solenoid controllable valve from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a no flow period by energising the solenoid. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A controller for controlling a flow of heated water in a water line with a user operable valve, the controller adapted to:
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communicate with a flow detector adapted to sense the water line to detect water flow in the water line, and communicate with a solenoid controllable valve adapted for connection in series with a water line having a user operable valve for conveying heated water, and adapted to be operated by a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a normally open state, and when the solenoid is energised the valve is in a closed state, wherein in response to detection of water flow the controller is programmed to determine a no flow condition whereby the controller is adapted to operate the solenoid controllable valve from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a no flow period by energising the solenoid. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A valve assembly for controlling a flow of heated water in a water line with a user operable valve, the valve comprising:
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a solenoid controllable valve adapted for connection in series with a water line having a user operable valve for conveying heated water, wherein the valve is adapted to be operated by a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a normally open state, and when the solenoid is energised the valve is in a closed state, a flow detector adapted to sense the water line to detect water flow in the water line, wherein the solenoid is adapted for use with a controller that is adapted to communicate with the flow detector to monitor water flow, the controller in response to detection of water flow the controller is programmed to determine a no flow condition whereby the controller is adapted to operate the solenoid controllable valve from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a no flow period by energising the solenoid. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A controller for varying a flow of water comprising:
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a valve configured to close or open depending on a control input, and in use connected in series with a heated water line conveying said flow of water, said heated line including a faucet, wherein the valve is adapted to be operated by way of a solenoid such that when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in the open state, and when the solenoid is de-energised the valve is in a closed state, a flow detection means providing an indication of said flow of water, and a timer or processor receiving said indication of flow and after a predetermined flow period providing a signal to operate said valve from a normally open position to a closed position for part of a predetermined no flow period by energising the solenoid. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 32, 33)
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18. A controller for varying a flow of water comprising:
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a valve configured to close or open depending on a control input, and in use connected in series with a heated water line conveying said flow of water, a flow detection means providing an indication of said flow of water, and a timer or processor receiving said indication of flow and after a predetermined flow period providing a signal to said valve to operate said valve from a normally open position to a closed position for a predetermined no flow period.
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19. A controller for varying a flow of water comprising:
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a valve configured to close or open depending on a control input, and in use connected in series with a heated water line conveying said flow of water, a flow detection means providing an indication of said flow of water, and a timer or processor receiving said indication of flow and after a predetermined indication period providing a signal to an indicator and/or said valve to operate said valve to indicate to a user the flow will soon be closed. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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20. A controller for varying a flow of water comprising:
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a valve configured to close or open depending on a control input, and in use connected in series with a heated water line conveying said flow of water, a flow detection means providing an indication of said flow of water, and a timer or processor receiving said indication of flow and after a predetermined flow period providing a signal to said valve to operate said valve from a normally open position to a closed position for a predetermined no flow period, an input configured to receive a code or identifier, or with a security cover whereby at least said predetermined periods are able to be varied using said input once said code or ID is correctly entered, or said security cover is removed.
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