Integrated Water Damage Restoration System, Sensors Therefor, and Method of Using Same
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1. A method of remediating a water-damaged building, comprising:
- providing a self-contained power and control device;
providing at least one drying component;
providing at least one sensor;
placing the at least one drying component in a water-damaged area of the building;
connecting a power source to the power and control device;
selectively directing the current received by the power and control device to at least one of the at least one drying component;
providing drying criteria to the power and control device;
gathering moisture content data from the at least one sensor; and
using the drying criteria and the moisture content data to control the function of the at least one drying component.
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Abstract
An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.
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1. A method of remediating a water-damaged building, comprising:
providing a self-contained power and control device; providing at least one drying component; providing at least one sensor; placing the at least one drying component in a water-damaged area of the building; connecting a power source to the power and control device; selectively directing the current received by the power and control device to at least one of the at least one drying component; providing drying criteria to the power and control device; gathering moisture content data from the at least one sensor; and using the drying criteria and the moisture content data to control the function of the at least one drying component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A power and command device for use in remediating water-damaged buildings, comprising:
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a housing for electronic circuitry and componentry; a plurality of electrical power inlets integrated into the housing; a plurality of electrical power outlets integrated into the housing; a device for selectively directing power received from at least one of the plurality of electrical power inlets to at least one of the plurality of electrical power outlets; and a receiver for receiving data from at least one of a sensor and a drying component. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A power and command device, comprising:
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a plurality of electrical power inlets; a plurality of electrical power outlets in communication with the plurality of electrical power inlets; and a means for selectively directing power received from at least one of the plurality of electrical power inlets to at least one of the plurality of electrical power outlets. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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