WATER SAVING ALERT SYSTEM
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1. A water saving alert system, comprising:
- a clip removably attachable to a water pipe;
a water-flow detector integrated into the clip, the water-flow detector capable of detecting a water flow within the water pipe to which the clip is attached;
a power source coupled to and powering the water-flow detector;
a timing mechanism coupled to the water-flow detector, the timing mechanism capable of being set to monitor a preset amount of time; and
an alarm coupled to the timing mechanism.
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a device that will alert users that they are using (or wasting) more than a certain amount of water. More particularly, the present invention relates to a portable device clip that may be connected to any type of water pipe, will measure and time the flow of water, and will alert users via an audible alarm if and when water flows for more than a user-specified period of time. The invention may be used by both consumers and landlords to educate users in the prevention of undue water consumption, and to save thousands of gallons of water per year.
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14 Claims
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1. A water saving alert system, comprising:
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a clip removably attachable to a water pipe; a water-flow detector integrated into the clip, the water-flow detector capable of detecting a water flow within the water pipe to which the clip is attached; a power source coupled to and powering the water-flow detector; a timing mechanism coupled to the water-flow detector, the timing mechanism capable of being set to monitor a preset amount of time; and an alarm coupled to the timing mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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