WATER FLOW CONTROL AND SUPPLY SYSTEM
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1. A water control and supply system for a structure, comprising:
- a water supply;
a main water line coupled between the water supply and the structure;
a water fixture;
a conduit coupling the main water line to the fixture;
a valve carried by the main water line, the valve movable between an open position allowing water to pass from the water supply through the main water line to the conduit, and a closed position preventing passage of water through the main water line;
a pressure sensor carried downstream of the valve; and
a control unit receiving data from the pressure sensor to determine if there is a leak in the system when the valve is in the closed position by detecting a drop in water pressure.
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Abstract
A water control and supply system for a structure including a main water line coupled between a water supply and a structure. A conduit couples the main water line to a fixture. A valve is carried by the main water line and is movable between an open position allowing water flow and a closed position preventing water flow. A pressure sensor is carried downstream of the valve, and a control unit receives data from the pressure sensor to determine by a water pressure drop if there is a leak in the system when the valve is in the closed position.
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1. A water control and supply system for a structure, comprising:
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a water supply; a main water line coupled between the water supply and the structure; a water fixture; a conduit coupling the main water line to the fixture; a valve carried by the main water line, the valve movable between an open position allowing water to pass from the water supply through the main water line to the conduit, and a closed position preventing passage of water through the main water line; a pressure sensor carried downstream of the valve; and a control unit receiving data from the pressure sensor to determine if there is a leak in the system when the valve is in the closed position by detecting a drop in water pressure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A water control and supply system for a structure, comprising:
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a water supply; a main water line coupled between the water supply and the structure; a plurality of water fixtures; a plurality of conduits coupling the main water line to the plurality of fixtures; a valve carried by the main water line, the valve movable between an open position allowing water to flow from the water supply through the main water line to the plurality of conduits, and a closed position preventing flow of water through the main water line to the plurality of conduits; a pressure sensor carried downstream of the valve; and at least one motion detector positioned proximate at least one of the plurality of fixtures; and a control unit receiving data from the pressure sensor to determine if there is a leak in the system when the valve is in the closed position, and in communication with the at least one motion detector, wherein the valve is normally maintained in the closed position and moved to the open position when one of the at least one motion sensor detects motion and send a signal to the control unit. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A water control and supply system for a structure, comprising:
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a water supply; a main water line coupled between the water supply and the structure; a plurality of water fixtures; a plurality of conduits coupling the main water line to the plurality of fixtures; a valve carried by the main water line, the valve movable between an open position allowing water to pass from the water supply through the main water line to the plurality of conduits, and a closed position preventing passage of water through the main water line; a motion detector positioned proximate one of the plurality of fixtures; and a control unit in communication with the motion detector, wherein the valve is normally maintained in the closed position and moved to the open position when the motion sensor detects motion and send a signal to the control unit. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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