Remote control sprinkler control system
First Claim
1. A method for remotely controlling an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor, a plurality of conductor means disposed in electrical communication with the processor, and a plurality of valves, each valve being disposed in electrical communication with one of the conductor lines such that when the processor sends electrical power through the conductor line, the valve associated with that line is open, the method comprising:
- (a) providing a remote control system having at least one remote conductor line, a remote processor, a remote control means, and a power line independent of the automatic sprinkler control system;
(b) attaching at least one remote conductor line to one of the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system; and
(c) actuating the remote processor to supply electrical energy through the at least one remote conductor and one of the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system to open the valve associated with said conductor of the automatic sprinkler control system.
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Abstract
A remote control system for automatic sprinkler control systems includes remote conductor lines for attachment to an automatic sprinkler control system, a remote processor for selectively applying power through one or more of the remote conductor lines so as to activate a portion of the automatic sprinkler control system, and a remote control for controlling the processor. The remote control system enables the use to operate the automatic sprinkler control system independent of the processor of the automatic sprinkler control system, and allows the user to conduct such control from a location adjacent to the actual sprinkler stations, as opposed to the central control unit of the automatic sprinkler control system.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for remotely controlling an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor, a plurality of conductor means disposed in electrical communication with the processor, and a plurality of valves, each valve being disposed in electrical communication with one of the conductor lines such that when the processor sends electrical power through the conductor line, the valve associated with that line is open, the method comprising:
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(a) providing a remote control system having at least one remote conductor line, a remote processor, a remote control means, and a power line independent of the automatic sprinkler control system;
(b) attaching at least one remote conductor line to one of the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system; and
(c) actuating the remote processor to supply electrical energy through the at least one remote conductor and one of the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system to open the valve associated with said conductor of the automatic sprinkler control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A remote control system for remotely operating an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor means, a plurality of valves and a plurality of conductors operationally connecting the processor means and the valves, the remote control system comprising:
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a plurality of remote conductor lines attachable to at least one conductor of the automatic sprinkler control system;
a remote processor disposed in communication with the remote conductor lines for selectively supplying power to one or more of the conductors through the at least one remote conductor; and
remote control means in communication with the remote processor for controlling the remote processor to selectively apply power to at least one of the at least one remote conductor lines; and
wherein the plurality of remote conductor lines each further comprise a clip means for attachment to the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system so as to place the remote conductor lines in electrical contact with the conductor lines of the automatic sprinkler control system.
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11. A remote control system for attachment to an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor, a plurality of valves and a plurality of conductors for communicating electricity between the processor and the plurality of valves, the remote control system comprising:
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a plurality of remote conductor lines for carrying electrical energy, the remote conductor lines having a means for attachment to the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system;
a remote processor for selectively providing electrical energy to the remote conductor lines and the conductors independent of the automatic sprinkler control system; and
a remote control means for controlling the remote processor and for selecting which of the remote conductor lines receives power.
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12. A remote control system for remotely operating an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor means, a plurality of valves and a plurality of conductors operationally connecting the processor means and the valves, the remote control system comprising:
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at least one remote conductor line disposable in communication with at least one conductor of the automatic sprinkler control system;
a remote processor disposed in communication with the at least one remote conductor for selectively supplying power to one or more of the conductors through the at least one remote conductor independent of the processor means of the automatic sprinkler control system;
a power supply for supplying power to the remote processor and remote conductor line independent of the automatic sprinkler control system; and
remote control means in communication with the remote processor for controlling the remote processor to selectively apply power to at least one of the at least one remote conductor lines.
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13. A remote control system for remotely operating an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor means, a plurality of valves and a plurality of conductors operationally connecting the processor means and the valves, the remote control system comprising:
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at least one remote conductor line disposable in communication with at least one conductor of the automatic sprinkler control system;
a remote processor disposed in communication with the at least one remote conductor for selectively supplying power to one or more of the conductors through the at least one remote conductor independent of the processor means of the automatic sprinkler control system; and
remote control means in communication with the remote processor for controlling the remote processor to selectively apply power to at least one of the at least one remote conductor lines. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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