Timed shower valve manager
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1. A programmable water flow control showering valve device comprising:
- a) a housingb) a connection for the inlet of water from a water source;
c) an inlet channel that contains a switch that activates when water enters the channel;
d) a channel divider that divides the flow between the inlet channel and a bypass channel;
e) a diaphragm seal that covers the bypass channel that provides for a watertight seal;
f) a latching solenoid through means of a piston that opens and closes the bypass channel;
g) an outlet channel and a flow out connection;
h) a CPU is contained within the housing and contains logic circuits, timers, an alarm, and a magnetic sensor; and
i) a battery compartment is accessible from the external housing.
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Abstract
An automated externally mounted shower timer and flow control device powered by a low voltage battery.
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1. A programmable water flow control showering valve device comprising:
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a) a housing b) a connection for the inlet of water from a water source; c) an inlet channel that contains a switch that activates when water enters the channel; d) a channel divider that divides the flow between the inlet channel and a bypass channel; e) a diaphragm seal that covers the bypass channel that provides for a watertight seal; f) a latching solenoid through means of a piston that opens and closes the bypass channel; g) an outlet channel and a flow out connection; h) a CPU is contained within the housing and contains logic circuits, timers, an alarm, and a magnetic sensor; and i) a battery compartment is accessible from the external housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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