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Electronic and mechanical system for automated or discretionay dosage of potable water at the particular intake level of each user

  • US 8,719,187 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2002
  • Issued: 05/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mechanical and electronic water supply control assembly and system for automatically supplying water at a predetermined volume of water on a daily basis autonomously, supplying water at a predetermined flow rate at predetermined times and repeatedly until reprogramming and for monitoring water consumption during a predetermined time period, comprising:

  • a water meter connected to a water outlet;

    a flow control valve connected to the water outlet;

    said system being enclosed in a sealed housing and said system having an interface unit connected to said water meter;

    a control unit connected to said water meter and flow control valve for controlling the flow rate of water through said water meter at predetermined times during a day;

    a gain unit and an actuation and retro-fitting unit connected to said control unit for actuating said control unit, said actuation and retro-fitting unit connected to said meter for actuating said flow control valve to supply the predetermined volume of water at a predetermined flow rate for a predetermined time period during a day on a daily basis;

    a communication unit connected to said control unit;

    a power unit for supplying electrical power to said assembly; and

    a protection and detection unit connected to said power unit to sense available power for said assembly and for preventing inversions of the polarity of said power unit;

    said sealed housing enclosing said system and protecting said system from environmental humidity, water and unauthorized intrusion, said assembly further comprising a computer receiving input signals from said communication unit.

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