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In-line utility shut-off system and method of use thereof

  • US 8,857,466 B1
  • Filed: 02/03/2011
  • Issued: 10/14/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for remotely controlling a shutoff of a main valve of a utility line to a structure, comprising:

  • an electrically active solenoid shutoff valve mounted after an existing manual shutoff valve;

    a securable enclosure comprising;

    a power supply, comprising;

    an electrical connecting pair of blades removably connected to a power source; and

    ,a step down transformer in electrical communication with said pair of blades;

    a remote control switch in electrical communication with said electrically active solenoid shutoff valve and said transformer; and

    ,an alarm unit in electrical communication with said transformer;

    a remote control; and

    ,a manual bypass valve and associated piping;

    wherein said power source is a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle that provides continuous power to said transformer;

    wherein said system ceases delivery of a flow of a utility in an event of a power failure or remotely upon activation of said remote control switch by said remote control;

    wherein said enclosure is electrically connected to said power source of said structure adjacent to said electrically active solenoid shutoff valve at a distance required by local electrical codes;

    wherein said manual bypass valve provides an optional shutoff to said utility line; and

    wherein said GFCI receptacle further comprises X-10 communication capabilities, thereby enabling activation/deactivation of said system via a remote computer or smart phone, thereby halting or reestablishing said flow of said utility through said system.

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