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Self-powered fire hose fitting for lighting, environmental monitoring, and communications system

  • US 8,905,152 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2011
  • Issued: 12/09/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hose fitting apparatus, comprising;

  • A conduit having a fluid entry end and a fluid exit end;

    A coupling for releasably attaching the fluid entry end of said conduit to the discharge end of a hose;

    Means for generating electric power, whereby electric power is generated by movement of a magnet in proximity to a conductive coil, said movement caused by the flow of fluid through the conduit from the fluid entry end to the fluid exit end;

    A battery for storing the electric power generated by said means for generating electric power;

    At least one light source in an electrical circuit with said battery;

    At least one of sensor for detecting;

    At least one means for determining location;

    A display for presenting information; and

    Means for wireless communication to or receiving communications from a location remote from the fitting.

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