Pressure powered impeller system and related method of use
First Claim
1. A system configured to determine if a power outage occurs and to generate electricity from a municipal water source to run a furnace, the system comprising:
- an inlet configured to draw water from a water supply line;
a first conduit configured to transport water from the inlet into a generator, wherein the generator is capable of generating electricity;
a second conduit configured to transport water from the generator to an outlet, wherein the outlet is configured to return water to the water supply line; and
a battery configured to store electricity created by the generator for supplying electricity to a furnace; and
a solenoid valve positioned between the inlet and the first conduit, wherein the solenoid valve is configured to open in response to when the system determines that a power outage has occurred;
wherein the water supply line is configured to flow water therethrough from the inlet to the outlet when the solenoid valve is closed.
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Abstract
This invention is directed to a system that generates a sufficient level of electricity through access to a municipal water supply line to run a furnace during below freezing temperatures. The system includes an inlet that draws water from a water supply line. A first conduit, in communication with the inlet, transports the water into a DC generator that includes an impeller to generate electricity. Water is then routed through a second conduit which then returns the water to the water supply line through an outlet. A solenoid valve may be positioned between the inlet and first conduit which remains closed when the electric grid runs normally but will open during a power outage to supply water to the DC generator. A lithium battery stores power created by the DC generator, which may include a voltage regulator and inverter to convert to DC.
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15 Claims
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1. A system configured to determine if a power outage occurs and to generate electricity from a municipal water source to run a furnace, the system comprising:
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an inlet configured to draw water from a water supply line; a first conduit configured to transport water from the inlet into a generator, wherein the generator is capable of generating electricity; a second conduit configured to transport water from the generator to an outlet, wherein the outlet is configured to return water to the water supply line; and a battery configured to store electricity created by the generator for supplying electricity to a furnace; and a solenoid valve positioned between the inlet and the first conduit, wherein the solenoid valve is configured to open in response to when the system determines that a power outage has occurred; wherein the water supply line is configured to flow water therethrough from the inlet to the outlet when the solenoid valve is closed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of supplying electricity to a furnace in the event of a power outage during below freezing temperatures through a system, the method comprising the steps of:
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allowing water to flow normally through a water supply line during normal receipt of power from an electric grid; determining whether a power outage has occurred; opening a solenoid valve in response to when the power outage has occurred, wherein the solenoid valve is positioned between an inlet and a first conduit; engaging water within a generator which is in communication with the first conduit to generate electricity; directing water into a second conduit from the generator; and returning water to the water supply line through an outlet in communication with the second conduit; wherein the water supply line is configured to flow water therethrough from the inlet to the outlet when the valve is closed. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system configured to determine if a power outage occurs, the system comprising:
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an inlet which draws water from a water supply line; a solenoid valve positioned proximate the inlet configured to open in response to when the system determines that a power outage has occurred; a generator having an impeller which receives water from the inlet when the solenoid valve is open and generates electricity; an outlet to return water used by the generator to the water supply line; a battery which stores power created by the generator for later supply to a furnace; wherein the water supply line is configured to flow water therethrough from the inlet to the outlet when the solenoid valve is closed. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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