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Pressure powered impeller system and related method of use

  • US 8,946,921 B2
  • Filed: 04/12/2011
  • Issued: 02/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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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:

  • 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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