Powered apparatus for fluid applications
First Claim
1. Control apparatus for controlling the operation of a pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the control apparatus including:
- at least one monitoring device capable of monitoring a parameter associated with the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature; and
a powered apparatus associated with a fluid conduit connected to the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the fluid conduit having a flow of fluid associated with the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the powered apparatus having a controller that can be positioned
1) within the fluid conduit,
2) at the outlet of the fluid conduit,
3) at the inlet of the fluid conduit, or
4) attached to the fluid conduit, the controller being configured to receive data from the at least one monitoring device, the controller being programmable so that it can process data received from the at least one monitoring device, thereby creating processed information, and the controller being configured to wirelessly transmit the processed information to a remote receiving device, wherein the powered apparatus includes a generator that can be positioned within the fluid conduit, the generator configured for generating power from the flow of fluid through the conduit for the operation of at least one electrical device connected to be powered by the generated power.
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Abstract
A powered apparatus for fluid applications includes a housing dimensioned and configured for mounting in a fluid conduit. The apparatus includes a generator for generating power. The apparatus also includes a power storage device for storing the generated power. The housing, generator and storage device comprise an integrated unit. The apparatus also includes a device connected to be powered by the generated power, for example, LED or OLED lighting. In certain embodiments, the apparatus can be mounted in a fluid conduit of a water feature. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a microprocessor for controlling at least one of power storage, wireless communication, and monitoring of a parameter associated with the fluid. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a controller and a power storage device and does not include a generator. The apparatus may further include a docking station for charging the power storage device.
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31 Claims
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1. Control apparatus for controlling the operation of a pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the control apparatus including:
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at least one monitoring device capable of monitoring a parameter associated with the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature; and a powered apparatus associated with a fluid conduit connected to the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the fluid conduit having a flow of fluid associated with the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the powered apparatus having a controller that can be positioned
1) within the fluid conduit,
2) at the outlet of the fluid conduit,
3) at the inlet of the fluid conduit, or
4) attached to the fluid conduit, the controller being configured to receive data from the at least one monitoring device, the controller being programmable so that it can process data received from the at least one monitoring device, thereby creating processed information, and the controller being configured to wirelessly transmit the processed information to a remote receiving device, wherein the powered apparatus includes a generator that can be positioned within the fluid conduit, the generator configured for generating power from the flow of fluid through the conduit for the operation of at least one electrical device connected to be powered by the generated power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. Control apparatus for controlling the operation of a pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the control apparatus including:
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a powered apparatus coupled with a fluid conduit associated with the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature, the fluid conduit being connected with the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature in a manner such that during operation of the pool, spa, hot tub or water feature a flow of fluid passes through the fluid conduit, the powered apparatus having; a generator that can be positioned within the fluid conduit, the generator configured for generating power from the flow of fluid through the conduit for the operation of at least one electrical device connected to be powered by the generated power; and a controller that can be positioned
1) within the fluid conduit,
2) at the outlet of the fluid conduit,
3) at the inlet of the fluid conduit, or
4) attached to the fluid conduit, the controller being programmable and configured so that it can process data received from the at least one monitoring device, thereby creating processed information, the controller being configured to control the at least one electrical device using the processed data, wherein the controller is a microprocessor. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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