Liquid control apparatus and related methods
US12264462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C2201/45
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for liquid control are provided. A liquid control apparatus may be for selectively treating and/or substituting a liquid flow from at least one of a plurality of supply lines. The ultimate liquid flow is for dispensing to a user by way of a liquid supply fixture such as a tap. The apparatus comprises a liquid conditioning module for connection in-line with at least one of the plurality of supply lines. The liquid conditioning module receives a diverted liquid flow of the at least one supply line from an upstream portion of the supply line. It then outputs a selectively treated and/or substituted liquid flow for returning to a downstream portion of the supply line for dispensing to the user. The apparatus has at least one flow sensor, each flow sensor associated with one of the plurality of supply lines. It has a controller, the controller configured to receive information indicative of the liquid flow of at least one of the plurality of supply lines from the at least one flow sensor. The controller, upon the occurrence of a predetermined flow characteristic, is operable to activate the liquid conditioning module to treat and/or substitute the liquid flow fro…
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