Method and system for anticipating salt depletion
US6696963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J49/85
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system of anticipating salt depletion in a brine tank of a water softener system, the system including a controller having a user interface and display, the method comprising the steps of tracking salt usage; determining the amount of salt remaining in the brine tank; calculating the number of days before salt is required in the brine tank based on salt usage and the amount of salt remaining in the brine tank; and providing an indication of the number of days to empty, whereby a user is able to anticipate the need to replenish the salt supply and plan accordingly to assure continuous satisfactory operation of the water softener system.
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