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Water flushing system providing treated discharge

US7276159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 2004
Grant dateOct 2, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/877
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A water flushing system for a pressurized subterranean water distribution system includes an inlet conduit for receiving pressurized water from the subterranean water distribution system; an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet conduit for discharging pressurized water in the inlet conduit downwardly towards a drain; and a control valve for controlling the flow of pressurized water in the inlet conduit. The water flushing system further includes one or more of the following features: a freeze protection assembly, a detachable coupling system, a dechlorination system, and a backflow prevention system.

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