Faucet flow timing system that monitors volume of water usage
US7742883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A battery powered, low voltage faucet flow timer, water usage calculator, and energy consumption awareness meter is simple to install and calibrate and may enable a user to understand the water usage associated with showering, bathing or other open faucet water use activity. The device may provide a simple method for calculating the flow characteristics for a shower, bath or other faucet and entering this flow rate into the timing device so that the timer provides an accurate calculation of water usage indicating both the time spent with the water running and approximate total water usage.
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