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Electronic bypass system for a fluid treatment system

US8356628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateJan 22, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8737
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electronic bypass system for a water softener having a raw water inlet and a bypass outlet, having a valve assembly associated with the water softener including at least one piston and a controller in communication with the at least one piston. The at least one piston is configured for automatically controlling water flow in a conduit between the raw water inlet and the bypass outlet in response to a signal sent from the controller.

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