Fluid control device with fluid temperature display
US8448664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87788
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fluid control device connected to a water pipe and having a mini water turbine and electrical generator combination for generating electricity by taking advantage of the water flow. The electricity is supplied to a temperature measurement member for measuring temperature of the water flowing through the device. The temperature in the form of electrical signal is sent to an LCD panel and circuit assembly for showing so as to visually alert a person using the tap water.
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