Flow sentinel
US8939016B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D7/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flow sentinel for improved remote monitoring and control of the flow in a water line serving a residential or commercial structure comprises: (1) a watertight case having a first side and a second side oppositely placed; (2) a water inlet positioned in the first side of the watertight case; (3) a water outlet positioned in the second side of the watertight case; (4) a water flow meter in operable contact with the water inlet and the water outlet; (5) at least one means for display and/or remote transmission of the flow rate of the water; (6) an alarm; (7) means for shutting off the flow in a water line; and (8) means for powering the water flow meter.
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