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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8286279 | Pumped waste A pumped waste (10) for a shower comprises a sump (12), a waste water inlet (14) through which waste water enters the sump (12), a waste water outlet (16) for connection to a pump for drawing at least a portion of the waste water f... | 10/16/2012 |
| 7350245 | Liquid level control system A liquid level detection and control system having a shut off gate located near the liquid discharge outlet and a liquid level sensor which sends signal to a wireless transmitter when a preset liquid level is detected. The transmitter then transmits signal to an ele... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7243379 | Machine and or a process that will provide self cleaning advanced hot tubs, baths, and pools, with dispensing functions and automatic scrubbing systems A self-cleaning advanced hot tub-bath tub, pool with dispensing functions for providing a hot tub with the functionality to automatically cleanse itself and to inject bath oils, perfumes, soaps, bubble baths, medications, and or other items to the hot tub as desired... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7191954 | Method of mixing fluids using a valve A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first fluid and a second fluid is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve is configured to produce a mixed fluid of a particular temperature from a first fluid of a temperature higher than or equal to the particular t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178543 | Rapid hot water apparatus and method An apparatus is shown for attachment to a plumbing system for the rapid on-demand delivery of hot water through the plumbing system to an ultimate point of use. The apparatus includes a diverter valve located in a hot water supply line upstream of the point of use. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7096522 | Bath overflow alarm suitable for different installation arrangements Alarms adaptable to common American bathtub cover plate configurations. Two different embodiments are illustrated. In a first embodiment, the alarm unit is designed to allow use with the three different mounting styles of cover plates used in the United States. The ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7082774 | Compressor oil removal in ammonia refrigeration system Automatic oil removal from an ammonia evaporator/low pressure vessel in a refrigeration system is disclosed. A liquid refrigerant level controller is utilized to drain the oil. The controller works under the principle of fluid thermal conductivity. Oil having lower ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7076814 | High flow rate water supply assembly An assembly for rapidly filing bathtubs, whirlpools, spas, washing machine drums and the like includes a basin, water storage tank(s) (such as hot and cold water storage tanks), and a system for controlling the filling of the basin from the tank(s). When it is desir... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069941 | Electronic faucets for long-term operation An electronic faucet (10) mounted on a countertop (12) includes a housing, at least one fluid inlet line (24a, 24b) extending into the housing, a fluid outlet (46) from the housing, a solenoid (142, 143) for op... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7025227 | Electronic soap dispenser A liquid soap dispenser includes a housing, a shank that engages a base of the housing, a soap path retainer disposed in the interior of the housing, a shank adapter disposed in the shank, and an infrared sensor to sense the presence of a user. A generally continuou... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6993415 | Distributed control system for a whirlpool tub A control system for plumbing equipment includes a user interface and a main controller. Only the user interface is customized and unique to a specific model of the plumbing equipment, and stores main software program that is tailored to operate the particular compo... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6962162 | Method for operating a multi family/commercial plumbing system A method for operating a multi-family/commercial plumbing system includes sensing an event and recording for each sensed event at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of date, day of the week, start time, duration of the event, water flow, water te... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6952843 | Overflow system for bathtub or other receptacle An overflow system is described for a water receptacle (22) such as bathtub, sink or washbasin having a water tap for connection to a water supply. The system includes sensing means, such as a float (14), for sensing an overflow condition of the recept... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6935142 | Washing machine water control Water temperature selection in a washing machine is accomplished by utilizing a single selector that is in communication with an associated processor. The single selector is preferably on the same board as the processor thereby defining a water temperature selection... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931342 | Regulating device and method to regulate and/or calibrate a mixing valve The invention relates to a method to regulate and/or calibrate a mixing valve, in particular in a cooling circuit of an internal combustion engine, with which a volume flow can be separated into two partial flows as a function of controlled quantity, whereby the sep... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6925662 | Diverter spout A diverter spout has a drain pipe, a connecting sleeve, an offset shaft, a resilient element between the drain pipe and the offset shaft, a pole for manual operation, a supporting sleeve and an envelope. At least a leakproof rubber ring is mounted around the offset ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6925661 | Bathtub/shower water control system A water control system includes a control panel connected to a power source and is mountable adjacent to a bathtub. The system further includes a plurality of sensors connected to the control panel for determining water temperature and water flow rate wherein the pl... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6810902 | Automatic water shut off system to prevent overflow of a plumbing device A control circuit for a plumbing device that has a drain line and a water supply line includes a water sensor generating a potential overflow level signal in response to the water level in the plumbing device caused from a restricted drain line, an electrically cont... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6666966 | Self-disinfecting drain trap in drainage channels The self-disinfecting drain trap is an arrangement for the automatic cleaning and disinfecting of drain traps in drain channels. The cleaning and disinfection take place automatically during normal usage and without interruption of the operation of the dr... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6523193 | Prevention system and preventing method against infectious diseases, and apparatus for supplying fluids The present invention provides a system and method of effectively preventing infection, and provides a fluid supply apparatus capable of being preferably used for the system. A fluid supply apparatus is disposed near a doorway of a hall of an ordinary hou... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6490739 | Plug for a sink drain A plug for a sink drain includes a body fitted to a sink, a connector with a spring and secured to the body, a cap mounted on the connector, and a knob mounted on the cap. The spring extends through the connector to urge against the cap whereby the plug h... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6438770 | Electronically-controlled shower system An apparatus for automating control of the water in a shower system includes at least one sensor disposable within a water flow path intermediate the valve and the showerhead. A processing unit operatively connectable to the sensor processes the sensor si... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6393634 | Automatic faucet An automatic faucet, wherein the reference value can be reset in accordance with the state of a sink, without requiring further adjustment. The automatic faucet includes a faucet; a sink which receives water emitted from the faucet; a light generator for ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6393635 | Galley waste disposal system and method A waste disposal system quietly and effectively evacuates solid, liquid, and slurry food waste from a galley sink via a vacuum action created when a normally closed flush valve momentarily opens and eliminates the differential pressure between the sink an... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6385789 | Vacuum gallery waste disposal system A galley waste disposal system is provided for use with an existing vacuum collection system. The galley waste disposal system includes a basin for receiving galley waste and a discharge valve connected between the basin and a collection tank. The dischar... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6363549 | Faucet system for sanitary fixtures A valve system in which a magnetic valve is in series with a manually-operated valve and contact with the handle of the manually-operated valve initiates flow via the electronic controller whereas, upon loss of contact, a proximity detector controls the m... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6276005 | Water recycling device A water recycling device, wherein gray water from a bathroom sink is reused to flush a toilet. The device includes a gray water reservoir, means for sensing the level of water in the toilet tank, a pump to transfer water from the gray water reservoir to t... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6223361 | Galley waste disposal system A waste disposal system quietly and effectively evacuates solid, liquid, and slurry food waste from a galley sink via a vacuum action created when a normally closed flush valve momentarily opens and eliminates the differential pressure between the sink an... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6219857 | Sensor device for use with a flush valve A sensor device includes a mounting frame having open front and rear ends, and right and left inner side walls opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction and extending between the front and rear ends so as to define a passage. The mounting frame i... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6119283 | Method and apparatus for evacuation of liquids A method and apparatus for evacuation of liquids, such as wastewater from e.g. wash basins, urinals, bath tubs or showers, whereby the liquid is collected in a sump, generates a hydrostatic pressure and is evacuated from the sump through a vacuum pipeline... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6098648 | Intake for whirlpool-type bathtub An intake for a bathtub with recirculates water, such as a whirlpool-type tub, includes a water inlet, an interior portion and an outlet that is adapted to be connected to a recirculating pump, so that water can flow from the tub, in through the inlet, th... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6003170 | Single-lever faucet with electronic control A faucet assembly has a conduit defining a flow path between a supply of water and an outlet, a mechanical valve in the conduit and having an open position and a closed position, and a lever coupled to the mechanical valve for shifting it between its open... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5975124 | Water temperature and level regulator A water outlet control system is provided including a water basin having a drainage port formed on a lower extent thereof and an open top with an upper peripheral edge. A water source includes a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet each connected to a w... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5913614 | Recirculating plumbing system A water conservation and delivery system for a building includes a first subsystem for dispensing clean water from a faucet, a second subsystem for draining waste water from the vessel supplied by the faucet, and a third subsystem for recirculating clean ... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5829072 | Automatic shower control An automatic shower control for the flow to a shower head by a detection device and its control and evaluation circuitry which detects the presence of a user and includes switching device for activation and deactivation of the control. An intensity select... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5459890 | Water blending and recycling apparatus A programmable electronic control controls water flow from a first electronically controlled valve assembly which receives water from the first water source, e.g. cold water. A second electronically controlled valve assembly is under the control of the pr... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5428850 | Shower apparatus A shower apparatus is provided with a plurality of shower discharge ports. More specifically, a shower apparatus is provided, in which hot water remains in a hot water line, that is communicated with the shower discharge ports, after the discharge has bee... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5414879 | Shower apparatus The present invention is related to a shower apparatus provided with a plurality of shower discharge ports. More specifically, a shower apparatus is disclosed in which hot water remains in a hot water line connected to several shower discharge ports, afte... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5287570 | Control system for water faucets A control system for water faucets comprises an on-off control switch located at a sink and actuated by pressure applied and released by the body of the user. When the body of the user pushes forward towards the sink, the switch will be depressed and the ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5249398 | Cesspool A cesspool for handling waste water passed through the cesspool to an associated drainage system has two separate odor locks for preventing the escape of odoress gas from the drainage system through the cesspool. A downwardly extending inlet member is sur... | 10/05/1993 |
