GB2413149A - Electronic stopcock - Google Patents

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GB2413149A
GB2413149A GB0408267A GB0408267A GB2413149A GB 2413149 A GB2413149 A GB 2413149A GB 0408267 A GB0408267 A GB 0408267A GB 0408267 A GB0408267 A GB 0408267A GB 2413149 A GB2413149 A GB 2413149A
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David Ashcroft
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/07—Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
    • E03B7/071—Arrangement of safety devices in domestic pipe systems, e.g. devices for automatic shut-off
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/04—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
    • G01M3/16—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means
    • G01M3/18—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves; for welds; for containers, e.g. radiators
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y02A20/15—Leakage reduction or detection in water storage or distribution

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Abstract

A electronic stopcock includes a release mechanism attached to a mains water stopcock which is triggered when water comes in contact with a probe or probes thus shutting off the water supply.

Description

1 2413149
THE ELECTRONIC STOPCOCK
The ELECTRONIC STOPCOCK is designed to shut off the mains water supply in the event of a burst water pipe, sink or bath overflow or any appliance that uses water.
The probe C is fixed to a wall, floor or skirting board, when water comes in contact with the probe it activates the sensor D which releases the spring loaded stopcock B shutting off the water supply also giving out an audio warning for a short period of time.
To reset the stopcock, lift plunger B' and the spring loaded trip mechanisam keeps the stopcock B open.
It has a test button on the sensor D to check the system and battery are in full working order.
A Standard mains water stopcock B Electronically operated stopcock C Probe D Sensor unit, (alarm,battery & test button)

Claims (9)

  1. 8 . . 8 8 8 8, 8 8 8 8 8 8
    I A electronic stopcock is fitted to the mains water supply.
  2. 2 A electronic stopcock is activated when water comes in contact with a probe and shuts clothe supply.
  3. 3 A electronic stopcock has a warning device and test button to test.
  4. 4 A electronic stopcock as claimed is made from brass, stainless steel, plastic and rubber.
    A electronic stopcock substantially as herein described and illustrated in accompanying drawing.
    Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A battery operated mains water stopcock assembly comprising battery operated valve means, the valve means being actuated in response to asignal generated by the water sensor probe means when the water sensed by the probe completes the circuit within the probe.
    2. A battery operated mains water stop-cock assembly in accordance with Claim 1, wherein the water-sensing probe is located remotely from the valve means.
    3 A battery operated mains water stop-cock assembly in accordance with Claim I. 4. A battery operated mains water stop-cock assembly in accordance with any preceding claim whereby the sensor device is fitted with a warning device and test button to test the actuation of the water stopcock assembly.
  5. 5. A battery operated mains water stop-cock as claimed in Claim 1 made from brass, stainless steel, plastic and rubber.
  6. 6. A building having an internal water distribution system in communication with an external mains water supply and a battery operated stop-cock assembly connected to the mains water supply, the battery operated connected to the valve means, the valve means being actuated to isolate the internal water distribution system from the external mains water supply in response to a signal generated by the water sensing probe means.
  7. 7. A building in accordance with Claim 6, wherein the water sensing probe means is located within the building remotely from the valve means.
  8. 8. Use of a battery operated valve means as a stop-cock to isolate a private water distribution system from a mains supply.
  9. 9. A battery operated mains water stop-cock substantially as herein described in the accompanying drawing.
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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5004014A (en) * 1990-06-29 1991-04-02 Bender Richard C Automatic fluid flow sensor and fluid shut-off system
GB2279393A (en) * 1993-06-29 1995-01-04 William John Visser Electrically operated stop-cock for mains water supply
GB2296736A (en) * 1994-12-23 1996-07-10 William John Visser Electrically operated stop-cock for mains water supply
GB2371375A (en) * 2001-01-17 2002-07-24 Kenneth Graham Lee Water wastage control system

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5004014A (en) * 1990-06-29 1991-04-02 Bender Richard C Automatic fluid flow sensor and fluid shut-off system
GB2279393A (en) * 1993-06-29 1995-01-04 William John Visser Electrically operated stop-cock for mains water supply
GB2296736A (en) * 1994-12-23 1996-07-10 William John Visser Electrically operated stop-cock for mains water supply
GB2371375A (en) * 2001-01-17 2002-07-24 Kenneth Graham Lee Water wastage control system

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