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Patent drawing for Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling water consumption
US 20,060,168,611 A1
Control systems US 20,060,168,611 A1 Expired

Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling water consumption

This invention describes a system to prevent water pipes from freezing. It works by using a temperature sensor to detect if the temperature at a pipe location drops too low. If it does, the system automatically sends a signal to a special valve to shut off the water flow and drain the water from that pipe, which stops it from freezing and potentially bursting.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread IoT and smart home integration. The control system, requiring dedicated hardware in 2006, is now easily implemented with affordable, connected smart home components.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
ModerateTemperature sensor, electronic valve, control logic

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