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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioning wiring system

Номер: US20120122323A1
Автор: Aylan A. Him, Carlos O. Chamorro, Merlin K. Chapin, Michael Renker, Randall L. Lisbona, Richard A. Mauk, Robert W. Gilkison, Steven C. Brown
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc

A wiring system for use in an air conditioning system comprising a printed circuit board having wiring receptacles and wiring connectors. In one aspect, at least some of the wiring receptacles comprise two or more wiring sub-receptacles, and each of the wiring sub-receptacles includes a slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern. Furthermore, the slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern of each of the wiring sub-receptacles is different from every other sub-receptacle connection pattern. Each of the wiring connectors includes a ridged connection pattern that is different from every other ridged connection pattern of the wiring connectors, such that a given wiring connector is receivable within only one of the wiring sub-receptacles. An air conditioning system and a method of manufacturing is also provided.

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Номер записи: 1
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Household Electronic Mixing-Valve Device

Номер: US20120216893A1
Автор: Yuval Shapira
Принадлежит: Smartap AY Ltd

A household electronic mixing-valve faucet including a faucet body having hot and cold water inlets, and an outlet; a controller; powered valves responsive to the controller; an arrangement adapted to determine an extent of opening of each valve; temperature sensors and pressure sensors disposed upstream of the valves; and a third pressure sensor disposed downstream with respect to the valves; the controller adapted to receive: extent of opening information, from the arrangement, and temperature and pressure information from the sensors, the controller having calibrated relationships relating (i) a flowrate of hot water flowing through a hot water flowpath, to the extent of opening of the powered valve thereof, as a function of a first pressure differential, and (ii) a flowrate of cold water flowing through a cold water flowpath, to the extent of opening of the powered valve thereof, as a function of a second pressure differential, and wherein, during operation, the controller controls the powered valves based upon the temperature information and upon actual pressure differentials within faucet flowpaths.

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Номер записи: 2
11-07-2013 дата публикации

WATER MIXING SYSTEM, A SANITARY FITTING, A BATH FILLING SYSTEM AND A SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY INTRODUCING AN ADDITIVE INTO A WATER STREAM

Номер: US20130175350A1
Автор: Marks Kipley Roydon
Принадлежит: MARKON HOLDINGS LIMITED

Disclosed are systems and apparatus for controlling water flows into and/or out of a bath, shower or other similar bathroom fixture. A water mixing system for a bathroom fixture includes a conduit having a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet, and an outlet, as well as a flow controller for controlling the flow rates of water entering the conduit through the hot and cold water inlets, a temperature sensor downstream of the flow controller and upstream of the outlet, and a system controller which receives a signal from the temperature sensor and controls the flow controller in order to adjust the flow rates of hot and cold water in use, so the combined water flows have a required temperature at the outlet, wherein the hot water inlet and cold water inlet are provided with solenoid operated shut-off valves which are normally closed. 1. A water mixing system for a bathroom fixture comprising a conduit having a hot water inlet , a cold water inlet , and an outlet , the system further comprising a flow controller for controlling the flow rates of water entering the conduit through the hot and cold water inlets , a temperature sensor provided downstream of the flow controller and upstream of the outlet , and a system controller which receives a signal from the temperature sensor and controls the flow controller in order to adjust the flow rates of hot and cold water in use , so that the combined water flows have a required temperature at the outlet , wherein the hot water inlet and cold water inlet are provided with solenoid operated shut-off valves which are normally closed.2. The water mixing system of wherein the water mixing system comprises a bath filling system.3. The water mixing system of wherein the water mixing system comprises a shower water supply system.4. The water mixing system of wherein the water mixing system also comprises a shower water supply system claim 2 , wherein the conduit comprises a second outlet and a diverter valve downstream of the ...

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Номер записи: 3
20-01-2022 дата публикации

COMBINED WATER HEATER AND THERMOSTATIC CONTROL

Номер: US20220018575A1
Автор: FORRESTER, JR. Raymond Alvero
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A combined water heater and thermostatic control device that combines the functionality of a water heater, thermostat and shut off valve, and may be installed in various aircraft lavatory applications to facilitate installation, consolidate functions, and reduce the probability of leaks. The combined device may include a water tank assembly, a torque motor valve and servo valve assembly, and a shut-off valve assembly. The combined device may also include a temperature control unit that senses water temperature in a water tank assembly and may activate a water heater. 1. A water heater and thermostatic control device for a lavatory faucet , comprising:a hot water tank having a reservoir and a heating element disposed within the reservoir, the heating element heats ambient temperature water received by the reservoir to produce hot water;a thermal mixing valve configured to mix hot water received from the hot water tank with ambient temperature water to produce mixed temperature water;a shut off valve configured to permit flow of mixed temperature water to the lavatory faucet; anda control unit that is in communication with the lavatory faucet, wherein the control unit is configured to open the shut off valve when instructed by the lavatory faucet.2. The water heater and thermostatic control device of claim 1 , wherein the faucet is temperature adjustable to output water at one or more desired temperatures claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is in communication with the thermal mixing valve to control metering of hot water and ambient temperature water within the thermal mixing valve to produce mixed temperature water having a temperature that equals the one or more desired temperatures.3. The water heater and thermostatic control device of claim 2 , wherein the control unit adjusts metering within the thermal mixing valve based on temperature readings from a thermocouple that measures temperature of the mixed temperature water.4. The water heater and thermostatic ...

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Номер записи: 4
22-01-2015 дата публикации

TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20150025692A1
Автор: Anthony James, Harmon Patrick, Hart Nathan, Varughese Philip
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A telecommunication device for water damage mitigation management is described that includes a transceiver, a data input/output mechanism, a display mechanism, and a processor. The processor causes at least one of the transceiver to transmit over a telecommunication network, the data input/output mechanism to transmit through a hard-wired connection, and the display mechanism to display chamber dimension data, water damage data, and dehumidifier data. A required quantity of water to be removed from the chamber over a given period of time may be determined and displayed using at least the chamber dimension data and the water damage data. Further, whether the required quantity of water to be removed is greater than, less than, or approximately equal to an expected quantity of water to be removed by the chosen dehumidifier over the given period of time may also be determined and displayed. 1. A water damage mitigation management telecommunication device comprising:a transceiver operable to transmit and receive information data and communication data over at least a portion of a telecommunication network;a data input/output mechanism operable to transmit and receive information data through a hard-wired connection;a user input mechanism;a display mechanism;an electronic data storage; anda processor cooperatively operable with the transceiver, the data input/output mechanism, the user input mechanism, the display mechanism, and the electronic data storage, the processor being configured to: chamber dimension data, including dimensions of one or more rooms in a chamber in which water damage has occurred,', 'water damage data, including a category of water and a class of the water, which defines a type of damage that has occurred in the chamber, and', 'dehumidifier data, including a model type and a rating of a chosen dehumidifier to be used in removing water from the chamber;, 'cause at least one of the transceiver to transmit, the data input/output mechanism to transmit, ...

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Номер записи: 5
02-02-2017 дата публикации

BED DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20170028165A1
Автор: Bassi Massimo Andreasi, Franceschetti Matteo
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Introduced are a bed device system and methods for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling the bed device system, e.g., a temperature of the bed device, based on the analysis. 1. A bed system for measuring a biological signal associated with a user and an environment property , and based on said biological signal and said environment property automatically adjusting a temperature of a mattress , said bed system comprising: a sensor strip, wherein said sensor strip comprises a user sensor configured to measure said biological signal associated with said user, wherein said biological signal comprises a heart rate associated with said user, and a breathing rate associated with said user;', 'a temperature regulating layer configured to adjust said temperature of said mattress;, 'a bed device configured to receive an instruction to heat said mattress to a specified temperature, said bed device comprising a mattress cover, said mattress cover further comprisingan environment sensor, configured to measure said environment property, wherein said environment property comprises a current time, a temperature, a humidity, a light intensity, or a sound intensity; determine, based on said biological signal associated with said user and said environment property, a change in a sleep state associated with said user; and', 'when said change in said sleep state comprises a transition from awake to asleep, send a control signal to said bed device., 'a processor communicatively coupled to said bed device and said environment sensor, said processor configured to2. The bed system of claim 1 , wherein said processor determines presence associated with said user claim 1 , and motion associated with said user claim 1 , based on said biological signal associated with said user.3. The bed system of claim 1 , wherein said processor is configured to:receive an input from said user; ...

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Номер записи: 6
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Machine Tools And Methods Of Operation Thereof

Номер: US20180039293A1
Автор: Pierse Michael
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A fluid temperature control assembly in combination with a machine tool, and a method of adjusting the temperature of a fluid being supplied to a machine tool. The assembly is arranged to adjust the temperature of a fluid being supplied to the machine tool to maintain the fluid at a setpoint temperature at a location downstream of the assembly with a high level of accuracy. The assembly comprises a radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy source to supply energy to the fluid as it passes through the assembly to heat the fluid, a temperature sensing arrangement for outputting a temperature signal responsive to the temperature of the fluid at the downstream location, and a control arrangement configured to receive the temperature signal and control the energy source with reference to the temperature signal to heat the fluid so as to maintain the fluid at the setpoint temperature at the downstream location. 1. A fluid temperature control assembly in combination with a machine tool , wherein the assembly is arranged to adjust the temperature of a fluid being supplied to the machine tool to maintain the fluid at a setpoint temperature at a location downstream of the assembly , and the assembly comprises:a fluid inlet for receiving a flow of the fluid at a temperature below the setpoint temperature;a radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy source to supply energy to the fluid as it passes through the assembly to heat the fluid;a fluid outlet for outputting the fluid;a fluid conduit arrangement which is coupled to the fluid outlet to carry the fluid to the machine tool;a temperature sensing arrangement for outputting a temperature signal responsive to the temperature of the fluid at the downstream location; anda control arrangement configured to receive the temperature signal and control the energy source with reference to the temperature signal to heat the fluid so as to maintain the fluid at the setpoint temperature at the downstream location.2. The combination of claim ...

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Номер записи: 7
24-02-2022 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220055753A1
Автор: MURAYAMA Hiroshi
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An aircraft water supply system supplies water to a water discharge port in an aircraft. A cold water flow path supplies cold water to the water discharge port. A hot water flow path supplies hot water to the water discharge port. A first control valve adjusts the flow rate of cold water flowing through the cold water flow path. A second control valve adjusts the flow rate of hot water flowing through the hot water flow path. A temperature sensor detects the water temperature at any point up to the water discharge port. A flow control unit controls the opening/closing state of the first control valve and the second control valve based on the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor. 1. An aircraft water supply system for supplying water to a water discharge port in an aircraft , the system comprising:a cold water flow path that supplies cold water to the water discharge port;a hot water flow path that supplies hot water to the water discharge port;a first control valve that adjusts a flow rate of the cold water flowing through the cold water flow path;a second control valve that adjusts a flow rate of the hot water flowing through the hot water flow path;a temperature sensor that detects a water temperature at any point up to the water discharge port; anda flow control unit that controls an opening/closing state of the first control valve and the second control valve based on the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor.2. The aircraft water supply system according to claim 1 , further comprising a mixing supply unit that mixes the cold water and the hot water downstream from the first control valve and the second control valve and supplies mixed water to the water discharge port claim 1 , whereinthe mixing supply unit comprises the temperature sensor, andthe flow control unit controls the opening/closing state of the first control valve and the second control valve based on the water temperature in the mixing supply unit.3. The aircraft ...

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Номер записи: 8
25-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR OUTPUT VOLUME

Номер: US20160054025A1
Автор: HU Ge, ZHANG Xiansheng
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A method for controlling air volume including: 1) inputting a target air volume into a microprocessor control unit of a motor controller; 2) starting a motor by the motor controller and allowing the motor to work in a steady state under a rotational speed; 3) recording the torque and rotational speed in the steady state, establishing a functional relation formula Q=F (T, n, V) for calculating the air volume, and calculating an air volume in the steady state; 4) comparing the target air volume with the calculated air volume; 5) re-recording a steady torque after the motor falls on a new steady state under an increased or reduced rotational speed, and recalculating the air volume in the new steady state; and 6) repeating steps 4) and 5) to adjust the rotational speed until the calculated air volume is equal or equivalent to the target air volume. 1. A method for controlling air volume provided by a motor , the method comprising:{'sub': 'ref', '1) inputting a target air volume Qinto a microprocessor control unit of a motor controller;'}2) starting the motor by the motor controller and allowing the motor to work in a steady state under a rotational speed;3) recording a torque and a rotational speed n in the steady state, acquiring an adjustment coefficient V under the rotational speed n through a table look-up method, establishing a functional relation formula Q=F (T, n, V) for calculating the air volume, Q representing the air volume, T representing the torque, n representing the rotational speed, V representing the adjustment coefficient, and each rotational speed section having a corresponding adjustment coefficient, and calculating an air volume Qc in the steady state;{'sub': ref', 'ref', 'ref', 'ref, '4) comparing the target air volume Qwith the calculated air volume Qc by the microprocessor control unit of the motor controller, and a) maintaining the rotational speed, allowing the motor to work in the steady state and recording the torque T when the target air ...

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Номер записи: 9
13-02-2020 дата публикации

MIXER VALVE DEVICE

Номер: US20200049262A1
Автор: CALEFFI Marco
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A mixer valve device, in particular for mixing hot and cold water, has a movable shutter that adjusts the flow of hot water and of cold water into a mixing chamber so as to have in the outlet mixed hot/cold water at a given preset temperature; the device combines a gearmotor and a thermostat; during the step of setting the device the gearmotor moves the shutter to the position substantially corresponding to the required temperature of the mixed water; the thermostat maintains the required temperature within a preset tolerance by moving the shutter correspondingly. A mixer valve device is thus made that has reduced mechanical wear and low electric consumption and is safe and reliable. 1. Mixer valve device , in particular for mixing hot and cold water , comprising(a) valve body in which a hot water inlet conduit,(b) a cold water inlet conduit,(c) a mixing chamber including a movable shutter that adjusts the flow of hot and cold ater into the mixing chamber,(d) a mixed water outlet conduit connected to the mixing chamber, wherein water is mixed in the outlet conduit at a given preset temperature,e) a gearmotor including a logic unit for activating and deactivating the gearmotor and(f) a thermostat that is integral with the shutter,wherein the gearmotor is connected to the shutter through the thermostat to move the shutter in the mixing chamber,wherein the gearmotor is activated to move the shutter into a position substantially corresponding to the required temperature value of the mixed water and once the aforesaid position is reached the gearmotor is deactivated, andwherein the thermostat maintains the required temperature within a preset tolerance by moving the shutter correspondingly.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one thermal probe is also provided arranged at the outlet conduit and connected to the logic unit claim 1 , to detect the temperature of the water mixed inside the outlet conduit claim 1 , the logic unit activating the gearmotor ...

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Номер записи: 10
22-02-2018 дата публикации

MIXING VALVE

Номер: US20180051448A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
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A mixing valve having a housing and first and second flow control valves. The housing has a mixing chamber, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first flow control valve controls fluid flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber, and the second flow control valve controls fluid flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber. The first and second outlets each have a size so that the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 in a mid-open position of both flow control valves, and the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately 65 millimeters. 1. (canceled)2. A mixing valve comprising:a housing having a first outlet, a second outlet, and a mixing chamber;a first flow control valve for controlling flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber; anda second flow control valve for controlling flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber;wherein the first and second outlets each have a size so that the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 when both the first and second flow controls valves are in a mid-open position, andwherein the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately 65 millimeters.3. The mixing valve of claim 2 , wherein the mixing valve has a flow rate of approximately 25 liters per minute at 1 bar when both flow control valves are in the mid-open position.4. The mixing valve of claim 3 , wherein the first and second outlets each have a diameter of approximately six millimeters.5. The mixing valve of claim 4 , wherein the housing includes a cold water inlet claim 4 , which has two outlets into the mixing chamber including the first outlet claim 4 , and a hot water inlet claim 4 , which has two outlets into the mixing chamber including the second outlet.6. The mixing valve of claim 5 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 11
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Hot and cold water mixing device

Номер: US20170052550A1
Автор: Daiki MATSUSAKI, Naoki Shibata, Tatsuya Takaoka, Tomohiro Akita, Yoshihiro Itou
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

An object of the invention is to provide a hot and cold water mixing device for reducing degradation in the measurement accuracy of a flowmeter. In the device according to the invention, the flowmeter is disposed in one of a hot water supply path and a cold water supply path, having a higher flow rate. At least first and second temperature sensors are individually disposed in at least two of the hot and cold water supply paths and a mixed water path. A hot and cold water adjustment unit adjusts a mixing volume of hot water and cold water based on measurement values of the flowmeter disposed in one of the flow paths having a higher flow rate, a mixed water path flowmeter and at least the first and second temperature sensors.

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Номер записи: 12
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING RAMPED SETPOINT TEMPERATURE VARIATION WITH NETWORKED THERMOSTATS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

Номер: US20160061474A1
Автор: Cheung Leo, Hublou Scott Douglas, Steinberg John Douglas
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The invention comprises systems and methods for ramping setpoints on thermostats controlling HVAC systems. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one remote processor is in communication with said thermostat and at least one database stores data reported by the thermostat. At least one processor compares the outside temperature at at least one location and at least one point in time to information reported to the remote processor from the thermostat. The remote processor ramps the setpoint on the thermostat so as to reduce the average spread between inside temperature and outside temperature in order to reduce energy consumption with affecting comfort. The remote processor takes into account the effect of weather conditions and occupant preferences in determining whether and when to ramp setpoints. 1. A method for controlling a thermostat for energy savings comprising:determining an existing setpoint;automatically setting a first setpoint of a repeating sequence of discrete setpoints based at least in part on the value of the existing setpoint;determining a number of discrete setpoints in the repeating sequence of discrete setpoints, wherein the repeating sequence of discrete setpoints is logged to a database;automatically setting subsequent setpoints in the repeating sequence of discrete setpoints;returning to the first setpoint after completing a last setpoint in said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints; andreturning directly to the first setpoint in the event a manual input is detected.2. A method as in wherein said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints comprises three setpoints.3. A method as in in which said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints are determined by a remote computer.4. A method as in in which said increments in said repeating sequence of discrete setpoints vary by one degree Fahrenheit.5. A method as in further comprising varying inside temperature between ...

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Номер записи: 13
04-03-2021 дата публикации

METERED DISPENSE POT FILLER

Номер: US20210062484A1
Автор: Rittenhouse Kent, Rodenbeck Robert W., Sawaski Joel D., Spangler Anthony G., Wales Joshua
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A pot filler including a metered dispense input device for dispensing of predetermined volumes of water. The pot filler illustratively includes an electrically operable valve operably coupled to a metered dispense input unit, and a control module configured to control operation of the electrically operable valve. 1. A metered dispense pot filler mounted on a wall having a fluid supply for use in dispensing fluid into a vessel resting on a support surface , the pot filler comprising:a metered dispense input device;an electrically operable valve operably coupled to the metered dispense input device and in fluid communication with a fluid supply;a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first end rotatably coupled to and extending radially of the metered dispense input device;a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end rotatably coupled to and extending radially of the second end of the first arm; anda fluid outlet, in fluid communication with the fluid supply and coupled to the second end of the second arm.2. The metered dispense pot filler of claim 1 , wherein the metered dispense input device includes:a shell defining a chamber;an input controller disposed within the chamber and operably coupled with an electrically operable valve of the fluid supply;a rotatable first dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller;a rotatable second dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller; andan activation button positioned above the first dial and in communication with the input controller, the activation button operably coupled to the first dial and the second dial.3. The metered dispense pot filler of claim 2 , wherein the rotational position of the first dial selects one of a first plurality of values corresponding with a numerical unit;4. The metered dispense pot filler of claim 3 , wherein the rotational position of the second dial selects one of a second plurality of values corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 14
02-03-2017 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE MEMBER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20170060149A1
Автор: Bae Hyon, Giustina Giancarlo
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According to one embodiment, a thermostat includes a rear member and a front assembly that is couplable with the rear member. The front assembly includes a display (e.g., LCD) for displaying information to a user. The thermostat also includes an activatable switch and a motion control assembly that is positioned between the rear member and the front assembly. The motion control assembly controls the motion of the front assembly into contact with the switch and includes a pivot assembly that is configured to provide one or more pivot points about which the front assembly pivots when pressed axially inward and a spring member that contacts the rear member and the front assembly at a plurality of positions to stabilize the front assembly relative to the rear member. The spring member axially biases the front assembly away from the rear member. 1. A thermostat configured for controlling an HVAC system to condition an environment within a building or structure , the thermostat comprising:a rear member couplable with a wall of the building or structure to secure the thermostat to the wall;a front assembly couplable with the rear member, the front assembly including a display for displaying information to a user and including a frame member;a switch positioned between the rear member and the frame member of the front assembly, the switch being activatable via a user pressing on the front assembly; and a plurality of pivot members that are each positioned near an outer periphery of the thermostat and that are substantially equally spaced circumferentially around the thermostat, the plurality of pivot members each providing a pivot point about which the front assembly is pivotable when the user presses on the front assembly; and', 'a spring washer member that is positioned radially inward of the plurality of pivot members, the spring washer member contacting the rear member and the frame member of the front assembly when the spring assembly is assembled with the thermostat, ...

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Номер записи: 15
10-03-2016 дата публикации

ECOSYSTEM WITH DYNAMICALLY AGGREGATED COMBINATIONS OF COMPONENTS

Номер: US20160070276A1
Автор: Chan Eddy Y., GETTINGS Adam M., HOVLAND Bjorn H., Ivers Lucas D., JOSHI Nina S., STEVENS Andrew G.
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An interface mechanism in a system receives sensor data from at least one environmental monitoring device that represent an environmental condition in an environment. Then, a control mechanism in the system identifies, based on the sensor data, a combination that provides a service related to the environment, where the combination includes one or more environmental monitoring devices in the environment and one or more: partner electronic devices in the environment and/or service providers. Note that the one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and the one or more of the partner electronic devices and the service providers may be associated with different entities. Next, an interface mechanism in the system communicates configuration information specifying the combination and functions in the service to the one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and the one or more of the partner electronic devices and/or service-provider electronic devices. 1. A system , comprising:an interface mechanism configured to communicate with environmental monitoring devices of entities, partner electronic devices of partners of a second entity that is associated with the system, and service-provider electronic devices of service providers, wherein the environmental monitoring devices and the partner electronic devices are included in an environment; andwherein the service providers include one of: a maintenance service, an installation service, a retail service, and an emergency-monitoring service; identify, based on sensor data from at least one of the environmental monitoring devices that represents an environmental condition in the environment, a combination that provides a service related to the environment, wherein the combination includes one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and one or more of: the partner electronic devices and the service providers, and', 'wherein the one or more of the environmental monitoring devices and the one or more of ...

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Номер записи: 16
10-03-2016 дата публикации

STREAMING GRAPHIC METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT DATA FOR BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160070561A1
Автор: Imhof Raphael
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A method of updating building control system values includes instantiating a server object on a data server corresponding to a set of BCS values. The method also includes generating in a web server a data request associated with the server object and providing the data request to the data server. The method also includes providing a response to the data request if a change in at least one of the set of BCS values is acknowledged in the server object. The method further includes holding the data request open if no change in at least one of the set of BCS values is acknowledged and a predetermined time period has not elapsed since the data request was provided to the data server. 1. A method , comprising:a) instantiating a server object corresponding to a set of building control system (BCS) values;b) receiving an update request associated with the server object;c) holding the update request open until a change in at least one of the set of BCS values is acknowledged in the server object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server object is a DCOM object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step c) further comprises releasing the update request if a predetermined amount of time expires.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein step b) comprises receiving an update request from a requesting server and wherein the predetermined period of time is less than a time out period of the requesting server.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising d) providing a changed value of the set of BCS values to a requesting server.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising d) providing a changed value of the set of BCS values to a requesting web server.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising e) generating a file to be transmitted over the Internet claim 6 , the file including data representative of the changed value.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein step e) further comprises generating the file to be transmitted as an extended markup language file.9. A method claim 7 , comprising ...

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Номер записи: 17
15-03-2018 дата публикации

SHOWER HEAD WITH INTEGRATED MIXING VALVE

Номер: US20180073227A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
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A shower head having a stem; a spray head coupled to the stem; a mixing valve located within the stem or the spray head, the mixing valve having a first valve member assembly for controlling a first fluid flow to a mixing chamber and a second valve member assembly for controlling a second fluid flow to the mixing chamber. Each valve member assembly includes a spool, a first valve member on the spool that engages with a first valve seat in a closed position and a second valve member on the spool that engages with a second, separate, valve seat in the closed position. An electrically powered first motor is located within the stem or the spray head. The first motor is coupled to the first valve member assembly to control movement of the first valve member assembly to control the flow of the first fluid to the mixing chamber. 1. (canceled)2. A shower head comprising:a stem;a spray head coupled to the stem; a spool;', 'a first valve member disposed on the spool and configured to engage with a first valve seat in a closed position of the valve member assembly; and', 'a second valve member disposed on the spool and configured to engage with a second, separate, valve seat in the closed position; and, 'a mixing valve located within one of the stem and the spray head, the mixing valve comprising a first valve member assembly for controlling a flow of a first fluid to a mixing chamber and a second valve member assembly for controlling a flow of a second fluid to the mixing chamber, wherein each valve member assembly comprisesan electrically powered first motor that is located within one of the stem and the spray head, wherein the first motor is coupled to the first valve member assembly to control movement of the first valve member assembly to control the flow of the first fluid to the mixing chamber.3. The shower head of claim 2 , wherein the stem that is a moveable handset configured to detachably dock with a shower head dock claim 2 , wherein the mixing valve and the first ...

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Номер записи: 18
31-03-2016 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20160091902A1
Автор: Kikuchi Makoto
Принадлежит:

An entry thermopile placed outside a section and is used to acquire information about the spatial temperature distribution of a user who is using the section. A plurality of in-room thermopiles are placed respectively in a plurality of areas which virtually divide the space inside the section and obtain information about the spatial temperature distribution of the respective plurality of areas. An area specification unit is used to determine whether the spatial temperature distribution information of a user matches the spatial temperature distribution information of an area and specifies the area in the spatial temperature distribution information which has been determined as the location where the user is present by means of the in-room thermopiles. 1. A control system comprising:a first acquisition unit disposed outside a section and configured to acquire information on a spatial temperature distribution of a user who uses the above-mentioned section;a plurality of second acquisition units disposed respectively in a plurality of areas that virtually divide a space that is located inside the section, the plurality of second acquisition units configured to acquire spatial temperature distribution information on the respective plurality of areas; andan area specification unit configured to determine whether spatial temperature distribution information for an area is consistent with spatial temperature distribution information of the user from spatial temperature distribution information for each area of the plurality of areas acquired by the respective plurality of second acquisition units, the area specification unit configured to specify a user area in the spatial temperature distribution information determined as a location of the user.2. The control system of claim 1 , further comprising a device control unit configured to control devices corresponding to the user area in response to specifying the user area by the area specification unit as a location where the ...

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Номер записи: 19
30-03-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATED ENGINEERING OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170090492A1
Автор: Baker Jan L.
Принадлежит: Siemens Industry, Inc.

An approach for generating programming for a system where a user answers initial hardware and configuration questions and an application controlled by a processor generates a program using multi-associational data model for execution by a system controller, points list, point cross reference list, sequence of operation, commissioning checklist, functional tests, and flowchart. 1. A method for an automated engineering of building automation systems comprising:identifying a plurality of hardware elements of a HVAC system to the automated engineering of building automation systems application (AEBASA) controlled by a processor in a processor controlled device;identifying a plurality of operational modes and non-device dependent parameters for a HVAC system to the AEBASA;accessing a database of element characteristics associated with the plurality of hardware elements by the AEBASA;generating a program adapted to be executed by a controller in a field panel by the AEBASA in response to the identification of the plurality of hardware elements and the plurality of operational modes and non-device dependent parameters to the AEBASA;creating a points list of a plurality of points used in the program that are associated with the HVAC system by the AEBASA in response to the generation of the program;creating a cross-reference points list that cross references the plurality of point names used in the program with associated HVAC system point names by the AEBASA;creating a description of the plurality of operational modes in response to the generating of the program by the AEBASA;creating a commissioning list by the AEBASA based upon the program; andcreating a functional test set by the AEBASA based upon the program.2. The method for an automated engineering of building automation systems of claim 1 , includes generating a flow chart of the plurality of operational modes that identifies the plurality of hardware elements in the HVAC system.3. The method for an automated ...

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Номер записи: 20
19-03-2020 дата публикации

METERED DISPENSE INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20200089262A1
Автор: Rittenhouse Kent, Sawaski Joel D., Spangler Anthony G., Wales Joshua
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The present disclosure relates to a metered dispense input device that wirelessly communicates with a wireless control module of an electronic faucet to allow wireless control of the faucet such that selected volumes of water can be dispensed. The present disclosure further relates to a metered dispense input device that is integrated into an electronic faucet to allow the dispensing of selected volumes of water. 1. A metered dispense input unit for a faucet comprising:a shell defining a chamber;an input controller disposed within the chamber and operably coupled with an electrically operable valve of a faucet;a rotatable first dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller, wherein the rotational position of the first dial selects one of a first plurality of values corresponding with a numerical unit;a rotatable second dial supported by the shell and operably coupled to the input controller, wherein the rotational position of the second dial selects one of a second plurality of values corresponding with a fluid serving size; andan activation button positioned above the first dial and in communication with the input controller, the activation button operably coupled to the first dial and the second dial, wherein actuation of the activation button communicates the values selected by the first dial and the second dial to the input controller for dispensing a volume of fluid defined by the numerical measurement unit selected by the first dial and the fluid serving size selected by the second dial.2. The metered dispense input unit of claim 1 , further including a wireless transceiver configured to transmit wireless signals to a valve controller to control operation of the electrically operable valve of the faucet.3. The metered dispense input unit of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one potentiometer in communication with the input controller;a first linkage operably coupling the first dial to the at least one potentiometer; anda second ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-04-2016 дата публикации

Temperature control system and methods of performing the same

Номер: US20160098026A1
Автор: Michael Robert SULLIVAN, Mohamed Farouk SALEM
Принадлежит: Individual

A temperature control system for controlling the environmental conditions in a space, the system including a temperature control unit having a memory and a processor with a program operating in the memory executing the steps of gathering indoor environmental information by the temperature control unit, gathering outdoor environmental information via a network communicatively coupled to the temperature control unit, determining a floating set point based on the indoor and outdoor conditions, determining an operational mode of the system, and controlling temperature control equipment to maintain the floating set point.

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Номер записи: 22
05-04-2018 дата публикации

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20180094413A1
Автор: CHAKY REBECCA CAROL
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A programmable system with user interface control for water flow rate or water temperature. Embodiments of the invention include a water temperature control system for a shower. 1. A showering system comprising a controller for use with a shower head for receiving water according to first or second configurations , the first configuration providing a first operating mode which enables manual control for mixing hot and cold water when showering , and the second configuration providing a user selectable second operating mode in which a user can program system settings with the controller to execute a timed sequence of automated showering steps , wherein the second operating mode automatically blends hot and cold water during a plurality of the showering steps to send water through the shower head at a predefined temperature specified by the user.2. The showering system of further including:a feed line providing hot water;a feed line providing cold water;first and second branch lines each coupled to the feed lines to send hot and cold water through the shower head;at least one manual control valve positioned in the first branch line to control flow of water through the shower head when the system is operated in the first mode;first and second normally open valves positioned in the first branch line and configured by the controller to prevent flow of water through the first branch line to the shower head when the system is operated in the second mode; anda plurality of additional automated valves, including first and second normally closed valves positioned in a second branch line, for controlling flow of water through the second branch line to the shower head, the plurality of additional automated valves configured to automatically control mixing of hot and cold water when the system is operating in the second mode.3. The showering system of wherein the controller responds to user selection of temperature for mixing of hot and cold water by adjusting one or more in the ...

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Номер записи: 23
12-05-2022 дата публикации

Mixing valve

Номер: US20220146004A1
Автор: Kevin T. Peel
Принадлежит: Kohler Mira Ltd

A mixing valve includes a mixing chamber, a first flow control valve having a first flow control opening, and a second flow control valve having a second flow control opening. The first and second flow control openings each have a diameter of approximately six millimeters and the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 when both flow control valves are in a mid-open position.

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Номер записи: 24
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Hot Water Faucet

Номер: US20190094893A1
Автор: Hayden Christopher M., Jurczyszak Eric R., Keohane Curtis J., Mihu Sergiu G.
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A hot water faucet system can include a housing, an outlet, a heating chamber, a valve assembly, and a handle. The valve assembly can include a valve assembly inlet, a valve body, a flow selector, and a valve cap. A handle is connected to and can rotate the flow selector within the valve body. The valve body includes a valve body aperture and the flow selector includes a notch. As the handle is rotated from zero degrees to approximately 90 degrees, the alignment of the notch, the valve body aperture, and the valve assembly inlet increases so that the flow of water from the valve assembly inlet increases. As the handle is rotated from approximately 90 degrees to approximately 160 degrees, the alignment of the notch, the valve body aperture, and the valve assembly inlet decreases so that the flow of water from the valve assembly decreases. 1. A hot water faucet system , comprising:a housing;an outlet disposed at an outlet end of the housing;an outlet pipe connecting the outlet to a heating chamber, the heating chamber disposed within the housing; a valve assembly inlet;', 'a valve body;', 'a flow selector attached to the handle, the flow selector disposed within the valve body; and', 'a valve cap disposed at a valve outlet end., 'the heating chamber connected to a valve assembly, the valve assembly coupled to a handle disposed on an outer surface of the housing, the valve assembly comprising2. The hot water faucet system of claim 1 , wherein the valve assembly is attached to a base of the hot water faucet system.3. The hot water faucet system of claim 1 , further comprising an inlet pipe in fluid communication with the valve assembly inlet.4. The hot water faucet system of claim 1 , wherein the valve body comprises a valve body aperture in fluid communication with the valve assembly inlet and the inlet pipe.5. The hot water faucet system of claim 4 , wherein the flow selector is rotatable within the valve body.6. The hot water faucet system of claim 5 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 25
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus For Monitoring and Troubleshooting Of HVAC Equipment

Номер: US20160103457A1
Автор: Fung Wei, Hale Daniel, Loder Barry C., Maughan Steve, Riter William J.
Принадлежит: Shield Air Solutions, Inc.

A system for monitoring operational conditions of one or more HVAC units, or other machines, with a plurality of sensors for collecting operational information data and transmitting data to a storage device and a processor for analyzing and trending the data and comparing it to a list of pre-determined set points to determine variances from the data set points and identification of one or more pre-determined events and a set of preventive maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting instructions pertaining to the events and matching of the preventive maintenance alert and/or troubleshooting instructions to at least one of the events for display of the instructions to a user for resolving the event. The system may utilize a programmable logic array with a portable sensing unit, be capable of monitoring multiple parameters, including temperature, pressure, air flow, voltage, current, and humidity and interconnect to remote stations and SCADA systems. 1. A system for monitoring operational conditions of an HVAC unit and providing preventive maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting instructions comprising:a plurality of sensors provided to monitor one or more operational parameters of the HVAC unit;a data acquisition device for collecting real time operational information from the sensors and transmitting the data to a storage device;a processor for analyzing the real time data and comparing it to a list of pre-determined data set points stored in memory pertaining to one or more of the parameters to determine variances from the data set points and identification of one or more pre-determined maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting events associated with one or more of the variances;a set of preventive maintenance alerts and troubleshooting instructions stored in the storage device pertaining to the events;matching of each of the preventive maintenance alerts and/or troubleshooting instruction to at least one of the events; anda display of the instructions to a user for ...

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Номер записи: 26
16-04-2015 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD FOR AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, PROGRAM, AND MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINAL

Номер: US20150105917A1
Автор: Fuchikami Tetsuji, Harada Shunji, NISHIDA Yoichi, Sasaki Taiji, Sugiyama Masashi
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An air-conditioning setting screen has a coordinate space defined by a Y-axis along which temperature items are indicated in increments of one degree and an X-axis along which time-point items are indicated in increments of one hour. Operation points PT corresponding to the time-point items are arranged in the coordinate space. The air-conditioning setting screen displays time-series changes in a previous day's body-movement values such that the density of a background color is higher for times at which the body-movement value is larger and the density of a background color is lower for times at which the body-movement value is smaller. 1. A control method for a mobile information terminal having a display to control air-conditioning equipment connected through a network , the method causing the mobile information terminal to:display, on the display, a temperature setting screen on which set temperatures of the air-conditioning equipment are settable for respective time slots;output pieces of set temperature information for the respective time slots set on the temperature setting screen to the network at a predetermined timing as the set temperatures of the air-conditioning equipment;measure body-movement values of a user for the respective time slots, by using an acceleration sensor; andchange a view of the temperature setting screen, based on the body-movement values of the user for the time slots, and display the view on the display.2. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein background color of the temperature setting screen is changed based on the body-movement values of the user for the respective time slots claim 1 , and resulting background color is displayed on the display.3. The control method according to claim 1 , whereinthe temperature setting screen includes images indicating temperature setting portions for the respective time slots,the images indicating the temperature setting portions for the respective time slots are changed based on the ...

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Номер записи: 27
16-04-2015 дата публикации

OUTDOOR FAN AND INDOOR BLOWER CONTROLLER FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20150105919A1
Автор: Chamorro Carlos O., Hundt Roger C., Stachler John P., Walter Stephen A.
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An HVAC controller, a method of operating an HVAC controller and an HVAC system employing the controller or the method. In one embodiment, the HVAC controller includes: (1) a processor couplable to at least two refrigerant pressure sensors via separate data paths to receive input signals therefrom and further couplable to a compressor stage and a condenser fan to provide output signals thereto, and (2) memory coupled to the processor and storing a software program having program instructions capable of causing the processor to command the compressor stage or the condenser fan to turn on irrespective of a state of an input signal generated by either of the at least two refrigerant pressure sensors, and generate an error message at least partially depending upon whether or not a high pressure shutdown occurs after the processor commands the compressor stage or the fan to turn on. 1. An HVAC controller , comprising:a processor couplable to at least two refrigerant pressure sensors via separate data paths to receive input signals therefrom and further couplable to a compressor stage and a condenser fan to provide output signals thereto; andmemory coupled to said processor and storing a software program having program instructions capable of causing said processor to command said compressor stage or said condenser fan to turn on irrespective of a state of an input signal generated by either of said at least two refrigerant pressure sensors and generate an error message at least partially depending upon whether or not a high pressure shutdown occurs after said processor commands said compressor stage or said fan to turn on.2. The HVAC controller as recited in wherein said at least two refrigerant pressure sensors comprise at least two low ambient pressure switches.3. The HVAC controller as recited in wherein said program instructions are capable of causing said processor to command said compressor stage and said condenser fan to turn on irrespective of a state of an input ...

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Номер записи: 28
19-04-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SANITARY FITTING

Номер: US20180106023A1
Автор: Brunner Stefan, Gloor Roland, KNUPFER DANIEL, KNUPFER Thomas
Принадлежит: Franke Water Systems AG

The operating element () of a sanitary fitting has a temperature slide () and a flow rate slide (). These two slides () are movable back and forth along a first movement path () and a second movement path () respectively, in order to set, on the one hand, the temperature of the water and, on the other hand, the flow rate of the water. Sensors () detect the location and the position of the temperature slide () and of the flow rate slide () and deliver corresponding temperature signals and flow rate signals to the electronic controller (). This controller controls the valve bank () in such a way that water with the desired temperature and the set flow rate flows out of the sanitary fitting through the water outlet (). Square or rectangular designs and a fitting () having virtual slide controls () are also possible. 12868707274281816561868281620402242185420602256683303203403243425668. A sanitary fitting comprising a water outlet () , an electrically controlled valve bank () with a cold water inlet () , a warm water inlet () , and a mixed water outlet () , flow-connected to the water outlet () , a sensor arrangement () comprising an operating part () and an electronic control () , which based on electrical signals of the sensor arrangement () adjusts the valve bank () , causing cold water , warm water , or mixed water to be fed with at least one of a desired flowrate value or a desired temperature to the water outlet () , the operating part () comprises a temperature slide () that is movable back and forth along a first trajectory () as well as a flowrate slide () that is movable back and forth along a second trajectory () and the sensor arrangement () comprises a first sensor () , which depending on a location of the temperature slide () generates a respective electrical temperature signal , as well as a second sensor () which depending on a location of the flowrate slide () generates a respective electrical flowrate signal , and the electronic control () , based on ...

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Номер записи: 29
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Determining Energy Consumption in a Structure

Номер: US20160116921A1
Автор: Bonwell William Shawn, Hartman Mark Christopher, Scelzi James, Scelzi Michael Craig, Vaitses Allan H.
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Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for measuring the supply of a consumable product/energy source, such as electrical power, to a facility over time and analyzing the measurements to determine the consumption or supply of the product by one or more loads and/or sources in the facility, and to determine induced and residual heat flow through the facility's envelope. Various aspects compare the measured supply of the consumable product to a database of consumption signatures, which characterize access to the consumable product by particular users. Operating conditions and facility characteristics, such as temperatures, load factors, insulation factors, etc., may be further considered in determining a particular user's access of the consumable product. To aid in the controlling of energy use, thermal resistance factors of the building are determined, which are based on the induced and residual heat flow through the facility. 1. A method comprising:receiving, with an automated data collection processor, measurements of inside and outside environments of a building envelope, and measurements of one or more measured energy sources supplied through a building envelope; anddetermining with the automated data collection processor, a thermal resistance of the building envelope based on the one or more measured energy sources supplied through the building envelope and changes between the inside and the outside environments.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:inhibiting the one or more measured energy sources from entering the building envelope; anddetermining, with the automated data collection processor, a thermal resistance time function of the inside and outside environments approaching equilibrium.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining claim 2 , with the automated data collection processor claim 2 , an equilibrium thermal resistance corresponding to the inside environment reaching equilibrium with the outside environment.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 30
28-04-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN HVAC SYSTEM USING A PROXIMITY AWARE MOBILE DEVICE

Номер: US20160119162A1
Автор: Amundson John B., Bisson Reed
Принадлежит:

A mobile wireless device (e.g. smart phone) may be used to remotely control an HVAC system. A program code stored in the memory of the mobile wireless device may cause the mobile wireless device to store geographic information in the memory of the mobile wireless device, monitor a location of the mobile wireless device, and compare the stored geographic information to the location of the mobile wireless device. If the comparison meets predetermined criteria, the program code may cause the mobile wireless device to transmit a command either directly or indirectly to an HVAC controller, causing the HVAC controller to transition from a first operating state having a first temperature setpoint to a second operating state having a second temperature setpoint. 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon in a non-transitory state a program code for use by a user's mobile wireless device connectable to a network , the program code causing the user's mobile wireless device to execute a method comprising:storing geographic information in a memory, wherein the geographic information comprises a first outer boundary about a first location and a second outer boundary about a second location, wherein the first location is serviced by a first HVAC controller and the second location is serviced by a second HVAC controller;monitoring a current location of the user's mobile wireless device; andcomparing the stored geographic information and the current location of the user's mobile wireless device, and if the comparison meets a first predetermined criteria, the user's mobile wireless device transmitting a first message causing the first HVAC controller servicing the first location to transition from a first operating state having a first temperature setpoint to a second operating state having a second temperature setpoint, wherein the first predetermined criteria comprises the current location of the user's mobile wireless device crossing the second outer ...

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Номер записи: 31
12-05-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING OR COOLING A BED BASED ON HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS

Номер: US20160128488A1
Автор: Bassi Massimo Andreasi, Franceschetti Matteo
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Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis. 1. A method for automatically heating or cooling a mattress based on a biological signal associated with a user:obtaining, by a processor, said biological signal associated with said user, wherein said biological signal comprises a respiration rate associated with said user, a heart rate associated with said user, a motion associated with said user, or a temperature associated with said user;identifying, by said processor, said user based on at least one of: said heart rate associated with said user, said respiration rate associated with said user, said motion associated with said user, or said temperature associated with said user;based on said user identification, obtaining, by said processor, from a database a normal biological signal range associated with a sleep phase in a plurality of sleep phases associated with said user, wherein said normal biological signal range comprises a normal temperature range associated with said user;based on said normal biological signal range and said biological signal, identifying, by said processor, said sleep phase in said plurality of sleep phases associated with said user; andwhen said temperature associated with said sleep phase is outside of said normal temperature range associated with said sleep phase, sending, by said processor, a control signal to a temperature control device coupled to said mattress, said control signal comprising an instruction to heat or cool said mattress to a temperature within said normal temperature range.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein said obtaining said biological signal comprises:measuring, by a sensor strip coupled to said mattress, said biological signal associated with said user, wherein said sensor strip ...

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Номер записи: 32
21-05-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR A HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM AND HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM

Номер: US20150136377A1
Автор: Kallesøe Carsten Skovmose, NIELSEN Brian Kongsgaard
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A control method for a heat transfer system, wherein the heat transfer system comprises a supply conduit (), at least one load circuit () and a heat transfer device () between the supply conduit and the at least one load circuit, wherein a supply flow (qS) in the supply conduit () is detected on the basis of a desired entry-side load temperature (Tref), of an actual entry-side load temperature (TL) which is detected in the load circuit () and of a load flow (qL) in the load circuit (), as well to as a heat transfer system, in which such a control method is applied. 1. A control method for a heat transfer system comprising a supply conduit , at least one load circuit and a heat transfer device between the supply conduit and the at least one load circuit , the control method comprising: a desired entry-side load temperature;', 'an actual entry-side load temperature which is detected in the load circuit; and', 'a load flow in the load circuit., 'setting a supply flow in the supply conduit on the basis of2. A control method according to claim 1 , wherein the supply flow is set with at least one of a pump and a valve.3. A control method according to claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer device comprises at least one heat exchanger with a first flow path which is connected to the supply conduit and with a second flow path which is connected to the at least one load circuit.4. A control method according to claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer device comprises at least one mixing conduit which connects an outlet of the at least one load circuit and an entry of the load circuit to one another.5. A control method according to claim 1 , wherein the supply flow is set additionally on the basis of at least one of:an exit-side load temperature; andan entry-side supply temperature.6. A control method according to claim 1 , wherein the supply flow is set additionally on the basis of at least one of:at least one constant linked to the load flow; anda desired entry-side load temperature ...

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Номер записи: 33
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Vibrating pillow strip and operating methods

Номер: US20160136383A1
Автор: Massimo Andreasi Bassi, Matteo Franceschetti
Принадлежит: Eight Sleep Inc

Introduced are methods and systems for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling a vibrating pillow strip based on the analysis.

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Номер записи: 34
23-04-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTING INCLUDING PRESET FEATURE

Номер: US20200123747A1
Автор: Frackelton Brian Patrick
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a preset feature. 1. An electronic plumbing fixture fitting , comprising:a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet operable to deliver water;an electronic valve, the electronic valve operable to permit flow of water through the discharge outlet when the electronic valve is activated and to not permit flow of water through the discharge outlet when the electronic valve is deactivated, the electronic valve operable to control a parameter of water flowing through the discharge outlet; an electronic input device, the electronic input device operable to receive an instruction from the user regarding the desired value of the parameter of water;', 'a manual input device, the manual input device operable to be moved by the user to demonstrate the desired value of the parameter of water;', 'a position sensor, the position sensor operable to detect movement of the manual input device to a position demonstrating the desired value of the parameter of water and to a predetermined final position;, 'a user input module, the user input module operable to communicate with a user regarding a desired value of the parameter of water, the user input module includinga water sensor, the water sensor operable to detect a value of the parameter of water;a processor, the processor operable to communicate with each of the electronic valve, the electronic input device, the water sensor, and the position sensor regarding at least one of the desired value of the parameter of water and the detected value of the parameter of water;wherein the electronic input device is operable to receive an instruction from the user to create a preset for the desired value of the parameter of water and to instruct the user to demonstrate the desired value using the manual input device;wherein the position sensor is operable to detect movement of the manual input device by the user to the position demonstrating the desired value of the ...

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Номер записи: 35
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Data Storage Device Connector with Integrated Temperature Sensor

Номер: US20170147047A1
Автор: CURTIS Robert B., PETERSON CHRIS E., Strmiska Bernard D.
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An information handling system includes an electrical connector to mate with terminals of a data storage device. The system further includes a temperature sensor integrated at the electrical connector. The temperature sensor is arranged to thermally couple to an exterior surface of the data storage device when the data storage device is fully inserted into the electrical connector. 1. An information handling system comprising:an electrical connector to mate with terminals of a data storage device; anda temperature sensor integrated at the electrical connector, the temperature sensor arranged to thermally couple to an exterior surface of the data storage device when the data storage device is fully inserted into the electrical connector.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor is in direct physical contact with the data storage device when the data storage device is fully inserted into the electrical connector.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the temperature sensor is coupled to the electrical connector via a resilient material that is compressed when the data storage device is fully inserted into the electrical connector.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein signal leads of the temperature sensor are routed through the electrical connector and adapted to interface to a drive backplane in the same manner as signal leads corresponding to the data storage device.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling fan; anda service processor coupled to the cooling fan and to the temperature sensor, the service processor to acquire temperature information corresponding to the data storage device from the temperature sensor and regulate operation of the cooling fan based on the temperature information.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein temperature information corresponding to the data storage device is acquired from the temperature sensor without interrupting data accesses at the data storage device.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature ...

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Номер записи: 36
01-06-2017 дата публикации

Shower head with integrated mixing valve

Номер: US20170152961A1
Автор: Kevin T. Peel
Принадлежит: Kohler Mira Ltd

A plumbing fitting having a body and a housing located in the body that includes a first inlet for receiving the first fluid, a second inlet for receiving the second fluid, and a mixing chamber. The plumbing fitting includes a first flow control valve operatively coupled to the housing; a second flow control valve operatively coupled to the housing; and an actuator assembly configured to move the first flow control valve relative to the housing to control flow of the first fluid from the first inlet to the mixing chamber, such that the first fluid exerts substantially no net force on the first flow control valve, and configured to move the second flow control valve relative to the housing to control flow of the second fluid from the second inlet to the mixing chamber, such that the second fluid exerts substantially no net force on the second flow control valve.

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Номер записи: 37
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Method for Controlling Degree of Superheat of Vehicle Air-Conditioning System, and Vehicle Air-Conditioning System

Номер: US20160159198A1
Автор: Stanke Edwin J., Tang Li, Zhang Rongrong
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A method for controlling a superheat degree of a vehicle air-conditioning system, and a vehicle air-conditioning system are provided. The method comprises: acquiring an actual superheat degree in real time, a preset superheat degree and a feed-forward information which influences a change of the actual superheat degree; and adjusting an opening degree of an electronic expansion valve in real time according to the actual superheat degree, the preset superheat degree and the feed-forward information that are acquired, so as to control the superheat degree of the vehicle air-conditioning system. 1. A method for controlling a superheat degree of a vehicle air-conditioning system , comprising:acquiring, by a control system in a real time manner, an actual superheat degree, a preset superheat degree, and a feed forward information affecting the actual superheat degree; andadjusting an opening degree of an electronic expansion valve in real time according to the actual superheat degree, the preset superheat degree and the feed forward information acquired to control the superheat degree of the vehicle air-conditioning system.2. The method for controlling the superheat degree of the vehicle air-conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the feed forward information comprises:a change of a rotational speed and/or a displacement of a compressor; and/or a change of a rotational speed of an evaporator fan.3. The method for controlling the superheat degree of the vehicle air-conditioning system according to claim 2 , wherein the step of claim 2 , adjusting the opening degree of the electronic expansion valve in real time according to the actual superheat degree claim 2 , the preset superheat degree and the feed forward information to control the superheat degree of the vehicle air-conditioning system claim 2 , comprises:comparing the actual superheat degree acquired with the preset superheat degree acquired to obtain a difference value of the superheat degree, and ...

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Номер записи: 38
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Human detection system and human detection method

Номер: US20160161958A1
Автор: Hsin-Yu Chen, Meng-Seng Chen, Tien-Szu Lo
Принадлежит: Delta Electronics Inc

A human detection system includes a thermal sensor and an indoor apparatus. The thermal sensor captures a thermal image of an indoor space. The human detection system includes a human entering detection mode, a first human exiting detection mode corresponding to a state of turning off the indoor apparatus and a second human exiting detection mode corresponding to a state of turning on the indoor apparatus, wherein the human detection system executes a human entering detection procedure according to the thermal image under the first human entering detection mode, and executes a human exiting detection procedure according to the thermal image under the first human exiting detection mode or the second human exiting detection mode.

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Номер записи: 39
24-06-2021 дата публикации

Electronic device and method for control of a building management system

Номер: US20210190359A1
Автор: Alexis Marc Ghislain Susset, Filippo Ferraris, Francesca Stefania Freyria, Giuseppe Carlo Giordano, Marco Martellacci
Принадлежит: Enerbrain Srl

Electronic device for regulating a thermo-fluidic system for a building, including a heating/cooling system including mixing valves adapted to control flows of hot/cold water within said heating/cooling system, the device including a control unit adapted to: receive a main signal from a building management system; receive a predefined reference signal representative of a desired parameter for the building; receive environmental signals from environmental sensors placed in the building and adapted to measure environmental parameters of said building; issue a control signal towards an actuator associated with a respective mixing valve in order to modify the opening or closing thereof.

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Номер записи: 40
15-06-2017 дата публикации

EMERGENCY SHOWER AND/OR EYEWASH STATION WITH INTEGRATED HEATER

Номер: US20170164789A1
Автор: Joyer Michael, Small Daniel
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An emergency shower includes a column having upper and lower inlets, outer, intermediate, and inner pipes defining outer, intermediate, and inner conduits, and one or more heating coils positioned within one or more of the conduits. An instantaneous water heater can be integrated into the column of the emergency shower. The emergency shower can include a shower head and an eyewash assembly for cleaning a person after the person encounters toxic materials. 1. An emergency shower comprising:a column;a water inlet coupled to the column;a water heater positioned inside the column, the water heater in fluid communication with the water inlet; anda shower head in fluid communication with the water heater.2. The emergency shower of claim 1 , further comprising an eyewash assembly in fluid communication with the water heater.3. The emergency shower of wherein the column includes a first pipe and a second pipe arranged concentrically with the first pipe claim 1 , the first pipe defines an outer surface of a first conduit claim 1 , and the second pipe defines an outer surface of a second conduit arranged radially outward of the first conduit.4. The emergency shower of wherein the first conduit is in fluid communication with the second conduit.5. The emergency shower of wherein the second conduit has an annular profile that extends circumferentially around the first conduit.6. The emergency shower of wherein the column includes a third pipe arranged concentrically with the first pipe and the second pipe and the third pipe defines an outer surface of a third conduit arranged radially outward of the first conduit and the second conduit.7. The emergency shower of wherein the second conduit is in fluid communication with the third conduit.8. The emergency shower of wherein the third conduit has an annular profile that extends circumferentially around the first conduit and the second conduit.9. The emergency shower of wherein the water inlet is in fluid communication with the third ...

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Номер записи: 41
16-06-2016 дата публикации

DECREASING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A COMPUTER IN RESPONSE TO CORROSION

Номер: US20160170420A1
Автор: BATES CARY L., Helgeson Lee Nee, KING Justin K., Schlicht Michelle A.
Принадлежит:

In an embodiment, a current internal corrosion level at a current time is read from an internal corrosion sensor that is internal to a computer. An internal corrosion difference is calculated between the current internal corrosion level and a previous internal corrosion level. Upon determining that the internal corrosion difference is more than a first threshold amount, a first action is performed that decreases an internal temperature of the computer. In a further embodiment, upon determining that the internal corrosion difference is less than a second threshold amount, a second action is performed that allows the internal temperature of the computer to increase. 1. A method comprising:reading a current internal corrosion level at a current time from an internal corrosion sensor that is internal to a computer;calculating an internal corrosion difference between the current internal corrosion level and a previous internal corrosion level; andupon determining that the internal corrosion difference is more than a first threshold amount, performing a first action that decreases an internal temperature of the computer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:upon determining that the internal corrosion difference is less than a second threshold amount, performing a second action that allows the internal temperature of the computer to increase.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:reading a current external corrosion level at the current time from an external corrosion sensor that is external to the computer;reading a current wind speed and a current wind direction at the current time from a wind sensor that is external to the computer;calculating a current external corrosion difference between the current external corrosion level and a previous external corrosion level; andestimating a predicted internal corrosion level based on the current external corrosion difference, the current internal corrosion level, the current wind speed, and the current wind ...

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Номер записи: 42
16-06-2016 дата публикации

CONTROL OF SOLID STATE MEMORY DEVICE TEMPERATURE USING QUEUE DEPTH MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20160170421A1
Автор: Bickelman Craig A., Chencinski Edward W., Greenspan Seth R., Sciacca M. Dean, Wei Xiaojin
Принадлежит:

Embodiments relate to controlling a temperature of a solid state memory device using queue depth management by monitoring an operating temperature of each of a plurality of solid state drives of the solid state memory device. Based on a determination that the operating temperature of one of the plurality of solid state drives exceeds local device threshold values, the method includes receiving an indication that one or more local measures have been taken by the solid state memory device. Based on a determination that the operating temperature of one of the plurality of solid state drives exceeds a secondary global threshold value, the method includes reducing a queue length for the solid state memory device. 1 based on determining that the operating temperature of one of the plurality of solid state drives exceeds a first threshold value, receiving an indication that one or more local measures have been taken by the solid state memory device;', 'based on determining that the operating temperature of one of the plurality of solid state drives exceeds a second threshold value, reducing a queue length the solid state memory device, wherein an amount of the reduction of the queue length is based on a rate of change of an ambient temperature of an environment of the solid state memory device;', 'based on determining that the operating temperature of all of the plurality of solid state drives are below a third threshold value, resuming normal operations of the solid state memory device, wherein the threshold value is less than the first threshold value and wherein the second threshold value is less than a warranty limit temperature; and', 'based on determining that the operating temperature of one of the plurality of solid state drives exceeds the second threshold value, generating an alert that the second threshold value was exceeded., 'monitoring, by a processor, an operating temperature of each of a plurality of solid state drives of the solid state memory device;'}. A ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-06-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR UNIFORMIZING THE TEMPERATURE OF A LIQUID

Номер: US20180164044A1
Автор: Bertolissio Arrigo, Magris Francesco
Принадлежит:

Process for uniformizing the temperature of a liquid coming from a conduit with a constant total flow rate (Qtot), said temperature having a periodic trend in time defined by a first waveform, in which a tank () is provided, defining a longitudinal axis, having a lower zone () and an upper zone (), and provided with at least two inlets arranged in a succession between the lower zone () and the upper zone (), with a first inlet () proximal to the upper zone () and an n-th inlet (n) proximal to the lower zone (), and provided with at least one outlet () arranged between the first inlet () and the upper zone (), and wherein each inlet is arranged at a predetermined distance from the next one along said longitudinal axis. 1. A process for uniformizing the temperature of a liquid coming from a conduit with a constant total flow rate Q , said temperature having a periodic trend over time defined by a first waveform ,{'b': '9', 'wherein there is provided a tank defining a longitudinal axis, having a lower zone and an upper zone, provided with at least two inlets arranged in a succession between the lower zone and the upper zone, with a first inlet proximal to the upper zone and an n-th inlet proximal to the lower zone, and provided with at least one outlet () arranged between the first inlet and the upper zone, wherein said at least two inlets are connected to said conduit with a constant total flow rate Qtot and wherein each inlet is arranged at a predetermined distance from the next one along said longitudinal axis, said process comprising the steps of{'sub': 1', '2', '3', 'k', '1', '2', '3', 'k, 'a) decomposing the first waveform in at least two sinusoidal waves, each having a respective semi-period Δt, Δt, Δt. . . Δt, with Δt>Δt>Δt> . . . Δt;'}{'sub': '1', 'b) carrying out a first sum of the first waveform with a second waveform equal to said first waveform and out of phase with respect to the latter by a first semi-period Δtof a first sinusoidal wave of said at least ...

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Номер записи: 44
22-06-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEARNING AND CONTROLLING AREA ZONES

Номер: US20170177013A1
Автор: Dixon Michael, Malhotra Mark Rajan, Purohit Aveek Ravishekhar
Принадлежит:

A method includes capturing data with a plurality of network connected sensors installed in or around a premises, storing at least a sampling of the data in an electronic storage device, analyzing the stored data with a processor to automatically identify one or more types of trends or patterns, creating, based on the analysis, a zone definition for a first zone that corresponds to an area of the premises from which data was captured by one or more sensors selected from among the plurality of sensors, and configuring at least one system operating in or around the premises automatically based on the first zone definition. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of sensors installed at a premises to capture data from an environment in or around the premises;a memory configured to store the captured data; and determine information about the premises based on the stored data,', 'define one or more zones based on the information, and', 'control an operation of at least one other system at the premises based on the one or more defined zones., 'a processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more zones corresponds to a contiguous area in or around the premises.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a storage device to store one or more zone definitions.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein each zone definition includes a designation of one or more sensors from among the plurality of sensors claim 3 , and each zone corresponds to an area in or around the premises from which data was captured by the designated one or more sensors.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein at least one zone definition includes one or more trait value components that indicate one or more traits of the zone.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the one or more trait values indicates an occupancy level of the corresponding zone.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the one or more trait values indicates a traffic level of the corresponding zone.8. ...

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Номер записи: 45
30-06-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING BOILERS, HOT-WATER TANKS, PUMPS AND VALVES IN HYDRONIC BUILDING HEATING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160187894A1
Автор: Malky Oded Nisim
Принадлежит:

A method and controller apparatus for controlling a boiler to supply water to a water loop in a hydronic building heating system is disclosed. The water loop passes through at least one suite in the building. The method involves receiving a suite temperature reading from a temperature sensor installed inside the at least one suite, causing the boiler to heat the supply water when the suite temperature reading is lower than a target temperature by an allowed variance, the target temperature being based on an expected activity in the suite, and causing the boiler to discontinue heating the supply water when the suite temperature reading is higher than the target temperature by an allowed variance. A method and controller apparatus for controlling a boiler to supply water to a water loop is also disclosed The method involves receiving an outside temperature reading from a temperature sensor installed outside of the at least one suite, determining a boiler idle temperature based on the outside temperature reading, controlling the boiler to supply water at the idle boiler temperature in response to a determination that heating of the water within the water loop is not currently required, and controlling the boiler to supply water at a temperature above the idle boiler temperature in response to a determination that heating of the water within the water loop is currently required. 1. A method for controlling a boiler to supply water to a water loop in a hydronic building heating system , the water loop passing through at least one suite in the building , the method comprising:receiving a suite temperature reading from a temperature sensor installed inside the at least one suite;causing the boiler to heat the supply water when the suite temperature reading is lower than a target temperature by an allowed variance, the target temperature being based on an expected activity in the suite; andcausing the boiler to discontinue heating the supply water when the suite temperature ...

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Номер записи: 46
09-07-2015 дата публикации

Datacenter And Cooling Control Fault-Tolerance Using Compute Resources

Номер: US20150192936A1
Автор: Badriddine Khessib, Brandon Aaron Rubenstein, Bryan David Kelly, Sriram Govindan, Sriram Sankar
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

Management of infrastructure devices is performed by computing devices that are associated with the processing being provided by the data center, such as chassis managers. A master is first selected through polling or consensus algorithms, and then subsequently the master is endowed with the authority to manage infrastructure devices and generate the control output to such infrastructure devices. Alternatively, no master need be elected and, instead, output to such infrastructure devices is generated by a computing device selected utilizing polling or consensus algorithms, and in accordance with a management decision made through polling or consensus algorithms. The interplay between the cooling apparatuses of individual server computing devices and the cooling apparatuses of the data center as a whole is also managed to increase the portion of the cooling of server computing devices provided by data center air movers. Control of data center air movers can be determined empirically or predictively.

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Номер записи: 47
04-06-2020 дата публикации

Three-way flowrate control valve and temperature control device using same

Номер: US20200173565A1
Автор: Koji Matsuda, Tatsushi KUSUMOTO
Принадлежит: Shinwa Controls Co Ltd

Provided is a three-way valve for flow rate control capable of suppressing an increase in driving torque for a valve body, which is caused due to contact between the valve body and a valve port forming member. The three-way valve for flow rate control includes: a valve main body ( 6 ) including a valve seat ( 8 ), the valve seat ( 8 ) having a columnar space and having a first valve port ( 9 ), which allows outflow of a fluid and has a rectangular cross section, and a second valve port ( 18 ), which allows outflow of a fluid and has a rectangular cross section; first and second valve port forming members ( 70 ) ( 80 ), which are fitted to the valve main body ( 6 ) and form the first valve port ( 9 ) and the second valve port ( 18 ), respectively; a valve body ( 34 ) being provided in a freely rotatable manner in the valve seat ( 8 ) of the valve main body ( 6 ) so as to simultaneously switch the first valve port ( 9 ) from a closed state to an opened state and switch the second valve port ( 18 ) from an opened state to a closed state, the valve body ( 34 ) having a cylindrical shape and having an opening; a pressure applying portion ( 94 ) ( 96 ) configured to apply pressures of the fluid leaking through a gap between the valve body ( 34 ) and the valve seat ( 8 ) to the first and second valve port forming members ( 70 ) ( 80 ) so as to suppress shift of a position of the valve body ( 34 ) when the valve body ( 34 ) opens and closes the first valve port ( 9 ) and the second valve port ( 18 ); and drive means ( 3 ) for driving the valve body ( 34 ) to rotate.

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Номер записи: 48
05-07-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROGRAMMING AND CONTROLLING WATER DELIVERY DEVICES

Номер: US20180187399A1
Автор: Thompson Christopher Ian, Zhu Xiangzhen
Принадлежит:

A method for programming a water delivery device having a first optical communications interface is provided. The method includes physically coupling a communications bridge to the water delivery device. The communications bridge includes a second optical communications interface and a separate data communications interface. The method further includes transmitting information from a user device to the communications bridge using electronic data communications between the user device and the data communications interface; generating, by the communications bridge, an optical signal comprising the information received from the user device; and transmitting the optical signal from the communications bridge to the water delivery device using optical communications between the first and second optical communications interfaces. 1. A method for programming a water delivery device having a first optical communications interface , the method comprising:physically coupling a communications bridge to the water delivery device, the communications bridge comprising a second optical communications interface and a separate data communications interface;transmitting information from a user device to the communications bridge using electronic data communications between the user device and the data communications interface;generating, by the communications bridge, an optical signal comprising the information received from the user device; andtransmitting the optical signal from the communications bridge to the water delivery device using optical communications between the first and second optical communications interfaces.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein physically coupling the communications bridge to the water delivery device comprises receiving a knob or handle of the water delivery device within an opening extending through the communications bridge.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information received from the user device comprises configuration settings for the water ...

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Номер записи: 49
07-07-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) REMOTE CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20160195881A1
Автор: BRITT JOE, Lee Justin
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A platform, apparatus and method for Internet of Things Implementations for controlling electronic equipment. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: an Internet of Things (IoT) hub comprising a network interface to couple the IoT hub to an IoT service over a wide area network (WAN), and at least one IoT device communicatively coupled to the IoT hub over a wireless communication channel, the IoT device comprising an infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) blaster to control environmental control equipment via IR or RF communication with the environmental control equipment, the IoT device further comprising at least one sensor to measure current environmental conditions capable of being controlled by the environmental control equipment, the IoT device to transmit an indication of the current conditions to the IoT hub over the wireless communication channel; and the IoT hub comprising a remote control code database to store remote control codes usable to control the environmental control equipment, the IoT hub further comprising control logic to generate remote control commands using the remote control codes, the remote control commands selected by the control logic in response to the current environmental conditions measured by the sensor and input from an end user provided via a user device indicating a desired environmental condition, the IoT hub to transmit the commands to the IoT device over the wireless communication channel; the IoT device to responsively transmit the remote control commands to the environmental control equipment to attempt to control the environmental control equipment; wherein the IoT hub is configured to continually or periodically monitor the current environmental conditions measured by the sensor and wherein, if the desired environmental condition is not achieved after a specified period of time, then generate a notification from the IoT hub indicating that the environmental control equipment may not be functioning properly. 1. A ...

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Номер записи: 50
07-07-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS

Номер: US20160195882A1
Автор: Jonte Patrick B., Koottungal Paul D., Marty Garry R., Rodenbeck Robert W., Spangler Anthony G., Veros Michael J.
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A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed. 1. An apparatus for controlling the provision of water from a source of cold water and a source of hot water , the apparatus comprising:a mixing valve in fluid communication with the source of cold water and the source of hot water;a spout in fluid communication with an outlet of the mixing valve;an electronic user interface including a transmitter, a temperature input for setting water temperature at the outlet, a flow rate input for setting water flow rate at the outlet, and a plurality of preset tasks inputs;a controller operably coupled to the electronic user interface and to the mixing valve, the controller including a receiver; andwherein the electronic user interface is a portable device, and the transmitter of the electronic user interface communicates wirelessly with the receiver of the controller.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electronic user interface further includes a metering input to define a quantity of water to be delivered.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the metering input includes a units input.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a connector coupled to a sink deck and coupled to the spout claim 1 , the connector having a plurality of ports each of which includes a fluid connector and an electrical connector.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the connector is in fluid communication with the mixing valve and operably coupled to the controller.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein a fluid connector of the spout and an electrical connector of the spout are coupled to a first port of the connector.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein a ...

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Номер записи: 51
18-06-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC MIXING VALVE WITH DUAL FLOWPATH METERING BALL

Номер: US20200191281A1
Автор: Fratantonio Matthew, Hofmann Steven, Morse Donald K.
Принадлежит: Watts Regulator Co.

A mixing valve assembly includes a valve housing defining an interior, a cold inlet along a first axis, a hot inlet, and a mixed outlet. A metering ball within the interior rotates about the first axis. The metering ball has an outer shell defining: a cold port aligned with the cold inlet; a hot port selectively aligned with the hot inlet; a cold outlet connected to the cold port; and a hot outlet connected to the hot port. Rotation of the metering ball aligns the hot port with the hot inlet, the cold outlet with the mixed outlet, and the hot outlet with the mixed outlet to varying degrees. The metering ball has a central flowpath for hot water and a radially outward flowpath for cold water. 1. A mixing valve assembly comprising:a valve housing defining an interior in fluid communication with a cold inlet along a first axis, a hot inlet and a mixed outlet; and an outer shell defining: a cold port concentric about the first axis for alignment with the cold inlet; a hot port at an angle to the cold port so that rotation of the metering ball selectively aligns the hot port with the hot inlet; a cold outlet in fluid communication with the cold port so that rotation of the metering ball selectively aligns the cold outlet with the mixed outlet; and a hot outlet in fluid communication with the hot port so that rotation of the metering ball selectively aligns the hot outlet with the mixed outlet; and', 'a central tube extending from the hot port to the hot outlet for defining a central flowpath through the metering ball and an radially outward flowpath from the cold port to the cold outlet around the central tube through the dual flowpath metering ball,, 'a dual flowpath metering ball mounted for rotation within the interior about the first axis, the dual flowpath metering ball havingwherein the dual flowpath metering ball selectively rotates about the first axis so that fluid passes through the central flowpath and the radially outward flowpath simultaneously to create a ...

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Номер записи: 52
18-06-2020 дата публикации

Sanitary mixer valve

Номер: US20200191290A1
Автор: Verwoert Jurgen
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The invention includes a sanitary shower system with a mixing valve which can mix the hot and cold water supplies through the linearly movable triangle element to the desired exit temperature and flow volume. The triangular element has a slanted side that seamlessly connects to the inclined side of hot and cold water inlet ducts of the valve housing, in which there is also the flexible seal to achieve complete sealing. The triangle element is provided with a protrusion on the oblique side. This determines the flow rate of the hot and cold water supply towards the mixing chamber very accurately. 1347345934123489712834. A sanitary mixer valve wherein the triangular element (/ ,) is provided with three sides (A ,B ,C). The standing side (A) is connected to the linear motor (/) linearly advancing the triangular element (/ ,) with the lying side (B) along the valve guide (/) of the valve housing (/). With the linear advancement of the triangle element (/ ,) , the hot and cold water supplies (/ ,) are fully opened and/or closed. The closing is due to the oblique side (C) of the triangular element (/ ,) against the equivalent oblique side (/) of the valve housing (/) by the linear advancement of the linear motor (/) which ensures a seamless sealing. The hot and cold water supplies (/ ,) pour in the oblique sides (/) of the valve and are equivalent to the oblique sides (C) of the triangular element (/ ,).23412116. A sanitary mixer valve to claim 1 , wherein the triangular element (/ claim 1 ,) only supplies the oblique side (C) for direct sealing of the hot and cold water (/.) direction of mixing chamber (/) and crane outlet (/).3121189. A sanitary mixer valve to and claim 1 , wherein the water and water flow streams of the hot and cold water supply (/) and (/) flow into the mixing chamber (/) via the oblique side (/) Of the valve housing (/).43459. A sanitary mixer valve to claim 1 , and wherein the triangle element (/ claim 1 ,) with the lying side (B) is passed along the ...

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Номер записи: 53
27-06-2019 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC HOT TUB TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20190196521A1
Автор: "OConnell Brian", Bostick James E., Ganci, JR. John M., Keen Martin G.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for biometric hot tub control. A method for biometric hot tub control includes establishing a set point for a hot tub and electronically transmitting a directive to a temperature control system to heat water in the hot tub to maintain a temperature of the water at the set point. The method also includes detecting a presence of an end user in the hot tub and remotely sensing biometric measurements of the end user while the end user remains in the hot tub. Finally, the method includes electronically transmitting a directive to the temperature control system to change the set point in response to a most recently received one of the remotely sensed biometric measurements. 1. A method for biometric hot tub control , the method comprising:establishing a set point for a hot tub and electronically transmitting a directive to a temperature control system to heat water in the hot tub to maintain a temperature of the water at the set point;detecting a presence of an end user in the hot tub;remotely sensing biometric measurements of the end user while the end user remains in the hot tub; and,electronically transmitting a directive to the temperature control system to change the set point in response to a most recently received one of the remotely sensed biometric measurements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a command is electronically transmitted to the temperature control system to introduce cool water into the hot tub in response to a most recently received one of the remotely sensed biometric measurements.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directive is electronically transmitted on condition that the most recently received one of the remotely sensed biometric measurements exceeds a threshold value.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directive is electronically transmitted on condition that the most recently received one of the remotely sensed biometric measurements indicates ...

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Номер записи: 54
19-07-2018 дата публикации

ELECTROHYDRAULIC THERMOSTATIC CONTROL VALVE

Номер: US20180203474A1
Автор: Baker Thomas R., Eveleigh Robert B., West Cameron
Принадлежит: MAGARL, LLC

Apparatus and methods for providing fluid such as water at a controlled temperature. In some embodiments, hot and cold fluid is provided to a thermostatically controlled mixing valve, which then provides fluid at a mixed temperature to a plumbing system. The thermostat provides a first loop for closed-loop control of fluid exit temperature, and preferably there is a second, electronically controlled closed loop for adjusting the temperature of fluid exiting the valve. In yet other embodiments the electronic control loop is fail-fixed, such that a loss of electrical communication to the actuator results in the actuator maintaining its last position. In yet other embodiments there is a system including a flow sensor and a recirculation pump such that the temperature of the fluid exiting the valve cannot be adjusted if there is insufficient flow, or if the pump is actuated. 1. An apparatus for providing thermostatically-controlled water , comprising:a hot water fluid inlet and a cold water fluid inlet;a valve movable over a range of positions to vary the relative mixing of water received from the hot inlet with water received from the cold inlet;a thermostat operably connected to said valve to move said valve in response to the temperature of the mixed water; andan electrical actuator actuatable by an electrical signal to a predetermined position over a range of positions and operably connected to said valve to move said valve in response to the electrical signal,wherein said electrical actuator is adapted and configured to maintain the predetermined position when the signal is removed.2. (canceled)3. The apparatus of wherein said valve moves linearly in a direction claim 1 , and said thermostat moves said valve in the direction and said actuator includes a member that moves in the direction.4. The apparatus of wherein said actuator is operably connected to said valve by said thermostat.5. The apparatus of wherein said valve is biased in a direction by a spring and ...

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Номер записи: 55
28-07-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF SELF-BALANCING A PLURALITY OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS WITHIN A TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

Номер: US20160216717A1
Автор: Au Chris, Bathgate Kieran, Belamri Thabet, Elliott Bryan, Gomm Geoff, Gui Marvin, Hanna Peter, Walker Phillip, Zamanzadeh Saman
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A method of self-balancing a plurality of mechanical components within a temperature control unit of an HVAC system. Each mechanical component is adjustable by the controller to vary airflow within the temperature control unit. For each mechanical components, a property is measured. An estimated condition of the mechanical component is calculated based on the measured property and known qualities of the temperature control unit. A desired condition for the mechanical component is determined based on a desired air condition within the HVAC system or building envelope. The estimated condition of the mechanical component is compared to the desired condition of the component. The condition of the mechanical component is changed using a controller to more closely align the estimated condition to the desired condition to achieve the desired indoor air condition. Steps are repeated until the difference between the estimated condition and desired condition is within a threshold value. 1. A method of self-balancing a plurality of mechanical components within a temperature control unit of an HVAC system using a controller , each of the plurality of mechanical components being adjustable by the controller to vary airflow within the temperature control unit , the method comprising:for each of the plurality of mechanical components:i. measuring a pressure value associated with the mechanical component having a current property;ii. determining a desired airflow through the temperature control unit;iii. calculating an estimation of a desired property of the mechanical component based on the measured pressure value, the desired airflow and known qualities of the temperature control unit;iv. changing the current property of the mechanical component to the estimated desired property; andv. repeating the steps (i) through (iv) until a set precondition is met.2. The method of in which the set precondition is met when the calculated difference between the desired property of the ...

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Номер записи: 56
28-07-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIMITING HVAC MOTOR TORQUE

Номер: US20160216718A1
Автор: Powell Bradley D., Shah Rajendra K.
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A system and method for operating a blower motor disposed in an air handling unit is provided. The system and method includes determining a torque limit of the blower motor based at least partially on an operational speed of the blower motor, determining a target torque based at least in part on a target airflow, and operating the blower motor at the torque limit if it is determined that the target torque is greater than the torque limit 1. A method for operating a blower motor disposed in an air handling unit , the method comprising the steps:(a) determining a torque limit of the blower motor based at least partially on an operational speed of the blower motor;(b) determining a target torque based at least in part on a target airflow; and(c) operating the blower motor at the torque limit if it is determined that the target torque is greater than the torque limit.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising (d) operating the blower motor at the target torque if it is determined that the target torque is less than or equal to the torque limit.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the torque limit of the blower motor is based at least in part on at least one of a static pressure value claim 1 , extrapolating blower motor speed values correlated with blower motor torque values claim 1 , and receiving at least one torque limit value from a system controller.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target airflow includes a target airflow command received from a system controller.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (c) further comprises determining a corrected speed of the blower motor.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising determining a corrected airflow based on at least one of the corrected speed and the torque limit.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:displaying the corrected airflow on a user interface element operably coupled to the air handling unit.8. An air handler unit comprising:a blower unit;a motor operably coupled to the blower ...

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Номер записи: 57
26-07-2018 дата публикации

Plumbing fixture with heating elemenet

Номер: US20180209126A1
Автор: Kevin T. Peel
Принадлежит: Kohler Mira Ltd

A shower head that includes a movable handset, a mixing valve, and an electric heater. The movable handset includes a stem configured to detachably engage a shower head dock, and a spray head coupled to the stem and configured to discharge water. The mixing valve is disposed within the movable handset and includes a housing including a waterway located therein for water to flow through, a first flow control valve located within the housing and configured to control the flow of hot water to the spray head, and a second flow control valve located within the housing and configured to control the flow of cold water to the spray head. The electric heater is disposed within the movable handset and configured to heat at least part of the housing to an elevated temperature sufficient to kill organisms within the waterway.

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Номер записи: 58
05-08-2021 дата публикации

FLUID-DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO

Номер: US20210238832A1
Автор: Porteous John Oliver, Schimandle Andrew Gilbert, Wall Matthew Dale
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Fluid-dispensing systems and methods relating thereto are described. A method of dispensing an output fluid stream includes: (i) receiving a temperature setting for a desired temperature of the output fluid stream and a mechanical disturbance for a desired flow rate of the output fluid stream; (ii) converting each of the temperature setting and the mechanical disturbance to a first valve PWM signal and a second valve PWM signal; (iii) conveying the first PWM signal to a first motor and the second PWM signal to a second motor; and (iv) activating the first motor to open the first valve to produce a first fluid flow at a first fluid flow rate and second motor and the first motor to open the second valve to produce a first fluid flow at a first fluid flow rate. The combination of the first fluid flow and the second fluid flow produces the desired output fluid stream. 1. A method for dispensing an output fluid stream , said method comprising:receiving, from a temperature setting device, a desired temperature setting of said output fluid stream;converting, using a temperature encoder, said desired temperature setting to a temperature count value, wherein said temperature encoder is communicatively coupled to said temperature setting device;receiving, from a flow rate setting device, a desired flow rate setting of said output fluid stream;converting, using a flow rate encoder, said desired flow rate setting to a flow rate count value, wherein said flow rate encoder is communicatively coupled to said flow rate setting device;computing, using a processor and based upon said temperature count value and said flow rate count value, a first valve pulse width modulation value (“PWM”) and a second valve PWM value;translating said first valve PWM value to a first PWM signal and said second valve PWM value to a second PWM signal;conveying said first PWM signal to a first motor;conveying said second PWM signal to a second motor; andwherein said first motor is configured to activate ...

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Номер записи: 59
04-08-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE DATA STORAGE DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20160224011A1
Автор: Dykes James Edward
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A mobile data storage device () may be housed in a mobile computing device () without an active cooling feature. The mobile data storage device () can have at least a controller () configured to delay command execution in response to a predicted mobile data storage device () temperature. The controller () can insert a plurality of delays into a command queue to prevent the mobile data storage device () from reaching the predicted mobile data storage device () temperature. 1. An apparatus comprising a mobile data storage device housed in a mobile computing device without an active cooling feature , the mobile data storage device comprising a controller configured to delay execution of at least one command in response to a predicted mobile data storage device temperature.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile data storage device is a hard disk drive.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile computing device is a laptop computer.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile computing device is a tablet computer.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile data storage device comprises a cache memory connected to the controller claim 1 , the cache memory storing a command queue comprising the at least one command.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile data storage device comprises a mobile enablement kit configured to recognize the presence of an active cooling feature.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the mobile enable kit comprises a dynamic data driver configured to connect the controller with at least one peripheral component.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is connected to a fall protection circuit configured to provide the predicted change.9. A method comprising:housing a mobile data storage device in a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device configured without an active cooling feature, the mobile data storage device comprising a controller;predicting a mobile data storage device temperature ...

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Номер записи: 60
04-08-2016 дата публикации

GESTURE-BASED LOAD CONTROL VIA WEARABLE DEVICES

Номер: US20160224036A1
Автор: Baker Rhodes B., Clymer Erica L., Knode Galen Edgar, Kumar Sanjeev, Nill John, Twaddell Daniel L., Zizza Michael J.
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

A load control system may include control-target devices for controlling an amount of power provided to an electrical load. The control-target devices may be capable of controlling the amount of power provided to the electrical load based on control instructions. The control-target devices and/or the control-instructions may be determined based on a gesture performed by a user. The user may wear a wearable control device capable of measuring movements performed by the user and transmit digital messages that may be used to control an electrical load. The wearable control device may identify gestures performed by the user for controlling a control-target device and/or provide control instructions to the control-target device based on the identified gestures. A gesture may be associated with a scene that includes a configuration of one or more control devices in a load control system. 1. A control device for controlling an electrical load via a control-target device , the control device comprising:a communication circuit; and receive, via the communication circuit, data indicative of a gesture performed by a user via a wearable control device;', 'identify the control-target device;', 'identify, based on the data indicative of the gesture performed by the user via the wearable control device, control instructions for causing the control-target device to control the electrical load; and, 'a control circuit configured tosend the control instructions to the control-target device for controlling the electrical load.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to:receive, via the communication circuit, a speed at which the gesture is performed by the user; anddetermine the control instructions based on the speed at which the gesture is performed.3. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to:receive, via the communication circuit, a distance over which the gesture is performed by the user; anddetermine the ...

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Номер записи: 61
02-08-2018 дата публикации

PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH HEATING ELEMENT

Номер: US20180216323A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
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A plumbing component includes a valve provided within a portion of the plumbing component and configured to control the flow of water through the plumbing component. The valve includes a body and at least one waterway within the body. An electric heater extends through at least a portion of the body of the valve and is configured to heat at least a portion of the body to an elevated temperature sufficient to kill organisms within the waterway. 1. (canceled)2. A faucet comprising:a base for mounting the faucet;a spout extending from the base and configured to discharge water;a valve housing located within the spout and comprising a first end section, a second end section having an outlet, and a center section provided between the first and second end sections, the center section including a first inlet configured to receive cold water and a second inlet configured to receive hot water;a first flow control valve located within a first waterway of the valve housing to control the flow of cold water from the first inlet to the outlet;a second flow control valve located within a second waterway of the valve housing to control the flow of hot water from the second inlet to the outlet; andan electric heater extending through at least a portion of the valve housing and configured to heat a surface defining at least part of one of the first or second waterways to an elevated temperature sufficient to kill organisms within the respective waterway.3. The faucet of claim 2 , wherein the first and second flow control valves are housed within the center section of the valve housing.4. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein both of the first and second inlets are provided on a first side of the center section of the valve housing.5. The faucet of claim 4 , wherein the electric heater extends through a bore of the valve body located on a second side of the center section of the valve housing that is opposite to the first side.6. The faucet of claim 5 , further comprising:a first motor ...

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Номер записи: 62
11-08-2016 дата публикации

IDENTIFYING HOME AUTOMATION CORRELATED EVENTS AND CREATING PORTABLE RECIPES

Номер: US20160232454A1
Автор: Chou Wei-Ting, Hsiao Wan-Tseng, Liu Jeffrey C.H., Su Chih-Wen
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A method for creating at least one portable environment recipe associated with at least one user and associated with an underlying architecture, whereby the underlying architecture includes an underlying actuator architecture or an underlying sensor architecture is provided. The method may include collecting a plurality of behavior data associated with the underlying architecture and the at least one user, wherein the at least one user is located at a first location. The method may further include analyzing the collected plurality of behavior data. The method may also include identifying at least one behavior pattern based on the analyzed plurality of behavior data. The method may include creating the at least one portable environment recipe based on the identified at least one behavior pattern. The method may also include uploading the created environment recipe to a repository. 1. A method for creating at least one portable environment recipe associated with at least one user and associated with an underlying architecture , wherein the underlying architecture comprises an underlying actuator architecture or an underlying sensor architecture , the method comprising:collecting, by a first environment controller, a plurality of behavior data associated with the underlying architecture and the at least one user, wherein the at least one user is located at a first location;analyzing, by the first environment controller, the collected plurality of behavior data;identifying, by the first environment controller, at least one behavior pattern based on the analyzed plurality of behavior data;creating, by the first environment controller, the at least one portable environment recipe based on the identified at least one behavior pattern; anduploading, by the first environment controller, the created environment recipe to a repository.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying, by a second environment controller, the at least one user, wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 63
09-07-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLABLE VALVES AND MIXING VALVES

Номер: US20200218294A1
Автор: HOUGHTON Bradley James, JEROMSON Peter James
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Two problems with existing electronically controlled mixing valves for domestic use is their size and difficulty accessing and repairing them. Their size means that they often become hidden behind wall linings, and because of the way in which they are plumbed into the pipework of a house, they are difficult to access and remove for repair or replacement. Disclosed is a compact and replaceable mixing valve cartridge that can be mated to a fixed fitting that is permanently plumbed into the pipework of a house. The compact size allows the cartridge to be positioned behind the type of removable face plates that are often installed over existing manually operated mixing valves. Simplified valve actuators and a compact mixing and temperature sensing configuration have facilitated the compact size. The valve cartridge can simply be accessed, unbolted and removed, without the need for extensive plumbing re-work. 1. An electronically controllable mixing valve cartridge , the valve cartridge having;at least two fluid inlets and at least one fluid outlet,at least one temperature sensor,at least one movable valve member and at least one actuator configured to move the or each movable valve member, andan electronic control system configured for receiving inputs from an input device and adapted to receive inputs from the or each temperature sensor and to control the operation of the or each actuator.2. The valve cartridge as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the or each actuator includes an electric motor.3. The valve cartridge as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a direction of flow of a fluid through the fluid inlets and through the or each fluid outlet is a direction of flow that is substantially aligned with a rotational axis of the or each electric motor.4. The valve cartridge as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the or each actuator includes a linear actuator.5. The valve cartridge as claimed in claim 4 , wherein a direction of flow of a fluid through the fluid inlets and through the or ...

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Номер записи: 64
18-08-2016 дата публикации

Mixing valve

Номер: US20160238144A1
Автор: Kevin T. Peel
Принадлежит: Kohler Mira Ltd

A valve including a housing having a first inlet chamber defined by a first chamber wall and configured to receive the cold water, a second inlet chamber defined by a second chamber wall and configured to receive the hot water, and a mixing chamber configured to receive the cold water from the first inlet chamber and the hot water from the second inlet chamber, wherein at least a portion of the mixing chamber is located between the first and second chamber walls; a first flow control valve extending through the first inlet chamber and moveable relative to the housing for controlling the flow of cold water from the first inlet chamber to the mixing chamber; and a second flow control valve extending through the second inlet chamber and moveable relative to the housing for controlling the flow of hot water from the second inlet chamber to the mixing chamber.

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Номер записи: 65
18-08-2016 дата публикации

PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH MIXING VALVE AND CONTROLLER

Номер: US20160238147A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
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A showerhead that is configured to receive a supply of cold water and a supply of hot water. The showerhead includes a body, a mixing valve within the body that includes a first actuator within the mixing valve for controlling a first flow control valve within the mixing valve and a second actuator within the mixing valve for controlling a second flow control valve within the mixing valve, and a controller on or within the body that is configured to send a control signal to control actuation of the first actuator and the second actuator. 1. (canceled)2. A showerhead configured to receive a supply of cold water and a supply of hot water , the showerhead comprising:a body; a first actuator for controlling a first flow control valve within the mixing valve; and', 'a second actuator for controlling a second flow control valve within the mixing valve; and, 'a mixing valve within the body comprisinga controller on or within the body and configured to send a control signal to control actuation of the first actuator and the second actuator.3. The showerhead of claim 2 , wherein the controller is located within the body and includes a microprocessor mounted on a control panel.4. The showerhead of claim 3 , further comprising a heating element located within the body for heating at least a portion of the mixing valve to a disinfection temperature.5. The showerhead of claim 4 , wherein the controller is programmable and includes a memory for storing different settings of at least one of a temperature and a flow rate of outlet water that are inputted through a user interface.6. The showerhead of claim 5 , wherein the memory records when each disinfection cycle is carried out claim 5 , the disinfection temperature of each disinfection cycle claim 5 , and a duration of each disinfection cycle.7. The showerhead of claim 6 , wherein the body is configured to be fixedly mounted to and project from a wall.8. The showerhead of claim 2 , wherein the body is moveable handset including a ...

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Номер записи: 66
16-08-2018 дата публикации

Hvac controller for a variable air volume (vav) box

Номер: US20180231994A1
Автор: Albert Holaso, Brent Barker, Fred Becher, Jennifer Teves, Kevin Callahan, Kevin Clinger, Philip Shen, Shanna Leeland
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

An HVAC controller configured to control a VAV box including a damper may include a temperature sensor that is configured to sense a temperature proximate the HVAC controller and a touch screen user interface that is configured to display the sensed temperature and to enable a user to input a temperature set point. A controller may be operatively coupled to the touch screen user interface and the temperature sensor and may be configured to regulate operation of the VAV box in accordance with the sensed temperature and the temperature set point. The HVAC controller may be programmed with a test and balance procedure that is user-accessible via the touch screen user interface.

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Номер записи: 67
06-11-2014 дата публикации

Building Material Including Temperature Transducer

Номер: US20140328372A1
Автор: Michael Craig Scelzi
Принадлежит: NetESCO LLC

Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for measuring the supply of a consumable product/energy source, such as electrical power, to a facility over time and analyzing the measurements to determine the consumption or supply of the product by one or more loads and/or sources in the facility, and to determine induced and residual heat flow through the facility's envelope. Various aspects compare the measured supply of the consumable product to a database of consumption signatures, which characterize access to the consumable product by particular users. Operating conditions and facility characteristics, such as temperatures, load factors, insulation factors, etc., may be further considered in determining a particular user's access of the consumable product. To aid in the controlling of energy use, thermal resistance factors of the building are determined, which are based on the induced and residual heat flow through the facility.

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Номер записи: 68
25-08-2016 дата публикации

CLOUD COMPUTING ENABLED BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160246312A1
Автор: McManamon Kevin, Toddy Matthew
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The present invention is a building control system and method that comprises a first and second database where the first database is located remotely from the building control system and is synchronized with the second database which is located within the control system. The second database is used by the building control system to store configuration data and building system state data. The first database may be used to store preconfigured characteristics of a building control system before installation of the building control system. The present invention may also comprise a license database that provides license codes to the building control system where the building control system defaults to a minimum performance configuration if the building control system does not receive a valid code from the license database. 1. A building control system comprising:a first database in electronic communication with a first building controller; a processor;', 'a second database;', 'a memory;', 'a communications interface;', 'a plurality of input/output connections; and', retrieve building device control data from the second database;', 'configure at least one of the plurality of input/output connections using the retrieved data to control a building system in electrical communication with the at least one input/output connection; and', 'synchronize data between the first database and the second database., 'software instructions which when executed cause the processor to], 'the first building controller comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first database comprises controller configuration data and building device control data.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic communication between the first database and the controller is conducted over a computer network which comprises a wide area network.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a user interface which displays building status data retrieved from the first database.5. The system of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 69
07-09-2017 дата публикации

Flow control system

Номер: US20170254054A1
Автор: Kerry Dunki-Jacobs, Robert Dunki-Jacobs
Принадлежит: Individual

A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption.

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Номер записи: 70
07-09-2017 дата публикации

A FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM, A SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING WASTE MATERIAL AND A FLUID MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170254055A1
Автор: Xia Li Jun
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Described herein is a fluid dispensing system, a system for processing waste material and a fluid monitoring system and a method of monitoring the quality of a fluid. One embodiment provides a fluid dispensing system () including a fluid dispenser () in fluid communication with at least one source of a first fluid. An identification device identifies a user of the system and generates a user identifier. A processor () is responsive to the user identifier to access a database () to retrieve user data indicative of one or more user preferences and, in response, generate a control signal. One or more electrical sensors () are configured to sense a gesture motion from the user and, in response, generate a local input signal. An actuator system () is responsive to the control signal and the local input signal to dispense the first fluid from the fluid dispenser with predefined characteristics. 1. A fluid dispensing system comprising:a fluid dispenser in fluid communication with at least one source of a first fluid;an identification device that identifies a user of the system and generates a user identifier;a processor that accesses a database to retrieve user data corresponding to the user identifier and indicative of one or more user preferences and, generates a control signal in response to retrieved user data;one or more electrical sensors that sense a gesture motion from the user and, in response to a sensed gesture motion, generate a local input signal; andan actuator system that dispenses the first fluid from the fluid dispenser with at least one predefined characteristic based on the control signal and the local input signal.2. he fluid dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein:the database is accessible through a remote server; andthe fluid dispensing system further comprises a network communication device that accesses the remote server to retrieve the user data in response to an instruction received from the processor.3. The fluid dispensing system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 71
14-09-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GATHERING AND ANALYZING HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS

Номер: US20170259028A1
Автор: Bassi Massimo Andreasi, Franceschetti Matteo
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Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis. 1. A system comprising: a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of an environment surrounding the temperature sensor;', 'a piezo sensor configured to measure a biological signal associated with a user;', 'a computer bus having an adjustable length and configured to bend at specified locations to change said adjustable length of said sensor strip; and, 'a sensor strip, comprisinga thermal member, configured to modify said temperature of a bed; anda computer processor communicatively coupled to said sensor strip and said thermal member, said computer processor configured to determine a presence in said bed associated with said user solely based on a temperature recorded by said temperature sensor, and to determine a control signal, and a time to send said control signal to said thermal member.2. The system of claim 1 , said computer processor configured to determine said presence in said bed when said temperature recorded by said temperature sensor is between 36° C. and 37.5° C.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said thermal member is divided into a plurality of zones corresponding to a plurality of users claim 1 , wherein each zone of said plurality of zones is controlled independently of remaining zones of said plurality of zones.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein each said zone is further divided into a plurality of subzones claim 3 , wherein said thermal member is configured to uniformly heat each subzone in said plurality of subzones.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said thermal member has a density that is higher in said subzone corresponding to lower back claim 4 , or feet claim 4 , than in said plurality of subzones corresponding to other parts of a body.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 72
15-08-2019 дата публикации

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20190250652A1
Автор: Kuei Tso-I, Wang Li-Chuan
Принадлежит: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.

A water temperature control system and a water temperature control method are provided. The water temperature control system includes a thermostatic spool, a temperature sensor, a controller, and a stepper motor. The thermostatic spool is configured to mix water at a first temperature and water at a second temperature to produce output water. The temperature sensor is configured to sense a current water temperature of the output water based on a sensing frequency to provide a current water temperature signal. The controller is configured to provide a step number control signal according to a target water temperature signal and a current water temperature signal. Based on a step frequency greater than the sensing frequency, the stepper motor is configured to provide a step number according to a step number control signal to adjust a flow rate of the water at the first temperature and a flow rate of the water at the second temperature. 1. A water temperature control system comprising:a thermostatic spool having a first water inlet, a second water inlet, and a water outlet, receiving water at a first temperature through the first water inlet, receiving water at a second temperature through the second water inlet, mixing the water at the first temperature and the water at the second temperature to produce output water, and providing the output water through the water outlet;a temperature sensor disposed at the thermostatic spool and sensing a water temperature of the output water based on a sensing frequency to provide a current water temperature signal;a controller coupled to the temperature sensor, receiving a target water temperature signal and the current water temperature signal, and providing a step number control signal according to the target water temperature signal and the current water temperature signal; anda stepper motor disposed at the thermostatic spool and coupled to the controller, providing a step number based on a step frequency and according to the ...

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Номер записи: 73
06-08-2020 дата публикации

Aircraft Lavatory Touchless Manifold System

Номер: US20200248440A1
Автор: Chuh Yen, Hoang Thao, Ortolan Christina
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A system and related method for touchless control of an aircraft lavatory water supply is disclosed. An aircraft lavatory touchless manifold includes dual solenoid powered water valves opening and closing to regulate water flow through each of a cold conduit and a hot conduit as commanded by user touchless input to a manifold microcontroller commanding the valves. An aircraft input commands a temperature range while a thermal sensor in a mixed water conduit provides output temperature feedback to the manifold microcontroller for positive control of the output temperature. The manifold microcontroller commands opening and closing of the dual solenoid powered valves to create a ratio of opening time between the valves. The solenoid powered valves provide a cost effective and reliable solution offering efficient linear valve operation and effective temperature and flow control. 1. A system for aircraft lavatory touchless water control , comprising:a touchless manifold system having a cold conduit, a hot conduit, a mixing chamber, and a mixed conduit, the touchless manifold system includinga cold inlet coupled with the cold conduit and configured to couple with an aircraft cold water supply;a hot inlet coupled with the hot conduit and configured to couple with an aircraft hot water supplyan aircraft data connection;a faucet data connection;a manifold microcontroller operatively coupled with the aircraft data connection and the faucet data connection;a cold thermal sensor proximal with the cold inlet and configured to measure a temperature of a cold fluid within the cold conduit, the cold thermal sensor operatively coupled with the manifold microcontroller;a hot thermal sensor proximal with the hot inlet and configured to measure a temperature of a hot fluid within the hot conduit, the hot thermal sensor operatively coupled with the manifold microcontroller;a cold solenoid operatively coupled with the manifold microcontroller and a cold solenoid valve, the cold solenoid ...

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Номер записи: 74
21-10-2021 дата публикации

MIXING VALVE WITH PROFILED PLUNGER FOR LINEARIZED TEMPERATURE OUTPUT

Номер: US20210325919A1
Автор: Constance Alan George, Hutchison Gregory, NELSON Jonathan D.
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A mixing valve for a water heater appliance includes a valve body that defines a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber being in fluid communication with a cold water inlet conduit and a hot water inlet conduit. The cold water inlet conduit defines a profiled junction defining an inlet orifice and a plunger valve is mounted within the valve body and is moveable relative to the inlet orifice to regulate a flow of water through the inlet orifice. A distal end of the plunger valve defines a profiled sealing face, the profiled sealing face and the inlet orifice being cooperative to permit a flow rate that is substantially proportional to a valve position. 1. A water heater appliance , comprising:a tank defining an interior volume for holding water;a cold water supply configured for directing cold water into the interior volume of the tank;a heating assembly for heating water within the tank;a hot water supply configured for directing heated water out of the interior volume of the tank; and a valve body that defines a mixing chamber;', 'an inlet conduit that is fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber at an inlet orifice; and', 'a plunger valve mounted within the valve body, the plunger valve being moveable relative to the inlet orifice to regulate a flow of water through the inlet orifice, wherein a distal end of the plunger valve defines a profiled sealing face, the profiled sealing face and the inlet orifice being cooperative to permit a flow rate that is substantially proportional to a valve position., 'a mixing valve in fluid communication with the cold water supply and the hot water supply, the mixing valve being configured for selectively mixing the heated water from the hot water supply and the cold water from the cold water supply, the mixing valve comprising2. The water heater appliance of claim 1 , wherein a flow area of the inlet orifice is defined between the profiled sealing face of the plunger valve and the inlet conduit claim 1 , wherein the flow area varies ...

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Номер записи: 75
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Plumbing fixture with integrated mixing valve

Номер: US20160274602A1
Автор: Kevin T. Peel
Принадлежит: Kohler Mira Ltd

A plumbing fixture includes a body and a mixing valve provided within the body. The mixing valve includes a first inlet for receiving a first fluid, a second inlet for receiving a second fluid, and a mixing chamber having a fluid outlet for outputting the first fluid or the second fluid or a mixture thereof. The mixing valve includes a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of the first fluid into the mixing chamber and a second flow control valve, separate from the first flow control valve, for controlling the flow of the second fluid into the mixing chamber, wherein at least one of the first or second flow control valve includes at least two separate outlets into the mixing chamber.

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Номер записи: 76
21-09-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAUCET CONTROL

Номер: US20170268208A1
Автор: LAMARCHE François
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A faucet system for providing adjustable water flow is provided. The system includes hot and cold water valves operable to respectively control a flow of hot and cold water, a sensor pad with substantially continuous sensing axes, and a controller in communication with the sensor pad and operatively connected to the hot and cold water valves. The controller processes user gestures detected using the sensor pad to determine a selected flow temperature or a selected flow magnitude from a substantially continuous range of possible values, and operate the hot and cold water valves to attain the selected flow temperature or the selected flow magnitude. A method is also provided for operating the same, along with a kit for retrofitting existing faucet assemblies in order to form a faucet system.

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Номер записи: 77
29-09-2016 дата публикации

LOAD PREDICTOR FOR A COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160283844A1
Автор: DEMPSTER Ian Robert, Jones Thomas
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The present invention includes methods for determining a predicted building heating or cooling load for a future time using historical data points recorded in situ to build analytical models that use predictions of environmental conditions to provide building administrators and systems with an automated prediction of building load over a period of time. In one embodiment, the present invention allows for the automatic creation of a plan of the day by dynamically providing local building systems with a prediction of load from moment to moment that can then be used to make maximally efficient HVAC equipment operation choices. Additionally, this invention provides a method to predict and model building energy usage using a K-nearest neighbors analytical model or a linear regression model. 1. A method , using a computer , for predicting a building load for a cooling or heating system , the method comprising:obtaining a plurality of inputs including historical data points and predicted data points;transmitting the historical data points to a predictive load model;within the predictive load model, associating the historical data inputs with a predicted load value, wherein the predictive load value is determined using a K-nearest neighbors analytical model;transmitting the predictive load value to a load prediction generator;transmitting a plurality of prediction data points to the load prediction generator;determining a predicted building load over a future time period under consideration; anddetermining a predicted building load for each prediction data points.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the historical data points include at least a time claim 1 , a date and load information.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein historical data points were recorded or observed during a past time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predicted data points include at least a time and a date of in the future.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the load information is a demand load ...

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Номер записи: 78
20-08-2020 дата публикации

User Interface for Controlling a Shower System

Номер: US20200263400A1
Автор: "LHenaff Jean-Jacques", Reinecker Greg, Song Ki Bok
Принадлежит: AS America, Inc.

A user interface () for controlling a shower system () includes at least one control () configured to be actuated by a user and generate one or more signals for controlling an operation of the shower system (), and at least one indicator light () configured to illuminate in different patterns which are matched to different operational stages of the shower system (). The at least one indicator light () may be configured to provide a first light pattern when the shower system () is in a first operational stage, and a second light pattern that is different from the first light pattern when the shower system () is in a second operational stage. The first operational stage may include when water in the shower system () is being warmed to a predetermined temperature, and the second operational stage may include when a temperature of the water has reached the predetermined temperature. 1. A user interface for controlling a shower system comprising:at least one control configured to be actuated by a user and generate one or more signals for controlling an operation of the shower system; andat least one indicator light configured to illuminate in different patterns which are matched to different operational stages of the shower system.2. The user interface of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indicator light is configured to provide a first light pattern when the shower system is in a first operational stage wherein water in the shower system is being warmed to a predetermined temperature claim 1 , and a second light pattern that is different from the first light pattern when the shower system is in a second operational stage wherein a temperature of the water has reached the predetermined temperature.3. The user interface of claim 2 , wherein the first light pattern includes a rotating or swirling light pattern claim 2 , and wherein the second light pattern includes a fading on and off pattern.4. The user interface of claim 2 , wherein the indicator light is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-09-2018 дата публикации

PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH USER INTERFACE

Номер: US20180274215A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
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A water delivery device that includes a body having a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, and an outlet; a mixing valve in the body, and a touchscreen user interface on a surface of the body. The mixing valve includes a housing having a mixing chamber that is fluidly connected to the outlet, a first flow control valve moveably disposed in the housing to control a cold water flow from the cold water inlet to the mixing chamber, and a second flow control valve moveably disposed in the housing to control a hot water flow from the hot water inlet to the mixing chamber. The touchscreen user interface allows a user to control a temperature and/or a flow rate of water from the outlet by controlling the first and second flow control valves. 1. (canceled)2. A water delivery device comprising:a body having a cold water inlet configured to connect to a cold water supply, a hot water inlet configured to connect to a hot water supply, and an outlet; a housing having a mixing chamber that is fluidly connected to the outlet;', 'a first flow control valve moveably disposed in the housing to control a cold water flow from the cold water inlet to the mixing chamber; and', 'a second flow control valve moveably disposed in the housing to control a hot water flow from the hot water inlet to the mixing chamber; and, 'a mixing valve located within the body and comprisinga touchscreen user interface located on a surface of the body, wherein the touchscreen user interface allows a user to control at least one of a temperature or a flow rate of water from the outlet by controlling the first and second flow control valves.3. The water delivery device of claim 2 , further comprising an actuator located within the body and configured to control movement of the first and second flow control valves in response to an input into the touchscreen user interface.4. The water delivery device of claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second flow control valves includes a valve member assembly ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-09-2019 дата публикации

Methods and systems for gathering and analyzing human biological signals

Номер: US20190269878A1
Автор: Massimo Andreasi Bassi, Matteo Franceschetti
Принадлежит: Eight Sleep Inc

Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis.

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Номер записи: 81
11-10-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Conserving Water by Diverting Water of Improper Temperature

Номер: US20180291592A1
Автор: Spiro Yuri
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A water conservation apparatus that conserves water by diverting water of an undesired temperature away from the faucet and back to the hot water source for additional heating by way of a nested water pipe design. 1. A water conservation system comprising: a nested pipe assembly comprising an outer pipe and an inner pipe secured within the outer pipe; a base assembly secured to one end of the nested pipe assembly and comprising an attachment means to secure the nested pipe assembly to a hot water source; a diversion chamber secured to the other end of the nested pipe assembly and comprising an inlet port to permit entry of water from the inner pipe into the diversion chamber , an outlet port with attachment means to permit flow of water from the diversion chamber to a faucet; a directing means secured to the diversion chamber and configured to direct water entering the diversion chamber from the inner pipe to either the outer pipe for return to the hot water source or to the outlet port of the nested pipe assembly depending on the temperature of said water , with said directing means comprising a valve , a temperature sensor , and an actuator means for opening and closing the valve; and a control means in electronic communication with the temperature sensor and actuator means of the directing means with said control means comprising a power source , a user operated temperature setting function and an input and display panel.2. A water conversation system of wherein the base assembly further comprises a bracing means to support the inner pipe of the nested pipe assembly.3. A water conservation system of wherein the power source of the control means is a battery.4. A water conservation system of wherein the temperature sensor is a thermistor.5. A water conversation system of wherein the diversion chamber further comprises a mixing valve.6. A water conservation system of wherein the outlet port of the diversion chamber is attached to a shower valve assembly.7. A method ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-10-2017 дата публикации

VIBRATING PILLOW STRIP AND OPERATING METHODS

Номер: US20170296773A1
Автор: Bassi Massimo Andreasi, Franceschetti Matteo
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Introduced are methods and systems for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling a vibrating pillow strip based on the analysis. 1. A system for automatically activating a vibrating pillow strip in response to an alarm setting , said system comprising:a database configured to store a history of biological signals associated with a user;said vibrating pillow strip, coupled to a pillow associated with said user, said vibrating pillow strip configured to receive a control signal and to vibrate based on said control signal; receive a biological signal associated with said user, said biological signal comprising a heart rate associated with said user, a respiration rate associated with said user, a motion associated with said user, or a temperature associated with said user;', 'identify said user based on at least one of: said heart rate associated with said user, said respiration rate associated with said user, said motion associated with said user, or said temperature associated with said user;', 'based on said user identification, obtain a wake-up time associated with said user;', 'based on said history of biological signals and said biological signal, identify a sleep phase associated with said user, said sleep phase comprising a wakefulness phase, a light sleep phase, a deep sleep phase, or a rapid eye movement sleep phase; and', 'when said sleep phase comprises said light sleep phase and a current time is at most one hour before said wake-up time, send said control signal to said vibrating pillow strip, said control signal comprising an instruction to vibrate., 'a computer processor communicatively coupled to said vibrating pillow strip, and said database, said computer processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said history of biological signals comprises a normal heart rate range associated with each sleep phase claim 1 , a normal ...

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Номер записи: 83
10-09-2020 дата публикации

SMART MONOCONTROL CARTRIDGE FOR TAPS AND SENSOR DEVICE FOR SAID CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20200284008A1
Автор: Bueno Palacios César, FORNIES GARCIA CARLOS, VANNESTE BRAM
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A smart monocontrol cartridge for taps includes a casing that houses a channel for a fluid, a mobile body which includes a cavity in which a mobile cam is located, the mobile cam being coupled by a rotator to the mobile body by means of an axis, and a sensor to detect a position of the mobile cam. The smart monocontrol cartridge also includes a magnet. The magnet can be arranged in the casing or in the mobile body with the sensor arranged in the mobile cam, or the sensor can be arranged in the casing or in the mobile body with the magnet being arranged in the mobile cam. The sensor is arranged to sense the magnetic field generated by the magnet so that a modification of an inclination of the cam can be determined based on a variation of the magnetic field sensed by the sensor. 1. A smart monocontrol cartridge for taps comprising: a channel for a fluid,', 'a mobile body which comprises a cavity in which a mobile cam is located,', 'the mobile cam being coupled by a rotator to the mobile body by means of an axis,, 'a casing which houses thereina sensor to detect a position of the mobile cam; anda magnet;wherein the magnet is arranged in the casing or in the mobile body and the sensor is arranged in the mobile cam; or the sensor is arranged in the casing or in the mobile body and the magnet is arranged in the mobile cam, andthe sensor is arranged to sense the magnetic field generated by the magnet so that a modification of an inclination of the cam can be determined based on a variation of the magnetic field sensed by the sensor.2. The smart monocontrol cartridge for taps according to claim 1 , wherein one of the sensor or the magnet is placed in a cavity in the interior of a detachable sensor module.3. The smart monocontrol cartridge for taps according to claim 1 , wherein the detachable sensor module is placed in a recess of the mobile cam.4. The smart monocontrol cartridge for taps according to claim 1 , wherein one of said sensor or said magnet is arranged in the ...

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Номер записи: 84
27-10-2016 дата публикации

Method for operating a water heater appliance

Номер: US20160313029A1
Автор: Brett Alan Farris, Shaun Michael Ward, Timothy Scott Shaffer
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A method for operating a water heater appliance includes determining a temperature, T tank , of water within a tank of the water heater appliance, a temperature, T cold , of water at an inlet conduit of the water heater appliance and an actual position, VMP actual , of a mixing valve of the water heater appliance. The method also includes calculating a theoretical position, VMP theoretical , of the mixing valve of the water heater appliance and establishing a lower flow rate limit for water exiting the water heater appliance and an upper flow rate limit for water exiting the water heater appliance.

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Номер записи: 85
27-10-2016 дата публикации

HVAC CONTROLLER FOR A VARIABLE AIR VOLUME (VAV) BOX

Номер: US20160313748A1
Автор: Barker Brent, Becher Fred, Callahan Kevin, Clinger Kevin, Holaso Albert, Leeland Shanna, Shen Philip, Teves Jennifer
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An HVAC controller configured to control a VAV box including a damper may include a temperature sensor that is configured to sense a temperature proximate the HVAC controller and a touch screen user interface that is configured to display the sensed temperature and to enable a user to input a temperature set point. A controller may be operatively coupled to the touch screen user interface and the temperature sensor and may be configured to regulate operation of the VAV box in accordance with the sensed temperature and the temperature set point. The HVAC controller may be programmed with a test and balance procedure that is user-accessible via the touch screen user interface. 1. An HVAC controller configured to control a VAV box including a damper , the HVAC controller comprising:a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature proximate the HVAC controller;a touch screen user interface configured to display the sensed temperature and to enable a user to input a temperature set point;a controller operatively coupled to the touch screen user interface and the temperature sensor, the controller is configured to regulate operation of the VAV box in accordance with the sensed temperature and the temperature set point; andwherein the HVAC controller is programmed with a test and balance procedure that is user-accessible via the touch screen user interface.2. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the HVAC controller is configured to display one or more of a sensed temperature claim 1 , a sensed humidity and a sensed carbon dioxide value on the touch screen user interface claim 1 , each value being displayed claim 1 , if displayed claim 1 , in a repeatable location on the touch screen user interface.3. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the HVAC controller is configured to display graphical icons indicating a mode in which the HVAC controller is being operated claim 1 , the mode including one or more of a normal operation mode claim 1 , a temperature set ...

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Номер записи: 86
27-10-2016 дата публикации

GEO-FENCING WITH ADVANCED INTELLIGENT RECOVERY

Номер: US20160313749A1
Автор: Frenz Jonathan P.
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A building temperature may be allowed to deviate from a comfort temperature set point to an energy saving temperature when a user is outside the geo-fence. Crossing information indicating when a user crosses into the geo-fence may be received. The crossing information may be stored over time to develop a history of when the user crosses into the geo-fence. A probability function that operates on at least part of the stored crossing information may be used to predict a time range of when the user is expected to next arrive at the building, the time range having a starting time and an ending time. The HVAC system may be instructed to drive the building temperature to an intermediate temperature at the starting time of the time range, wherein the intermediate temperature is between the energy saving temperature and the comfort temperature set point. 1. A method of implementing advanced intelligent recovery in an HVAC system for a building , the HVAC system implementing geo-fencing using a geo-fence that is defined for the building or a user of the building , the method comprising:allowing a building temperature to deviate from a comfort temperature set point to an energy saving temperature when a user is outside the geo-fence;receiving crossing information indicating when a user crosses into the geo-fence;storing the crossing information over time to develop a history of when the user crosses into the geo-fence;processing at least some of the stored crossing information to determine a comfort time that is related to when the user is expected to next arrive at the building; andinstructing the HVAC system to drive the building temperature towards the comfort temperature set point based on the comfort time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comfort time is based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on one or more of an average claim 1 , a median or a mode of at least some of the stored crossing information.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the HVAC system is ...

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Номер записи: 87
27-10-2016 дата публикации

GEO-FENCING WITH DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE

Номер: US20160313750A1
Автор: Frenz Jonathan P., Weirich Kevin L.
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A building automation server may include a memory that is configured to store a log of geo-fence crossing events including one or more parameters associated with a mobile device. A communications module may be configured to communicate with the mobile device and to receive the one or more parameters associated with the mobile device. A controller may be configured to process the log to diagnose the geo-fencing functionality and, in some cases, to identify one or more corrective actions. In some cases, the controller may be configured to provide the one or more corrective actions to the communications module for output to an external device. In some cases, an external device such as a mobile device may be configured to display messages pertaining to the one or more corrective actions. 1. A building automation server that is configured as part of a building automation system for servicing a building , a user of the building having a mobile device with location services , the mobile device and/or building automation server storing a geo-fence associated with the building and providing a geo-fencing functionality including identifying when the mobile device crosses the geo-fence , resulting in corresponding geo-fence crossing events , and taking corresponding actions , the building automation server comprising:a memory configured to store a log of the geo-fence crossing events, for each geo-fence crossing event, the log including an indication of the geo-fence crossing event and one or more parameters associated with the mobile device;a communications module configured to communicate with the mobile device and to receive the one or more parameters associated with the mobile device;a controller operably coupled to the memory and the communications module, the controller configured to process the log to diagnose the geo-fencing functionality and, if appropriate, to identify one or more corrective actions; andthe controller further configured to provide the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-09-2020 дата публикации

HIGH EFFICIENCY ELECTROCHEMICAL POWER SUPPLY SOURCE FOR AN UNDERWATER VEHICLE

Номер: US20200295342A1
Автор: GASSANI Yuri
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An electrochemical-type power supply source for use in marine environment, is provided with: an electrochemical stack, which generates electric power in the presence, internally, of an electrolytic fluid; a first tank, designed to contain electrolytic fluid at a first temperature; a second tank, designed to contain electrolytic fluid at a second temperature, lower than the first temperature; a thermostatic valve, that mixes electrolytic fluid at a lower temperature with electrolytic fluid at a higher temperature, for generating a mixed electrolytic fluid to be introduced into the electrochemical stack at a controlled temperature for generating a desired electric power. The electrochemical power supply is further provided with an auxiliary tank, adapted to contain electrolytic fluid at a third temperature, higher than the first temperature; and the thermostatic valve is connected to the auxiliary tank and receives, at an input, the electrolytic fluid at the third temperature, as a higher-temperature electrolytic fluid, for generating the mixed electrolytic fluid, in a given operating condition.

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Номер записи: 89
25-10-2018 дата публикации

MIXING VALVE

Номер: US20180305909A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
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A mixing valve that includes a housing having a first outlet, a second outlet, and a mixing chamber; a first flow control valve for controlling flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber; and a second flow control valve for controlling flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber; wherein the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately millimeters. 1. (canceled)2. A mixing valve comprising:a housing having a first outlet, a second outlet, and a mixing chamber;a first flow control valve for controlling flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber; anda second flow control valve for controlling flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber;wherein the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately 65 millimeters.3. The mixing valve of claim 2 , wherein the first and second outlets each have a diameter of approximately six millimeters.4. The mixing valve of claim 3 , wherein the housing includes a cold water inlet chamber claim 3 , which has two outlets into the mixing chamber including the first outlet claim 3 , and a hot water inlet chamber claim 3 , which has two outlets into the mixing chamber including the second outlet.5. The mixing valve of claim 4 , wherein the mixing valve has a flow coefficient of approximately 2.5 when both the first and second flow controls valves are in a mid-open position.6. The mixing valve of claim 5 , wherein the mixing valve has a flow rate of approximately 25 liters per minute at 1 bar when both the first and second flow control valves are in the mid-open position.7. The mixing valve of claim 4 , wherein the first flow control valve comprises a first valve member and a second valve member that is separate from and spaced apart from the first valve member claim 4 , wherein the first and second valve members ...

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Номер записи: 90
02-11-2017 дата публикации

Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets

Номер: US20170315569A1
Автор: Anthony G. Spangler, Garry R. Marty, Michael J. VEROS, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Robert W. Rodenbeck
Принадлежит: Delta Faucet Co

A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.

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Номер записи: 91
24-10-2019 дата публикации

Methods and systems for gathering and analyzing human biological signals

Номер: US20190321581A1
Автор: Massimo Andreasi Bassi, Matteo Franceschetti
Принадлежит: Eight Sleep Inc

Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis.

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Номер записи: 92
15-10-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS

Номер: US20200326734A1
Автор: Jonte Patrick B., Koottungal Paul D., Marty Garry R., Rodenbeck Robert W., Spangler Anthony G., Veros Michael J.
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A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed. 1. An apparatus for controlling the provision of water from a source of cold water and a source of hot water above a sink deck , the apparatus comprising:a mixing valve in fluid communication with the source of cold water and the source of hot water, the mixing valve being located beneath the sink deck;a diverter valve located beneath the sink deck in fluid communication with an outlet of the mixing valve, the diverter valve having a first outlet and a second outlet;an electronic user interface located above the sink deck;a spout including a spray outlet in fluid communication with the first outlet of the diverter valve, and a stream outlet in fluid communication with the second outlet of the diverter valve;a controller operably coupled to the electronic user interface, the mixing valve and the diverter valve; andwherein the electronic user interface includes a metering input whereby a user selects a desired volume of water to be dispensed from at least one of the spray outlet of the spout and the stream outlet of the spout, the volume of water dispensed being controlled by the controller.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a flow sensor disposed between the mixing valve and one of the spray outlet of the spout and the stream outlet of the spout claim 1 , the flow sensor operatively coupled to the controller.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one of the diverter valve and the mixing valve includes an off configuration preventing the flow of water claim 1 , and the controller activates the one of the diverter valve and the mixing valve to provide the flow of water.4. ...

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Номер записи: 93
01-12-2016 дата публикации

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VINYL GREENHOUSE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING THEREOF

Номер: US20160349769A1
Автор: LEE Jun
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The present invention relates to a vinyl greenhouse management system and a processing method thereof. The vinyl greenhouse management system of the present invention includes a plurality of sensor terminals provided at a vinyl greenhouse, a control device configured to receive various sensed information about an environmental condition of the vinyl greenhouse from the sensor terminals so as to control a status of the vinyl greenhouse, a vinyl greenhouse management server connected with the control device and configured to collect the sensed information, and a user terminal and a manager terminal configured to monitor or remote control the status of the vinyl greenhouse as being linked with the vinyl greenhouse management server. The vinyl greenhouse includes a heating film on a partial surface of a structure. In the heating film, a plurality of heating patterns and a plurality of circuit patterns are formed of conductive ink on a surface of a polymer film by using the printed electronics. The sensor terminals are electrically connected with the control device through the circuit patterns so as to transfer the sensed information. In response to the sensed information of the vinyl greenhouse, power supply from the control device to the heating patterns may be performed or stopped. According to the present invention, the heating film can be mass-produced at a low cost, and a status of the vinyl greenhouse can be monitored and remotely controlled in real time. 1. A vinyl greenhouse management system comprising:a heating film formed by printing conductive ink on a polymer film into a plurality of heating patterns and a plurality of data transfer lines by using the printed electronics and provided at a part of vinyl of a vinyl greenhouse;a plurality of sensor terminals respectively fixed and provided at different positions on a frame of the vinyl greenhouse and electrically connected with the data transfer lines of the heating film so as to measure various sensed ...

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Номер записи: 94
13-12-2018 дата публикации

Electronic faucet with smart features

Номер: US20180355593A1
Автор: Adam Tracy
Принадлежит: Spectrum Brands Inc

A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an acoustical array that produces a mid-air tactile interface.

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Номер записи: 95
05-12-2019 дата публикации

FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190368170A1
Автор: Austin-Dunkijacobs Kerry L., Dunki-Jacobs Robert
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A fluid flow control system having a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough, a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor, and a flow control device configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor. A water flow control system for use in a shower environment is also provided, as well as a shower control system, methods for controlling water flow based on sensing of the presence and location of an object, and methods for reducing water consumption. 1. A fluid flow control system , comprising:(a) a fluid inlet configured to be operatively coupled to a fluid source;(b) a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet such that fluid may exit the system therethrough;(c) a proximity sensor for detecting the position of an object within a region adjacent the sensor; and(d) a flow control device comprising a control valve configured to regulate fluid flow between the inlet and outlet in response to object detection by the sensor, wherein the flow control device comprises a disc valve which varies the fluid flow proportional to the detected distance of an object from the sensor.2. The fluid flow control system of claim 1 , wherein the disc valve comprises a first valve plate having a pair or circumferentially-spaced arcuate openings claim 1 , and a second valve plate having first and second circumferentially-spaced openings claim 1 , the first and second valve plates located adjacent one another with at least one of the valve plates rotatable with respect to the other such that each of the first and second circumferentially-spaced openings in the second valve plate may be selectively placed into ...

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Номер записи: 96
10-12-2020 дата публикации

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20200385966A1
Автор: CHAKY REBECCA CAROL
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A programmable system with user interface control for water flow rate or water temperature. Embodiments of the invention include a water temperature control system for a shower. 1. A showering system comprising a controller for use with a shower head for receiving water according to first or second configurations , the first configuration providing a first operating mode which enables manual control for mixing hot and cold water when showering , and the second configuration providing a user selectable second operating mode in which a user can program system settings with the controller to execute a timed sequence of automated showering steps , wherein the second operating mode automatically blends hot and cold water during a plurality of the showering steps to send water through the shower head at a predefined temperature specified by the user.222.-. (canceled) This application is a 371 US National Stage entry of PCT Application PCT/US16/27418, filed Apr. 14, 2016. PCT/US16/27418 claims priority to provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/149,635 filed 19 Apr. 2015. Both applications are hereby incorporated in their entirety.This invention relates to control of water usage and, more particularly, to automated systems and methods for controlling flows of water such as, for example, user selection of customized settings to dispense flows of water.The conventional process of opening a hot water valve and running a water stream to “warm up the water” generally means sending water that is too cold down the waste drain, e.g., because water in a hot water line has cooled-down in the hot-water pipe (i.e., between the water heater and the point of use). This wasted resource, previously heated potable water, is normally purged from the system with no benefit received.Users often find that manual control of water temperature and output flow rate in showers and sinks can be difficult to operate with consistency. This can create an unsatisfactory or annoying situation when ...

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Номер записи: 97
19-12-2019 дата публикации

Liquid mixing device with electronic control of high dynamic regulation and operating method thereof

Номер: US20190381464A1
Автор: Isaac SALAS ARRANZ, Rafael BELLO LARROCHE
Принадлежит: Sedal SL

The present invention relates to a liquid mixing device which has a control system and electronic regulation, in charge of receiving the parameters set with respect to the liquid which is expected to be supplied by the tap or supply means whereto said device is connected and which acts on the regulation means of the different supply lines of liquids to mix to achieve said parameters, which has a high measurement and actuation dynamic thanks to measuring sections with ultrasonic transducers and proportional solenoid valves and a configuration and geometry of said measuring sections which allows having a multitude of reliable measurements per second.

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Номер записи: 98
17-12-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING OR COOLING A BED BASED ON HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS

Номер: US20200390998A1
Автор: Bassi Massimo Andreasi, Franceschetti Matteo
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Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis. 1. A system for changing a temperature of a portion of a bed device , comprising:at least one sensor that is a part of the bed device, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to detect a biological signal of a user of the bed device;a temperature control device operatively coupled to the portion of the bed device, wherein the temperature control device is configured to change the temperature of the portion of the bed device; anda processor communicatively coupled to the sensor and the temperature control device, wherein the processor is configured to (i) determine a time to wake up the user based on the detected biological signal of the user and (ii) modify an operation of the temperature control device based on the determined time to wake up the user.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the modified operation of the temperature control device heats or cools the portion of the bed device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the modifying the operation of the temperature control device comprises turning on or turning off the temperature control device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to modify the operation of the temperature control device based on at least one environmental property associated with the bed device.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one environmental property is selected from the group consisting of humidity claim 4 , light claim 4 , temperature claim 4 , and sound.6. The system of claim 4 , further comprising at least one environment sensor operatively coupled to the processor and configured to obtain the at least one environmental property.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the ...

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Номер записи: 99
06-01-2000 дата публикации

A system for controlling temperature of a continuous polymerization process

Номер: WO2000000875A1
Автор: David Hamel Anderson, David Jack Sandell, Kirk Demler Carver, Richard Monroe Coon
Принадлежит: Mobil Oil Corporation

A system for controlling temperature of a polymerization process includes a primary reactor system (30) having a polymerization reactor (31) and a recycle gas line which includes a heat exchanger (34), a primary temperature controller (42) which continuously measures temperature within the reactor (31) and provides a coolant adjust signal, a secondary cooling system which circulates a mixture of fresh and recirculated coolant through the heat exchanger (34) and a secondary temperature controller (41) which continuously measures the temperature of the mixed coolant and adjusts the proportion of mixed coolant to fresh coolant based on the coolant adjust signal and the temperature of the mixed coolant.

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Номер записи: 100