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SINGLE-LEVER CARTRIDGE FOR SIGNAL GENERATION
20230358333 · 2023-11-09 · ·

A cartridge (1) for the generation of control signals for a water mixing system includes a housing (7), a lever attachment (2) which is moveable relative to the housing (7) for the accommodation of a lever, and a detector device for the generation of a signal according to the position of the lever attachment (2).

Method for recycling water and a water recycling device
11821179 · 2023-11-21 · ·

The present inventive concept relates to a water recycling device comprising: an outlet configured to output treated water; a drain for collecting used water output from said outlet; a return/evacuation path in liquid communication with said drain, wherein said return/evacuation path comprises an inlet for receiving water collected by said drain; a return path in liquid communication with said return/evacuation path; a treatment path in liquid communication with said return path and said outlet; an external water path in liquid communication with said treatment path, said external water path being connected to an external water outlet; a valve arrangement configured to accept as inputs used water from said return path and/or external water from said external water path, said valve arrangement being placed between said return path and said treatment path, said valve arrangement being configured to direct said inputs to said treatment path, said valve arrangement being configured to mix said external water with said used water from said return path; a circulation pump for providing a flow in said water recycling device; and a water treatment arrangement placed downstream of said valve arrangement.

Filter-type Valve Element Cover Plate and Shower Faucet Made Thereof
20230383506 · 2023-11-30 · ·

The present invention provides a filter-type valve element cover plate, comprising a cover plate body. The cover plate body is provided with a water mixing valve mounting position and at least one switching valve mounting position. A cold water inlet and a hot water inlet connected to water mixing valve mounting position, and water outlets corresponding to the switching valve mounting positions are arranged on the back of the cover plate body; the cover plate body is provided with a filter mounting position. A mixed water channel is arranged in the water mixing valve mounting position. A water diverting channel is arranged in the cover plate body; fixing parts are arranged on the side of the cover plate body. The present invention applies to concealed shower faucets with good filtering effect, and can effectively reduce the wear of downstream switching valve elements and avoid blockage at the downstream outlets.

Apparatus and methods for faucet-mounted water filtration systems

A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Prefabricated module for a building and construction method
11421416 · 2022-08-23 · ·

Disclosed is a prefabricated module including, in one piece: a shower compartment, with a shower; a toilet compartment, with a toilet seat, the shower compartment and the toilet compartment being arranged longitudinally opposite one another; a kitchen compartment, which included a sink and a cooking appliance; a technical compartment, which included: a domestic water supply and a water heater, supplying domestic water to the shower and sink; an energy supply, supplying energy to the cooking appliance and the water heater; the kitchen compartment and the technical compartment being arranged between the shower compartment and the toilet compartment, which are transversely opposite one another, of the prefabricated module.

SENSING FAUCET ASSEMBLY
20220243438 · 2022-08-04 · ·

The present disclosure is directed to sensing faucet assembly that includes a faucet body, an input water control unit, a control box and a sensor. The faucet body includes a faucet water passage. The control box includes a first water passage and a second water passage. The input water control unit includes a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet. The first water passage communicates with the faucet water passage and the first water outlet, and the control box is equipped with a solenoid valve. The second water passage communicates with the faucet water passage and the second water outlet, and the input water control unit is provided with a valve core for controlling the communication and the blocking of the second water outlet.

Bottle filler fountain

A bottle filling station may include a liquid dispenser configured to dispense liquid. A pan can be configured to collect at least a portion of the dispensed liquid with a liquid flow circuit providing liquid to the liquid dispenser. A filter can be disposed in the liquid flow circuit configured to filter the liquid in the liquid circuit and a non-filtering bypass can provide liquid to the liquid dispenser bypassing the filter.

Self-Cleaning Sink

Systems, methods, and techniques for cleaning sinks and dishes are provided. In some embodiments, a cleaning system comprises at least one fluid supply, at least one opening in a side wall of a sink basin, and at least one nozzle positioned along an exterior of the sink basin. The nozzle is configured to receive fluid from the fluid supply, and dispense fluid through an opening in a side wall of the sink basin to an interior surface of the sink basin. In some embodiments, the nozzle is configured to dispense fluid to the interior of a sink basin, such that substantially all surfaces of the interior of the sink basin are covered with a thin layer of fluid. In some embodiments, nozzle dispensing angle, duration of a cleaning cycle, flow rate or amount of dispensing fluid, or activation of a cleaning cycle may be manually or automatically controlled.

Filtered showerhead with multiple nozzle assemblies
11458487 · 2022-10-04 ·

A multi-mode showerhead having a housing with a front and a rear and an offset integrated water filter system incorporated into the showerhead. The multi-mode offset filtered showerhead has multiple nozzle assemblies, one of which is movable or rotatable and another of which is removable and may contain a unit to hold a water filter cartridge for insertion and removal from the integrated water filter system incorporated into the showerhead. A selector switch and other water flow control devices are used to selectively control the flow of water through the showerhead to the nozzle assemblies. The showerhead is mounted on a shower arm by way of a single water inlet on the rear of the housing and is fluidly connected to a hollow filter chamber in the integrated water filter system.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POINT OF USE WATER MODIFICATION

A water use management system may be installed in a setting that contains a primary infrastructure for water use to provide an alternate, modular infrastructure for water use. Fresh water used at various points of use, such as a shower or sink, may be modified by a point of use water conditioner. Water may be modified at the point of use based upon pre-configured routines or manual user selections. Treatments performed on the water may include quality treatments, such as modifying the pH or mineral content, and may also include experience treatments, such as the addition of scents, colors, carbonation, or health and beauty supplements. Additives used during treatment are provided in cartridges that may be inserted and removed from the water conditioner. Cartridges may self-identify when inserted, to aid in compatibility and usability determinations and recycling/recertification processes.