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Anti-backflow plumbing fitting
11479953 · 2022-10-25 · ·

An anti-backflow plumbing fitting (10) includes an annular body (12) which bounds an interior area (20). The body includes a body outlet (28) and a plurality of cup portions (40) each of which includes an inlet opening (46). An annular body side wall (22) includes at least one radially extending side wall air gap (36). Each cup portion further includes a pair of angularly disposed cup air gaps (54). An inlet end wall (30) includes a plurality of body flow inlets (52) which are each associated with a respective cup portion. Each body flow inlet underlies a respective cup portion and is elongated in aligned relation with each cup air gap, to enable liquid to flow from the respective inlet opening of a cup portion into the interior area. The inlet end wall is sloped and includes a plurality of drain holes (66, 68) therein. A plurality of vanes (60) extend in the interior area intermediate of immediately adjacent body flow inlets.

Connector for a water system
11473786 · 2022-10-18 ·

The present invention relates to a connector (100) for a water system. The connector comprises an inlet connector (105), a connector body and an outlet connector (120) arranged in sequence. The connector body is open-sided so as to form a tundish having an open air gap between the inlet and outlet connectors (105, 120), through which water can fall in use. The connector (100) further comprises a sensor for detecting the presence of water within the connector body.

Integrated airgap retrofit body

A retrofit body for a faucet that provides an airgap vent is disclosed. The retrofit body may work with any faucet where the faucet body projects through a countertop. The airgap vent is in fluid communication with a drainpipe and a wastewater stream from an appliance.

FLOOD DETECTION CONTROL DEVICE FOR REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
20230193608 · 2023-06-22 ·

A flood control device for detecting discharge from a release outlet, comprising a receptacle having an upper opening, a bottom, and a drain hole; a first water level sensor configured to be triggered by water reaching a first level; a second water level sensor configured to be triggered by water reaching a second level, wherein the first water level sensor is closer to the bottom of the receptacle than the second water level sensor, wherein triggering the first water level sensor represents a low flow signal, and triggering both the first water level sensor and the second water level sensor represents a high flow signal. The low flow signal can be used to trigger a warning, and the high flow signal can be used to trigger automatic shutoff and/or shutoff alarm.

PROTECTIVE DEVICE
20170241112 · 2017-08-24 ·

A protection device for protecting the potable water from contamination caused by backflow, comprises a housing with a potable water inlet, a first funnel, which is arranged at a distance to and aligned below the potable water inlet, and a second funnel, which is arranged at a distance to and aligned below the first conical funnel, and via which the water can be drained. An opening in the housing is formed for the discharge of the backflowing water, to which the back-flowing water can flow between the first and the second funnel.

CLEARANCE GAGE

A clearance gage that includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end, a gage element connected to the first end of the elongated shaft, where the gage element defines a first width and a second width measured perpendicular to the elongated shaft, where the first width is larger than the second width, where a thickness of the elongated shaft is not more than the second width, where the first width defines a size of the gage element to assess a gap clearance between two components, and a marker connected to the elongated shaft, where the marker is positioned at a predetermined distance from the gage element along the elongated shaft, where the marker defines a marker width measured in a direction perpendicular to the elongated shaft that is greater than the second width of the gage element.

Decorative air gap cap cover

A decorative air gap cap cover is disclosed. An example embodiment can include: a hollow decorative shell configured with upper and lower interior regions relative to an internal ridge, the internal ridge configured to rest on an upper surface of a ring gasket installed around an air gap cap, the air gap cap being captured within the upper and lower interior regions of the hollow decorative shell; a fluid channel within the hollow decorative shell configured with an entry opening above the internal ridge and an exit opening below the internal ridge, the exit opening terminating at an exit port of the hollow decorative shell; and a top vent hole providing an air channel between the upper interior region and the exterior of the hollow decorative shell. An embodiment can also include an auxiliary fluid channel configured with an entry opening below the internal ridge and an exit opening below the internal ridge.

Flush toilet

A flush toilet includes: a bowl; at least one water discharge port to discharge water into the bowl; a water supply path to supply the water from a water supply source to the water discharge port therethrough; and a backflow check structure provided for the water supply path. The backflow check structure checks a backflow of the water running through the water supply path. The backflow check structure has: a water inlet port exposed to the air and directly communicating with the water discharge port; and a water outlet port to channel the water supplied from the water supply source toward the water inlet port. The water inlet port is arranged on a trajectory of the water running out through the water outlet port. The water that has passed through the water inlet port is channeled directly toward the water discharge port.

ANTI-SIPHONAGE WATER STORAGE DEVICE, SANITARY WATER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND SANITARY CLEANING DEVICE
20220186482 · 2022-06-16 ·

The present disclosure discloses an anti-siphonage water storage device, a sanitary water supply device, and a sanitary cleaning device. The anti-siphonage water storage device is set in a cleaning water path of a sanitary cleaning device, and the anti-siphonage water storage device comprises a water tank for storing cleaning water. The water tank is disposed with a water inlet structure and a water outlet structure, and the water tank is disposed with an overflow structure. A water outlet surface of the water inlet structure is higher than an overflow surface of the overflow structure.

FLUID DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING THE SAME
20220178121 · 2022-06-09 · ·

Fluid detection systems and methods using the same are disclosed. In embodiments the fluid detection systems include a sensor module and an electronics module. The sensor module includes a sensor housing that includes a liquid flow path and a sensor element disposed around at least part of the liquid flow path. The sensor element can detect a capacitance of the liquid flow path and provide a sensor signal to a controller in the electronics module. The electronics module can determine a detected capacitance in the liquid flow path based at least in part on the sensor signal, and can determine whether a wet event has occurred based on a comparison of the detected capacitance to a threshold capacitance. Methods using the fluid detection systems and fluid supply systems including the fluid detection systems are also disclosed.