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Smart and IoT connected liquid level monitoring with remote diagnostic and maintenance capability
11550343 · 2023-01-10 · ·

Methods and systems for remotely monitoring and controlling holding tank subsystems. One system includes an electronic processor communicatively coupled to a memory. The electronic processor, through execution of the instructions stored in the memory, is configured to receive tank data associated with a first holding tank of a holding tank subsystem. The tank data indicates a material level of a material stored in the first holding tank. The electronic processor is also configured to compare the material level to a material transfer threshold. The electronic processor is also configured to, in response to the material level satisfying the material transfer threshold, control the holding tank subsystem to transfer at least a portion of the material in the first holding tank to the second holding tank as a transfer event.

Smart and IoT connected liquid level monitoring with remote diagnostic and maintenance capability
11550343 · 2023-01-10 · ·

Methods and systems for remotely monitoring and controlling holding tank subsystems. One system includes an electronic processor communicatively coupled to a memory. The electronic processor, through execution of the instructions stored in the memory, is configured to receive tank data associated with a first holding tank of a holding tank subsystem. The tank data indicates a material level of a material stored in the first holding tank. The electronic processor is also configured to compare the material level to a material transfer threshold. The electronic processor is also configured to, in response to the material level satisfying the material transfer threshold, control the holding tank subsystem to transfer at least a portion of the material in the first holding tank to the second holding tank as a transfer event.

Accumulator Assembly
20220403633 · 2022-12-22 ·

An accumulator assembly having a wastewater retention tank defining an interior chamber. A fluid level sensor is coupled to the waste retention tank and configured to sense a level of liquid in the chamber. An extraction pipe extends into the chamber and is coupled to an extraction valve. Coupled to the fluid sensor is a controller that is also coupled to the fluid level sensor and to the extraction valve. The controller is configured to open the extraction valve upon receipt of a signal from the sensor. The accumulator assembly also includes an odor mitigation subassembly in fluid communication with the chamber. The odor mitigation subassembly further includes an air displacement port, an odor filter and an overflow prevention device, the overflow prevention device being in fluid communication with the chamber and located downstream of the air displacement port and upstream of the filter.

Accumulator Assembly
20220403633 · 2022-12-22 ·

An accumulator assembly having a wastewater retention tank defining an interior chamber. A fluid level sensor is coupled to the waste retention tank and configured to sense a level of liquid in the chamber. An extraction pipe extends into the chamber and is coupled to an extraction valve. Coupled to the fluid sensor is a controller that is also coupled to the fluid level sensor and to the extraction valve. The controller is configured to open the extraction valve upon receipt of a signal from the sensor. The accumulator assembly also includes an odor mitigation subassembly in fluid communication with the chamber. The odor mitigation subassembly further includes an air displacement port, an odor filter and an overflow prevention device, the overflow prevention device being in fluid communication with the chamber and located downstream of the air displacement port and upstream of the filter.

EXTENDED TERM HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
20220377994 · 2022-12-01 ·

An extended term hydroponic cultivation apparatus and method provide a growth environment for a plant to develop an oxygen root structure and a water root structure as the plant matures. The root structure of the plant is carried in a growth chamber containing an initial water level with an air gap defined above the water level for development of the oxygen root structure in the air gap. Water root structure development progresses downwardly to a bottom of the growth chamber as the plant consumes water contained within the system until reaching a terminal growth length in a terminal water level. A float valve maintains the water in the system at the terminal water level to sustain plant growth for an extended temporal duration. A drain valve allows for evacuation of water for replenishment with a fresh source of water to the terminal water level.

Fuel Tank Unit
20220355662 · 2022-11-10 · ·

A fuel tank unit may include a fuel tank, a canister configured to adsorb and desorb vapor generated in the fuel tank, a vapor conduit communicating the fuel tank with the canister, and a full tank fuel level limiting valve device connected to a fuel tank-side end of the vapor conduit. The full tank fuel level limiting valve device includes a full tank fuel level limiting valve and an actuator. The full tank fuel level limiting valve includes a float that is configured to float due to a buoyancy force of fuel in the fuel tank so as to close the full tank fuel level limiting valve when the fuel tank is filled up. The actuator includes a valve closure prevention member that is configured to move and press the float when the actuator is activated, so as to prevent the float from moving in a valve closing direction.

Fuel Tank Unit
20220355662 · 2022-11-10 · ·

A fuel tank unit may include a fuel tank, a canister configured to adsorb and desorb vapor generated in the fuel tank, a vapor conduit communicating the fuel tank with the canister, and a full tank fuel level limiting valve device connected to a fuel tank-side end of the vapor conduit. The full tank fuel level limiting valve device includes a full tank fuel level limiting valve and an actuator. The full tank fuel level limiting valve includes a float that is configured to float due to a buoyancy force of fuel in the fuel tank so as to close the full tank fuel level limiting valve when the fuel tank is filled up. The actuator includes a valve closure prevention member that is configured to move and press the float when the actuator is activated, so as to prevent the float from moving in a valve closing direction.

Fluid injection system with smart injection and receiver tanks

A tank including a fluid reservoir, a communication module, a controller, and at least one sensor. The fluid reservoir is configured to be in fluid communication with a cable segment. The communication module is configured to communicate with an external device. The sensor is configured to detect an injection parameter value, encode the injection parameter value in a sensor signal, and send the sensor signal to the controller. The controller is configured to automatically instruct the communication module to transmit information to the external device based on the injection parameter value.

Fluid injection system with smart injection and receiver tanks

A tank including a fluid reservoir, a communication module, a controller, and at least one sensor. The fluid reservoir is configured to be in fluid communication with a cable segment. The communication module is configured to communicate with an external device. The sensor is configured to detect an injection parameter value, encode the injection parameter value in a sensor signal, and send the sensor signal to the controller. The controller is configured to automatically instruct the communication module to transmit information to the external device based on the injection parameter value.

FLUID FLOW CONTROL BASED ON A LIQUID LEVEL IN A CONTAINER
20230130299 · 2023-04-27 ·

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for fluid flow control. A container is shaped to receive a liquid. An inlet is configured to allow the liquid to enter the container. An outlet is configured to allow the liquid to exit the container. A float is disposed within the container. A valve is actuated based on a position of the float within the container to open the valve at a first liquid level within the container and to close the valve at a different liquid level within the container.