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WO2001095277A3 - Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency Download PDF

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WO2001095277A3
WO2001095277A3 PCT/US2000/015480 US0015480W WO0195277A3 WO 2001095277 A3 WO2001095277 A3 WO 2001095277A3 US 0015480 W US0015480 W US 0015480W WO 0195277 A3 WO0195277 A3 WO 0195277A3
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water use
water
flow
signatures
anomaly
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John Addink
Sylvan Addink
Tony Givargis
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Aqua Conservation Systems Inc
John Addink
Sylvan Addink
Tony Givargis
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Application filed by Aqua Conservation Systems Inc, John Addink, Sylvan Addink, Tony Givargis filed Critical Aqua Conservation Systems Inc
Priority to PCT/US2000/015480 priority Critical patent/WO2001095277A2/en
Priority to AU54648/00A priority patent/AU5464800A/en
Priority to US10/297,146 priority patent/US6963808B1/en
Publication of WO2001095277A2 publication Critical patent/WO2001095277A2/en
Publication of WO2001095277A3 publication Critical patent/WO2001095277A3/en
Publication of WO2001095277B1 publication Critical patent/WO2001095277B1/en
Priority to US11/217,252 priority patent/US7330796B2/en
Priority to US11/347,521 priority patent/US7711454B2/en
Priority to US11/674,472 priority patent/US20070191991A1/en
Priority to US12/192,888 priority patent/US8145359B2/en
Priority to US13/431,042 priority patent/US20120191260A1/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/26—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
    • G01M3/28—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds
    • G01M3/2807—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds for pipes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/001—Means for regulating or setting the meter for a predetermined quantity
    • G01F15/003—Means for regulating or setting the meter for a predetermined quantity using electromagnetic, electric or electronic means

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Alarm Systems (AREA)
  • Measuring Volume Flow (AREA)
  • Testing And Monitoring For Control Systems (AREA)
  • Examining Or Testing Airtightness (AREA)
  • Arrangements For Transmission Of Measured Signals (AREA)

Abstract

A flow anomaly is provided to an operator or other person by: executing a first device of a plurality of water using devices; receiving flow data on a quantity of water used by the first device during a time period required to generate a first water use signature from the first device; comparing a future water use pattern against the first water use signature to identify a flow anomaly with the first device; and providing information regarding the flow anomaly to the person. All water using devices are contemplated, including those employed at residential, commercial, industrial or other types of sites. It is especially contemplated that signatures are identified for multiple devices coupled to a common water supply system, with two or more of signatures compared against the same future water use pattern. Apparatus to accomplish these tasks is preferably housed in an irrigation controller, which may be advantageously coupled to a flow meter. The controller can operate a display that provides real time flow data, and a warning signal generator that provides an alert upon determination of the existence of a flow anomaly.
PCT/US2000/015480 2000-06-05 2000-06-05 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency WO2001095277A2 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US2000/015480 WO2001095277A2 (en) 2000-06-05 2000-06-05 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency
AU54648/00A AU5464800A (en) 2000-06-05 2000-06-05 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency
US10/297,146 US6963808B1 (en) 2000-06-05 2000-06-05 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency
US11/217,252 US7330796B2 (en) 2000-06-05 2005-08-31 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures and water pressure in improving water use efficiency
US11/347,521 US7711454B2 (en) 2000-06-05 2006-02-02 Water savings system
US11/674,472 US20070191991A1 (en) 2000-06-05 2007-02-13 Irrigation Controller Communication System
US12/192,888 US8145359B2 (en) 2000-06-05 2008-08-15 Systems and methods of reducing peak water usage
US13/431,042 US20120191260A1 (en) 2000-06-05 2012-03-27 Systems and Methods of Reducing Peak Water Usage

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PCT/US2000/015480 WO2001095277A2 (en) 2000-06-05 2000-06-05 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency

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US11/217,252 Continuation-In-Part US7330796B2 (en) 2000-06-05 2005-08-31 Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures and water pressure in improving water use efficiency

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