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US 11,112,011 B1Granted
Controllably opening water supply line doors
OwnerPatrick M. Murphyinventor
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Abstract
Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for controllably opening water supply line doors. The controllably opening water supply line door can include a base that includes a first substantially planar piece of material; a door that can include a second substantially planar piece of material; and a hinge structure that can be joined to the base and the door. The hinge structure can include a hinge. The door can be configured to rotate about an axis formed by the hinge to create a passageway.
Claims20
A controllably opening water supply line door assembly comprising:
- a base comprising a first piece of material configured to engage a water supply line;
- a door comprising a second piece of material having a first surface that is configured to face an interior of the water supply line and a second surface that is configured to face a body of water;
- a bracket located at the first surface of the door;
- an actuating mechanism that is configured to apply a force to the door, via the bracket, to open and close the door;
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- a hinge structure that is joined to the base and the door, wherein the hinge structure comprises a hinge, wherein the door is configured to rotate about an axis formed by the hinge to create a passageway for the water supply line, and wherein the door is configured to allow water to flow into the water supply line from the body of water when the door is opened.
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A controllably opening water supply line door assembly comprising:
- a base comprising a first planar and circular piece of material, wherein the base further comprises a plurality of base connection mechanisms;
- a door comprising a second planar piece of material and having a first surface that is configured to face an interior of a water supply line and a second surface that is configured to face a body of water, wherein the door comprises at least two door connection mechanisms;
- a bracket located at the first surface of the door;
- an actuating mechanism that is configured to apply a force to the door, via the bracket, to open and close the door;
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- a hinge structure that is joined to the base and the door, wherein the hinge structure comprises a hinge, wherein the door is configured to rotate about an axis formed by the hinge to create a passageway into the water supply line, wherein the door is configured to be controllably opened remotely, and wherein the door is configured to allow water to flow into the water supply line from the body of water when the door is opened.
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A system comprising:
- a saddle that is configured to engage an outer surface of a water supply line;
- a riser that is joined to the saddle;
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- a controllably opening water supply line door assembly attached to the riser, wherein the controllably opening water supply line door assembly comprises:
- a base comprising a first planar and circular piece of material, wherein the base further comprises a plurality of base connection mechanisms;
- a door comprising a second planar piece of material and having a first surface that is configured to face an interior of the water supply line and a second surface that is configured to face a body of water, wherein the door comprises at least two door connection mechanisms;
- a bracket located at the first surface of the door;
- an actuating mechanism that is configured to apply a force to the door, via the bracket, to open and close the door;
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- a hinge structure that is joined to the base and the door, wherein the hinge structure comprises a hinge, wherein the door is configured to rotate about an axis formed by the hinge to create a passageway into the riser, and wherein the door is configured to be controllably opened remotely.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.