Securement system for wireless water meter connected to hydrant
OwnerLogan Poindexterinventor
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Abstract
Securement system and method includes an enclosure that may house a water meter and antenna that can be locked onto a fire hydrant. Readings of water usage are sent to a water utility department. The system includes a lockable access cover for insertion of a tool to turn a water valve within the enclosure on and off. The enclosure is configured to accommodate components inside it to be arranged so that when the access cover is pivoted, it exposes the water valve. The system may be configured to be supported by the hydrant or the ground.
Claims11
A method for securing a wireless water meter connectable to a fire hydrant having a water outlet, comprising the steps of:
- providing a wireless water meter comprising an antenna;
- connecting the wireless water meter to the water outlet of the fire hydrant;
- providing an enclosure configured to house the wireless water meter comprising an antenna, the meter being attachable to the fire hydrant extending from the ground, the enclosure comprising:
- an exterior surface and an interior,
- a water inlet aperture in the enclosure comprising an upper surface to engage a water source from the hydrant whereby the hydrant supports the weight of the enclosure allowing it can hang therefrom such that the enclosure is spaced from the ground,
- an antenna aperture in the enclosure through which the antenna may extend to the exterior of the enclosure,
- a valve access aperture in the enclosure sized to permit a valve actuating tool to be inserted therethrough,
- a lockable access cover in the enclosure movable between a first position in which the cover covers the valve access aperture and a second position in which the cover exposes the valve access aperture,
- a water outlet aperture in the enclosure;
- providing a valve operable to control the flow of liquid through the water meter;
- providing a water outlet connectable to the water meter;
- positioning the enclosure such that
- the water meter and valve are within the interior of the enclosure;
- the valve is accessible through the lockable access cover;
- the weight of enclosure is supported by the fire hydrant;
- the antenna is positioned in the antenna aperture of the enclosure;
- the water outlet is accessible through the water outlet aperture;
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- securing the enclosure with tamper-resistant hardware.
A securement system for securing a wireless water meter that is connectable to a fire hydrant, comprising:
- an enclosure configured to house a wireless water meter comprising an antenna, the meter being attachable to the fire hydrant extending from the ground, comprising
- an exterior surface and an interior,
- a water inlet aperture in the enclosure comprising an upper surface to engage a water source from the hydrant whereby the hydrant supports the weight of the enclosure allowing it can hang therefrom such that the enclosure is spaced from the ground,
- an antenna aperture in the enclosure through which the antenna may extend to the exterior of the enclosure,
- a valve access aperture in the enclosure sized to permit a valve actuating tool to be inserted therethrough,
- a lockable access cover in the enclosure movable between a first position in which the cover covers the valve access aperture and a second position in which the cover exposes the valve access aperture,
- a water outlet aperture in the enclosure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.