Wireless temperature monitoring system
OwnerPeter Zosimodisinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a wireless temperature monitoring system useful in reducing the risk of scalding to a user. The system includes a temperature sensor/transmitter on the end of a faucet which communicates via a wireless link to a controller. The wireless link is utilized to facilitate installation on a faucet. The invention may also provide a digital display with audio and/or visual alarms to indicate if a pre-set maximum temperature has been exceeded and a shut-off valve to interrupt flow of water to the faucet.
Claims23
A faucet control system to monitor the temperature of a fluid flowing from a faucet comprising:
- a temperature sensor and transmitter for attachment to the faucet, the temperature sensor and transmitter for obtaining temperature data relating to the temperature of a fluid flowing from the faucet and for wireless transmission of the temperature data;
- controller for receiving and processing the temperature data wherein the controller includes means for interrupting fluid flow from the faucet if the temperature of the fluid flowing from the faucet exceeds a pre-set value.
A faucet control system to monitor the temperature of a fluid flowing from a faucet comprising:
- a temperature sensor and transmitter for attachment to a faucet, the temperature sensor and transmitter for obtaining temperature data of a fluid flowing from the faucet and for wireless transmission of the temperature data;
- controller for receiving and processing the temperature data wherein the controller includes means for displaying the temperature of the fluid flowing from the faucet.
A faucet control system to monitor the temperature of a fluid flowing from a faucet comprising:
- a temperature sensor and transmitter for attachment to the faucet, the temperature sensor and transmitter for obtaining temperature data relating to the temperature of a fluid flowing from the faucet and for continuous wireless transmission of the temperature data;
- valve unit for receiving and processing the temperature data wherein the valve unit includes means for interrupting fluid flow from the faucet if the temperature of the fluid flowing from the faucet exceeds a pre-set value.
A faucet control system to monitor the temperature of a fluid flowing from a faucet and to control the flow of fluid from the faucet, the faucet control system comprising:
- a temperature sensor and transmitter adapted for attachment to the outflow end of a faucet, the temperature sensor and transmitter for obtaining temperature data relating to the temperature of a fluid flowing from the outflow end of the faucet and for wireless transmission of the temperature data;
- controller adapted for attachment to inflow piping of a faucet, the controller further adapted for receiving and processing the temperature data wherein the controller includes means for interrupting fluid flow to the faucet if the temperature of the fluid flowing from the faucet exceeds a pre-set value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.