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US 6,635,172 B2Granted
Apparatus for the enhancement of water quality in a subterranean pressurized water distribution system
OwnerMichael R. Newmaninventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for enhancing the water quality in a subterranean pressurized water system is disclosed and provides a discharge passage control via a valve that can be actuated electronically at the location of the valve or remotely. The discharge through the apparatus permits the flow of water in the subterranean pressurized water system and a corresponding discharge of contaminants and increased concentration of disinfectants supplied to the subterranean pressurized water system by the water system manager. The discharge can occur directly to a below ground drain such as a storm drain, sewer or drain field.
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An apparatus for the enhancement of water quality in a subterranean pressurized water distribution system, said apparatus comprising:
- a flow controlled passage for pressurized water having an inlet adapted for fluid connection to said subterranean pressurized water distribution system, said flow controlled passage having a conduit for directing pressurized water received in said inlet to a routing conduit for redirecting said pressurized water subterraneously, said routing conduit having an outlet adapted for fluid connection to a drain system for receiving said pressurized water, whereby atmospheric discharge of said pressurized water and its associated dangers are avoided, said flow controlled passage being free of draining apertures between said inlet and said outlet;
- a flow control valve disposed along said flow controlled passage for permitting and prohibiting the flow of pressurized water through the flow controlled passage;
- programmable electronic control circuitry for controlling the flow of pressurized water through said flow controlled passage by activating and deactivating the flow control valve, said system including a programmable microprocessor system for storing instructions for activating and deactivating the flow control valve;
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- at least one programming interface operatively connected to the microprocessor system for inputting electronic information to be stored and processed in said microprocessor system for activating and deactivating said flow control valve.
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A system for the enhancement of water quality in a subterranean pressurized water distribution system, said system comprising:
- a subterranean pressurized water distribution system;
- a drain system;
- a flow controlled passage for pressurized water having an inlet adapted for fluid connection to a subterranean pressurized water distribution system, said flow controlled passage having a conduit for directing pressurized water received in said inlet to a routing conduit for redirecting said pressurized water subterraneously, said routing conduit having an outlet adapted for fluid connection to said drain system for receiving said pressurized water, whereby atmospheric discharge of said pressurized water and its associated dangers are avoided;
- a flow control valve disposed along said flow controlled passage for permitting and prohibiting the flow of pressurized water through the flow controlled passage;
- programmable electronic control circuitry for controlling the flow of pressurized water through said flow controlled passage by activating and deactivating the flow control valve, said system including a programmable microprocessor system for storing instructions for activating and deactivating the flow control valve;
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- at least one programming interface operatively connected to the microprocessor for inputting electronic information to be stored and processed in said microprocessor system for activating and deactivating said flow control valve;
- whereby the apparatus can purge pressurized water subterraneously from a subterranean pressurized water distribution system on an automated, programmed basis to effect desired water flow in said subterranean pressurized water distribution system to control residual levels of contaminants and disinfectants in the water distribution system.
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An apparatus for the enhancement of water quality in a subterranean pressurized water distribution system, said apparatus comprising:
- a flow controlled passage for pressurized water having an inlet adapted for fluid connection to said pressurized water distribution system and an outlet positioned for downward discharge to a drain system, said flow controlled passage having a conduit for directing pressurized water received in said inlet to a routing conduit for initially directing said pressurized water upwardly and then redirecting said pressurized water downwardly for downward discharge from said outlet into a drain system entry positioned directly below the downwardly discharging outlet of the flow controlled passage, whereby discharge of said pressurized water upwardly or laterally, and its associated dangers are avoided during purging of the subterranean pressurized water distribution system, said flow controlled passage being free of draining apertures between said inlet and said outlet;
- a flow control valve disposed along said flow controlled passage for permitting and prohibiting the flow of pressurized water through the flow controlled passage;
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- programmable electronic control circuitry for controlling the flow of pressurized water through said flow controlled passage by activating and deactivating the flow controlled valve.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.