An underwater light including a programmable controller and a replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is provided. The light includes a controller PCBA in communication with the LED PCBA, and a connector for connecting the controller PCBA to the LED PCBA. An optically-transparent potting compound encapsulates the LED PCBA, and the LED PCBA can be safely replaced by removing a rear housing of the underwater light.
H05B 45/54 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] réagissant aux dysfonctionnements des LED ou à un comportement indésirable des LEDCircuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LEDCircuits de protection dans un ensemble sériel de LED
H05B 45/56 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] réagissant aux dysfonctionnements des LED ou à un comportement indésirable des LEDCircuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LEDCircuits de protection impliquant des mesures pour empêcher une température anormale des LED
3.
System and Method for Dynamic Device Discovery and Address Assignment
A pool or spa system includes networked pool or spa devices that can be dynamically configured with network addresses by a controller. The controller can transmit a device discovery request on a network and can receive a discovery response from pool or spa devices that require a network address. The system determines and assigns the network addresses for the pool or spa devices based on unique device identifiers associated with the responding pool or spa devices. The network addresses assigned to the pool or spa device are transmitted to the pool or spa device to be used by the pool or spa devices to communicate with the controller over the network. The system can be used to discover and assign addresses to various types of pool or spa devices, such as pumps, underwater lights, chlorinators, water feature controllers, remote controllers, and/or other types of devices.
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04L 41/046 - Architectures ou dispositions de gestion de réseau comprenant des agents de gestion de réseau ou des agents mobiles à cet effet
H04L 61/103 - Correspondance entre adresses de types différents à travers les couches réseau, p. ex. résolution d’adresse de la couche réseau dans la couche physique ou protocole de résolution d'adresse [ARP]
H04L 61/5038 - Allocation d'adresse pour une utilisation locale, p. ex. dans des réseaux LAN ou USB, ou dans un réseau de contrôle [CAN]
H04L 67/10 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau
4.
Compact Universal Gas Pool Heater And Associated Methods
Swimming pool or spa gas heaters, cabinets, water header manifolds, and heat exchangers include: gas heaters having an air gap between a cabinet and combustion chamber to reduce heat transfer to sides of the cabinet; gas heaters having a user interface that is repositionable on a top panel; gas heater cabinets including a removable top panel that can be hung on a side panel; gas heaters having a built-in dual junction box; gas heaters having a top-accessible igniter and burner that are interlocked to maintain positioning thereof; adaptable water manifolds including connectable inlet and outlet fittings that adjust effective inlet and outlet positions; heat exchangers having a plurality of tube-and-fin subassemblies arranged in a semi-circular configuration; and water manifolds including internal cartridges that divide the water manifold into a plurality of chambers for improved circulation through a heat exchanger.
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
F24H 1/14 - Chauffe-eau instantanés, c.-à-d. dans lesquels il n'y a production de chaleur que lorsque l'eau s'écoule, p. ex. avec contact direct de l'eau avec l'agent chauffant dans lesquels l'eau est maintenue séparée de l'agent chauffant par tubes, p. ex. en forme de serpentins
Intemet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity modules and associated systems and methods for pool and spa equipment are provided. The loT connectivity module includes an input/output module configured for communication with a pool or spa device, a radio module having a first wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with a user wireless device and a second wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with a gateway device, and a processor in communication with and controlling the input/output module and the radio module. The radio module is configured to receive a control command formatted in a first format using at least one of the first wireless transceiver or the second wireless transceiver. The processor is configured to process the control command into a second format compatible with the pool or spa device, and the input/output module is configured to transmit the control command in the second format to the pool or spa device, the pool or spa device executing the control command to control operation of the pool or spa device. The input/output module is also configured to receive a status message from the pool or spa device formatted in a third format, the processor is configured to process the status message into a fourth format, and the radio module is configured to transmit the status message to the user device in the fourth format using at least one of the first wireless transceiver or the second wireless transceiver.
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04L 67/025 - Protocoles basés sur la technologie du Web, p. ex. protocole de transfert hypertexte [HTTP] pour la commande à distance ou la surveillance à distance des applications
A thermal energy storage heater for rapidly heating pool/spa water includes an insulated housing defining first and second chambers, a heat transfer fluid for storing thermal energy, a valve that is positioned and adjustable to control a rate of discharge of heat transfer fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber, a heating element positioned in the first chamber to increase the temperature of heat transfer fluid stored therein, and a heat exchanger positioned in the second chamber and configured to receive pool/spa water. The heater is operable in at least a first mode where heat transfer fluid is retained in the first chamber and heated by the heating element, and a second mode where the heat transfer fluid is provided to the second chamber and thermal energy is extracted therefrom by pool/spa water flowing through the heat exchanger. A method of rapidly heating pool/spa water is also provided.
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
F24D 19/10 - Aménagements ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
F24H 1/54 - Appareils de chauffage de l’eau pour baignoires ou piscinesAppareils de chauffage de l’eau pour réchauffer l’eau des baignoires ou des piscines
F24H 9/20 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
F24D 17/02 - Systèmes domestiques d'alimentation en eau chaude utilisant des pompes à chaleur
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
8.
Automatic Pool/Spa Cleaner With Wall Docking Feature
An automatic pool/spa cleaner with a wall docking feature is provided. The cleaner includes a housing, a removable debris canister, a plurality of traction wheels, and an exhaust port. After completion of a cleaning cycle, the cleaner travels upward along a wall of the pool or spa to a position where at least a portion of the canister is positioned above the water line of the pool or spa, and remains in that position in order to allow an operator to detach and empty the debris canister without requiring the cleaner to be removed from the pool or spa. A cable retention system also provides for automatic supply, tensioning, and reeling in a of power and/or communications cable associated with the cleaner. A “touch-free” debris basket allows for insertion/removal of a debris basket through a passageway of the cable retention system.
E04H 4/16 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus ailleurs spécialement adaptés au nettoyage des piscines ou des pataugeoires
A47L 7/00 - Aspirateurs adaptés à d'autres emploisTables avec orifices d'aspiration en vue du nettoyageRécipients pour articles de nettoyage par aspirationAspirateurs conçus pour le nettoyage des brossesAspirateurs conçus pour l'absorption de liquides
9.
AUTOMATIC POOL/SPA CLEANER WITH WALL DOCKING FEATURE
An automatic pool/spa cleaner with a wall docking feature is provided. The cleaner includes a housing, a removable debris canister, a plurality of traction wheels, and an exhaust port. After completion of a cleaning cycle, the cleaner travels upward along a wall of the pool or spa to a position where at least a portion of the canister is positioned above the water line of the pool or spa, and remains in that position in order to allow an operator to detach and empty the debris canister without requiring the cleaner to be removed from the pool or spa. A cable retention system also provides for automatic supply, tensioning, and reeling in a of power and/or communications cable associated with the cleaner. A "touch-free-" debris basket allows for insertion/removal of a debris basket through a passageway of the cable retention system.
Electrolytic chlorine generators for use with swimming pools, spa, hot tubs, whirlpools and other bodies of water for water purification and parts and fittings therefor; Chlorine generators for use with swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water for water purification; Salt and chlorine generators and parts and fittings therefor for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water; Apparatus and instruments for the treatment and purification of water.
A check valve assembly includes a body, a valve assembly configured to engage a port of the check valve assembly, and a handle integrally formed with the body and extending from a substantially cylindrical exterior surface thereof. The handle includes a first vertical support member having a first interior surface, a second vertical support member having a second interior surface, and a horizontal support member that has a third interior surface and extends between the first and second vertical support members. The first, second, and third internal surfaces, and the exterior surface of the body member, define a handle aperture. The first and second interior surfaces of the handle aperture are configured to accommodate first and second bolts of a pipe flange fitting extending through the handle aperture.
An underwater light having a replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) module and cord assembly is provided. The underwater light includes a lens, a bezel, a screw, a cable attachment assembly, a mounting flange, a rear housing, a fastening assembly, an internal lens, a printed circuit board (PCB) including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon, a heat sink, and an electronics assembly. The assembly of the underwater light provides for the dissipation of heat away from the PCB thereby cooling the LEDs and electronic components mounted thereon. The electrically non-conductive nature of the exterior components of the underwater light permit the underwater light to be installed in any location in a pool or spa. Since the exterior of the underwater light is electrically non-conductive, no specific bonding or grounding of the underwater light is necessary.
F21V 31/00 - Dispositions d'étanchéité à l'eau ou aux gaz
F21V 3/10 - GlobesVasquesVerres de protection caractérisés par les matériaux, traitements de surface ou revêtements caractérisés par des revêtements
F21V 19/00 - Montage des sources lumineuses ou des supports de sources lumineuses sur ou dans les dispositifs d'éclairage
F21V 23/06 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des dispositifs de couplage
F21V 29/76 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par des éléments passifs de dissipation de chaleur, p. ex. puits thermiques avec ailettes ou lames avec ailettes ou lames en plans parallèles essentiellement identiques, p. ex. avec une section en forme de peigne
F21W 131/10 - Éclairage de plein air ou d'extérieur
Systems and methods for passive and active hybrid defrost control for a pool/spa heat pump are provided. The system monitors the temperature of the evaporator coil of the heat pump and, as required, operates the heat pump in a passive defrost mode if the temperature is less than or equal to a first predetermined temperature value. The system operates the heat pump in an active defrost mode if the temperature of the evaporator coil remains below the first predetermined temperature value and a first time period has expired. The system can stop operation of the active defrost mode when the temperature of the evaporator coil is greater than a second predetermined temperature value. Additionally, the system can stop operation of the passive defrost mode or the active defrost mode upon expiration of a timeout timer.
Systems and methods for passive and active hybrid defrost control for a pool/spa heat pump are provided. The system monitors the temperature of the evaporator coil of the heat pump and, as required, operates the heat pump in a passive defrost mode if the temperature is less than or equal to a first predetermined temperature value. The system operates the heat pump in an active defrost mode if the temperature of the evaporator coil remains below the first predetermined temperature value and a first time period has expired. The system can stop operation of the active defrost mode when the temperature of the evaporator coil is greater than a second predetermined temperature value. Additionally, the system can stop operation of the passive defrost mode or the active defrost mode upon expiration of a timeout timer.
A swimming pool or spa heat pump operable in cooling and heating modes, along with a method of operating same is disclosed. The heat pump includes a compressor, first and second heat exchangers, refrigerant charge compensator, and at least one means for lowering the pressure of refrigerant provided to the first and second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger is configured to transfer thermal energy to and/or extract thermal energy from a first fluid, and the second heat exchanger is configured to transfer thermal energy to and/or extract thermal energy from pool or spa water. The refrigerant charge compensator is configured to reduce an amount of active refrigerant charge in circulation in the heat pump when the heat pump is operated in the cooling mode and increase the amount of active refrigerant charge in circulation when the heat pump is operated in the heating mode.
A swimming pool or spa heat pump operable in cooling and heating modes, along with a method of operating same is disclosed. The heat pump includes a compressor, first and second heat exchangers, refrigerant charge compensator, and at least one means for lowering the pressure of refrigerant provided to the first and second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger is configured to transfer thermal energy to and/or extract thermal energy from a first fluid, and the second heat exchanger is configured to transfer thermal energy to and/or extract thermal energy from pool or spa water. The refrigerant charge compensator is configured to reduce an amount of active refrigerant charge in circulation in the heat pump when the heat pump is operated in the cooling mode and increase the amount of active refrigerant charge in circulation when the heat pump is operated in the heating mode.
Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.
F04B 53/22 - Dispositions pour l'assemblage ou le démontage rapide
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
F04B 39/14 - Dispositions permettant un montage ou démontage commodes
F04B 49/20 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes en modifiant la vitesse d'entraînement
F04B 53/16 - Carcasses d'enveloppeCylindresChemises de cylindre ou culassesConnexions des tubulures pour fluide
F04D 13/06 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
F04D 15/00 - Commande, p. ex. régulation de pompes, d'installations ou de systèmes de pompage
F04D 25/06 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
(1) Water treatment equipment, namely, on-site electrolytic sodium hypochlorite chlorine generators for use with swimming pools and spas for water purification.
20.
Inductive Power Couplings for Pool and Spa Equipment
A cable swivel for inductive power couplings for powering pool or spa components is provided. A swivel component allows a power cable to a pool or spa component, such as an electric pool cleaner, to swivel when the inductive power couplings are coupled together. The couplings include a first inductive coupling that can be positioned within and/or mounted into a wall fitting, a second inductive coupling that inductively couples with the first inductive coupling, and a swivel component attached to the second inductive coupling for allowing the second coupling to swivel with respect to the first inductive coupling. A retainer ring engages with the wall fitting and retains the first and second couplings and the swivel component in position within the wall fitting.
H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière
H02S 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
21.
Systems And Methods For Smart Valve Control Of Pool And Spa Components And Operations
Systems and methods for smart valve control of pool and spa components and operations are provided. A smart valve system is provided which includes a multiplexed communications link between the smart valve system and a pool/spa control system which allows for a plurality of relays of the pool/spa control system to control a plurality of valves of the smart valve system using a single data communications cable connected between the smart valve system and the pool/spa control system. The smart valve system allows for calibration and control of a pumping system, such as a variable speed pumping system. The smart valve system optimizes operation and heat transfer of a solar heater in fluid communication with the smart valve system. The smart valve system allows for control and optimization of a pool cleaner in fluid communication with the smart valve system. The smart valve system allows for control and optimization of a gas heater in fluid communication with the smart valve system. The smart valve system detects dirty filter conditions, and assists a priming operation of a pump, detects low pool water conditions and automatically remedies such conditions, and detects and mitigates pump cavitation. In still further embodiments, the smart valve system controls fluid flow to a chlorinator.
Systems and methods for smart valve control of pool and spa components and operations are provided. A smart valve system is provided which includes a multiplexed communications link between the smart valve system and a pool/spa control system which allows for a plurality of relays of the pool/spa control system to control a plurality of valves of the smart valve system using a single data communications cable connected between the smart valve system and the pool/spa control system. The smart valve system allows for calibration and control of a pumping system, such as a variable speed pumping system.
A modulating heater system for a pool or spa includes a pool/spa heater capable of variably modulating energy output thereof and a controller communicatively coupled to the heater. The controller determines a current mode of operation for the heater, and establishes temperature overshoot and target temperature setpoints for pool/spa water for the current mode of operation. The controller determines a current temperature of the water, an optimized modulation rate for the heater for the current mode of operation, and a maximum modulation rate for the heater for the current mode of operation. The controller controls the heater to operate at one of the optimized and maximum modulation rates based on the temperature overshoot setpoint for the current mode of operation, the target water temperature setpoint for the current mode of operation, and the current water temperature. A corresponding method for controlling a pool/spa modulating heater is also provided.
F24H 15/174 - Alimentation en eau chauffée à la température souhaitée ou dans une plage de température souhaitée
F24H 1/54 - Appareils de chauffage de l’eau pour baignoires ou piscinesAppareils de chauffage de l’eau pour réchauffer l’eau des baignoires ou des piscines
F24H 15/156 - Réduction de la quantité d’énergie consomméeAugmentation de l’efficacité
F24H 15/172 - Ordonnancement basé sur la demande de l’utilisateur, p. ex. calcul du point de départ du chauffage
F24H 15/175 - Alimentation en eau chauffée à la température souhaitée ou dans une plage de température souhaitée la différence entre la température mesurée et une température cible étant maintenue en-dessous d’une valeur prédéterminée
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11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Electric pumps, parts and fittings therefor for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic pumps for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Automatic swimming pool cleaners, parts and fittings therefor; Internet of things (IoT) enabled automatic cleaners for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Underwater swimming pool cleaning machines and parts therefor; Internet of things (IoT) enabled underwater cleaning machines for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water.
(2) Internet of things (IoT) gateway devices; Internet of things (IoT) connectivity modules; Microprocessor-based module for providing internet of things (IoT) enabled devices; Hardware modules for use in establishing internet of things (IoT) connectivity for electronic devices; Internet of things (IoT) sensors; Electronic communication devices in the form of (IoT) connectivity modules using radio frequency communications; Internet of things (IoT) enabled water chemistry monitors for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled valves for use in swimming pools, spas, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Electronic controls for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic controls for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Electronic controllers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water for automatically controlling water management and treatment systems; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic controllers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water for automatically controlling water management and treatment systems; Radio frequency-based controller for use in controlling components of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled radio frequency-based controller for use in controlling components of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools and other recreational bodies of water; Electronic controllers for automatically managing and controlling swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water, swimming pool environments and their appliances; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic controllers for automatically managing and controlling swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water, swimming pool environments and their appliances; Electronic control panel with digital displays for the complete monitoring and automation of filtration and purification systems of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic control panel with digital displays for the complete monitoring and automation of filtration and purification systems of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Computer hardware, downloadable software, and recorded software system for remotely monitoring and controlling swimming pool and spa equipment for purposes of swimming pool maintenance; Internet of things (IoT) enabled computer hardware, downloadable software, and recorded software system for remotely monitoring and controlling swimming pool and spa equipment for purposes of swimming pool maintenance; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, controlling and managing internet of things (IoT) enabled devices over wired and wireless communication networks; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, controlling, and managing internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked equipment for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked pumps, cleaners, controllers, heaters, heat pumps, filters, and lights for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, controlling, and managing internet of things (IoT) enabled devices over wired and wireless communication networks; Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, controlling, and managing internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, and managing networked equipment for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, and managing networked pumps, cleaners, controllers, heaters, heat pumps, filters, and lights for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, and managing networked remote sensor and computer controller hardware for managing swimming pool and spa systems in the internet of things (IoT);
(3) Led landscape lights; led lighting fixtures; lighting fixtures
(4) Heaters, heat exchangers, and heat pumps, and parts and fittings therefor, for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled heaters, heat exchangers, and heat pumps, and parts and fittings therefor, for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Heating apparatus, and parts and fittings therefor, for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled heating apparatus, and parts and fittings therefor, for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; LED underwater lights; Internet of things (IoT) enabled lighting fixtures, LED landscape lights, LED underwater lights, and LED lighting fixtures; Lights for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled lights for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Filters, and parts and fittings therefor, for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled filters, and parts and fittings therefor, for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; (1) Providing online non-downloadable software for use in remotely monitoring and controlling internet of things (IoT) enabled pool and spa devices; Providing online non-downloadable software for use in remotely monitoring and controlling swimming pool and spa devices.
Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.
H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
H02J 50/20 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio fréquence
26.
Fluid Distribution Systems, And Systems And Methods For Controlling Same
A first valve of a manifold for a fluid distribution system (“FDS”) regulates fluid flow to a first fluid handling device (“FHD”). A second valve of the manifold may communicate with a second FHD, reservoir, or recirculation line. A target flow condition for the manifold may be determined by a manifold control system (“MCS”) based on a device setting received from the first FHD. The MCS may determine an operation of the FDS based on the target flow condition, fluid flowrate, and supply device operational state. The operation may include the MCS controlling the supply device, first valve, and/or second valve to change the flowrate. The MCS may continuously operate a valve to maintain the target flow condition once exhibited. Fluid distribution systems, systems and methods for turning over an FDS including a manifold, and systems and methods for controlling operations of an FDS including multiple manifolds are also provided.
A system for monitoring and controlling aquatic equipment is provided. The system includes a variable speed pump, a controller configured to determine operational parameters of the variable speed pump and to control operation of the variable speed pump, and a wireless communication system operatively coupled to the controller. The wireless communication subsystem is configured to transmit one or more of the operational parameters of the variable speed pump to a device over a WiFi wireless and/or a Bluetooth wireless connection. The wireless communication subsystem is configured to receive one or more control parameters from the device, and the controller controls operation of the variable speed pump based on the one or more control parameters.
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
Exemplary embodiments are directed to butterfly valves, generally including a body assembly and handle assembly. The body assembly generally includes a body, a disc rotationally disposed inside an opening of the body, a cog, and a stem passing through the disc and the body. The handle assembly generally includes a handle body and a force ring. The stem can be rotationally interlocked relative to the disc and the handle assembly. The cog and the force ring can engage to rotationally secure the disc relative to the body. The handle assembly can include a lever and a grip, the force ring, the lever and the grip being pivotally secured relative to each other. The body can include a male radial protrusion and the body assembly can include a liner with a female radial groove. Methods of assembling and positioning a butterfly valve are also provided.
F16K 1/22 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot comportant disque ou volet pivotant dont l'axe de rotation traverse le corps de soupape, p. ex. régulateurs à papillon
F16K 15/02 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés
F16K 31/53 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à engrenage
F16K 35/02 - Dispositions empêchant la mise en action accidentelle ou non autorisée à verrouillage ou déverrouillage par poussoir-tirette
F16K 35/10 - Dispositions empêchant la mise en action accidentelle ou non autorisée par chapeaux ou barres de verrouillage
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
G05G 1/12 - Moyens pour fixer les organes de commande sur des axes tournants ou des supports analogues
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
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Electric pumps, parts and fittings therefor for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic pumps for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Automatic swimming pool cleaners, parts and fittings therefor; Internet of things (IoT) enabled automatic cleaners for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Underwater swimming pool cleaning machines and parts therefor; Internet of things (IoT) enabled underwater cleaning machines for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water Internet of things (IoT) gateway devices; Internet of things (IoT) connectivity modules; Microprocessor-based module for providing internet of things (IoT) enabled devices; Hardware modules for use in establishing internet of things (IoT) connectivity for electronic devices; Internet of things (IoT) sensors; Electronic communication devices in the form of (IoT) connectivity modules using radio frequency communications; Internet of things (IoT) enabled water chemistry monitors for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled valves for use in swimming pools, spas, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Electronic controls for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic controls for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Electronic controllers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water for automatically controlling water management and treatment systems; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic controllers for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water for automatically controlling water management and treatment systems; Radio frequency-based controller for use in controlling components of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled radio frequency-based controller for use in controlling components of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools and other recreational bodies of water; Electronic controllers for automatically managing and controlling swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water, swimming pool environments and their appliances; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic controllers for automatically managing and controlling swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water, swimming pool environments and their appliances; Electronic control panel with digital displays for the complete monitoring and automation of filtration and purification systems of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of things (IoT) enabled electronic control panel with digital displays for the complete monitoring and automation of filtration and purification systems of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Computer hardware, downloadable software, and recorded software system for remotely monitoring and controlling swimming pool and spa equipment for purposes of swimming pool maintenance; Internet of things (IoT) enabled computer hardware, downloadable software, and recorded software system for remotely monitoring and controlling swimming pool and spa equipment for purposes of swimming pool maintenance; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, controlling and managing internet of things (IoT) enabled devices over wired and wireless communication networks; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, controlling, and managing internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked equipment for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable software for connecting, operating, and managing networked pumps, cleaners, controllers, heaters, heat pumps, filters, and lights for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, controlling, and managing internet of things (IoT) enabled devices over wired and wireless communication networks; Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, controlling, and managing internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, and managing networked equipment for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, and managing networked pumps, cleaners, controllers, heaters, heat pumps, filters, and lights for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water in the internet of things (IoT); Downloadable mobile application software for connecting, operating, and managing networked remote sensor and computer controller hardware for managing swimming pool and spa systems in the internet of things (IoT) Heaters, heat exchangers, and heat pumps, and parts and fittings therefor, for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled heaters, heat exchangers, and heat pumps, and parts and fittings therefor, for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Heating apparatus, and parts and fittings therefor, for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled heating apparatus, and parts and fittings therefor, for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Lighting fixtures; LED landscape lights; LED underwater lights; LED lighting fixtures; Internet of things (IoT) enabled lighting fixtures, LED landscape lights, LED underwater lights, and LED lighting fixtures; Lights for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled lights for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Filters, and parts and fittings therefor, for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; Internet of Things (IoT) enabled filters, and parts and fittings therefor, for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water Providing online non-downloadable software for use in remotely monitoring and controlling internet of things (IoT) enabled pool and spa devices; Providing online non-downloadable software for use in remotely monitoring and controlling swimming pool and spa devices
An underwater light including a programmable controller and a replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is provided. The light includes a controller PCBA in communication with the LED PCBA, and a connector for connecting the controller PCBA to the LED PCBA. An optically-transparent potting compound encapsulates the LED PCBA, and the LED PCBA can be safely replaced by removing a rear housing of the underwater light.
H05B 45/54 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] réagissant aux dysfonctionnements des LED ou à un comportement indésirable des LEDCircuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LEDCircuits de protection dans un ensemble sériel de LED
H05B 45/56 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] réagissant aux dysfonctionnements des LED ou à un comportement indésirable des LEDCircuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LEDCircuits de protection impliquant des mesures pour empêcher une température anormale des LED
Plumbing fittings, namely, drains; plumbing fittings, namely, drains for swimming pools and spas; plumbing fittings, namely, drains for removing debris from swimming pools and spas; plumbing fittings, namely, drains for swimming pools and spas that also protect against human entrapment; drain covers for swimming pools and spas
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System and method for dynamic device discovery and address assignment
A pool or spa system includes networked pool or spa devices that can be dynamically configured with network addresses by a controller. The controller can transmit a device discovery request on a network and can receive a discovery response from pool or spa devices that require a network address. The system determines and assigns the network addresses for the pool or spa devices based on unique device identifiers associated with the responding pool or spa devices. The network addresses assigned to the pool or spa device are transmitted to the pool or spa device to be used by the pool or spa devices to communicate with the controller over the network. The system can be used to discover and assign addresses to various types of pool or spa devices, such as pumps, underwater lights, chlorinators, water feature controllers, remote controllers, and/or other types of devices.
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04L 41/046 - Architectures ou dispositions de gestion de réseau comprenant des agents de gestion de réseau ou des agents mobiles à cet effet
H04L 61/103 - Correspondance entre adresses de types différents à travers les couches réseau, p. ex. résolution d’adresse de la couche réseau dans la couche physique ou protocole de résolution d'adresse [ARP]
H04L 61/5038 - Allocation d'adresse pour une utilisation locale, p. ex. dans des réseaux LAN ou USB, ou dans un réseau de contrôle [CAN]
H04L 67/10 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau
A check valve assembly includes a body, a valve assembly configured to engage a port of the check valve assembly, and a handle integrally formed with the body and extending from a substantially cylindrical exterior surface thereof. The handle includes a first vertical support member having a first interior surface, a second vertical support member having a second interior surface, and a horizontal support member that has a third interior surface and extends between the first and second vertical support members. The first, second, and third internal surfaces, and the exterior surface of the body member, define a handle aperture. The first and second interior surfaces of the handle aperture are configured to accommodate first and second bolts of a pipe flange fitting extending through the handle aperture.
F16K 15/00 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue
F16K 15/03 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés et élément de fermeture à charnière
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
F16K 1/20 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot comportant disque ou volet pivotant dont l'axe de rotation est disposé à l'extérieur du corps de soupape
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
F16K 17/12 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage ouvrant sur excès de pression d'un côtéSoupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fermant sur insuffisance de pression d'un côté actionnés par poids
A check valve assembly includes a body, a valve assembly configured to engage a port of the check valve assembly, and a handle integrally formed with the body and extending from a substantially cylindrical exterior surface thereof. The handle includes a first vertical support member having a first interior surface, a second vertical support member having a second interior surface, and a horizontal support member that has a third interior surface and extends between the first and second vertical support members. The first, second, and third internal surfaces, and the exterior surface of the body member, define a handle aperture. The first and second interior surfaces of the handle aperture are configured to accommodate first and second bolts of a pipe flange fitting extending through the handle aperture.
Swimming pool or spa gas heaters, cabinets, water header manifolds, and heat exchangers include: gas heaters having an air gap between a cabinet and combustion chamber to reduce heat transfer to sides of the cabinet; gas heaters having a user interface that is repositionable on a top panel; gas heater cabinets including a removable top panel that can be hung on a side panel; gas heaters having a built-in dual junction box; gas heaters having a top-accessible igniter and burner that are interlocked to maintain positioning thereof; adaptable water manifolds including connectable inlet and outlet fittings that adjust effective inlet and outlet positions; heat exchangers having a plurality of tube-and-fin subassemblies arranged in a semi-circular configuration; and water manifolds including internal cartridges that divide the water manifold into a plurality of chambers for improved circulation through a heat exchanger.
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
F24H 1/14 - Chauffe-eau instantanés, c.-à-d. dans lesquels il n'y a production de chaleur que lorsque l'eau s'écoule, p. ex. avec contact direct de l'eau avec l'agent chauffant dans lesquels l'eau est maintenue séparée de l'agent chauffant par tubes, p. ex. en forme de serpentins
A system and method for an accent lighting system is provided. The system includes a plurality of underwater luminaires each having a plurality of light emitting diodes, and a junction box controller housing a plurality of electrical components for generating electrical signals for controlling the plurality of underwater luminaries. The junction box controller can be mounted to an electrical conduit and a plurality of cables can connect the plurality of underwater luminaires with the junction box controller. An underwater luminaire can include a heat sink and a flexible circuit board having a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the heat sink. The flexible circuit board transfers heat from the light emitting diodes to the heat sink. The underwater luminaire can also include a wiring harness for connecting the underwater luminaire to a cable.
H05B 47/12 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés en détectant la présence ou le mouvement d'objets ou d'êtres vivants en détectant un son audible
H05B 47/19 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande via une transmission sans fil
F21V 31/00 - Dispositions d'étanchéité à l'eau ou aux gaz
F21W 131/401 - Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire pour les piscines
F21Y 113/13 - Combinaison de sources lumineuses de couleurs différentes comprenant un ensemble de sources lumineuses ponctuelles
Water treatment equipment, namely, on-site electrolytic sodium hypochlorite chlorine generators for use with swimming pools and spas for water purification
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Lighting system for an environment and a control module for use therein
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a lighting system that includes a line control module and light modules. The line control module can be configured to interrupt power to the light modules according to one or more power interruption schemes to control an operation of the light modules. The line control module can have user interface circuitry including a rotary encoder with a shaft and a push button, a preview circuit, and indicator light emitting diodes. A user can interact with the lighting system via the user interface circuitry, which can be configured to provide visual feedback of various settings of the lighting system.
G06F 3/0362 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateurLeurs accessoires avec détection des translations ou des rotations unidimensionnelles [1D] d’une partie agissante du dispositif de pointage, p. ex. molettes de défilement, curseurs, boutons, rouleaux ou bandes
G06F 3/038 - Dispositions de commande et d'interface à cet effet, p. ex. circuits d'attaque ou circuits de contrôle incorporés dans le dispositif
H05B 47/155 - Commande coordonnée de plusieurs sources lumineuses
H05B 47/185 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande via une transmission par ligne électrique
H05B 47/19 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande via une transmission sans fil
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Universal mount for a variable speed pump drive user interface
Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.
F04B 53/22 - Dispositions pour l'assemblage ou le démontage rapide
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
F04B 39/14 - Dispositions permettant un montage ou démontage commodes
F04B 49/20 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes en modifiant la vitesse d'entraînement
F04B 53/16 - Carcasses d'enveloppeCylindresChemises de cylindre ou culassesConnexions des tubulures pour fluide
F04D 13/06 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
F04D 15/00 - Commande, p. ex. régulation de pompes, d'installations ou de systèmes de pompage
F04D 25/06 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
A pool or spa system includes networked pool or spa devices that can be dynamically configured with network addresses by a controller. The controller can transmit a device discovery request on a network and can receive a discovery response from pool or spa devices that require a network address. The system determines and assigns the network addresses for the pool or spa devices based on unique device identifiers associated with the responding pool or spa devices. The network addresses assigned to the pool or spa device are transmitted to the pool or spa device to be used by the pool or spa devices to communicate with the controller over the network. The system can be used to discover and assign addresses to various types of pool or spa devices, such as pumps, underwater lights, chlorinators, water feature controllers, remote controllers, and/or other types of devices.
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H04L 61/5038 - Allocation d'adresse pour une utilisation locale, p. ex. dans des réseaux LAN ou USB, ou dans un réseau de contrôle [CAN]
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
H04L 41/046 - Architectures ou dispositions de gestion de réseau comprenant des agents de gestion de réseau ou des agents mobiles à cet effet
H04L 67/10 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau
H04L 61/103 - Correspondance entre adresses de types différents à travers les couches réseau, p. ex. résolution d’adresse de la couche réseau dans la couche physique ou protocole de résolution d'adresse [ARP]
51.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
52.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
53.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
54.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
55.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
56.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
57.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
58.
Systems and Methods for Providing Network Connectivity and Remote Monitoring, Optimization, and Control of Pool/Spa Equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
G01F 1/06 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission tangentielle
G01F 15/061 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement pour l'indication à distance
G01L 19/08 - Moyens pour l'indication ou l'enregistrement, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
Swimming pool pumps; spa pumps; pumps parts and fittings therefor for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); swimming pool cleaning machines and parts and fittings therefor. Measuring and controlling apparatus and instruments; computer modules; control modules; monitors; computer software; computer software for use in apparatus and instruments for the treatment and purification of water; remote control systems for apparatus and instruments for the treatment and purification of water; electronic controls for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; multi-purpose automation and controller for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water for controlling water chlorination, filter pump timing, temperatures, actuators, and water management and treatment systems; programmable control with digital displays for the complete monitoring and automation of filtration, purification, and solar heating systems of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; electronic controllers for solar heating system for swimming pools and spas, namely, solar powered electronic controllers for controlling the temperature of swimming pools and spas; automatic timer for controlling operation of filters for swimming pools and spas; remote control units, namely, wireless and wired controls for controlling components of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, water features, and other recreational bodies of water; electric valve actuators; electronic control systems comprised of an electrolytic chlorine generator and multi-purpose controller for controlling the operation, sanitization and maintenance of swimming pools, spas and other recreational bodies of water; scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Electrolytic chlorine generators for use with swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water for water purification; chlorine generators for use with swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water for water purification; salt and chlorine generators and parts and fittings therefor for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water; apparatus and instruments for the treatment and purification of water; heaters; heaters for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools and other recreational bodies of water; heaters and parts and fittings therefor; heat pumps; heat pumps for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; heating apparatus; apparatus for heating purposes, especially swimming pool, spa, hot tub, and whirlpool heaters; filters and parts and fittings therefor; swimming pool and spa filters, parts and fittings therefor; lighting apparatus; lights for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other bodies of water; landscape lighting; water feature lighting; valves for use in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other recreational bodies of water; apparatus for steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
60.
Modulating Pool or Spa Heater Systems and Associated Methods
A modulating heater system for a pool or spa includes a pool/spa heater capable of variably modulating energy output thereof and a controller communicatively coupled to the heater. The controller determines a current mode of operation for the heater, and establishes temperature overshoot and target temperature setpoints for pool/spa water for the current mode of operation. The controller determines a current temperature of the water, an optimized modulation rate for the heater for the current mode of operation, and a maximum modulation rate for the heater for the current mode of operation. The controller controls the heater to operate at one of the optimized and maximum modulation rates based on the temperature overshoot setpoint for the current mode of operation, the target water temperature setpoint for the current mode of operation, and the current water temperature. A corresponding method for controlling a pool/spa modulating heater is also provided.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles). apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
A pool or spa system includes networked pool or spa devices that can be dynamically configured with network address by a controller. The controller can transmit a device discovery request on a network and can receive a discovery response from pool or spa devices that require a network address. The system determines and assigns the network addresses for the pool or spa devices based on unique device identifiers associated with the responding pool or spa devices. The network addresses assigned to the pool or spa device are transmitted to the pool or spa device to be used by the pool or spa devices to communicate with the controller over the network. The system can be used to discover and assign addresses to various types of pool or spa devices, such as pumps, underwater lights, chlorinators, water feature controllers, remote controllers, and/or other types of devices.
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G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
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H04L 61/103 - Correspondance entre adresses de types différents à travers les couches réseau, p. ex. résolution d’adresse de la couche réseau dans la couche physique ou protocole de résolution d'adresse [ARP]
65.
Modulating pool or spa heater systems and associated methods
A modulating heater system for a pool or spa includes a pool or spa heater capable of variably modulating energy output thereof and a controller communicatively coupled thereto. The controller determines a predicted load based on a previous load, ambient and water temperatures, and estimated pool/spa size, and determines an overshoot setpoint for an operational mode. The controller establishes a target temperature setpoint for the mode and receives a current water temperature. The controller determines whether the overshoot setpoint plus target temperature setpoint is greater than the current water temperature, and determines an error based thereon. The controller determines if the error is less than or greater than a target for the mode, and, based on this determination, determines a heater modulation rate for the mode taking into account the mode, maximum heater output, and available fuel supply. The controller controls the heater to operate at the determined modulation rate.
G05B 19/41 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'interpolation, p. ex. par le calcul de points intermédiaires entre les points extrêmes programmés pour définir le parcours à suivre et la vitesse du déplacement le long de ce parcours
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G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme
A61H 33/06 - Bains d'air chaud ou d'air froid artificielsBains ou douches de vapeur ou de gaz, p. ex. bains sauna ou finlandais
66.
Systems and methods for controlling operations of a fluid distribution system
A first valve of a manifold for a fluid distribution system may regulate a fluid flow to a first fluid handling device (“FHD”). A second valve of the manifold may communicate with a second FHD, a reservoir, or a recirculation line. A target flow condition for the manifold may be determined by a manifold control system (“MCS”) based on a device setting received for the first FHD. The MCS may determine a fluid distribution system operation for obtaining the target flow condition based on the target flow condition, a flowrate of the fluid flow, and an operational state of a supply device. The operation may include the MCS controlling at least one of the supply device, the first valve, and the second valve to change the flowrate. The MCS may continuously operate at least one manifold valve to maintain the target flow condition once exhibited by the manifold.
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G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
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G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
A system and method for controlling operations of a fluid distribution may include a first manifold receiving a next mode of operation for the fluid distribution system. The first manifold may calculate first and second flow requirements for the first and second manifolds that may respectively include a first and second total flowrates from the first and second manifolds. The first manifold may determine required operation states for valves of the first manifold and the second manifold for the next mode based on the first and second flow requirements. The first manifold may be controllably operated to cause the second manifold and a supply device of the fluid distribution system to operate in the required operation states and provide first and second flow requirements. The first manifold may direct the second manifold to independently balance individual outlet flowrates of the second manifold while continuing to provide the second flow requirements.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
Pumping and water distribution systems for pools/spas, and methods for control thereof are provided. A system includes a pump including a variable speed motor, a controller configured to control the speed of the motor, a plurality of pool/spa components, a plumbing subsystem placing the components in fluidic communication with the pump, and a plurality of control valves switchable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the control valves is associated with one of the components, positioned in the plumbing subsystem between the associated component and the pump to control the flow of fluid to the associated component, and is configured to provide a specific flow rate of fluid to the associated component based on a set system pressure when in the open position. The controller adjusts the speed of the motor to adjust the fluid pressure within the plumbing subsystem to match the set system pressure value.
A first valve of a manifold for a fluid distribution system ("FDS") regulates fluid flow to a first fluid handling device ("FHD"). A second valve of the manifold may communicate with a second FHD, reservoir, or recirculation line. A target flow condition for the manifold may be determined by a manifold control system ("MCS") based on a device setting received from the first FHD. The MCS may determine an operation of the FDS based on the target flow condition, fluid flowrate, and supply device operational state. The operation may include the MCS controlling the supply device, first valve, and/or second valve to change the flowrate. The MCS may continuously operate a valve to maintain the target flow condition once exhibited. Fluid distribution systems, systems and methods for turning over an FDS including a manifold, and systems and methods for controlling operations of an FDS including multiple manifolds are also provided.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
70.
Systems and methods for turning over fluid distribution systems
A manifold can determine a turnover scheme including a target turnover schedule of target turnover levels, based on an operation schedule and efficiency setting for a fluid distribution. Each target turnover level can correspond to a volume of fluid to be cycled through the fluid distribution system over a period of time. The manifold can operate respective valves and a supply device based on a target turnover level and determine a current turnover level from a flowrate detected by a flow sensor for at least one of the valves. The manifold can receive a current usage of the fluid distribution system and determine a required turnover level. An override status for the turnover scheme can be based on the efficiency setting and a comparison of the current, target, and the required turnover levels, and the manifold can operate respective valves and the supply device based on the override status.
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
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G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
A valve assembly includes a first housing that defines an inlet and a fluid output chamber. A second housing is engaged to the first housing and a cover is engaged to the second housing. A valve member is positioned within the first housing. An actuator is positioned between the second housing and the cover and is attached to the valve member through an engagement located within the first housing. A flow rate sensor, as a component of the valve assembly, may be positioned downstream of the inlet and the fluid output chamber.
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G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
F16K 1/48 - Fixation des corps de soupapes aux tiges des soupapes
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
F16K 31/50 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à tige-guide filetée
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G05D 16/20 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
A valve assembly includes a first housing that defines an inlet and a fluid output chamber. A second housing is engaged to the first housing and a cover is engaged to the second housing. A valve member is positioned within the first housing. An actuator is positioned between the second housing and the cover and is attached to the valve member through an engagement located within the first housing. A flow rate sensor, as a component of the valve assembly, may be positioned downstream of the inlet and the fluid output chamber.
G01F 1/115 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale avec accouplement magnétique ou électromagnétique au dispositif indicateur
F16K 1/00 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation
G01F 1/10 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale
A manifold includes a housing defining first and second inlets and outlets. With the housing, a valve retainer defines a first chamber in fluid communication with the first and second inlets. The valve retainer may engage a first valve assembly having a first actuator attached to a first valve member for regulating flow from the first outlet, and a second valve assembly having a second actuator attached to a second valve member for regulating flow from the second outlet port. A sensor assembly is configured to detect first and second operations of the first and second valve assemblies. A controller directs independent operations of the first and second actuators based on first and second flow rates derived from the first and second operations. The first and second valve members may be positioned within portions of respective first and second valve bodies in open fluid communication with the first chamber.
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E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
74.
Systems and methods for controlling fluid flow with a fluid distribution manifold
A fluid distribution manifold may receive a first required flow rate for a first flow of fluid that flows to a fluid handling device or a reservoir. A first operation state may be determined for a first valve assembly that regulates the first flow, the manifold may operate the first valve assembly based on the first operation state, and a first position tracker may be incremented based on the first operation. Based on a value of a cycle tracker, the manifold may identify a second valve assembly in an operation cycle and access a second control input that includes a second required flow rate for a second flow of fluid regulated by the second valve assembly. The manifold may cause the second valve assembly to operate based on at least one of a second operation state and a change in the second actual flow rate resulting from the first operation.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
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G01F 1/05 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
A housing assembly for a manifold includes a first housing with an inlet and a plurality of outlets, a second housing, and a valve retainer engaged with the first and second housings. The valve retainer includes a retention plate defined between first and second surfaces, a plurality of slot walls extending from the first surface, and a protruding edge that extends from a flanged lip and surrounds the plurality of slot walls. The retention plate defines a plurality of slots corresponding to the plurality of slot walls. The first housing may define a groove that receives the protruding edge, and the second housing may include a rim that engages the flanged lip of the valve retainer. Valve housings including first and second mating structures separated by wall segments may be positioned in outlets of the first housing and corresponding slots of the valve retainer.
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E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
G01F 1/05 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques
A manifold includes a housing defining first and second inlets and outlets. With the housing, a valve retainer defines a first chamber in fluid communication with the first and second inlets. The valve retainer may engage a first valve assembly having a first actuator attached to a first valve member for regulating flow from the first outlet, and a second valve assembly having a second actuator attached to a second valve member for regulating flow from the second outlet port. A sensor assembly is configured to detect first and second operations of the first and second valve assemblies. A controller directs independent operations of the first and second actuators based on first and second flow rates derived from the first and second operations. The first and second valve members may be positioned within portions of respective first and second valve bodies in open fluid communication with the first chamber.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
F16L 41/03 - Ensembles de branchements, p. ex. d'une seule pièce, soudés à l'autogène, rivetés comportant des pièces d'assemblage pour quatre tuyaux ou plus
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
Mobile nozzles and associated systems for cleaning pools and spas are provided. One or more mobile nozzles traverse a pool or spa, dislodge settled debris from the floors thereof, and direct the debris to one or more outlets for removal and/or filtration. Each of the mobile nozzles can include a body, a water intake, a discharge nozzle configured to expel pressurized water, one or more sensors adapted for navigation and/or to locate debris within the pool or spa, a propulsion system, and a control system including a memory and a processor. The discharge nozzle can be movable between a plurality of orientations relative to the body, or can have a fixed orientation. The processor is operable to identify debris in the pool or spa and cause the discharge nozzle to be positioned such that the pressurized water expelled therethrough directs the debris toward a debris collection zone or outlet.
B05B 15/50 - Aménagements pour le nettoyageAménagements pour empêcher les dépôts, le séchage ou un blocageAménagements pour détecter une évacuation incorrecte en raison de la présence d’un corps étranger
B05B 15/68 - Aménagements de réglage en position des têtes de pulvérisation
E04H 4/16 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus ailleurs spécialement adaptés au nettoyage des piscines ou des pataugeoires
F04D 13/06 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
F04D 13/08 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité pour utilisation en position immergée
F04D 15/02 - Arrêt de pompes ou de soupapes en cas de fonctionnement indésirable
80.
Mobile nozzles and associated systems for cleaning pools and spas
Mobile nozzles and associated systems for cleaning pools and spas are provided. One or more mobile nozzles traverse a pool or spa, dislodge settled debris from the floors thereof, and direct the debris to one or more outlets for removal and/or filtration. Each of the mobile nozzles can include a body, a water intake, a discharge nozzle configured to expel pressurized water, one or more sensors adapted for navigation and/or to locate debris within the pool or spa, a propulsion system, and a control system including a memory and a processor. The discharge nozzle can be movable between a plurality of orientations relative to the body, or can have a fixed orientation. The processor is operable to identify debris in the pool or spa and cause the discharge nozzle to be positioned such that the pressurized water expelled therethrough directs the debris toward a debris collection zone or outlet.
An underwater light having a replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) module and cord assembly is provided. The underwater light includes a lens, a bezel, a screw, a cable attachment assembly, a mounting flange, a rear housing, a fastening assembly, an internal lens, a printed circuit board (PCB) including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon, a heat sink, and an electronics assembly. The assembly of the underwater light provides for the dissipation of heat away from the PCB thereby cooling the LEDs and electronic components mounted thereon. The electrically non-conductive nature of the exterior components of the underwater light permit the underwater light to be installed in any location in a pool or spa. Since the exterior of the underwater light is electrically non-conductive, no specific bonding or grounding of the underwater light is necessary.
F21V 31/00 - Dispositions d'étanchéité à l'eau ou aux gaz
F21V 3/10 - GlobesVasquesVerres de protection caractérisés par les matériaux, traitements de surface ou revêtements caractérisés par des revêtements
F21V 19/00 - Montage des sources lumineuses ou des supports de sources lumineuses sur ou dans les dispositifs d'éclairage
F21V 23/06 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des dispositifs de couplage
F21V 29/76 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par des éléments passifs de dissipation de chaleur, p. ex. puits thermiques avec ailettes ou lames avec ailettes ou lames en plans parallèles essentiellement identiques, p. ex. avec une section en forme de peigne
F21W 131/10 - Éclairage de plein air ou d'extérieur
Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor.
Systems and methods for mitigating cable twists for underwater cleaners are provided. Cable twist mitigation logic is stored in a memory associated with a pool or spa cleaner, and controls operation of the cleaner to mitigate cable twists. A sequence of cleaner orientations is retrieved from memory and compare to one or more pre-defined sequences known to contribute to cable twist. If the sequence of cleaner orientations matches the one or more pre-defined sequences, a twist angle accumulator is incremented by a pre-defined twist angle corresponding to the one or more pre-defined sequences. The system determines whether the cleaner is turning on a surface of a pool or spa, and if so, controls turning of the cleaner using an accumulated angle stored in the twist angle accumulator to mitigate cable twists. A user-definable bias value could also be applied by the system to further mitigate cable twists.
G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme
E04H 4/16 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus ailleurs spécialement adaptés au nettoyage des piscines ou des pataugeoires
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/617 - Sécurité ou protection, p. ex. définition de zones de protection autour d’obstacles ou évitement de zones dangereuses
Exemplary embodiments are directed to modular wiring interface boards for an actuator, the interface boards including a body, electrical terminals configured to receive a signal from a field control device, electrical contacts configured to be placed in electrical communication with a backplane electrically communicating with an actuator, switching mechanisms, and a processor. Each of the switching mechanisms is positionable in a first position and a second position. The processor reconfigures a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals to accommodate different field control devices based on the positions of the plurality of switching mechanisms. Modular wiring systems for an actuator and methods of operating an actuator are also provided.
An inlet mixer system for a gas heater includes a housing in fluid communication with an inlet of a combustion blower, and first and second mixer inserts, each removably positionable within the housing. Each mixer insert includes a body defining a mixing chamber, an air intake, and a plurality of orifices disposed radially about the body and extending through the body, which provide respective volumetric flow rates of a fuel gas. When the first mixer insert is positioned within the housing, the inlet mixer system is configured for use with a first fuel gas, and when the second mixer insert is positioned within the housing, the inlet mixer system is configured for use with a second fuel gas.
Systems and methods for mitigating cable twists for underwater cleaners are provided. Cable twist mitigation logic is stored in a memory associated with a pool or spa cleaner, and controls operation of the cleaner in order to mitigate cable twists. A sequence of cleaner orientations is retrieved from memory and compared to one or more pre-defined sequences known to contribute to cable twist. If the sequence of cleaner orientations matches the one or more pre-defined sequences, a twist angle accumulator is incremented by a pre-defined twist angle corresponding to the one or more pre-defined sequences. The system determines whether the cleaner is turning on a surface of a pool or spa, and if so, controls turning of the cleaner using an accumulated angle stored in the twist angle accumulator, in order to mitigate cable twists. A user-definable bias value could also be applied by the system, in order to further mitigate cable twists.
E04H 4/16 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus ailleurs spécialement adaptés au nettoyage des piscines ou des pataugeoires
B08B 7/04 - Nettoyage par des procédés non prévus dans une seule autre sous-classe ou un seul groupe de la présente sous-classe par une combinaison d'opérations
B08B 9/08 - Nettoyage de récipients, p. ex. de réservoirs
A gas heater for a swimming pool or spa includes a cabinet defining an interior, a combustion chamber enclosure, a heat exchanger positioned within the combustion chamber enclosure, a burner, a combustion blower configured to provide combustible gas to the burner, and electrical components positioned within the cabinet. The cabinet has a plurality of side panels and a top panel covering a top opening to the interior of the cabinet. The combustion chamber enclosure defines a combustion chamber, and is positioned within the interior of the cabinet. The combustion chamber enclosure also includes a burner opening in which the burner is positioned such that the burner is configured to dissipate combustible gas into the combustion chamber. At least one of the electrical components is configured to control the gas heater. The electrical components are accessible through the top opening when the top panel is removed.
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
F24H 1/14 - Chauffe-eau instantanés, c.-à-d. dans lesquels il n'y a production de chaleur que lorsque l'eau s'écoule, p. ex. avec contact direct de l'eau avec l'agent chauffant dans lesquels l'eau est maintenue séparée de l'agent chauffant par tubes, p. ex. en forme de serpentins
A61H 33/00 - Bains pour usages thérapeutiques ou hygiéniques particuliers
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Underwater light having programmable controller and replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) assembly
An underwater light including a programmable controller and a replaceable light-emitting diode (LED) printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is provided. The light includes a controller PCBA in communication with the LED PCBA, and a connector for connecting the controller PCBA to the LED PCBA. An optically-transparent potting compound encapsulates the LED PCBA, and the LED PCBA can be safely replaced by removing a rear housing of the underwater light.
H05B 45/56 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] réagissant aux dysfonctionnements des LED ou à un comportement indésirable des LEDCircuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LEDCircuits de protection impliquant des mesures pour empêcher une température anormale des LED
H05B 45/54 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] réagissant aux dysfonctionnements des LED ou à un comportement indésirable des LEDCircuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LEDCircuits de protection dans un ensemble sériel de LED
H05B 45/355 - Correction du facteur de puissance [PFC]Compensation réactive de la puissance
Improved flow control valve assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., pools or spas) are provided. Advantageous flow control valve assemblies for pool/spa cleaners (e.g., suction pool/spa cleaners) are provided. The present disclosure provides for flow control assemblies for suction pool/spa cleaners, with the cleaners utilized in conjunction with a variable speed pump. A manual valve set-up can be removed from the system, and an advantageous flow control valve assembly can be provided to automatically regulate the flow/suction to the cleaner. The improved flow control valve assembly thereby provides regulated flow to the cleaner, so that if the cleaner remains in the water at low pump speeds, when the pump is later operated at a higher speed the cleaner will function as designed. When there is flow/suction below the desired operating parameters of the cleaner, the pump will operate as desired, and the cleaner is stationary.
A47L 7/00 - Aspirateurs adaptés à d'autres emploisTables avec orifices d'aspiration en vue du nettoyageRécipients pour articles de nettoyage par aspirationAspirateurs conçus pour le nettoyage des brossesAspirateurs conçus pour l'absorption de liquides
E04H 4/16 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus ailleurs spécialement adaptés au nettoyage des piscines ou des pataugeoires
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
Improved flow control assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., industrial and/or commercial systems) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous ball valve assemblies for fluid systems. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved ball valve assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. Exemplary ball valve assemblies of the present disclosure offer advantages over conventional assemblies including, without limitation, advantages in the sealing mechanisms of the ball valve assemblies, and advantages with the user interfaces of the ball valve assemblies (e.g., advantages with the lockout mechanisms). Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved ball valve assemblies in fluid systems are provided.
F16K 5/06 - Robinets à boisseau consistant seulement en un dispositif obturateur dont au moins une des faces d'obturation a la forme d'une surface de solide de révolution plus ou moins complète, le mouvement d'ouverture et de fermeture étant essentiellement rotatif dont les boisseaux sont à surface sphériqueLeurs garnitures d'étanchéité
F16K 27/06 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des robinets ou des vannes
F16K 5/20 - Dispositions particulières pour tenir écartées les faces d'obturation ou pour les presser l'une contre l'autre dans le cas des boisseaux à surface sphérique
F16K 35/10 - Dispositions empêchant la mise en action accidentelle ou non autorisée par chapeaux ou barres de verrouillage
A laminar water feature is provided which includes a housing having a deck niche, a niche collar, a spacer ring, and a lid, a laminar vessel having an inlet, an annular pocket, a vertical baffle, a horizontal baffle, a light pipe, a plurality of screens, a cap having an outlet, and threading within an isolated light chamber for removably accepting a lighting source, and a pivot adjustment bracket having a handle with push button assembly, ridge, and detent configuration for fixedly rotatably adjusting the angle of the laminar vessel.
B05B 1/02 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING CABLE SIZE AND FLEXIBILITY USING INDUCTIVE POWER COUPLINGS
A system and method for optimizing cable size and flexibility for a pool or spa installation is provided. The system includes an inductive power coupling having first and second power couplings. The inductive power coupling transforms a first voltage level provided by the cable to a second voltage level suitable for usage by the pool or spa component and compensates for a voltage loss associated with the cable allowing the cable to have a size and flexibility suitable for installation in a pipe or conduit. The first power coupling is in electrical communication with a power supply via a cable and the second power coupling is in electrical communication with a pool or spa component. The first power coupling inductively transmits received power from the power supply via the cable to the second power coupling. The second power coupling inductively transmits the received power to the pool or spa component.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02J 5/00 - Circuits pour le transfert d'énergie électrique entre réseaux à courant alternatif et réseaux à courant continu
H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière
A valve assembly includes a first housing that defines an inlet and a fluid output chamber. A second housing is engaged to the first housing and a cover is engaged to the second housing. A valve member is positioned within the first housing. An actuator is positioned between the second housing and the cover and is attached to the valve member through an engagement located within the first housing. A flow rate sensor, as a component of the valve assembly, may be positioned downstream of the inlet and the fluid output chamber.
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
G01F 1/115 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale avec accouplement magnétique ou électromagnétique au dispositif indicateur
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G05D 16/20 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
Implementations of this disclosure are directed to systems, devices and methods for monitoring parameters associated with a body of liquid. In one embodiment, a device includes a container configured to be partially submerged in a liquid and includes sensors disposed within a submerged portion of the container to measure parameters associated with the liquid. An electronic component disposed within an unsubmerged portion of the container transmits information related to the parameters based upon which one or more actions related to treatment of the body of liquid are suggested.
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/66 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par neutralisationAjustage du pH
C02F 1/68 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition de substances spécifiées, pour améliorer l'eau potable, p. ex. par addition d'oligo-éléments
C02F 1/76 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par oxydation au moyen d'halogènes ou de composés halogénés
H04W 4/38 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour la collecte d’informations de capteurs
C02F 103/42 - Nature de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux ou boues d'égout à traiter provenant d'installations de bain, p. ex. de piscines
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
Systems and methods for controlling chlorinators for pools and spas are provided. A controller communicates with a processor positioned within a replaceable cell cartridge of a chlorinator, to allow for remote control and diagnosis of the chlorinator and/or cell cartridge. The cell cartridge stores, in non-volatile memory on board the cartridge, one or more parameters associated with the cartridge. The controller can obtain this information from the processor of the cell cartridge, and can use same to configure operation of the chlorinator. Information relating to remaining cell life can be updated by the controller and stored in the non-volatile memory of the cell cartridge. Electrical and software-based mechanisms are provided for ensuring operation of only compatible cell cartridges with the chlorinator. A system for remotely diagnosing errors associated with the chlorinator is also provided.
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/467 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques par électrolyse par désinfection électrochimique
G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
G06F 15/00 - Calculateurs numériques en généralÉquipement de traitement de données en général
G05B 19/4093 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par la programmation de pièce, p. ex. introduction d'une information géométrique dérivée d'un dessin technique, combinaison de cette information avec l'information d'usinage et de matériau pour obtenir une information de commande, appelée programme de pièce, pour la machine à commande numérique [CN]
A manifold includes a housing defining first and second inlets and outlets. With the housing, a valve retainer defines a first chamber in fluid communication with the first and second inlets. The valve retainer may engage a first valve assembly having a first actuator attached to a first valve member for regulating flow from the first outlet, and a second valve assembly having a second actuator attached to a second valve member for regulating flow from the second outlet port. A sensor assembly is configured to detect first and second operations of the first and second valve assemblies. A controller directs independent operations of the first and second actuators based on first and second flow rates derived from the first and second operations. The first and second valve members may be positioned within portions of respective first and second valve bodies in open fluid communication with the first chamber.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
F16L 41/03 - Ensembles de branchements, p. ex. d'une seule pièce, soudés à l'autogène, rivetés comportant des pièces d'assemblage pour quatre tuyaux ou plus
E04H 4/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour faire circuler l'eau
G01F 1/05 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques
Debris filtration and strainer systems for a fluid handling device are provided herein. The strainer systems can include one or more of a strainer basket, a removable insert, and an adapter for removably engaging the removable insert with the strainer basket. The removable insert includes a liner having a plurality of openings that are the same size as, or smaller than, the openings of a the strainer basket, and which is inserted into the strainer basket to capture debris from water passing therethrough, preventing clogging of the strainer basket and reducing the frequency of cleanings of the strainer basket. The liner can be fabricated from a biodegradable material, and thus can be easily removed, disposed of, and replaced. The removable insert can include a rigid connection tab with one or more features for removably engaging the strainer basket and/or an adapter positioned between the strainer basket and the removable insert.
A light includes a body, a front housing secured to a front end of the body, a translating retainer rotatably engaged with the front housing, a slip ring positioned around the front housing and between the translating member and the front end of the body, a compressible ring positioned around the front housing and between the slip ring and the front end of the body, a lens mounted to the front housing, an electronic assembly, and a light emitting element in electrical communication with the electronic assembly and positioned within the lens. Rotation of the translating retainer in a first direction causes the translating retainer to drive the slip ring toward the front end of the body, compressing the compressible ring and causing the compressible ring to bulge outward to contact, and removably engage, an inner wall of a pipe or conduit that the light is positioned in.
F21V 29/71 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par des éléments passifs de dissipation de chaleur, p. ex. puits thermiques utilisant une combinaison d’éléments séparés interconnectés par des moyens thermo-conducteurs, p. ex. tubes caloporteurs ou barres thermiquement conductrices pour conduire la chaleur entre des éléments séparés de puits thermique
F21V 29/83 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par des éléments passifs de dissipation de chaleur, p. ex. puits thermiques les éléments comportant des ouvertures, des conduits ou des canaux, p. ex. des trous de rayonnement thermique
Debris filtration and strainer systems for a fluid handling device are provided herein. The strainer systems can include one or more of a strainer basket, a removable insert, and an adapter for removably engaging the removable insert with the strainer basket. The removable insert includes a liner having a plurality of openings that are the same size as, or smaller than, the openings of a the strainer basket, and which is inserted into the strainer basket to capture debris from water passing therethrough, preventing clogging of the strainer basket and reducing the frequency of cleanings of the strainer basket. The liner can be fabricated from a biodegradable material, and thus can be easily removed, disposed of, and replaced. The removable insert can include a rigid connection tab with one or more features for removably engaging the strainer basket and/or an adapter positioned between the strainer basket and the removable insert.
B01D 29/00 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants
B01D 29/35 - Éléments filtrants autoportants agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'extérieur
B01D 35/02 - Filtres adaptés à des endroits particuliers, p. ex. conduites, pompes, robinets
