Systems and methods for generating power through the flow of water

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9105181
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13492410

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A remote water meter monitoring system is provided. A mesh network-type transceiver unit is coupled to a water meter housing having a water counting mechanism inside to transmit water consumption information as well as other sensor information, such as backflow detection, water pressure, and water metrics (e.g., residual chlorine and temperature) to a central server system via a bridge device and a corresponding mesh network. Mechanical energy from the water flowing through the water meter housing is converted to electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. An electrically powered shut off valve is remote addressable via the transceiver unit.

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MUELLER INTERNATIONAL LLC1200 ABERNATHY ROAD SUITE 1200 ATLANTA GA 30328

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nagel, Steven Maryland Heights, US 5 143
Nardi, Benedict J Thurmont, US 7 158
Pitchford, Barth R Fairfax, US 5 108
Pitchford, William D Fairfax, US 5 143
Simon, Robert P Fairfax, US 2 37
Smith, Russell S Boyds, US 6 190

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