Patent ID: 11959688
Assignee: THE RENEWABLE SNOWMAKING COMPANY
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC F  E  G | IPC F  G

Claim 0:
1. A water distribution system comprising:
a water diverter unit comprising:
a first inlet pipe configured to be in flow communication with a water source to receive water therefrom;
a first outlet pipe configured to be in flow communication with the first inlet pipe and a first downstream discharge point;
a second outlet pipe configured to be in flow communication with the first inlet pipe and a downstream endpoint apparatus configured to utilize the water;
a first diverter valve configured to direct the water between the first outlet pipe and the second outlet pipe, wherein the first diverter valve is motor-actuated and wirelessly controlled; and
an electronics assembly sealed within a first insulated housing disposed within the water diverter unit, the electronics assembly comprising:
a controller configured to control the first diverter valve in directing the water between the first outlet pipe and the second outlet pipe;
a power storage element configured to provide electric power to actuate the first diverter valve in directing the water between the first outlet pipe and the second outlet pipe; and
a communication module configured to receive a wireless signal and communicate with the controller in controlling the first diverter valve in directing the water between the first outlet pipe and the second outlet pipe; and

a local power generation element operatively coupled with the power storage element and configured to generate electricity to be stored by the power storage element; and

a water supply unit comprising:
a second inlet pipe configured to be in flow communication with the second outlet pipe of the water diverter unit to receive water therefrom;
a third outlet pipe configured to be in flow communication with the second inlet pipe and the downstream endpoint apparatus;
a fourth outlet pipe configured to be in flow communication with the second inlet pipe and either the first downstream discharge point or a second downstream discharge point;
a second diverter valve configured to direct the water between the third outlet pipe and the fourth outlet pipe; and
a computer-controlled variable pressure and flow pump configured to automatically regulate at least one of a pressure and a flow of the water through the third outlet pipe according to a scheme based on prevailing weather conditions.