Patent ID: 8946921
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. A system configured to determine if a power outage occurs and to generate electricity from a municipal water source to run a furnace, the system comprising: an inlet configured to draw water from a water supply line; a first conduit configured to transport water from the inlet into a generator, wherein the generator is capable of generating electricity; a second conduit configured to transport water from the generator to an outlet, wherein the outlet is configured to return water to the water supply line; and a battery configured to store electricity created by the generator for supplying electricity to a furnace; and a solenoid valve positioned between the inlet and the first conduit, wherein the solenoid valve is configured to open in response to when the system determines that a power outage has occurred; wherein the water supply line is configured to flow water therethrough from the inlet to the outlet when the solenoid valve is closed.