Patent ID: 6098898
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A01G,Y10T

Abstract:
Master control system for conserving water used by sprinkler systems within a predetermined geographical region, comprising a plurality of sprinkler systems, each of which is assigned an identifying indicia; a transmitting station arranged for transmitting control signals receivable at any and all location(s) within said geographical region; a valve connecting each sprinkler system to a water source for selectively feeding water to an associated sprinkler system when said valve is open and for precluding water from being fed to said associated sprinkler system when said valve is closed; a receiver for each sprinkler system within said region connected to an associated valve for receiving said control signals and generating a disabling signal for causing only said valve(s) for said sprinkler system(s) assigned said identifying indicia to open independently of their status, whereby said transmitting station can control and override the operation of selected sprinkler systems assigned said identifying indicia to regulate the extent to which water may be used within said geographical region in accordance with protocols established for the consumption of water by said sprinkler systems within said geographical region.