Patent ID: 6422319
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A62C,E03B,Y10T

Abstract:
An integrated backflow diverter-less water distribution system for supplying both domestic water and fire protection system water requirements of a structure, said distribution system comprising:a plurality of water-carrying conduits coupled together to establish a water loop, wherein each point along the water loop is in fluid communication with at least a pair of neighboring water-carrying conduits; a plumbing fixture in fluid communication with the water loop at a predetermined point; a water release device disposed upon the structure and being fluidly coupled to the water loop; and a water-supplying conduit fluidly coupled to said water loop for supplying the water loop with an amount of water relating to an occupant use of the plumbing fixture, wherein upon the occupant use the amount of water is supplied to the plumbing fixture through at least a pair of neighboring water-carrying conduits.