Patent ID: 6805330
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
A fluid control switch, comprising:an adapter element configured to be engaged with a switch housing assembly in a fluid control system, the switch housing assembly having a switch orifice surrounded by a switch orifice rim; and the adapter element further comprising an activation portion in communication with a signal switch, the signal switch creating a data signal when the activation portion is activated, the activation portion and the signal switch arranged within the switch housing assembly such that the activation portion of the adapter element extends at least flush with the switch orifice rim of the switch housing assembly, when engaged therewith, wherein the signal switch further comprises an analog/digital signal converter configured to convert an analog signal, which is at least one of heat and pressure, received from the activation portion of the adapter element, to a digital signal; and wherein the activation portion creates the data signal through contact without the use of moving parts, such that the activation portion is a non-mechanical activation portion.