Patent ID: 9061307
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: B05B,E03C,G01F,G01K

Abstract:
1. A time-based water parameter monitoring apparatus for attaching to the water supply line for a shower, bath or faucet head, comprising: a joint means for connecting a housing to a shower, bath or faucet head water supply line; electrical circuitry including a programmable microprocessor contained within said housing; a temperature sensor that is in close proximity or in communication with said water supply, said temperature sensor in communication with said electrical circuitry; a timing circuit in electrical communication with said electrical circuitry, said timing circuit providing cumulative timing parameter upon the initiation of water use; a flow sensor that is in close proximity or in communication with said water supply, said flow rate sensor in electrical communication with said electrical circuitry, said flow sensor capable of calculating a water flow rate parameter; an electronic display means located on said housing, said electronic display means simultaneously exhibiting temperature, time and water flow rate parameters on the display means; said microprocessor having programming instructions to displaying two or more different background lights or parameter colors on said electronic display means to provide visual cues associated with a timing of water use; and a remotely located handheld monitoring/controlling receiver or transceiver apparatus or a remotely located monitoring computer, said remotely located handheld monitoring/controlling receiver or transceiver apparatus or said remotely located monitoring computer in wireless communication or wired communication, or any combination of wireless or wired communication, with said electrical circuitry.