Patent ID: 6283139
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A01G,Y10T

Abstract:
A remote controlled hose valve system for use with a water source and a hose having a connector and end connectable to a fluid activated device and an opposite connector end, the hose valve system comprising:a valve unit having:an inlet coupler connectable to the water source;a hose coupler coupled to the opposite connector end of the hose;a conduit allowing fluid flow between the inlet coupler and the hose coupler;a valve in the conduit, permitting fluid flow in the conduit;an actuator connected to the valve;a power source;a signal receiver coupled to the power source and the actuator, the receiver allowing power flow to the actuator to modulate the valve in any position between an open position and a closed position in response to a unique signal; anda remote control unit including a transmitter which sends a unique signal to modulate the valve in any position between the open and closed positions to regulate the flow rate of the fluid flowing in the conduit.