Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 11, 2018
Date of Patent:
March 10, 2020
Assignee:
ELEXA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Lawrence J. Beger, Mateusz Cwiokowski, Chun Kuen Sze
Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 26, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 25, 2018
Assignee:
ELEXA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Lawrence J. Beger, Mateusz Cwiokowski, Chun Kuen Sze
Abstract: A video monitor mount includes a first piece adapted to be fastened to a wall and a second piece adapted to be fastened to a video monitor. The first piece includes a bubble level and a first mating component and the second piece includes a second mating component. The first piece or the second piece comprises an extension arm having a rotation joint that comprises a brass bushing.