Patents by Inventor Al J. Noll

Al J. Noll has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MONITORING OF WATER USAGE WITH PATTERN RECOGNITION
    Publication number: 20100204839
    Abstract: A method for monitoring water usage in a home or business through the use of pattern recognition. Wherein the system monitors water flow through a valve and monitors usage over a period of time to determine normal usage. Once a normal pattern of usage is determined the system monitors pattern usage over time and determines if the pattern of usage exceeds cutoffs. In the event the usage exceeds the cutoffs the system produces an alarm and shuts off the valve. Once the cause for the system cutoff has been determined the cause may be corrected and the valve reopened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary W. Behm, Al J. Noll