Patents Assigned to PENTAIR PLC
  • Patent number: 12259095
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided, which relate to identification, troubleshooting, and maintenance/repair of water systems and water devices within such systems. A given water device may include an identifier which may be captured by an installation device when attempting to install the water device and sent to a remote server. The remote server may identify the water device and provide installation support, registration, and/or configuration of the water device. Configuration of the water device may be performed based on configurations of other highly-performing water devices that are similar to the water device, as identified by the server. Problem signatures associated with known possible problems that may arise within a water device may be generated and stored in memory, then may be referenced against real-time device operation data and/or configuration data of the water device in order to diagnose and recommend remediation of problems with the water device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: PENTAIR PLC
    Inventors: Edward Brown, Roger Turley, Christopher Chomeau, Brian Boothe, David MacCallum, Marc Brentjens, Brian Broga, Justin Kutney
  • Patent number: 12213636
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described, which relate to internet-of-things (IoT) feedback systems, in which data received from a given IoT device may be analyzed by a controller and used as a basis for controlling another IoT device and/or sending an alert to a user. The controller may activate a dehumidifier upon detecting activation of a sump pump. The controller may monitor water level data and alert a user and/or request maintenance of the sump pump upon detecting the water level exceeds a threshold. The controller may monitor dishwasher data to detect suboptimal performance of a dishwasher, in response to which the controller may instruct valves of a manifold and water heater to close to isolate the dishwasher, and instruct a water softener to elevate salt levels of softened water during a self-cleaning cycle of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: PENTAIR PLC
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Budampati, Joseph Krueger, Jason Fitzpatrick