Patents by Inventor Edward C. Wofford

Edward C. Wofford 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).

  • Patent number: 8456312
    Abstract: A domestic water leak and humidity detection and control apparatus to monitor and detect water leaks and to alert a user by an aural buzzer and by illuminated green, red, or yellow LEDs of an operative state of the apparatus incorporates one or more sensor sets, each sensor set having one or more leak detectors connected to a central controller; the central controller having for each sensor set a respective comparator set and a respective LED set, and the central controller connected to and controlling the aural buzzer and controlling a water valve to control water leaks originating from a domestic water supply by electrically controlling the water valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Edward C. Wofford
  • Publication number: 20100315245
    Abstract: A domestic water leak and humidity detection and control apparatus to monitor and detect water leaks and to alert a user by an aural buzzer and by illuminated green, red, or yellow LEDs of an operative state of the apparatus incorporates one or more sensor sets, each sensor set having one or more leak detectors connected to a central controller; the central controller having for each sensor set a respective comparator set and a respective LED set, and the central controller connected to and controlling the aural buzzer and controlling a water valve to control water leaks originating from a domestic water supply by electrically controlling the water valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: EDWARD C. WOFFORD
  • Publication number: 20080266124
    Abstract: The Domestic Water Leak Automatic Detection and Control is a system to be installed in the home to detect any water leaks from plumbing, appliances and spills. The system is designed for the home owner to be simple and intuitive in nature. No setup or programming is required by the owner. Indicators assure the normal operation of the system. When an abnormal condition occurs, the system controller alerts by both visual and aural means and turns off the main water supply to the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Edward C. Wofford