Methods and apparatus for coordinating operation of valves

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10732593
APP PUB NO 20190128292A1
SERIAL NO

15799509

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Methods and apparatus for coordinating operation of valves are disclosed. In some examples, an apparatus includes a valve controller to receive a first signal from a first control system to change an operating state of a valve, the valve controller is to provide the first control system exclusive control of the valve. In some examples, the valve controller is to receive a second signal from a second control system requesting permission to operate the valve, and send a response to the second control system indicating the first control system has exclusive control of the valve and has changed an operating state of the valve.

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FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC205 SOUTH CENTER STREET MARSHALLTOWN IA 50158

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Jensen, Kurtis K Marshalltown, US 14 67

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