Smart and connected backflow preventer assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12054924
APP PUB NO 20210372096A1
SERIAL NO

16951664

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A backflow preventer assembly for a water management system includes a backflow preventer, an upstream shutoff valve, a downstream shutoff valve, a flow path, a pressure meter, and a flow meter. The upstream shutoff valve is positioned upstream from the backflow preventer. The downstream shutoff valve is positioned downstream from the backflow preventer. The flow path is defined at least partially through the backflow preventer, the upstream shutoff valve, and the downstream shutoff valve. The pressure meter includes a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is in fluid communication with the flow path. The flow meter includes a flow sensor. The flow sensor is in fluid communication with the flow path.

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ZURN WATER LLC511 WEST FRESHWATER WAY MILWAUKEE WI 53204

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brockman, Kevin Milwaukee, US 8 4
Chakraborty, Arindam Milwaukee, US 59 127
Molinaro, Frank Milwaukee, US 5 76

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