IP Library Patent Application 12533556
Patent Application
App. No. 12/533,556

BYPASS SYSTEM TO CONTROL LIQUID VOLUME

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12/533,556
Abstract

The present invention relates a novel bypass system to control liquid volume. More particularly, the invention relates to a system for use in the control and regulation of pumps, pumping installations and/or systems, and the control of fluid flow in general. This system will find particular, though not exclusive, application with bathing vessels such as pools, whirlpools, bathtubs, hot tubs and spas.

Claims (33)

1 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,

wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system; and

wherein the parallel piping system includes at least one control valve at a junction of the main and parallel piping system.

2 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 1 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system.

3 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 2 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors.

4 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 3 , which is used in a bathing vessel.

5 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 4 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub.

6 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,

wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system;

wherein the parallel piping system includes at least one control valve at a junction of the main and parallel piping systems;

wherein an additional plumbing connection joins the parallel piping system to the fluid enclosure; and

wherein the additional plumbing connection further includes a valve.

7 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 6 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system.

8 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 7 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors.

9 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 8 , which is used in a bathing vessel.

10 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 9 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub.

11 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,

wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system;

wherein the parallel piping system includes at least one control valve at a junction of the main and parallel piping systems;

wherein an additional plumbing connection joins the parallel piping system to the fluid enclosure; and

wherein the additional plumbing connection further includes a valve located at the intersection of the additional plumbing connection and the parallel piping system.

12 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 11 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system.

13 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 12 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors.

14 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 13 , which is used in a bathing vessel.

15 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 14 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub.

16 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,

wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system;

wherein an additional plumbing connection joins the parallel piping system to the fluid enclosure; and

wherein the additional plumbing connection also includes a valve at the intersection.

17 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 16 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system.

18 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 17 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors.

19 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 18 , which is used in a bathing vessel.

20 . A bypass volume control system as defined in claim 19 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 1, 2009
From: LEMIRE, GUY; GAMACHE, FRANCOIS
To: MAAX BATH INC.
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