Vasile I. Toma
Electrician at Chestnut St, Reading, PA
License number
Colorado 10730
Issued Date
Sep 18, 1992
Renew Date
Feb 28, 2001
Expiration Date
Feb 28, 2001
Type
Journeyman Electrician
Address
Address
823 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
Professional information
Water Saving System
US Patent:
5941504, Aug 24, 1999
Filed:
Aug 3, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/128615
Inventors:
Vasile I. Toma - Reading PA
Mihaela Toma - Reading PA
Mihaela Toma - Reading PA
International Classification:
F16K 3162, F16K 3106
US Classification:
251295
Abstract:
A foot actuated flow control valve connected to a power supply for controlling the flow of a liquid substance through a water supply line to a faucet. The foot actuated flow control valve includes a bypass conduit connected to the water supply line; an electric switch connected to control a flow of water through the bypass conduit and a foot pedal connected between the electric switch and the power source. The electric switch includes a first terminal connected to a negative terminal of the power supply and a second terminal. The foot pedal includes a first terminal connected to a positive terminal of the power supply, a second terminal connected to the second terminal of the electric switch and a contact element connected to the first terminal of the foot pedal. When a pressure is applied to the foot pedal the contact element is caused to contact the second terminal of the foot pedal connecting the electric switch to the power supply. The application of a voltage to the electric switch causes the switch to open allowing water to pass through the bypass conduit.