US 12,345,229 B1
Water treatment system power generation
Don Grace, Ocala, FL (US)
Filed by Don Grace, Ocala, FL (US)
Filed on Jul. 16, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/773,932.
Int. Cl. F03B 17/06 (2006.01); F03B 11/00 (2006.01)
CPC F03B 17/06 (2013.01) [F03B 11/004 (2013.01); F05B 2210/11 (2013.01); F05B 2220/20 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A power generation device configured to be operably coupled to a pipe of a plumbing system wherein the power generation device comprises:
a housing, said housing having an exterior wall defining a shape thereof and an interior volume, said housing having a first end and a second end, said housing having an inlet opening proximate said first end thereof, said housing having an outlet opening proximate said second end thereof, said housing having a first water channel, a second water channel and a third water channel disposed in the interior volume of said housing, said first water channel, second water channel and third water channel being fluidly coupled to said inlet opening, said first water channel, second water channel and third water channel being fluidly coupled to said outlet opening;
a first valve, said first valve being disposed in said second water channel, said first valve configured to restrict water flow through said second water channel;
a second valve, said second valve being disposed in said third water channel, said second valve having an open position and a closed position;
a power generation member, said power generation member being disposed in said first water channel, said power generation member configured to generate an electrical current; and
wherein said first valve is configured to produce a backpressure of water flow in said second water channel so as to direct water flow into said first water channel and provide operation of said power generation member.