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cycle stop valve
patent number? Anybody have one?
Are there any other names for something that does this function?
What is the point of this question.
I believe in copywrite protection for inventions. Are you asking, since you would never buy one, being on city water I guess, whether someone can save a buck by buying black market parts?
Well, since I don't support black market parts being sold, the names won't be listed here.
There should be some protection for the inventor.
I want to read the invention description in the patent(s).Originally Posted by Terry
It gives a thumbnail sketch of how the thing works, free of puffery. And since patents cost money the inventors have literally "put their money where their mouth is" so what's in the patent should be credible.
BTW, I used to work in the USPTO back when it was in Crystal City, VA.
Speaking of black market parts, this lady
http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Blind-S.../dp/0380975327
says airplanes are full of them.
Some planes have auto parts in them-a new coat of paint and they're good to go. Some of these knockoffs cannot be detected by just looking, you'd have to test them.
Probably the FAA is furious with her.
Last edited by Thatguy; 11-26-2010 at 07:22 AM.
U been living under a rock? Apparently u haven't heard about billion dollar industry of black-market plumbing and well supplies. right up there with human organs
Last edited by justwater; 11-26-2010 at 08:33 AM.
Guilty as charged, yo' honuh!
I designed stuff for a living. That's upstream.
The consumer and the black market are downstream, at the end of the stream.
"The black market. . .becomes progressively larger in those areas where corruption, regulation, or legal monopolies restrict economic activity in various goods, services, or trading groups."
I guess 'legal monopolies' mean patents. . .?
And some of the stuff on "60 Minutes" is so cynical that I can't stand to watch it.
Pogo was right: the enemy is us.
This pretty recent patent
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6328071.html
seems to be relevant.
Last edited by Thatguy; 11-26-2010 at 09:24 AM.
Valveman designed and patented the CSV [his] and in the archives I recall seeing him post the patent and internal photos with detail descriptions. So no secrets there.
Its a modified pressure reducing valve, and jaquizzi and amtrol have and perhaps still make their version of it.
When he gets done with his turkey, he will very likely fill you in with the information, if you have not found it yet.
I just found this interesting version of a cycle stop valve - not using a variable speed pump, and with some features that could be great - IF they work and last. Have no experience with it.
http://www.amtrol.com/pdf/MC10141Wel...re12_10low.pdf
http://www.terrylove.com/forums/show...cle-Stop-Valve
Last edited by ballvalve; 11-26-2010 at 10:39 AM.
If you need to know more about the Cycle Stop Valve go to http://www.cyclestopvalves.com/index2.html. I suggest your call them. I'm sure they will assist you!
Porky Cutter, MGWC
(Master Ground Water Consultant)
5,988,984 was the first one and will give you the best description.
Thanks. I'll see if I can pull up the PDF file (with drawings and all).
Here is a link for you.
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...&RS=PN/5988984
Thanks. This link can't get any more official.
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