US2020318332A1PendingUtilityA1
Tank used for collecting and recycling bathroom shower warm up water
Est. expiryApr 3, 2039(~12.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Eric Christian
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Abstract
A water recycling system embodying a tank used for collecting and recycling bathroom shower warm up water for other household needs. The collection tank is fluidly connected to the shower head via an engaged diverter valve by way of a first conduit. The collection tank may provide a second conduit and valve system operatively associated with the collected warm up water to the toilet or other household water needs.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modifiedWhat is claimed is:
1 . A method for recycling warm up bathroom shower water, comprising:
fluidly coupling a diverter valve upstream of a shower head; and fluidly coupling a first conduit between the diverter valve and a tank.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tank is physically separate but fluidly connected to a retainer of fluid,
3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein a lower portion of the tank provides a second conduit fluidly coupled to the retainer of fluid.
4 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the retainer of fluid is a toilet tank.
5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein a second valve is fluidly interconnecting the tank and the second conduit.
6 . The method of claim 4 , further providing a fluid level valve in the second retainer of fluid as to operatively shut off the flow of fluid from the tank when a preselected level of fluid is obtained in the second retainer.
7 . The method of claim 5 , include an overflow conduit between the tank and a second retainer.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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