/Apparatus For Utility Control
Abstract

An apparatus for utility control is provided. The apparatus for utility control may include a protective enclosure and a front cover. A start actuator and a stop actuator are mounted on the front cover. Pushing the start actuator starts two timers for an ignitor circuit and a valve. The timers may be configurable and controlled by one or more dual in-line package (DIP) switches. Pushing the stop actuator stops one or both of the ignitor circuit and the flow of fluid through the valve. The apparatus for utility control includes a power supply to convert high voltage alternating current (AC) to low voltage direct current (DC). One or more electrical components, including the power supply, are mounted to the front cover to allow for enhanced serviceability of the apparatus for utility control.

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What is claimed is:

An apparatus for utility control is provided. The apparatus for utility control may include a protective enclosure and a front cover. A start actuator and a stop actuator are mounted on the front cover. Pushing the start actuator starts two timers for an ignitor circuit and a valve. The timers may be configurable and controlled by one or more dual in-line package (DIP) switches. Pushing the stop actuator stops one or both of the ignitor circuit and the flow of fluid through the valve. The apparatus for utility control includes a power supply to convert high voltage alternating current (AC) to low voltage direct current (DC). One or more electrical components, including the power supply, are mounted to the front cover to allow for enhanced serviceability of the apparatus for utility control.
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Filed
06/15/2026
Published
10/01/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(4)
F16K 27/12:Covers for housings
E03B 7/09:Component parts or accessories (tools for cleaning pipes B08B 9/02; devices for preventing contamination of drinking water pipes for domestic use E03C 1/10; devices for preventing damage in case of bursts of pipes F16L; heating of pipes in general F16L 53/00)
F24C 3/12:Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices