Bypass system to control liquid volume

Abstract

The present invention relates a novel bypass system to control liquid volume. More particularly, the invention relates to a system for use in the control and regulation of pumps, pumping installations and/or systems, and the control of fluid flow in general. This system will find particular, though not exclusive, application with bathing vessels such as pools, whirlpools, bathtubs, hot tubs and spas.

1 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,
 wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system; and   wherein the parallel piping system includes at least one control valve at a junction of the main and parallel piping system.   
     
     
         2 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system. 
     
     
         3 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors. 
     
     
         4 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 3 , which is used in a bathing vessel. 
     
     
         5 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub. 
     
     
         6 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,
 wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system;   wherein the parallel piping system includes at least one control valve at a junction of the main and parallel piping systems;   wherein an additional plumbing connection joins the parallel piping system to the fluid enclosure; and   wherein the additional plumbing connection further includes a valve.   
     
     
         7 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 6 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system. 
     
     
         8 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 7 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors. 
     
     
         9 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 8 , which is used in a bathing vessel. 
     
     
         10 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 9 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub. 
     
     
         11 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,
 wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system;   wherein the parallel piping system includes at least one control valve at a junction of the main and parallel piping systems;   wherein an additional plumbing connection joins the parallel piping system to the fluid enclosure; and   wherein the additional plumbing connection further includes a valve located at the intersection of the additional plumbing connection and the parallel piping system.   
     
     
         12 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 11 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system. 
     
     
         13 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 12 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors. 
     
     
         14 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 13 , which is used in a bathing vessel. 
     
     
         15 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 14 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub. 
     
     
         16 . A bypass volume control system for use with a fluid enclosure,
 wherein said system comprises a pump, a main piping system and at least one parallel piping system;   wherein an additional plumbing connection joins the parallel piping system to the fluid enclosure; and   wherein the additional plumbing connection also includes a valve at the intersection.   
     
     
         17 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 16 , wherein said control valve is controlled manually or electrically, or through the use of an automated or computerized system. 
     
     
         18 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 17 , wherein said pump comprises a water-cooled motor that is less noisy than traditional motors. 
     
     
         19 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 18 , which is used in a bathing vessel. 
     
     
         20 . A bypass volume control system as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said bathing vessel is a pool, whirlpool, bath, spa or hot tub.