Summary:
A Spanish start-up has developed a patented auxiliary water-saving device. This device can be easily connected to water taps to automatically close the tap (flow cut-off) after being manually opened, optimizing potable water consumption in households. They are now offering this technology for acquisition, licensing or commercial agreement with technical assistance to an industrial partner willing to bring the solution to the market.
Description:
Among the natural resources that must be cared for and conserved the most, would be water, and more specifically drinking water. One of the highest consumption of drinking water is generated in homes, both due to the number of existing taps, as well as the necessary use that is currently made of this resource, and sometimes also due to distraction, habit, or simply not have easy means that could help reduce its use. The proposed system seeks to have elements that remind us, sensitize and facilitate the reduction of these consumption. The installation of this device could achieve water reductions of up to 30% or 40 ° A, from the usual consumption per installed tap, only with a modest investment and the installation of the proposed system.
This startup is being created by an independent inventor with different patents obtained. He is focused on the development of environmentally friendly new products aiming at preserving, saving and optimizing energetic and natural resources.
This patented device has unique characteristics, both in its mission or function, as well as in its design, ease of assembly and regulation (strength of the water tap installed depending on the opening/closing movement). This device aims at saving in water consumption and providing the user with the personal satisfaction of contributing to the optimization of the earth’s resources. Regarding its design, the device has a simple composition, with a very attractive range of colours, including chrome finish and, above all, a very easy way of assembling, suitable to be assembled by people without technical expertise.
The technology is protected by a PCT patent application with a positive International Search report and the inventors hope to find a global partner that can produce and promote this technology. The startup is looking for a partner, from the technical/industrial field, to take part in the tune-up, extension of patent (PCT) and commercialisation. Concretely manufacturers interested in technologies related with the environment; water saving; preservation of energies; energy savings, technological start-ups and/or start-ups related with energy savings.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
Primarily industrial partners interested in technologies related with the environment; water saving; preservation of energies; energy savings, technological start-ups and/or start-ups related with energy savings. Die-manufacturing sites and manufacturers of injection elementsEven manufacturers of water taps interested in broadening the functions of their existing water taps with these complements.
Secondary financial/technical partners which would help in the achievement of new developments, the improvement, and the tune-up of the product. Extending the patent to those countries jointly agreed.
The inventors can consider an acquisition of the IP, licensing or an commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Stage of Development:
Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development:
Of the different models developed, the prototype corresponds to the more basic model, but it fulfils the desired functions. As it is the case for all prototypes, there is room for improvements.
IPR Status:
Patents granted
Comments Regarding IPR Status:
Patent granted in all its process at a national level and in period of priority of the PCT.
External code:
TOES20210317001
