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A device and method to implement the device, to automatically adjust a single valve or a plurality of valves including turning the valve(s) on and off. The device includes a motor drive assembly, a mounting method, and a control method. Each component is discrete. The three components can be combine

A device and method to implement the device, to automatically adjust a single valve or a plurality of valves including turning the valve(s) on and off. The device includes a motor drive assembly, a mounting method, and a control method. Each component is discrete. The three components can be combined easily. The motor drive and control components can be mounted and connected to a valve that is currently connected to pipes. Thus one application of this invention is to provide a method to convert a manual valve to an automatic valve. The control method can operate as a means to turn the valve on and off using a manually operated switch or can be automatically controlled in response to an external stimulus. The invention has many applications including protecting real property from loss due to water damage, and against vandalism in cases where valves can be controlled by unauthorized people.

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A device and method to implement the device, to automatically adjust a single valve or a plurality of valves including turning the valve(s) on and off. The device includes a motor drive assembly, a mounting method, and a control method. Each component is discrete. The three components can be combine

A device and method to implement the device, to automatically adjust a single valve or a plurality of valves including turning the valve(s) on and off. The device includes a motor drive assembly, a mounting method, and a control method. Each component is discrete. The three components can be combined easily. The motor drive and control components can be mounted and connected to a valve that is currently connected to pipes. Thus one application of this invention is to provide a method to convert a manual valve to an automatic valve. The control method can operate as a means to turn the valve on and off using a manually operated switch or can be automatically controlled in response to an external stimulus. The invention has many applications including protecting real property from loss due to water damage, and against vandalism in cases where valves can be controlled by unauthorized people. said building is occupied. 14. The device according to claim 2, wherein said motor includes a gear assembly. 15. The device according to claim 2, wherein said coupler is designed to break at a stress level that is less than the stress level that would break said valve. 16. An apparatus to automatically control a plurality of valves with a common control actuator, comprising: a mounting structure securably attached to said valves and to at least one pipe interconnected with said valves, and wherein said valves are located within a building; a motor wherein said motor transfers rotary torque to said control actuator and wherein said control actuator open and close said valves; a means for coupling said motor to said control actuator, wherein said means for coupling comprises a first lever secured on one end to a shaft of said motor and a second lever connecting to said actuator on one end and said first lever on a second end, said means for coupling further comprises a brace and a motor bracket with said valve disposed therebetween, said brace comprising a rectangular top plate and having four sides attaching to said top plate and wherein said motor is mounted to said bracket and said bracket is attached to said brace; and a means for controlling said motor to open and close said control actuator. 17. The apparatus according to claim 16, wherein said valve connects to an input water supply pipe.