A valve meter device, assembly, and method is disclosed including a housing defining at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening and a channel connecting the openings, the at least one inlet opening having an inlet end and the at least one outlet opening having an outlet end; a water
A valve meter device, assembly, and method is disclosed including a housing defining at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening and a channel connecting the openings, the at least one inlet opening having an inlet end and the at least one outlet opening having an outlet end; a water meter positioned in the channel, the water meter configured to monitor a flow of water through the valve meter device; and a valve in communication with the channel and configured to control the flow of water through the valve meter device. In some embodiments, a linear distance exists between the inlet end and the outlet end, the linear distance being no greater than a standard water meter lay-length.
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1. An assembly comprising: a housing, the housing defining at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening, and a channel connecting the at least one inlet opening and the at least one outlet opening, the at least one inlet opening having an inlet end and the at least one outlet opening havi
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An assembly comprising: a housing, the housing defining at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening, and a channel connecting the at least one inlet opening and the at least one outlet opening, the at least one inlet opening having an inlet end and the at least one outlet opening having an outlet end, there being a linear distance between the inlet end and the outlet end, the linear distance being no greater than a standard water meter lay-length;a water meter positioned in the channel, the water meter configured to monitor a flow of water through the assembly;a valve in communication with the channel and configured to control the flow of water through the assembly;a communications device configured to send signals to a remotely located communicator; anda valve monitoring circuit, wherein the valve monitoring circuit includes: logic configured to monitor a state of the valve, the state including an open state and at least one of a closed state and a trickle state; andlogic configured to determine if water is flowing through the meter;wherein the signals include a distress signal if at least one of a first condition and a second condition are met,wherein the first condition is that water is flowing through the meter when the state of the valve is in the closed state, andwherein the second condition is that water is flowing through the meter in excess of a predetermined amount when the state of the valve is in the trickle state. 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the communication device is connected to the assembly by an electrical connection. 3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the communication device is configured to receive signals from a remotely located communicator. 4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the communication device is a wireless communication unit. 5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the valve is configurable to assume one of at least two of three states, the states including an open state, a closed state, and a trickle state. 6. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the standard water meter lay-length is seven and one-half inches. 7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the valve resides in the housing. 8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the valve is a pilot operated valve. 9. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the valve is a diaphragm valve. 10. An assembly for use with a water meter, the assembly comprising: a housing including a body portion, at least one inlet, and at least one outlet, the inlet having an inlet end and the outlet having an outlet end, the housing including an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface shaped to receive the water meter and defining an internal cavity of the body portion, the internal cavity of the body portion including an inlet and an outlet;a valve in sealable communication with the inner surface, wherein the valve and the water meter are placed about in line between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet;a communications device configured to send signals to a remotely located communicator; anda valve monitoring circuit, wherein the valve monitoring circuit includes: logic configured to monitor a state of the valve, the state including an open state and at least one of a closed state and a trickle state; andlogic configured to determine if water is flowing through the meter;wherein the signals include a distress signal if at least one of a first condition and a second condition are met,wherein the first condition is that water is flowing through the meter when the state of the valve is in the closed state, andwherein the second condition is that water is flowing through the meter in excess of a predetermined amount when the state of the valve is in the trickle state. 11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the internal cavity inlet portion defines a substantially rectangular opening. 12. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the communication device is a wireless communication unit. 13. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the valve is a pilot operated valve. 14. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the housing is made of a non-ferrous material. 15. An assembly comprising: a housing including at least one inlet and at least one outlet, the housing defining at least one inlet opening, at least one outlet opening, and a channel substantially connecting the at least one inlet opening and the at least one outlet opening, the at least one inlet opening having an inlet end and the at least one outlet opening having an outlet end, there being a linear distance between the inlet end and the outlet end, the linear distance being no greater than a standard water meter lay-length;a water meter residing in the housing and in communication with the channel;a valve in communication with the channel, wherein the valve and the meter is placed in line between the inlet end and the outlet end;a communications device configured to send signals to a remotely located communicator; anda valve monitoring circuit, wherein the valve monitoring circuit includes: logic configured to monitor a state of the valve, the state including an open state and at least one of a closed state and a trickle state; andlogic configured to determine if water is flowing through the meter;wherein the signals include a distress signal if at least one of a first condition and a second condition are met,wherein the first condition is that water is flowing through the meter when the state of the valve is in the closed state, andwherein the second condition is that water is flowing through the meter in excess of a predetermined amount when the state of the valve is in the trickle state. 16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the valve is controlled by valve control signals. 17. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the standard water meter lay-length is seven and one-half inches. 18. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the valve is a pilot operated valve. 19. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the housing is made of a non-ferrous material. 20. A method of monitoring a valve meter assembly comprising the steps of: monitoring a flow of water through a valve meter assembly;monitoring a status of a water supply valve, the status describing the position of the water supply valve, the status including at least one of open, closed and trickle;transmitting signals with a communication device;measuring a first flow of water value through the valve meter assembly;measuring a second flow of water value through the valve meter assembly;comparing the first flow of water value and the second flow of water value; andtransmitting a distress signal if the first flow of water value and the second flow of water value are not the same value and the status of the water supply valve is one of closed and trickle.
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