ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,228,216, issued on Feb. 18.
"Float-operated valve system" was invented by Justin C. Sitz (Bryan, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a valve. An apparatus includes a valve that includes an actuator and a first magnetic material. The apparatus includes a container that includes an inlet and a float assembly. The actuator is actuated to one of open the valve at a first position and close the valve at a second position responsive to a magnetic force between a second magnetic material and a first magnetic material based on a position of the float assembly within the container."
The patent...