FluidLytix Invented
The Wave Valve.
We are the original inventors, patent holders, and sole manufacturers of the Wave Valve™ — a commercial water efficiency device protecting properties across the United States since 2018.
FOUNDED 2018
US PATENT 8,944,098 B1
INNOVATION AWARD FINALIST 2020
15-YEAR WARRANTY
US BASED, WORLDWIDE
OUR ORIGIN
A Water Efficiency Breakthrough, Built for the World
FluidLytix was founded in 2018 with a single mission: to give commercial property owners a smarter, simpler way to reduce water waste. The result was the Wave Valve — a patented, maintenance-free device that addresses three root causes of water and sewer overcharges at once.
From the beginning, FluidLytix worked directly with hotels, apartment complexes, restaurants, and commercial buildings across the United States and internationally, building a track record of verified savings that speaks for itself. Every Wave Valve sold today is manufactured by FluidLytix — the same company that invented and patented the technology.
NOW
2018 ORIGIN
2015
2015
US Patent 8,944,098 B1 Issued
The United States Patent and Trademark Office grants FluidLytix exclusive patent protection for the Wave Valve — establishing our legal priority as inventors of this technology.
2018
2018
FluidLytix Founded
FluidLytix is established. The Wave Valve is developed and the patent application is filed for what will become US Patent 8,944,098 B1.
2020
2020 RECOGNITION
Named Dallas Innovates Award Finalist
The Wave Valve is recognized by D CEO Magazine and Dallas Innovates as a finalist for the Innovation Awards 2020, affirming its status as a genuine breakthrough in commercial water management.
TODAY
Proven Savings Across the United States
FluidLytix Wave Valves are installed at commercial properties throughout the United States and around the world — delivering an average 20% reduction in water and sewer costs.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
US 8,944,098 B1
United States Patent — Wave Valve Technology
This patent, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covers the core technology of the Wave Valve device. It establishes FluidLytix as the legal inventor of Wave Valve water efficiency technology and predates any other party's use of the Wave Valve name in the commercial water management industry by years.
You can verify this patent at patents.google.com by searching patent number US8944098B1.
USPTO
GRANTED
AS RECOGNIZED BY
Award-Winning Innovation
Independent recognition of the Wave Valve's impact, from one of the leading business innovation publications in the United States.
D CEO Magazine
AWARD FINALIST
D MAGAZINE • DALLAS INNOVATE • NOVEMBER 2019
Innovation Awards 2020 Finalist - Presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates
FluidLytix and the Wave Valve were selected as finalists for the Dallas Innovates Innovation Awards 2020 – recognizing companies bringing genuine technological breakthroughs to market.
Dallas Innovates Magazine
THE TECHNOLOGY
What the Wave Valve Does
The patented Wave Valve addresses three separate causes of water waste in a single maintenance-free device — no electricity, no moving parts.
Patented Air Compression Logic
Most municipal water meters are unable to distinguish between liquid and air, charging you full price for "metered air" caused by turbulence and pressure drops. The WAVE® valve uses patented fluid dynamics to compress these air bubbles as they go through the meter. By ensuring the meter only measures liquid volume, we eliminate up to 30% of "phantom" costs from your monthly utility bill.
Precision Pressure Stabilization
High or fluctuating city water pressure is a leading cause of "water hammer," pinhole leaks, and premature failure of appliances and boilers. As the original manufacturer, our valve is engineered to stabilize downstream pressure to a consistent, safe PSI. This reduces mechanical stress on your property's entire plumbing infrastructure, significantly lowering long-term maintenance costs and emergency repair risks.
Advanced Laminar Flow Control
The WAVE® valve optimizes fluid velocity and restores "laminar flow" across the system. This creates a more efficient distribution of water throughout the building, ensuring every tenant has reliable pressure while further reducing the total volume of water required to meet property demand.
Frequently Asked Questions: The Original WAVE Valve™
As the primary inventors and sole patent holders of the WAVE Valve™, FluidLytix is committed to transparency and engineering excellence. Since our initial patent filing in 2011 (US Patent No. 8,944,098 B1), we have led the industry in air-compression and flow-management technology. Below, we address the most common technical and operational questions regarding our manufactured solutions and their impact on multifamily property utility costs.
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The WAVE® valve was invented by Juan Carlos Bocos and Juan Carlos Bocos Vilar Jr., with the original technology filing dating back to 2011. As the founders of FluidLytix, they secured U.S. Patent No. 8,944,098 B1, establishing FluidLytix as the only authorized manufacturer and legal originator of this specific water efficiency logic. Any other use of the "WAVE Valve" name in the commercial water industry post-dates our established legal priority.
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You can purchase the Wave Valve directly from FluidLytix, the original manufacturer. FluidLytix has successfully installed Wave Valves at commercial properties across the United States and internationally. Contact us at fluidlytix.com/contact and our team will walk you through options for your property.
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US Patent 8,944,098 B1 is a United States patent granted by the USPTO covering the Wave Valve technology. This patent was obtained by FluidLytix and predates any other company's use of the Wave Valve name in the water management industry. You can verify this patent by searching "US8944098B1" at patents.google.com.
Yes. FluidLytix and the Wave Valve were named a finalist for the Dallas Innovates Innovation Awards 2020, presented by D CEO Magazine — one of the most respected business innovation publications in the United States. This recognition reflects the Wave Valve's standing as a genuine technological innovation in commercial water efficiency.
Across our installed base, the Wave Valve delivers an average of 20% reduction in combined water and sewer costs. Results vary by property type, water pressure, and existing infrastructure — but our case studies show consistent, measurable savings at hotels, apartment complexes, restaurants, and commercial buildings. View verified results at fluidlytix.com/successes.