Connected sanitaryware systems and methods
US11886213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/15
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sanitaryware system may include sensors to determine a status or condition of one or more sanitaryware fixtures in the sanitaryware system and perform a particular function, such as, for example performing a flush, closing the flush valve and/or angle stop, sending an alert, initiating a service ticket. The sanitaryware system may automatically perform the function. The sanitaryware system may communicate the status or condition to an internet connected device and/or user, the device may perform the function or may instruct the sanitaryware to perform the function. The sensed information, sanitaryware system status or condition, and/or initiated response may be logged and monitored to improve the overall efficiency and operation of the sanitaryware system and the sanitaryware fixtures within the system.
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