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Automatic faucet

US12404661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2020
Grant dateSep 2, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/088
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic faucet assembly comprising a faucet body and spout; an electromechanical valve; a controller; and a power source, wherein the faucet body comprises an electrically conductive material and is configured to be associated with an electric field, the faucet spout is configured to deliver water when the electromechanical valve is in an open position and to not deliver water when the electromechanical valve is in a closed position, the controller, the faucet body, the electromechanical valve, and the power source are in electrical communication, and the controller is configured to detect motion of an end user in the electric field.

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