Remote controlled faucet
US5226629A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87684
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A remote controlled faucet has a valve assembly attachable to a nozzle of the faucet. The valve assembly includes a battery-powered motor-driven valve member and a radio receiving unit for actuating the motor in response to signals received from a remote sending unit. The sending unit is operated by the action of the user's foot for providing "hands-free" control of the faucet. In an alternate embodiment, the valve assembly is used to remotely control an independent hot and cold water faucet supply line to regulate water temperature and pressure.
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