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Electronic faucets for long-term operation

US7069941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2004
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/9464
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic faucet (10) mounted on a countertop (12) includes a housing, at least one fluid inlet line (24a, 24b) extending into the housing, a fluid outlet (46) from the housing, a solenoid (142, 143) for operating a valve controlling the fluid flow between at least one inlet line and the outlet, and a control circuit (206) for controlling the opening and closing of the valve.

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