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Automatic proximity faucet with override control system and method

US7083156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2004
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03C1/057
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hands-free device includes a sensor, a motor, a pilot valve, a gear train, an arm, and, an override control. The pilot motor opens the pilot valve when an activation signal is received from the sensor. The arm is coupled to the gear train, and the override control is coupled to the arm. The override control is capable of moving the arm between a locked and unlocked configuration.

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