Method and apparatus for controlling a dispenser and detecting a user
US7963475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2010/3668
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Automatic dispensers, proximity detectors and user-detection methods. A proximity detector can be used to trigger operation of the dispenser to dispense products such as towel, tissue, wipes, sheet-form materials, soap, shaving cream, fragrances and personal care products.
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