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Multi-mode hands free automatic faucet

US8127782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 11, 2007
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 11, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

A hands-free faucet comprises a proximity sensor, a logical control, a handle, a spout, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout and the handle.

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