Faucet assembly
US8348229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9464
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The faucet assembly employs a sensor on the side of the spigot to control the flow of water from the spigot. An initial waving of a user's hand across the sensor causes the spigot to be opened and a subsequent waving of the user's hand across the sensor causes the spigot to be closed.
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