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Capacitive touch sensor

US8376313B2 · kind B2 · utility

29Cited by

370References

39Claims

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Assignee

Masco Corporation of Indiana · US

Inventors

David M. Burke · Taylor, US
Fabio Pandini · Pavia, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 24, 2008
Grant date	Feb 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 4, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A fluid delivery apparatus comprises a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, a valve assembly to supply fluid through the fluid supply conduit, and a capacitive touch sensor. The capacitive touch sensor is coupled to a controller. The controller is also coupled to the valve assembly. The controller is configured to detect a user touching the sensor and to control flow of fluid through the fluid supply conduit.

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