Capacitive user interface for a faucet and method of forming
US9243756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8158
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electronic user interface for use with a water delivery device, such as a faucet. The user interface illustratively includes a plurality of bonded layers thermally formed into a multi-dimensional shape. The layers may include a conductive layer, a graphics layer, and a protective layer. A structural support may be molded to a rear of the conductive layer.
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