System and method to detect and communicate faucet valve position
US9822902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8242
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A faucet configured for touchless actuation that includes a spout; a mechanical valve configured to move between an open state and a closed state and having a member radially movable between an open position and a closed position in response to operation of the mechanical valve between the open state and the closed state; an electronic valve configured to move between an open state and a closed state; and a system configured to detect and communicate a state of the faucet in response to the position of the member.
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