Liquid dispensing system having a light source attached to a liquid dispensing device
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1. A liquid dispensing system, comprising:
- a liquid dispensing device; and
a light source attached to the liquid dispensing device.
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Abstract
A liquid dispensing system comprises a liquid dispensing device and a light source that is attached to or located within a close proximity of the liquid dispensing device. Light emitted from the light source illuminates an area in close proximity to the liquid dispensing device. Such light can aid a user by increasing the visibility of various components of the liquid dispensing system. Further, such light can improve the aesthetic appearance of the liquid dispensing system, particularly when the liquid dispensing system is located in an otherwise dimly lit area.
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28 Claims
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1. A liquid dispensing system, comprising:
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a liquid dispensing device; and
a light source attached to the liquid dispensing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A liquid dispensing system, comprising:
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a liquid dispensing device;
a light source;
an infrared sensor; and
logic configured to activate, based on the infrared sensor, the light source such that the light source illuminates the liquid dispensing device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for use with a liquid dispensing system, comprising the steps of:
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dispensing liquid from a liquid dispensing device of the liquid dispensing system; and
illuminating an area in close proximity to the liquid dispensing device via a light source attached to the liquid dispensing device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for use with a liquid dispensing system, comprising the steps of:
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controlling a liquid dispensing device;
detecting when an object is within a specified range of the liquid dispensing device;
activating a light source based on the detecting step; and
illuminating the liquid dispensing device with the light source. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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