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FAUCET CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20080099088A1
  • Filed: 10/26/2007
  • Published: 05/01/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A faucet control system for controlling fluid flow to a faucet spout in fluid communication with at least one fluid source, the system comprising:

  • a cold valve adapted to control fluid flow from a cold fluid source to the faucet spout;

    a first sensor that is motion activated by a user of the system; and

    a controller including a timer and in communication with the cold valve and the first sensor, the controller configured to open the cold valve when the first sensor is activated, thereby allowing fluid flow from the cold fluid source to the faucet spout, and to close the cold valve after a first selected period of time, thereby preventing fluid flow from the cold fluid source to the faucet spout after the first selected period of time.

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