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Modular system for automatic operation of a water faucet

  • US 5,060,323 A
  • Filed: 07/12/1989
  • Issued: 10/29/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A modular system for automatically controlling the operation of a water dispensing fixture, comprising:

  • a) electrically operable valve means having an operating voltage eliminating the need for conduit while enhancing safety to the installer and user for installation in line of a water supply line to the fixture for controlling water flow to the fixture, said valve means including a connector means;

    b) sensor means for detecting the presence of an individual within a predetermined range of said sensor means;

    c) control means for connection with said valve means and said sensor means for receiving a detection signal from said sensor means and for causing said valve means to operate in response to the detection signal, and said control means including a plurality of connector means;

    d) a first flexible cord for interconnecting said valve means to said control means, said cord having connector means at the opposite ends thereof for interconnection with cooperating ones of said connector means of said control means and said valve means;

    e) each of said connector means is a plug, or a cooperating receptacle; and

    ,f) a second flexible cord extends from said sensor means and has a connector means at the remote end thereof for interconnection with a cooperating connector means of said control means.

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