Modular system for automatic operation of a water faucet
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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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Abstract
A modular system for automatically controlling the operation of a water faucet comprises an electrically operable valve for installation in line of a water supply line to the faucet for controlling water flow to the faucet; a sensor for detecting the presence of an individual within a predetermined range of the sensor; a controller for connecting to the valve and the sensor for receiving a detection signal from the sensor and for operating the valve in response to the signal; and releasable connectors for connecting the valve and the sensor to the controller.
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20 Claims
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1. A modular system for automatically controlling the operation of a water dispensing fixture, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A bathroom assembly, comprising:
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a) a sink; b) a water faucet operably associated with said sink; c) a water supply line operably associated with said faucet; d) electrically operable valve means having an operating voltage eliminating the need for conduit while enhancing safety to the installer and user disposed in said water supply line for controlling water flow to said faucet, said valve means including a connector means; e) first sensor means disposed adjacent said sink and said faucet for detecting the presence of an individual within a predetermined range of said sink and faucet; f) control means operably associated 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 signal, said control means including a plurality of connector means; g) a first flexible cord for interconnecting said valve means to said control means, said first flexible 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; h) each of said connector means is a plug or a cooperating receptacle; and
,i) 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. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A modular system for automatically controlling the operation of a water faucet, comprising:
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a) a solenoid valve 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 faucet for electrically controlling water flow to the faucet, said valve including a connector means; b) infrared sensor means for detecting the presence of an individual within a predetermined range of said sensor means; c) control means for connecting to said valve and said sensor means for receiving a detection signal form said sensor means and for causing said valve to operate in response to the signal, said control means including a plurality of connector means; d) a first flexible cord for interconnecting said valve to said control means, said cord having connector means at the opposite end thereof for interconnection with cooperating ones of said connector means of said control means and said valve; 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. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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