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Water purifying apparatus

  • US 6,909,101 B2
  • Filed: 01/12/2004
  • Issued: 06/21/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A water purifying apparatus for purifying water sent to a faucet, comprising a main body, an ultraviolet light generator, a control unit, a proximity sensor for detecting proximity of a user, and detection means for outputting a detection signal detecting whether or not the faucet is in a used state to the control unit, wherein said main body is equipped with a passage allowing water to pass, the ultraviolet light generator is arranged so as to be capable of providing ultraviolet rays within the passage, the control unit causes ultraviolet rays to be emitted from the ultraviolet light generator at the time of using the faucet, and the detection means comprises a moveable member capable of moving in accordance with the flow of the water and a detector for detecting movement of the moveable member.

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