Dispensers and functional operation and timing control improvements for dispensers
First Claim
1. A method of operating a dispensing unit, comprising the steps of:
- applying a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a container;
performing a startup procedure in response to applying the power source, wherein the startup procedure includes performing an activation sequence that discharges a fluid from the container;
performing an active mode procedure after the startup procedure without providing a lockout period therebetween, wherein the active mode procedure includes activating a motion sensor associated with the dispensing unit, performing an activation sequence that discharges the fluid from the container when the motion sensor detects motion, and performing a transition procedure.
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Abstract
A method of operating a dispensing unit including the steps of applying a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a container and performing a startup procedure in response to applying the power source. The startup procedure includes performing an activation sequence that discharges a fluid from the container. The method further includes the step of performing an active mode procedure after the startup procedure without providing a lockout period in between. The active mode procedure includes activating a motion sensor associated with the dispensing unit, performing an activation sequence that discharges the fluid from the container when the motion sensor detects motion, and performing a transition procedure.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of operating a dispensing unit, comprising the steps of:
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applying a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a container; performing a startup procedure in response to applying the power source, wherein the startup procedure includes performing an activation sequence that discharges a fluid from the container; performing an active mode procedure after the startup procedure without providing a lockout period therebetween, wherein the active mode procedure includes activating a motion sensor associated with the dispensing unit, performing an activation sequence that discharges the fluid from the container when the motion sensor detects motion, and performing a transition procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of operating a dispensing unit, comprising the steps of:
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applying a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a container; performing a startup procedure in response to applying the power source, wherein the startup procedure includes providing a sleep period of about five seconds and performing an activation sequence that discharges a fluid from the container immediately after the sleep period has elapsed; and performing an active mode procedure after the startup procedure, wherein the active mode procedure includes activating a motion sensor associated with the dispensing unit, performing an activation sequence that discharges the fluid from the container when the motion sensor detects motion, and performing a transition procedure, wherein the transition procedure includes providing a timeout period during which the motion sensor is deactivated, performing one or more automatic activation sequences during the timeout period, and performing a subsequent active mode procedure after the expiration of the timeout period. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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