AU2003297994B2 - Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers - Google Patents

Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers Download PDF

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AU2003297994B2
AU2003297994B2 AU2003297994A AU2003297994A AU2003297994B2 AU 2003297994 B2 AU2003297994 B2 AU 2003297994B2 AU 2003297994 A AU2003297994 A AU 2003297994A AU 2003297994 A AU2003297994 A AU 2003297994A AU 2003297994 B2 AU2003297994 B2 AU 2003297994B2
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Fatih Guler
Kay Herbert
Xiaoxiong Mo
Natan E. Parsons
Haiou Wu
Yue Zhang
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Arichell Technologies Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • E03D5/105—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl touchless, e.g. using sensors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors

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  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
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  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
AU2003297994A 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers Ceased AU2003297994B2 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2002346652 2002-12-04
PCT/US2002/038758 WO2003048464A2 (en) 2001-12-04 2002-12-04 Automatic bathroom flushers
PCT/US2002/038757 WO2003048463A2 (en) 2001-12-04 2002-12-04 Electronic faucets for long-term operation
AU2002351230 2002-12-04
PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (en) 2001-12-26 2002-12-26 Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers
AU2002367255 2002-12-26
US51372203P 2003-10-22 2003-10-22
US60/513,722 2003-10-22
PCT/US2003/038730 WO2004051011A1 (en) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers

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AU2003297994B2 true AU2003297994B2 (en) 2010-01-21

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AU2003303592A Abandoned AU2003303592A1 (en) 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets

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WO2004061343A1 (en) 2004-07-22
JP4999273B2 (ja) 2012-08-15
EP1567730A1 (en) 2005-08-31
AU2003303592A1 (en) 2004-07-29
JP2011242384A (ja) 2011-12-01
JP5580229B2 (ja) 2014-08-27
EP1579136A4 (en) 2009-12-09
EP1579136A1 (en) 2005-09-28
DE60305732T2 (de) 2007-05-31
EP1567730B1 (en) 2006-05-31
AU2003297994A1 (en) 2004-06-23
CA2511809A1 (en) 2004-07-22
DE60305732D1 (de) 2006-07-06
ATE328164T1 (de) 2006-06-15

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