CA2363744A1 - System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary appliance - Google Patents

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CA2363744A1
CA2363744A1 CA002363744A CA2363744A CA2363744A1 CA 2363744 A1 CA2363744 A1 CA 2363744A1 CA 002363744 A CA002363744 A CA 002363744A CA 2363744 A CA2363744 A CA 2363744A CA 2363744 A1 CA2363744 A1 CA 2363744A1
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Jerome M. Gauthier
Nhon T. Vuong
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Sloan Valve Co
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/48—Drying by means of hot air
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • 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

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  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
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Abstract

A system for remote operation of a personal hygiene appliance which includes any one of a toilet flush valve, a faucet, a shower head, a soap dispenser, a hand dryer, and a paper towel dispenser, includes an electric operator associated with each appliance for causing operation thereof. A radio receiver is associated with each appliance, which, upon receipt of a message unique to that appliance, will cause its operation. There is a triggering device, remote from the appliance, which may be for example an infrared sensor or a manually operated switch for signaling an intent to cause operation of the appliance. There is a transmitter and a receiver associated with the triggering device. Each triggering device associated transmitter is programmed to transmit a message unique to that specific appliance. There is an indicator located at each triggering device and a receiver associated with the indicator. When the triggering device transmits a message unique thereto, it is received at the appliance receiver which will cause operation of the appliance and will cause the appliance transmitter to send an acknowledgment message back to the triggering device receiver, which in turn will activate the indicator indicating that the transmitted message was received.

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1. A system for remote operation of a personal hygiene appliance which is one of a toilet flush valve, a urinal flush valve, a faucet, a shower head, a soap dispenser, a hand dryer, and a paper towel dispenser (appliance), said system including the appliance, an electric operator for controlling operation of said appliance, an appliance radio receiver connected electrically to said operator to provide an activating signal thereto, an appliance radio transmitter connected to said appliance radio receiver, means remote from said appliance, for signaling an intent to cause operation of said appliance, a remote radio transmitter connected to said means for signaling an intent and operable thereby, an indicator located at said means for signaling an intent, a remote radio receiver connected to said indicator to provide an operating signal therefor, said remote radio transmitter being programmed to transmit a message unique to said means for signaling an intent (intent message), upon being activated by said means for signaling an intent, said appliance receiver being programmed to receive said intent message and upon receipt thereof to cause operation of said electric operator and to cause said appliance transmitter to send a message unique to said appliance (acknowledge message) to said remote receiver to acknowledge receipt of said intent message, said remote receiver, upon receipt of said acknowledge message, causing activation of said indicator.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein said means for signaling an intent includes an infrared sensor.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein said means for signaling an intent includes a manually activated switch.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein said means for signaling an intent include an infrared sensor and a manually activated switch.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a flush valve connected to operate a urinal.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a flush valve connected to operate a water closet.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a faucet.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a soap dispenser.
9. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a shower head.
10. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a paper towel dispenser.
11. The system of claim 1 wherein said appliance is a hand dryer.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein said indicator is a light emitting diode.
13. The system of claim 1 wherein said intent message includes an address unique to a specific appliance, and said acknowledge message includes an address unique to a specific appliance, but differing from the address of said intent message.
14. A system for remote operation of multiple personal hygiene appliances including one or more of a toilet flush valve, a urinal flush valve, a faucet, a shower head, a soap dispenser, a hand dryer, and a paper towel dispenser (appliances), an electric operator associated with each appliance for causing operation thereof, a radio receiver associated with each appliance, which, upon receipt of a message unique to that appliance.
will cause operation of its associated electric operator, means, remote from and associated with a specific appliance, for signaling an intent to cause operation of that appliance, a remote radio transmitter connected to each means for signaling an intent, each remote radio transmitter being programmed to transmit a message unique to its specific appliance (intent message), a central processing unit (CPU) having a microprocessor, a radio receiver and a radio transmitter connected thereto, the CPU radio receiver being capable of receiving intent messages from all remote radio transmitters and the CPU radio transmitter being capable of sending messages (operate messages) to all appliance radio receivers, the microprocessor being programmed upon receipt of an intent message from a specific transmitter, unique to that transmitter's associated appliance, of causing the CPU transmitter to send an operating message, unique to the receiver associated with that appliance for causing operation of its electric operator.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein the means, remote from an appliance for signaling an intent, includes an infrared sensor.
16. The system of claim 14 wherein the means, remote from an appliance for signaling an intent, includes a manually activated switch.
17. The system of claim 14 wherein the means, remote from an appliance for signaling an intent, includes an infrared sensor and a manually activated switch.
18. The system of claim 14 wherein each intent message has an address unique to a specific appliance and each operating message has an address unique to a specific appliance, which address is different from the intent message address for that appliance.
19. The system of claim 14 wherein each means for signaling an intent has a radio receiver, each means for signaling intent has an indicator associated therewith, which is operable by the associated radio receiver, receipt of an intent message at the CPU receiver, causing the microprocessor to have the CPU transmitter send an acknowledge message to the receiver whose means for signaling an intent caused the sending of an intent message, receipt of an acknowledge message causing operation of an indicator.
20. The system of claim 19 wherein each appliance has a radio transmitter, the receipt of an operate message at an appliance radio receiver, will cause the appliance radio receiver to have its associated radio transmitter send an acknowledge message to the CPU
receiver.
21. The system of claim 19 wherein each indicator is a light emitting diode.
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CA2363744A CA2363744C (en) 2001-11-26 2001-11-26 System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary appliance
DE10157975A DE10157975B4 (en) 2001-11-26 2001-11-27 System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary device
JP2001368642A JP2003166274A (en) 2001-11-26 2001-12-03 System for remote control for personal sanitation or sanitary apparatus
FR0115778A FR2833392B1 (en) 2001-11-26 2001-12-06 SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE BODY HYGIENE APPLIANCES
TW090132458A TW498127B (en) 2001-11-26 2001-12-21 System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary appliance

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CA2363744A CA2363744C (en) 2001-11-26 2001-11-26 System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary appliance
DE10157975A DE10157975B4 (en) 2001-11-26 2001-11-27 System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary device
JP2001368642A JP2003166274A (en) 2001-11-26 2001-12-03 System for remote control for personal sanitation or sanitary apparatus
FR0115778A FR2833392B1 (en) 2001-11-26 2001-12-06 SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE BODY HYGIENE APPLIANCES
TW090132458A TW498127B (en) 2001-11-26 2001-12-21 System for remote operation of a personal hygiene or sanitary appliance

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