EP1579136A4 - Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets - Google Patents
Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucetsInfo
- Publication number
- EP1579136A4 EP1579136A4 EP03808568A EP03808568A EP1579136A4 EP 1579136 A4 EP1579136 A4 EP 1579136A4 EP 03808568 A EP03808568 A EP 03808568A EP 03808568 A EP03808568 A EP 03808568A EP 1579136 A4 EP1579136 A4 EP 1579136A4
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- valve
- optical sensor
- algorithms
- faucets
- optical sensors
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
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Classifications
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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
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- 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
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
- Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
- Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
- Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (9)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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WOPCT/US02/41576 | 2002-12-26 | ||
PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (en) | 2001-12-26 | 2002-12-26 | Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers |
WOPCT/US03/20117 | 2003-06-24 | ||
PCT/US2003/020117 WO2004005628A2 (en) | 2002-06-24 | 2003-06-24 | Automated water delivery systems with feedback control |
US51372203P | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-22 | |
US513722P | 2003-10-22 | ||
PCT/US2003/038730 WO2004051011A1 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
WOPCT/US03/38730 | 2003-12-04 | ||
PCT/US2003/041303 WO2004061343A1 (en) | 2002-12-26 | 2003-12-26 | Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1579136A1 EP1579136A1 (en) | 2005-09-28 |
EP1579136A4 true EP1579136A4 (en) | 2009-12-09 |
Family
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Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP03796714A Expired - Lifetime EP1567730B1 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
EP03808568A Withdrawn EP1579136A4 (en) | 2002-12-26 | 2003-12-26 | Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP03796714A Expired - Lifetime EP1567730B1 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
Country Status (7)
Country | Link |
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EP (2) | EP1567730B1 (en) |
JP (2) | JP4999273B2 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE328164T1 (en) |
AU (2) | AU2003297994B2 (en) |
CA (2) | CA2507504C (en) |
DE (1) | DE60305732T2 (en) |
WO (2) | WO2004051011A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (13)
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US7549436B2 (en) * | 2001-07-27 | 2009-06-23 | Arichell Technologies | System and method for converting manually operated flush valves |
EP1698817B1 (en) | 2005-03-05 | 2013-08-21 | Sloan Valve Company | Electromagnetic apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow |
US7867172B1 (en) | 2006-11-09 | 2011-01-11 | Dingane Baruti | Combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system |
US8438672B2 (en) | 2005-11-11 | 2013-05-14 | Masco Corporation Of Indiana | Integrated electronic shower system |
ITMI20080473A1 (en) * | 2008-03-19 | 2009-09-20 | Osmoteck S N C | CANE, PARTICULARLY FOR WASHBASINS AND THE LIKE, WITH AN AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION DEVICE FOR A VALVE BODY. |
JP2011002335A (en) * | 2009-06-18 | 2011-01-06 | Inax Corp | Infrared optical fiber type sensor and automatic faucet using the same |
JP5686514B2 (en) * | 2009-12-10 | 2015-03-18 | 株式会社Lixil | Automatic faucet |
US9032565B2 (en) | 2009-12-16 | 2015-05-19 | Kohler Co. | Touchless faucet assembly and method of operation |
EP2768365A2 (en) * | 2011-10-19 | 2014-08-27 | Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. | Automated fluid dispensing system |
US9228334B2 (en) * | 2011-12-19 | 2016-01-05 | Defond Components Limited | Liquid-operated actuator assembly, particularly for a flush toilet, and flush toilet incorporating the assembly |
US10754357B2 (en) | 2018-06-19 | 2020-08-25 | International Business Machines Corporation | Optimizing a water recovery system |
CN111990242A (en) * | 2020-08-11 | 2020-11-27 | 南京汉尔斯生物科技有限公司 | Seed culture system |
KR102492011B1 (en) * | 2022-05-04 | 2023-01-26 | 지병욱 | Automatic sterilization faucet |
Citations (2)
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US5361802A (en) * | 1991-09-30 | 1994-11-08 | Herion-Werke Kg | Valve block |
US5918855A (en) * | 1993-12-20 | 1999-07-06 | Toto Ltd. | Automatic faucet |
Family Cites Families (11)
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US4011553A (en) * | 1973-10-24 | 1977-03-08 | Luis Delgado Barri | Remote detector to indicate leakage of liquids in toilet tanks |
WO1985005648A1 (en) * | 1984-05-31 | 1985-12-19 | Robotronics Limited | Flush control apparatus |
US4998673A (en) * | 1988-04-12 | 1991-03-12 | Sloan Valve Company | Spray head for automatic actuation |
JP3569988B2 (en) * | 1993-12-28 | 2004-09-29 | 東陶機器株式会社 | Human body detection device |
JPH07301680A (en) * | 1994-05-06 | 1995-11-14 | Tokai Rika Co Ltd | Object detecting device |
JP3684970B2 (en) * | 1995-07-27 | 2005-08-17 | オムロン株式会社 | Passive detection device |
US5984262A (en) * | 1996-07-31 | 1999-11-16 | Arichell Technologies, Inc. | Object-sensor-based flow-control system employing fiber-optic signal transmission |
DE29717352U1 (en) * | 1997-04-09 | 1998-01-08 | Brandenburger, Markus, 56479 Liebenscheid | Moisture protection for opto-sensor |
WO1999004283A1 (en) * | 1997-07-18 | 1999-01-28 | Kohler Company | Advanced touchless plumbing systems |
US5915417A (en) * | 1997-09-15 | 1999-06-29 | T&S Brass And Bronze Works, Inc. | Automatic fluid flow control apparatus |
US5966076A (en) * | 1998-03-13 | 1999-10-12 | Cantrell; Kevin E. | Fluid leak detector and shut-off device |
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2003
- 2003-12-04 WO PCT/US2003/038730 patent/WO2004051011A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2003-12-04 DE DE60305732T patent/DE60305732T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-12-04 AT AT03796714T patent/ATE328164T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2003-12-04 JP JP2004557614A patent/JP4999273B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2003-12-04 EP EP03796714A patent/EP1567730B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-12-04 CA CA2507504A patent/CA2507504C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-12-04 AU AU2003297994A patent/AU2003297994B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2003-12-26 AU AU2003303592A patent/AU2003303592A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-12-26 WO PCT/US2003/041303 patent/WO2004061343A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2003-12-26 CA CA002511809A patent/CA2511809A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-12-26 EP EP03808568A patent/EP1579136A4/en not_active Withdrawn
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2011
- 2011-02-25 JP JP2011039611A patent/JP5580229B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5361802A (en) * | 1991-09-30 | 1994-11-08 | Herion-Werke Kg | Valve block |
US5918855A (en) * | 1993-12-20 | 1999-07-06 | Toto Ltd. | Automatic faucet |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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CA2507504C (en) | 2015-01-27 |
CA2507504A1 (en) | 2004-06-17 |
DE60305732D1 (en) | 2006-07-06 |
CA2511809A1 (en) | 2004-07-22 |
JP2011242384A (en) | 2011-12-01 |
JP2006509200A (en) | 2006-03-16 |
AU2003297994A1 (en) | 2004-06-23 |
JP5580229B2 (en) | 2014-08-27 |
WO2004061343A1 (en) | 2004-07-22 |
WO2004051011A1 (en) | 2004-06-17 |
AU2003303592A1 (en) | 2004-07-29 |
EP1579136A1 (en) | 2005-09-28 |
EP1567730B1 (en) | 2006-05-31 |
DE60305732T2 (en) | 2007-05-31 |
AU2003297994B2 (en) | 2010-01-21 |
EP1567730A1 (en) | 2005-08-31 |
JP4999273B2 (en) | 2012-08-15 |
ATE328164T1 (en) | 2006-06-15 |
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RIN1 | Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected) |
Inventor name: MO, XIAOXING Inventor name: HERBERT, KAY Inventor name: PARSONS, NATAN, E. Inventor name: WU, HAIOU Inventor name: ZHANG, YUE, C/O ARICHELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Inventor name: GULER, FATIH |
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