EP1693523A3 - Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers - Google Patents
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- EP1693523A3 EP1693523A3 EP06011070A EP06011070A EP1693523A3 EP 1693523 A3 EP1693523 A3 EP 1693523A3 EP 06011070 A EP06011070 A EP 06011070A EP 06011070 A EP06011070 A EP 06011070A EP 1693523 A3 EP1693523 A3 EP 1693523A3
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- automatic
- bathroom
- bathroom flushers
- automatic faucets
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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
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- Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
- Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
- Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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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 |
PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (en) | 2001-12-26 | 2002-12-26 | Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers |
US51372203P | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-22 | |
EP03796714A EP1567730B1 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
Related Parent Applications (2)
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EP03796714.8 Division | 2003-12-04 | ||
EP03796714A Division EP1567730B1 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
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EP1693523A2 EP1693523A2 (en) | 2006-08-23 |
EP1693523A3 true EP1693523A3 (en) | 2010-06-23 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP06011070A Withdrawn EP1693523A3 (en) | 2002-12-04 | 2003-12-04 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers |
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EP (1) | EP1693523A3 (en) |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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JP5906372B2 (en) * | 2011-09-30 | 2016-04-20 | 株式会社テージーケー | Control valve |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1314632A (en) * | 1970-05-15 | 1973-04-26 | American Standard Inc | Control apparatus for a plumbing fixture |
GB1532210A (en) * | 1975-10-27 | 1978-11-15 | Reed International Ltd | Valve assemblies |
WO1985005648A1 (en) * | 1984-05-31 | 1985-12-19 | Robotronics Limited | Flush control apparatus |
DE29717352U1 (en) * | 1997-04-09 | 1998-01-08 | Brandenburger, Markus, 56479 Liebenscheid | Moisture protection for opto-sensor |
US5915417A (en) * | 1997-09-15 | 1999-06-29 | T&S Brass And Bronze Works, Inc. | Automatic fluid flow control apparatus |
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Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1314632A (en) * | 1970-05-15 | 1973-04-26 | American Standard Inc | Control apparatus for a plumbing fixture |
GB1532210A (en) * | 1975-10-27 | 1978-11-15 | Reed International Ltd | Valve assemblies |
WO1985005648A1 (en) * | 1984-05-31 | 1985-12-19 | Robotronics Limited | Flush control apparatus |
DE29717352U1 (en) * | 1997-04-09 | 1998-01-08 | Brandenburger, Markus, 56479 Liebenscheid | Moisture protection for opto-sensor |
US5915417A (en) * | 1997-09-15 | 1999-06-29 | T&S Brass And Bronze Works, Inc. | Automatic fluid flow control apparatus |
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