EP2699736A4 - Lavatory system with overflow prevention and other features - Google Patents

Lavatory system with overflow prevention and other features

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Publication number
EP2699736A4
EP2699736A4 EP12774488.6A EP12774488A EP2699736A4 EP 2699736 A4 EP2699736 A4 EP 2699736A4 EP 12774488 A EP12774488 A EP 12774488A EP 2699736 A4 EP2699736 A4 EP 2699736A4
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Prior art keywords
features
overflow prevention
lavatory system
lavatory
overflow
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EP12774488.6A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2699736B1 (en
EP2699736A2 (en
Inventor
John M Loberger
Mark A Figurski
Michelle L Rundberg
Kevin M Kohlwey
Graeme S Bayley
Theodore E Dhein
Kenneth A Kreitzer
Kevin B Kline
Jason M Renner
Scott I Biba
Cory R Boudreau
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Bradley Fixtures Corp
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Bradley Fixtures Corp
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Classifications

    • 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
    • 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
    • A47K2210/00—Combinations of water taps, soap dispensers and hand dryers

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
EP12774488.6A 2011-04-18 2012-04-04 Lavatory system with overflow prevention and other features Active EP2699736B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/088,793 US20120260418A1 (en) 2011-04-18 2011-04-18 Lavatory System with Overflow Prevention and Other Features
PCT/US2012/032105 WO2012145171A2 (en) 2011-04-18 2012-04-04 Lavatory system with overflow prevention and other features

Publications (3)

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EP2699736A2 EP2699736A2 (en) 2014-02-26
EP2699736A4 true EP2699736A4 (en) 2014-08-27
EP2699736B1 EP2699736B1 (en) 2020-06-03

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EP12774488.6A Active EP2699736B1 (en) 2011-04-18 2012-04-04 Lavatory system with overflow prevention and other features

Country Status (6)

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US (1) US20120260418A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2699736B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2833536C (en)
ES (1) ES2813353T3 (en)
MX (1) MX349555B (en)
WO (1) WO2012145171A2 (en)

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EP2699736B1 (en) 2020-06-03
CA2833536A1 (en) 2012-10-26
EP2699736A2 (en) 2014-02-26
WO2012145171A2 (en) 2012-10-26
CA2833536C (en) 2020-01-07
US20120260418A1 (en) 2012-10-18
MX349555B (en) 2017-08-03
MX2013012137A (en) 2014-09-15
WO2012145171A3 (en) 2014-02-27
ES2813353T3 (en) 2021-03-23

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