EP2931986A4 - Touchless activation of a toilet - Google Patents

Touchless activation of a toilet

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Publication number
EP2931986A4
EP2931986A4 EP13865770.5A EP13865770A EP2931986A4 EP 2931986 A4 EP2931986 A4 EP 2931986A4 EP 13865770 A EP13865770 A EP 13865770A EP 2931986 A4 EP2931986 A4 EP 2931986A4
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European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
toilet
touchless activation
touchless
activation
Prior art date
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Withdrawn
Application number
EP13865770.5A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2931986A1 (en
Inventor
Tuan Le
Adam Sampson
Derres Catalano
Stewart Walton
Scott Valoff
Robb Milley
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Fluidmaster Inc
Original Assignee
Fluidmaster Inc
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Application filed by Fluidmaster Inc filed Critical Fluidmaster Inc
Publication of EP2931986A1 publication Critical patent/EP2931986A1/en
Publication of EP2931986A4 publication Critical patent/EP2931986A4/en
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Classifications

    • 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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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
EP13865770.5A 2012-12-17 2013-12-16 Touchless activation of a toilet Withdrawn EP2931986A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201261738210P 2012-12-17 2012-12-17
PCT/US2013/075482 WO2014099817A1 (en) 2012-12-17 2013-12-16 Touchless activation of a toilet

Publications (2)

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EP2931986A1 EP2931986A1 (en) 2015-10-21
EP2931986A4 true EP2931986A4 (en) 2015-12-30

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EP13865770.5A Withdrawn EP2931986A4 (en) 2012-12-17 2013-12-16 Touchless activation of a toilet

Country Status (8)

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EP (1) EP2931986A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2016506511A (en)
KR (1) KR20150096712A (en)
CN (1) CN104937183A (en)
CA (1) CA2895477A1 (en)
HK (1) HK1210815A1 (en)
MX (1) MX2015007779A (en)
WO (1) WO2014099817A1 (en)

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US3471868A (en) * 1968-01-25 1969-10-14 Palleon Electronics Ltd Ultrasonic sensing device for a flushing valve on a plumbing fixture
EP1057942A2 (en) * 1999-06-04 2000-12-06 Caroma Industries Limited Automatic urinal flushing system
WO2002046541A1 (en) * 2000-12-06 2002-06-13 Geberit Technik Ag Contactless rinsing device for a wc system and method for contactless rinsing of a wc system
US20080072369A1 (en) * 2006-04-21 2008-03-27 Zurn Industries, Inc. Automatic actuator to flush toilet

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EP2931986A1 (en) 2015-10-21
CA2895477A1 (en) 2014-06-26
MX2015007779A (en) 2015-11-06
KR20150096712A (en) 2015-08-25
JP2016506511A (en) 2016-03-03
CN104937183A (en) 2015-09-23
WO2014099817A1 (en) 2014-06-26
HK1210815A1 (en) 2016-05-06

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