The invention described herein relates to capturing a covering such as a braid on a exterior profile of a plastic tube by overmolding onto a plumbing tube, wherein a circumferentially surrounding covering or braid is modified prior to the overmolding process.
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CROSS-TALK BETWEEN CAPACITIVE SENSORS
An apparatus and method is provided to reduce cross-talk between multiple capacitive sensors used in an electronic toilet and between multiple capacitive sensors used in an electronic faucet and an electronic soap dispenser. The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and method for reducing cross-talk between capacitive sensors. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to reducing cross-talk between capacitive sensors used in plumbing applications such as electronic faucets, electronic toilets and related electronic accessories such as electronic soap dispensers, for example.
An insulator base for an electronic faucet includes a housing supporting a light assembly and a connecting wire electrically coupled to the light assembly. A polymer housing secures the light assembly and the connecting wire within the housing. A non-conductive exterior film allows the isolation base to match the finish on an electronically controlled faucet for electrical isolation and faucet status display.
A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an ultrasonic sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The capacitive sensor is configured to define a capacitance sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the capacitive sensor and the ultrasonic sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the capacitance sensing field based on an output signal from the capacitance sensor. The controller is also programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body. Faucets having sprayheads that pull out from the faucet body enable users to manipulate the sprayhead independent of the faucet body and to aim the water spray directly at a target instead of requiring the user to place the target under the sprayhead. Such rnior art faucets typically utilize locking bayonet connectors, or connectors comprising collars and snap fingers to produce a retaining force to couple the sprayhead to the faucet body.
A fluid delivery device including a waterway assembly, a valve cartridge, and a waterway adapter to fluidly couple the waterway assembly to the valve cartridge and to provide a fluid passageway to a spout outlet.
F16K 11/078 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot et se déplaçant linéairement
F16K 5/00 - Robinets à boisseau consistant seulement en un dispositif obturateur dont au moins une des faces d'obturation a la forme d'une surface de solide de révolution plus ou moins complète, le mouvement d'ouverture et de fermeture étant essentiellement rotatif
A valve assembly for a shower/tub system is provided. The assembly includes a valve body assembly having a molded base, a first inlet connection fitting configured to fluidly attach a first fluid source to the molded base, a second inlet connection fitting configured to fluidly attach a second fluid source to the molded base, a first outlet connection fitting configured to fluidly attach a shower fixture to the molded base, and a second outlet connection fitting configured to fluidly attach a tub nozzle to the molded base.
A flow regulated quick-connect fitting has a polymeric first connector and a polymeric second connector, the first connector being either a male fitting or a female fitting, and the other of the male fitting or the female fitting being the second connector. The female fitting has a longitudinal cylindrical cavity therein, and the male fitting has a generally cylindrical body having an end opening. The cylindrical body of the male fitting is positionable within the cylindrical cavity of the female fitting forming the connection. A clip is pivotably connected to the second connector moving between a first position connecting the female fitting to the male fitting when the male fitting is positioned within the female fitting and a second position in which the male fitting is removable from the female fitting. A replaceable flow regulator in the male fitting end opening regulates flow through the quick-connect fitting.
An electronic faucet including a spout hub and a pullout wand removably coupled to the spout hub. The pullout wand is touch sensitive when docked to the spout hub, and is not touch sensitive when undocked from the spout hub. The present invention relates generally to electronic faucets. More particularly, the present invention relates to capacitive sensing systems and methods for operating a faucet. It is known to provide faucets with pullout sprayheads or wands fluidly connected to flexible water supply tubes and releasably coupled to a delivery spout. Such pullout wands often provide multiple delivery modes including a spray mode and a stream mode.
A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
A quick-connect fitting includes a polymeric first connector in fluid communication with a first component, and a polymeric second connector in fluid communication with a second component. The first connector is either a male fitting or a female fitting, and the other of the male fitting and female fitting is the second connector. The female fitting includes a longitudinal cylindrical cavity having therein a retaining ring retaining an o-ring, and the male fitting includes a cylindrical body and a tubular sealing element extending longitudinally therefrom positionable within the polymeric female fitting and o-ring in sealing engagement. The quick connect fitting includes a clip pivotably connected to the second connector moving between a first position connecting the female fitting to the male fitting when the male fitting is positioned within the female fitting and a second position in which the male fitting is removable from the female fitting.
F16L 39/00 - Raccords ou accessoires de raccordement pour tuyaux à double paroi ou à canaux multiples ou pour assemblages de tuyaux
F16L 37/12 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage utilisant des crochets, cliquet, ou autres organes de blocage mobiles ou que l'on peut insérer
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A faucet for dispensing a fluid includes a spout, a pull-out spray head removably coupled to the spout and including an outlet, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the outlet. Additionally, the faucet includes a fluid treatment assembly configured to output a treatment into the fluid. The faucet further comprises a first flow path and a second flow path.
An electronic faucet assembly includes a mixing valve and a user interface in communication with a controller. Input to the user interface illustratively causes the controller to operate in a flow control mode or a temperature control mode. In the flow control mode the mixing valve provides flow control of water at a constant temperature, while in the temperature control mode the mixing valve provides temperature control of water at a constant flow. A memory device may be secured to a faucet component to store identification data related thereto.
A faucet assembly includes a faucet body having a liquid pathway therein. A selector attachment base includes a longitudinal base axis and defines a selector movement plane. A selector is coupled to the selector attachment base, the selector having a longitudinal selector axis and supported for movement between a plurality of configurations to control a parameter of liquid through the liquid pathway of the faucet body. Movement of the selector between the plurality of configurations is achieved via rotation about a rotational axis that is perpendicular to the selector movement plane. The longitudinal selector axis is oriented at a first angle relative to the rotational axis, and the longitudinal selector axis is oriented at a second angle relative to the longitudinal base axis. The first angle is substantially constant and the second angle varies as the selector moves between the plurality of configurations.
F16K 11/08 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des robinets à boisseau
c). In the overmolding process, rigid polymeric material is injected around the core pin and cavity, and the overmolded article is removed from the mold. The core pin is removed from the overmolded article to form a non-linear overmolded article according to the present process and arrangement of parts.
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A process is described which uses overmolding to create an all plastic waterway within a faucet leading up to an inlet port for a spout. The waterway connector has at least two arms and a central connector and wherein the process includes the steps of: at least partially inserting one end of a tube into a first split mold; inserting at least two pins at least partially into the mold, a first pin inserted into the at least one end of the tube and a second pin inserted essentially normal to the direction of insertion of the first pin; injection overmolding a first geometry onto the one end of said tube and forming a profile for fluid transfer with the second pin and associated mold surfaces, the profile having a terminal lip; at least partially inserting two of the profiles with terminal lips into a second split mold, each of the profiles being a mirror image of the other, onto a core having a mating profile for each lip, the mating profile on said core comprising opposing grooves; and injection overmolding a second geometry about the lips to form a leak-proof upwardly extending connector. The process optionally contains the step of crosslinking the waterway connector.
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A shower head includes a push-button operated rotatable valve having a plurality of positions including; a first position in which the shower head allows water to flow to a first function, a second position radially offset from the first position in which the shower head allows water to flow to a second function, a third position radially offset from the first position and the second position and to the first position, in which the shower head allows water to flow trickle through the shower head.
The invention described herein relates to capturing a covering such as a braid on a exterior profile of a plastic tube by overmolding onto a plumbing tube, wherein a circumferentially surrounding covering or braid is modified prior to the overmolding process.
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge configured for use within a dual handle faucet. The valve cartridge includes an upper plate and a bottom plate received within a valve housing and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet to an outlet. The valve may include anti-water hammer port geometry to reduce turbulent flow and shut-off shock wave noise.
F16K 11/078 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot et se déplaçant linéairement
24.
Barbed metal insert overmolding using crosslinked polymers
The invention described herein relates to method by which a leak-proof connection may be made to a refrigeration device using shape memory characteristics of crosslinking and overmolding to affect the leak-proof connection.
B23P 11/02 - Assemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs en dilatant une pièce et en l'emmanchant ensuite sur une autre pièce par retrait, ou en rétractant une pièce et en l'emmanchant ensuite par dilatation, p. ex. en employant la pression de fluidesAssemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs par assemblage à force
B29C 71/00 - Post-traitement d'objets sans modification de leur formeAppareils à cet effet
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
F16L 47/00 - Raccordements ou autres accessoires de raccordement spécialement adaptés pour être en matières plastiques ou pour être utilisés avec des tuyaux en matières plastiques
25.
SHOWERHEAD WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FLUID DISPENSERS
A showerhead assembly including a first fluid dispensing unit including a plurality of first fluidic devices, and a second fluid dispensing unit removably coupled to the first fluid dispensing unit and including a plurality of second fluidic devices. The first fluidic devices and the second fluidic devices each provide a multi-dimensional spray pattern.
A reshaping tool incorporates a tool head and clamp for reshaping the cross section of a tube constructed from one or more polymer materials. The clamp holds the tube in place while the head portion of the tool, which is moveable with respect to the clamp, engages the tube for reshaping its profile cross section.
An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory.
A fluid delivery device includes a waterway assembly, a valve assembly, and a waterway adapter that fluidly couples the waterway assembly to the valve assembly. An illustrative waterway adapter may be constructed of a polymeric material. According to an illustrative embodiment, a fluid delivery device is provided including a hub, a waterway assembly, a valve assembly, and a waterway adapter. The hub includes a body portion having a first open end and a valve portion having a second open end. The valve assembly is coupled to the valve portion of the hub, the valve assembly including an inlet port and an outlet port. The waterway adapter is coupled to the body portion of the hub, the waterway adapter sized for insertion into the first open end of the body portion.
A widespread faucet assembly may include one or more valve assemblies and a delivery spout. The anchors for the valve assemblies and delivery spout may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the valve assemblies and the delivery spout are releasably connected to the respective anchors to minimize installation tasks below the mounting deck.
An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
A faucet assembly may include a body housing and an anchor. The anchor may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the body housing may include a mounting tube. The mounting tube may include fingers that releasably engage with one or more structures of the anchor. A screw positioned within the body housing may engage the mounting tube, and draw the mounting tube into the body housing. The fingers of the mounting tube may engage with a structure of the anchor and may close around the structure as the mounting tube is drawn into the body housing.
An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
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ELECTRONIC FAUCET WITH A CAPACITIVE SENSING SYSTEM AND A METHOD THEREFOR.
An electronic faucet (10) comprises a spout (12) having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a single capacitive sensor (26) coupled to a portion of the faucet. The single capacitive sensor provides both a touch sensor and a proximity sensor for the electronic faucet.
A fluid delivery device including a body having at least one waterway, a valve assembly in fluid communication with the at least one waterway, the valve assembly including a movable valve member configured to control the flow of water through the at least one waterway and a stem operably coupled to the moveable valve member for movement therewith, and a handle coupled to the stem for movement therewith. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the handle and the stem, and at least one magnet is supported by the other of the handle and the stem that is configured to magnetically attract the magnetically attractive element to couple the handle to the stem.
A process is described which uses overmolding to create an all plastic waterway within a faucet leading up to an inlet port for a spout. The waterway connector has at least two arms and a central connector and wherein the process includes the steps of: at least partially inserting one end of a tube into a first split mold; inserting at least two pins at least partially into the mold, a first pin inserted into the at least one end of the tube and a second pin inserted essentially normal to the direction of insertion of the first pin; injection overmolding a first geometry onto the one end of said tube and forming a profile for fluid transfer with the second pin and associated mold surfaces, the profile having a terminal lip; at least partially inserting two of the profiles with terminal lips into a second split mold, each of the profiles being a mirror image of the other, onto a core having a mating profile for each lip, the mating profile on said core comprising opposing grooves; and injection overmolding a second geometry about the lips to form a leak-proof upwardly extending connector. The process optionally contains the step of crosslinking the waterway connector.
B29C 45/14 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. moulage par injection autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
A faucet assembly 10 including base 28 configured to be supported by a sink deck 12, a waterway 22 supported by the base 28, and a valve cartridge 18, 20 fluidly coupled to the waterway 22. A delivery spout 26 is illustratively supported by the base 28 and receives an outlet conduit 46 in fluid communication with the waterway 22.
A faucet assembly (10, 200, 300) including a waterway (28, 228, 328) fluidly coupled to a valve assembly (26). In one illustrative embodiment, a valve body (54, 206, 306) receives the waterway (28, 228, 328), and at least one retainer (64, 66, 216, 316, 318) restrains movement of the waterway (28, 228, 328).
The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge 10 configured for use within a dual handle faucet 16, 18. The valve cartridge 10 includes first and second fluid flow control members 94 and 96 received within a valve housing 74 and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet 32, 36 to an outlet 29.
A water delivery system (10) includes a first component (52) coupled to a fluid transport member (20) and a second component (66) coupled to an aerator (34) for positioning within a faucet spout (26).
A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).
F16K 11/20 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont plusieurs éléments de fermeture ne se déplacent pas comme un tout actionnés par des organes de commande distincts
A faucet (10) includes a spout (12), a passageway that conducts fluid flow through the spout (12), a electrically operable valve (22) located within the passageway, a manual valve (20) located within the passageway in series with the electrically operable valve, and a manual handle (14) that controls the manual valve (20). The faucet (10) also includes a first touch sensor (26) on the manual valve handle (14), a second touch sensor (28) on the spout (12), a capacitive sensor (30) directly coupled to one of the first and second touch sensors (26, 28) and capacitively coupled to the other of the first and second touch sensors (26, 28), and a controller (24) coupled to the capacitive sensor (30). The controller (24) is configured to monitor the output signal from the capacitive sensor (30) and to distinguish between a user tapping one of the spout (12) and the manual valve handle (14), a user grabbing the spout (12), and a user grabbing the manual valve handle (14). The controller (24) is also coupled to the electrically operable valve (22) to control the electrically operable valve (22) is response to the output signal from the capacitive sensor (30).
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
G01D 5/24 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier la capacité
A power sprayer or spray device (10) for use with a faucet. The spray device (10) diminishes the tendency of water to emanate therefrom when not activated.
A fluid delivery apparatus comprises a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, a valve assembly to supply fluid through the fluid supply conduit, and a capacitive touch sensor. The capacitive touch sensor is coupled to a controller. The controller is also coupled to the valve assembly. The controller is configured to detect a user touching the sensor and to control flow of fluid through the fluid supply conduit.
A diverter assembly (14) configured to be connected to a faucet assembly (12) that may be installed on a sink (4). The diverter assembly (14) includes a diverter (42) and a mechanism for dispensing fluid, such as a sprayer (40). The diverter assembly (14) may be connected to a tube (32) connected to an outlet of the faucet (12). The diverter assembly (14) may redirect flow from the outlet of the faucet (12) to the sprayer (40) upon activation of the sprayer (40).
F16L 47/00 - Raccordements ou autres accessoires de raccordement spécialement adaptés pour être en matières plastiques ou pour être utilisés avec des tuyaux en matières plastiques
E03C 1/00 - Installations de plomberie domestique pour l'alimentation en eau ou l'évacuation des eaux uséesÉviers
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CAPACITIVE SENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAUCETS
A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout (12) located adjacent a sink basin (16). A fluid supply conduit (14) is supported by the spout (12). Capacitive sensors (29) and (41) are provided on the spout (12) and sink basin (16), respectively. A controller (26) is coupled to the capacitive sensors (29, 41) to control the amount of fluid supplied to the fluid supply conduit (14) based on outputs from the capacitive sensors (29, 41).
A fluid delivery device (10) including a valve body (68) fluidly coupled to an electrically insulating waterway assembly (30). The waterway assembly (30) may include a molded base (38).
F16K 21/00 - Obturateurs de distribution pour fluides
G05D 11/16 - Commande du rapport du mélange de fluides ayant des températures différentes, p. ex. en déterminant la température d'un mélange de fluides ayant des viscosités différentes
A pull-out wand (104) is disclosed for use with a water delivery device (100). The pull-out wand (104) may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor (154) and/or a proximity sensor (152).
A water delivery system (100) is disclosed including a first component (120) coupled to a fluid transport member (104), the first component (120) including an interface (130), and a second component (106) coupled to an aerator (116). The second component (106) positions the first component (120) relative to the aerator (116). The aerator (116) and the interface (130) of the first component (120) cooperate to form a water tight seal there between.
A hands-free faucet comprises a proximity sensor, a logical control, a handle, a spout, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout and the handle.
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
A fluid delivery control system (12) including a rotatable flow control member (14) to provide a flow control signal to a controller (30) and a rotatable temperature control member (16) to provide a temperature control signal to a controller (30).
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
E03C 1/05 - Aménagements des dispositifs installés sur les lavabos, baignoires, éviers ou similaires pour commander les robinets à distance
E03B 9/02 - Prises d'eauAgencement des clapets dans les prises d'eauClés pour prises d'eau
F16K 11/10 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont plusieurs éléments de fermeture ne se déplacent pas comme un tout
System for automatic control of the release and interruption of at least one feed-line, which leads to a water tap fitted with this system, if this water tap is mounted on a support base (20) containing interruption valves (22) or is disassembled from the latter, wherein it comprises an adapter (40) with: means (42) of coupling the adapter (40) with a hydraulic mixing cartridge (30); means for producing a water-tight seal to a cavity (12) of a water-tap body (10); at least one slider (49) that projects from that part which is turned away from the means (42) of coupling with the cartridge (30), and which is arranged in a position that corresponds to the feed-line (21) of the support base (20), said feed-line(21) having at least one interruption valve (22) that is normally closed and can be opened by the application of a force by the slider (49).
F16K 43/00 - Moyens de fermeture auxiliaire des soupapes, pouvant prendre à leur compte, en cas de réparation de la soupape, p. ex. un regarnissage des rondelles, la fonction des moyens normaux de fermetureDispositifs pour le remplacement temporaire des parties de soupapes dans le même but
E03C 1/04 - Installations pour cuvettes spécialement adaptées aux lavabos ou baignoires
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ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS
A water delivery system (100) is disclosed. The water delivery system (100) may have an electronic user interface (140). The electronic user interface (140) may be a portable device. The electronic user interface (140) may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve (900, 1000, 1100, 1200) for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
A power sprayer or spray device (10, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 910, 1010, 1050) for use with a faucet. The spray device (10, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 910, 1010, 1050) may include a spray mode and a stream mode of operation.
An electronic mixing valve assembly (100, 200) including a valve member (120) automatically controlled through a drive motor (104) and manually controlled through a manual control handle (102).
G05D 23/13 - Commande de la température sans source d'énergie auxiliaire en faisant varier le rapport du mélange de deux fluides ayant des températures différentes
A faucet (10, 110) including a spout body (14) formed of metal and having an inlet end (16), an outlet end (18) and a chamber (20) extending between inlet and outlet ends (16 and 18). A tube (22) formed of a non-metallic material is enclosed within the chamber (20) and has receiving and dispensing ends (24 and 26). Tube (22) defines a passage (28) extending between receiving and dispensing ends (24 and 26). Receiving end (24) is in fluid communication with water source to communicate water through passage (28). An inlet coupling (30, 130) formed of a non-metallic material and having an inlet opening (32, 132) extending therethrough is molded about receiving end (24) such that receiving end (24) is sealingly received within inlet opening (32, 132).
An integrated bathroom electronic system (10) including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom (102) and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system (10). Such modules may include a quick hot water module (100), a roman tub module (1400), a custom shower module (1700), a hands free faucet module (30), and a tub shower module (2000).
A switching-valve or multi-way switching-valve device for water systems comprises a body (1) and, in the body (1), a chamber (2) into which a supply inlet (4) opens out. The chamber (2) has a planar surface in which openings of drainage outlets (5, 6) are formed. The chamber (2) contains a rotor (7), of which the axis of rotation (O) is perpendicular to the planar surface of the chamber (2) and which is provided with a control means (8). It is proposed that the supply inlet (4) opens out freely into the chamber (2), and that the rotor (7) has one or more tubular closure means (9), of which each contains a protective seal (12) in the form of a piston, this seal acting on the planar surface of the chamber (2) and interacting with the openings of the drainage outlets (5, 6) so as to close the same, the one cavity (10) of the tubular closure means (9) being in connection (11) with the chamber (2).
F16K 11/074 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot à faces d'obturation planes
