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Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets

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AU2003303592A1
AU2003303592A1 AU2003303592A AU2003303592A AU2003303592A1 AU 2003303592 A1 AU2003303592 A1 AU 2003303592A1 AU 2003303592 A AU2003303592 A AU 2003303592A AU 2003303592 A AU2003303592 A AU 2003303592A AU 2003303592 A1 AU2003303592 A1 AU 2003303592A1
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Australia
Prior art keywords
valve
optical sensor
algorithms
faucets
optical sensors
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Abandoned
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AU2003303592A
Inventor
Fatih Guler
Kay Herbert
Xiaoxing Mo
Natan E. Parsons
Haiou Wu
Yue Zhang
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Arichell Technologies Inc
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Arichell Technologies Inc
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Priority claimed from PCT/US2002/041576 external-priority patent/WO2003058102A1/en
Priority claimed from PCT/US2003/020117 external-priority patent/WO2004005628A2/en
Application filed by Arichell Technologies Inc filed Critical Arichell Technologies Inc
Publication of AU2003303592A1 publication Critical patent/AU2003303592A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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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)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • 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)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)

Abstract

An automatic toilet room flusher (100) includes a valve having a valve body (512) and, a valve member, and a controller (500). The valve body includes an inlet 112, an outlet 113, and a valve seat inside the body. The valve member (e.g., a flexible diaphragm, a piston or a fram piston) is cooperatively arranged with the valve seat. The valve member is constructed and arranged to control water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The flusher may include a passive optical sensor or an active optical sensor. The active optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector. The passive optical sensor includes only a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for providing a signal to a controller. The controller executes one or several novel algorithms.
AU2003303592A 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets Abandoned AU2003303592A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US2002/041576 WO2003058102A1 (en) 2001-12-26 2002-12-26 Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers
AU2002367255 2002-12-26
AU2003245692 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
US60/513,722 2003-10-22
AUPCT/US2003/038730 2003-12-04
PCT/US2003/038730 WO2004051011A1 (en) 2002-12-04 2003-12-04 Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers
PCT/US2003/041303 WO2004061343A1 (en) 2002-12-26 2003-12-26 Optical sensors and algorithms for controling automatic bathroom flushers and faucets

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AU2003303592A1 true AU2003303592A1 (en) 2004-07-29

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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)

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CA2507504C (en) 2015-01-27
CA2507504A1 (en) 2004-06-17
WO2004051011A1 (en) 2004-06-17
WO2004061343A1 (en) 2004-07-22
JP4999273B2 (en) 2012-08-15
EP1567730A1 (en) 2005-08-31
JP2011242384A (en) 2011-12-01
AU2003297994B2 (en) 2010-01-21
JP5580229B2 (en) 2014-08-27
EP1579136A4 (en) 2009-12-09
EP1579136A1 (en) 2005-09-28
DE60305732T2 (en) 2007-05-31
EP1567730B1 (en) 2006-05-31
AU2003297994A1 (en) 2004-06-23
CA2511809A1 (en) 2004-07-22
DE60305732D1 (en) 2006-07-06
ATE328164T1 (en) 2006-06-15

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MK6 Application lapsed section 142(2)(f)/reg. 8.3(3) - pct applic. not entering national phase