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US 11,198,991 B1Granted
System and method for fluid handling in a shower or bath
OwnerAlan Backusinventor
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Abstract
Showerhead devices incorporate sensors to control bath fill levels. Showerheads have interchangeable attachments, including bristle attachments. Oral care devices are attachable to standard shower arms. Pump devices allow various lotions and fluids to be used in conjunction with showers. Shower organizing devices provide for ordered storage and access to accessories. Bathtub spouts including sensors and valves to control bathtub filled levels.
Claims8
An automatic bathtub filling device:
- a connector having a water inlet configured to couple to, and accept water from, an overhead shower arm, and the connector having a first water outlet configured to deliver water into an associated bathtub disposed below the shower arm,
- a first control input, configured to receive user input to set a volume of water within the bathtub,
- a first valve coupled intermediate of the water inlet and the first water outlet, and first valve configured to selectively terminate the flow of water between the water inlet and the first water outlet,
- a bathtub water volume monitor, responsive to a volume of water within the associated bathtub, and the bathtub water volume monitor coupled to the first control input, and coupled to the first valve, such that when a volume of water within the bathtub, detected by the bathtub water volume monitor, meets or exceeds the set volume of water, water flowing through the first valve is terminated.
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