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US 8,162,236 B2Granted
Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
AssigneeMasco Corporation of Indiana
InventorsRobert W. Rodenbeck, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros
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Abstract
A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
Claims39
An apparatus for controlling the provision of water from a source of cold water and a source of hot water, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongated curved spout having a first fluid conduit in fluid communication with a spray outlet and a second fluid conduit in fluid communication with a stream outlet;
- a valve in fluid communication with the source of cold water and the source of hot water and in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit of the spout;
- the valve being positioned in at least a first position wherein the valve prevents water from entering the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit of the spout and a second position wherein the valve permits water to enter at least one of the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit of the spout;
- a controller operably coupled to the valve and configured to control an operation of the valve, the controller including a receiver;
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- a remote user interface including a transmitter and a plurality of user inputs, the remote user interface providing a wireless indication to the controller of a state of the plurality of user inputs.
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