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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Bathroom flushers with novel sensors and controllers

Номер: US20120132296A1
Автор: Fatih Guler, Gregory P. Greene, Kay Herbert, Natan E. Parsons, Xiaoxiong Mo
Принадлежит: Individual

A bathroom flusher includes a body having an inlet in communication with a supply line and an outlet in communication with a flush conduit, a valve assembly in the body positioned to close water flow between the inlet and the outlet upon sealing action of a moving member at a valve seat thereby controlling flow from the inlet to the outlet, and an actuator for actuating operation of the moving member. The bathroom flusher includes one of several novel sensors and is controlled by one of several novel controllers, as described. The controller may execute a novel control algorithm.

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Номер записи: 1
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Multimedia broadcasting management system and method in public sanitary space

Номер: US20130019271A1
Автор: Ching-Hsien Ying, Heng-Yen Liu, Yuan-Ye Chiu
Принадлежит: Alliance Service International Corp

A multimedia broadcasting management system and method in a public sanitary space are provided. A flush control device installed on a sanitation apparatus in the public sanitary space is adapted to broadcast multimedia data through a broadcast module thereof. The flush control device is connected to a transmission network to receive the multimedia data through therethrough. After sensing a user enters a sensing range, the flush control device not only outputs a flush control signal to flush the sanitation apparatus, but also controls to broadcast the multimedia data.

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Номер записи: 2
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers

Номер: US20130145535A1
Автор: Guler Fatih, Herbert Kay, Mo Xiaoxiong, Parsons Natan E., Wu Haiou, ZHANG Yue
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation. The novel optical sensors and the novel optical sensing methods are used, for example, for controlling the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers (including control electronics and valves) require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers. 1. An optical sensor for controlling a valve of an electronic faucet or bathroom flusher , comprisingan optical element located at an optical input port and arranged to partially define a detection field;a light detector optically coupled to said optical element and said input port, said light detector being constructed to detect ambient light; anda control circuit for controlling opening and closing of a flow valve, said control circuit being constructed to receive signal from said light detector corresponding to the detected light.2. The optical sensor of wherein said control circuit is constructed to sample periodically said detector.3. The optical sensor of wherein said control circuit is constructed to sample periodically said detector based on the amount of previously detected light.4. The optical sensor of wherein said control circuit is constructed to determine said opening and closing of said flow valve based on a background level of said ambient light and a present level of said ambient light.5. The optical sensor of wherein said control circuit is constructed to open and close said flow valve based on first detecting arrival of a user and then detecting departure of said user.6. The optical sensor of wherein said control circuit is constructed to open and close said flow valve based on detecting presence of a user.7. ...

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Номер записи: 3
13-06-2013 дата публикации

System and method for converting manually operated flush valves

Номер: US20130145536A1
Автор: Daher Jean F., Guler Fatih, Herbert Kay, Mo Xiaoxiong, Parsons Natan E., Wu Haiou, ZHANG Yue
Принадлежит:

A conversion system for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet is designed for automatic operation. The conversion system includes a power module, a control module, a driver module coupled to the manually-operated flush valve, and an optical sensor constructed to detect light arriving from a detection field. The control module is constructed to control activation of the driver module based on a signal from the optical sensor. 1. A conversion assembly for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet , comprising:a power module including a battery;a driver module arranged for mechanical coupling to a manual handle of said manually-operated flush valve;an optical module including an optical sensor and an optical element constructed to partially define a detection field and eliminate invalid targets; anda control module constructed to activate said driver module based on a signal from said optical sensor, wherein said driver module is constructed to provide a manual override by displacing said manual handle without activation from said control module.29-. (canceled)10. The conversion assembly of wherein said optical element includes a lens.1113-. (canceled)14. The conversion assembly of wherein said optical element includes a collimation plate.15. The conversion assembly of wherein said-collimation plate forms a gravity shutter.1619-. (canceled)20. A conversion assembly for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet claim 14 , comprising:a power module including a battery;a driver module arranged for mechanical coupling to a manual handle of said manually-operated flush valve, wherein said driver module includes an electromotor, powered by said battery, and an activation arm;an optical sensor; anda control module constructed to activate said driver module based on a signal from said optical sensor.21. The conversion assembly of wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 4
11-07-2013 дата публикации

WATER FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTERIOR RETROFITTING TO TOILET TANK

Номер: US20130174338A1
Автор: Nasrallah Jeffrey W.
Принадлежит:

A system for controlling the duration and volume of a flow of water in a flush of a Toilet has a converting element, for converting the normally buoyant flush valve to a non-buoyant flush valve. A programming element enables programming of a controlling time for the flush duration and volume of water. A controlling element connects the programming element to the non-buoyant flush valve, for retaining it in a raised open position upon user actuation, and for releasing it to close the flush valve within the controlling time. In a preferred embodiment, the controlling element is mounted to the exterior wall of the toilet tank and has a connecting element connected to the flush actuator outside the tank which is connected to the flush lever and to the non-buoyant flush valve within the tank. 1. A system for programmably controlling the duration and volume of a flow of water in a flush of a toilet , wherein the toilet includes a flush actuator of the type having a user-actuable part mounted on an exterior wall of the toilet tank and a flush actuator mechanism that penetrates through the tank wall to extend inside the tank and connect to a buoyant flush valve within the tank , wherein pressure actuation of the user-actuable part of the flush actuator by a user moves the flush actuator mechanism to raise the buoyant flush valve to open a flush aperture for the toilet tank , wherein the improvement comprises:a converting element, for converting the buoyant flush valve to a non-buoyant flush valve which upon user actuation of the flush actuator raises the converted non-buoyant flush valve to a raised open position, and which enables control of the operation of the flush valve such that the duration of the flush no longer depends on the flush valve losing buoyancy in order to close;a programming element, for enabling programming of at least a small flush controlling time and a large flush controlling time, for controlling the duration and volume of water passing beneath the ...

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Номер записи: 5
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for reducing cross-talk between capacitive sensors

Номер: US20130186196A1
Автор: II Randy L. Schneider, Joel D. Sawaski, Michael J. VEROS
Принадлежит: Masco Corporation of Indiana

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.

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Номер записи: 6
12-09-2013 дата публикации

FLUSH TOILET CONTROL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD

Номер: US20130232677A1
Автор: Butterwick Forrest D., Danks Ricky L., Delaney Daniel, GRECH George, Miller James K., Smith Julian N.
Принадлежит: THETFORD CORPORATION

A control system for a flush toilet includes a water delivery device for delivering a source of flush water to a bowl. The control system includes a controller and a user interface. The controller is operative to control the toilet through a flush sequence in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the controller opens the water delivery device to deliver a predetermined amount of water to the bowl. In the second mode, the controller opens the water delivery device to deliver a user adjustable amount of water to the bowl. The user interface is in communication with the controller for selecting between the first mode and the second mode. Where the toilet is a macerator toilet, the controller monitors current draw unit when the current draw satisfies a predetermined current condition. The controller may operate in a normal mode and a lockout mode. 1. A control system for a flush toilet , the control system comprising:a controller operative to control the toilet to implement a flushing sequence, and being operative in a normal mode and a lockout mode; anda user interface in communication with the controller, the user interface being operative to initiate the flushing sequence when the controller is in the normal mode, and being inoperative to initiate the flushing sequence when the controller is in the lockout mode.2. The flush control system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensing arrangement subsystem for sensing a waste level of a waste tank in flow communication with the toilet claim 1 , the sensing subsystem being arrangement operative to generate a signal indicative of the waste level claim 1 , the controller further being operable to receive the signal from the sensing subsystem arrangement and operate the controller in the lockout mode when the waste tank is substantially full.3. The flush control system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface includes at least one manually operated element for switching the controller between the normal mode and ...

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Номер записи: 7
21-11-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PAIRING A WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER UNIT FOR SANITARY WARE

Номер: US20130307669A1
Автор: Chen Zhongmin, Gao Pengcheng, Lu Jun
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for pairing a wireless transceiver unit for sanitary ware are provided. An exemplary pairing method includes emitting a pairing instruction signal from a wireless sender of the wireless transceiver unit, receiving the emitted pairing instruction signal at one or more wireless receivers, and detecting a signal intensity of the pairing instruction signal received at each of the one or more wireless receivers. The method further includes returning a pairing response from each of the one or more wireless receivers to the wireless sender. The pairing response includes an ID of the wireless receiver and an indication of the signal intensity detected at the wireless receiver. The method further includes selecting the pairing response indicating the highest detected signal intensity and storing the ID of the wireless receiver included in the selected pairing response. 1. A method for pairing a wireless transceiver unit for sanitary ware , the method comprising:emitting a pairing instruction signal from a wireless sender of the wireless transceiver unit;receiving the emitted pairing instruction signal at one or more wireless receivers and detecting a signal intensity of the pairing instruction signal received at each of the one or more wireless receivers;returning a pairing response from each of the one or more wireless receivers to the wireless sender, wherein the pairing response returned by a wireless receiver includes an ID of the wireless receiver and an indication of the signal intensity detected at the wireless receiver;selecting, by the wireless sender, the pairing response indicating the highest detected signal intensity among the pairing responses returned by the one or more wireless receivers; andstoring the ID of the wireless receiver included in the selected pairing response in a local memory of the wireless sender.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wireless sender is located in a seat of a toilet and at least one of the wireless ...

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Номер записи: 8
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Motorized Automate/manual push button system

Номер: US20140068850A1
Автор: Maercovich Jorge
Принадлежит: Advanced Modern Technologies Corporation

A driving mechanism of a flush apparatus includes a motorized unit supported by a valve body, a plunger arm driven by the motorized unit for operating the valve body between a sealed position to an unsealed position, and a timer module operatively linked to the motorized unit to set a flush interval for enabling the flushing operation to be completed once every flush interval. The driving mechanism converts the flush apparatus into water efficient fixture by controlling the amount of daily flushes for ultimate water efficiency. 1. A driving mechanism for a flush apparatus which comprises a valve body having a water inlet and a water outlet , wherein said driving mechanism comprises:a motorized unit adapted for being supported by said valve body; anda plunger arm driven by said motorized unit for operating said valve body from a sealed position that water is blocked to flow from said water inlet to said water outlet, to an unsealed position that water is guided to flow from said water inlet to said water outlet to complete a flushing operation of said flush apparatus; anda timer module operatively linked to said motorized unit to set a flush interval for enabling said flushing operation to be completed once every flush interval.2. The driving mechanism claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , which is a non-sensor device claim 1 , wherein said motorized unit is activated exclusive of a presence of a user.3. The driving mechanism claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said timer module comprises a control setter operatively linked to said motorized unit to selectively set said flush interval by said control setter.4. The driving mechanism claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said motorized unit claim 1 , which is a non-solenoid unit claim 1 , comprises a DC motor that said plunger arm is powered by said DC motor.5. The driving mechanism claim 4 , as recited in claim 4 , wherein said plunger arm is operatively actuated by said DC motor via a gear set.6. The driving ...

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Номер записи: 9
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ACTUATION DEVICE WITH USER RECOGNITION

Номер: US20210003708A1
Автор: Bitzer Andreas, Merbold Hannes, OBERHOLZER Roland
Принадлежит: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AG

An actuation device for a sanitary fitting for the purpose of triggering a function, comprises a housing having a side face, and a sensor unit arranged at least partially in the housing having an emitter for emitting light waves and a receiver for detecting the light waves reflected by a user, a transmission region, through which the light waves can be delivered and the reflected light waves can be received, respectively, being arranged in the side face, and the actuation device furthermore comprising an optical unit, the optical unit being configured and arranged in such a way that the light waves from the emitter can be input into the optical unit and can be output from the optical unit at an angle as seen with respect to the horizontal through the transmission region.

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Номер записи: 10
03-01-2019 дата публикации

FLUSH WATER TANK APPARATUS

Номер: US20190006906A1
Автор: MATSUSAKI Takashi, TAKETANI Tomoyoshi, TANIMOTO Hideki
Принадлежит:

Problem: To provide a flush water tank apparatus capable of stable operational control of a discharge valve apparatus, and stable flush water supply to a toilet for long term. 1. A flush water tank apparatus storing flush water for flush a toilet , comprising:a flush water tank having a discharge opening;a discharge valve mechanism having a discharge valve configured to open and close the discharge opening by an operation of the discharge valve;a power drive unit mounted so as to be concealed in an interior of the flush water tank, and capable of electrically operating the discharge valve of the discharge valve mechanism, wherein the power drive unit comprises a motor rotationally driven by electricity and an output shaft for outputting rotation of the motor; and a housing portion formed so as to surround an outlet of a drive unit interior air passage extending from the motor of the power drive unit inside the flush water tank;wherein the housing portion is opened toward an outside of the flush water tank, and an air passage is formed to communicate from the motor of the power drive unit through the housing portion to the exterior of the flush water tank.2. The flush water tank of claim 1 , wherein the power drive unit further comprises a casing in which the motor and the output shaft are disposed;and wherein an output shaft-side end portion passing through the output shaft and forming an air-sealing structure and an air passage outlet portion in which the outlet of the air passage extending from the motor is formed, and the air passage outlet portion is housed inside the housing portion.3. The flush water tank apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an overflow pipe for discharging flush water exceeding full water level in the flush water tank from the discharge opening claim 1 , and the housing portion is disposed above the top end of the overflow pipe.4. The flush water tank apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing portion is formed to surround the perimeter ...

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Номер записи: 11
20-01-2022 дата публикации

OUTLET VALVE

Номер: US20220018456A1
Автор: Zhou Xiaojun
Принадлежит: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.

An outlet valve includes a valve body, a solenoid valve, and a manual operating member. The valve body includes a water inlet, a water outlet, a water storage cavity, a drain waterway, a first waterway, a second waterway, and a waterproof membrane. The first waterway is coupled to the drain waterway through a first drain opening. The second waterway is coupled to the drain waterway through a second drain opening. The waterproof membrane is configured to separate the water outlet cavity from the water storage cavity. The first waterway comprises a first plug coupled to an output end of the solenoid valve. The first plug is configured to control the opening and closing of the first drain opening. The second waterway comprises a second plug coupled to the manual operating member. The second plug is configured to control the opening and closing of the second drain opening. 1. An outlet valve , comprising: a water inlet;', 'a water outlet;', 'a water storage cavity;', 'a drain waterway;', 'a first plug coupled to an output end of a solenoid valve, the first plug configured for controlling opening and closing the first drain opening;', 'a first waterway coupled to the drain waterway through a first drain opening, the first waterway comprising, 'a second plug coupled to a manual operating member, the second plug configured for controlling opening and closing the second drain opening; and', 'a second waterway coupled to the drain waterway through a second drain opening, the second waterway comprising, 'a waterproof membrane located at least partially in the water storage cavity, the waterproof membrane configured to hermetically separate the water outlet cavity from the water storage cavity;, 'a valve body, the valve body comprisingthe solenoid valve coupled to the valve body; andthe manual operating member coupled to the valve body.2. The outlet valve of claim 1 , wherein the valve body is internally coupled to an annular separating rib claim 1 , the annular separating rib ...

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Номер записи: 12
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Rigid Piston Valve Incorporating a Solenoid

Номер: US20170009903A1
Автор: Bush Shawn D., Nottage Ryan W.
Принадлежит:

A rigid piston assembly for use in a conventional flush valve includes a rigid piston and a solenoid configured to fixedly engage within the valve body. A flush valve for a plumbing fixture as well as a method of retrofitting a piston valve into a diaphragm flush valve body which includes a rigid piston and solenoid configuration. 1. A method of retrofitting a rigid piston and a solenoid into a flush valve , the flush valve having a valve body with a fluid inlet , a fluid outlet , a diaphragm valve assembly , an outer cover , and a handle member , the method comprising the steps of:a) removing the outer cover from the valve body;b) removing the diaphragm valve assembly from the valve body;c) removing the actuating rod assembly from the valve body;d) inserting a rigid piston into the valve body, the rigid piston comprising a disc shaped member having a central opening, an elongated hollow member that is attached to and extends down from the disc shaped member, and a piston seal attached directly to at least a portion of the disc shaped member, wherein the rigid piston is adapted to move axially in the direction of the flow of water from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet;e) attaching a cap to the valve body at an end opposite the fluid outlet, the cap having a hollow stem extending down from a central opening of the cap;f) inserting a first end of a fitting into the cap; andg) attaching a solenoid to the second end of the fitting, and wherein the piston seal comprises an annular skirt surrounding an outer edge of the piston seal that is adapted to expand out toward the top closure connected to the valve body and form a seal with the top closure.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid piston is placed on top of a central valve seat such that the elongated hollow member extends down into an outlet bore of the flush valve.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the annular skirt extends around an outside perimeter of both the piston seal and the ...

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Номер записи: 13
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems to Automate Adjustment of Water Volume Release To A Toilet Bowl To Correspond to Bowl Contents, Toilets Including the System and Related Methods

Номер: US20180010322A1
Автор: Chris Helmstetter, David Grover, Mahendra GUNAWARDENA, Verne MYERS
Принадлежит: AS IP Holdco LLC

A method and system having a water-flush toilet having a toilet bowl that is in fluid communication with a water source and is mounted with a sensor. The sensor includes a transmitter to transmit an ultrasonic signal and a receiver to receive an ultrasonic signal. The sensor may measure a Time of Flight (ToF) of the signal to obtain a ToF measurement. A microcontroller is electrically connected to the sensor and may receive and process the ToF measurement using an algorithm to determine a bowl status. The toilet also includes at least one water valve that is disposed between the bowl and the water source, and that is electrically connected to the microcontroller for instructing the at least one water valve to move from a first position to a second position for a duration of time, wherein the duration of time corresponds to the bowl status.

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Номер записи: 14
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Power Supply Assembly for Plumbing Fixture

Номер: US20190010683A1
Автор: Bush Shawn D.
Принадлежит:

A power supply assembly and method for a plumbing fixture includes a control circuit that controls operation of the plumbing fixture, and a wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit that wirelessly receives energy and provides the energy to the control circuit. 1. A power supply assembly for a plumbing fixture , comprising:a control circuit configured to control operation of the plumbing fixture; anda wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit, the wireless power receiving circuit configured to wirelessly receive energy and provide the energy to the control circuit.2. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a housing configured for mounting on the plumbing fixture claim 1 , the housing including the wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit.3. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to drive a solenoid to control the operation of the plumbing fixture.4. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving circuit includes a battery configured to store the energy claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving circuit is configured to charge the battery with the energy claim 1 , and wherein the control circuit is configured to receive a supply of power from the battery.5. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving circuit is configured to receive the energy wirelessly from a wireless power transmitting circuit spaced apart from the wireless power receiving circuit.6. The power supply assembly of claim 5 , further comprising the wireless power transmitting circuit claim 5 , wherein the wireless power transmitting circuit is positioned in a wall claim 5 , and wherein the wireless power receiving circuit is spaced apart from the wall.7. The power supply assembly of claim 6 , wherein the wireless power transmitting circuit is coupled to a mains electricity power supply.8. The power supply ...

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Номер записи: 15
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PEDESTAL TOILET WITH SPA FEATURES

Номер: US20210015317A1
Автор: II Peter A., Loutos
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An apparatus for raising and lowering a toilet. The toilet is configured to be equipped with pedestals which are encased in separate compartments in the base of the toilet. The toilet comprises an actuator for raising and lowing the toilet, as a result of the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for controlling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the pedestals being pressed or depressed. The toilet comprises a controller for receiving a signal from one or more buttons pressed to indicate a predetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one or more of the activations of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener. 1. An apparatus for activating one or more features , said apparatus comprising:one or more pedestals attached to the base of the toilet;an actuator for raising and lowering the one or more pedestals, as a result of one or more button being pressed to signal a predetermined height; control the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the pedestals being pressed or depressed;', 'receive a signal from one or more buttons pressed to indicate a predetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one or more of the activation of a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, a hydro-flush, a sound system or an air freshener., 'a controller configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a first button of the one or more buttons is configured to activate two or more of a seat warmer claim 1 , bidet jet spray claim 1 , hydro-flush claim 1 , sound system or air freshener.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a combination of the one or more buttons is configured to:activate one or more of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener; ordeactivate one or more of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 16
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Toilet seat apparatus and toilet bowl apparatus

Номер: US20170016221A1
Автор: Satoshi Sugino, Yasuko Yamamoto
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

An objective would be to propose a toilet seat apparatus capable of detecting accurately various motions of a human body such as entering and leaving a restroom, sitting on and rising from a toilet seat. A human body detector ( 5 ) includes a frequency analyzer ( 52 c ), a recognizer ( 52 e ), and a database device ( 52 i ) storing sample data. The frequency analyzer ( 52 c ) converts a sensor signal into a frequency domain signal, and extracts signals of individual filter banks with different frequency bands. The recognizer ( 52 e ) has functions of detecting a human body entering a space where at least a toilet bowl ( 11 ) is installed and a human body of a person sitting on a toilet seat ( 12 b ) based on comparison between the sample data and detection data containing a frequency distribution of signals based on the signals of the individual filter banks ( 5 a ).

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Номер записи: 17
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Controller assembly for automatic flush valve

Номер: US20160017584A1
Автор: Bin-Han Huang
Принадлежит: Flushtech Corp

A controller assembly for an automatic flush valve provides economical approach to transforming a manual flush valve into an automatic flush valve. The controller assembly includes a base for holding a battery set and a sensor into a combination, and a cap covering the combination. A solenoid valve and a membrane below the combination are receiving in a socket of a foundation. A ring is rotatably mounted around a bottom of the foundation. A sleeve passing the cap is mounted around the foundation and stands on the ring. The ring allows the controller assembly to be easily assembled with a valve body of any type into an automatic flush valve or to be easily removed from the automatic flush valve and replaced by a manual controller assembly so as to form a manual flush valve. Thereby, the transformation can be economical accomplished without replacing the existing valve body.

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Номер записи: 18
17-04-2014 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC FLUSHOMETER

Номер: US20140101836A1
Автор: WANG Xu, Wilson John R.
Принадлежит: Sloan Valve Company

Methods for communicating with an automatic flush valve device. The automatic flush device having a variety of operational modes which can be selected from to control the operation of the device. The communication from the automatic flush device providing a user with information regarding the status of the flush valve device. 1. A method for communicating with an automatic flush device having a presence sensor and a manual activation mechanism , the method comprising:detecting a presence and beginning a presence timer, P;{'sub': 'af', 'entering an automatic flush cycle if the presence timer P exceeds a predetermined automatic flush period of time P;'}during the automatic flush cycle, monitoring for actuation of a manual flush apparatus, such that if a manual actuation is detected during the automatic flush cycle the automatic flush cycle is aborted, if no manual actuation is detected, flushing the automatic flush valve and exiting the automatic flush cycle;entering a programming state if manual actuation of the manual activation mechanism is detected for a second period of time;providing a visual indication of the operational modes of the automatic flush valve device;selecting an operational mode of the automatic flush valve device; andreturning to an operational state.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising creating a user signal by activating the manual flush mechanism in a predetermined pattern.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining if a range of the presence sensor is too short or too long based on predetermined values.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining ambient light in an environment around the automatic flush valve device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the monitoring for actuation of the manual flush apparatus further comprises determining if a manual flush apparatus of the automatic flush device has been actuated by measuring the change in ambient light.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising providing ...

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Номер записи: 19
22-01-2015 дата публикации

SMART TOILET WITH MULTI SENSING ELECTRIC FIELDS

Номер: US20150020299A1
Автор: HSU CHING-YEN
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A smart toilet with multi sensing fields comprises a toilet body, two or more proximity capacitive sensing electric field means and a flushing control unit. A toilet body, comprising a bowl face which forms a bowl area, and a and a cavity arranged inside the toilet body. The two or more proximity capacitive sensing electric field means, which are arranged in the cavity; an proximity capacitive sensing electric field is formed around the proximity capacitive sensing electric field means; said proximity capacitive sensing electric field means individually generate proximity capacitive sensing information according to a change of the electric field energy caused by the proximity capacitive sensing electric field corresponding to a sensed object. The flushing control unit, which receives the proximity capacitive sensing information, and controls the bowl area flushing according to one or more logic operation results in the received proximity capacitive sensing information. 1. A smart toilet with multi sensing fields comprises:a toilet body, comprising a bowl face which forms a bowl area, and a cavity arranged inside the toilet body;two or more proximity capacitive sensing electric field means, which are arranged in the cavity; an proximity capacitive sensing electric field is formed around the proximity capacitive sensing electric field means; said proximity capacitive sensing electric field means individually generate proximity capacitive sensing information according to a change of the electric field caused by the proximity capacitive sensing electric field means corresponding to a sensed object; anda flushing control unit, which receives the proximity capacitive sensing information, and controls the bowl area flushing according to one or more logic operation results in the received proximity capacitive sensing information, wherein the flushing control unit controls flushing timing, flushing duration, and/or flush water amount.2. The structure defined in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 20
21-01-2021 дата публикации

TANK-LESS AUTOMATIC FLUSH TOILET

Номер: US20210017748A1
Автор: Tsai Tien-Shou
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A tank-less automatic flush toilet includes a toilet stool, a pipe unit, an electric switching valve, a manual switching valve, and a sensor control unit. The pipe unit includes a flow-in pipe, a flow-out pipe which is upstream of a toilet bowl of the toilet stool, a first bypass pipe which is fluidly connected to the flow-in pipe, and a second bypass pipe which is fluidly connected to the flow-out pipe. The electric switching valve is connected in series between the flow-in and flow-out pipes. The manual switching valve is connected in series between the first and second bypass pipes. The sensor control unit is disposed for controlling the switch of the electric switching valve between a blocked state and a communicated state. 1. A tank-less automatic flush toilet , comprising:a toilet stool defining therein a toilet bowl;a pipe unit including a flow-in pipe, a flow-out pipe which is upstream of said toilet bowl, a first bypass pipe which is fluidly connected to said flow-in pipe, and a second bypass pipe which is fluidly connected to said flow-out pipe;an electric switching valve which is connected in series between said flow-in and flow-out pipes, and which is switchable between a blocked state, where fluid communication between said flow-in and flow-out pipes is blocked, and a communicated state, where said flow-in and flow-out pipes are fluidly communicated with each other;a manual switching valve which is connected in series between said first and second bypass pipes, and which is switchable between a closed state, where fluid communication between said first and second bypass pipes is closed, and an open state, where said first and second bypass pipes are fluidly communicated with each other; anda sensor control unit disposed for controlling the switch of said electric switching valve between the blocked state and the communicated state.2. The tank-less automatic flush toilet according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor control unit includes a sensor claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 21
21-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC FLUSH TOILET

Номер: US20210017749A1
Автор: Tsai Tien-Shou
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An automatic flush toilet includes a toilet stool with a toilet bowl, a water tank unit, a first discharge member, a second discharge member, a pipe unit, a flush valve, a manual actuating unit, an electric switching valve, and a sensor control unit. The electric switching valve is controlled by the sensor control unit to permit water discharged from the first discharge member to flush the toilet bowl. The flush valve is controlled by the manual actuating unit to permit water discharged from the second discharge member to flush the toilet bowl. 1. An automatic flush toilet , comprising:a toilet stool defining therein a toilet bowl;a water tank unit defining therein a water storage space;a first discharge member mounted to said water tank unit, and defining a first discharge port downstream of said water storage space;a second discharge member mounted to said water tank unit, and defining a second discharge port downstream of said water storage space; a flow-out pipe disposed upstream of said toilet bowl,', 'a first flow-in pipe disposed downstream of said first discharge port,', 'a first connection pipe disposed downstream of said first flow-in pipe and upstream of said flow-out pipe, and', 'a second flow-in pipe disposed downstream of said second discharge port and upstream of said flow-out pipe;, 'a pipe unit including'}a flush valve which is disposed upstream of said second flow-in pipe, and which is switchable between a closed position, where fluid communication between said second flow-in pipe and said water storage space is blocked, and an open position, where said second flow-in pipe and said water storage space are fluidly communicated with each other;a manual actuating unit which is coupled to said flush valve for actuating movement of said flush valve from the closed position to the open position;an electric switching valve which is connected in series between said first flow-in pipe and said first connection pipe, and which is switchable between a blocked ...

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Номер записи: 22
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Pit assembly with removable cartridge

Номер: US20180023273A1
Автор: Harold Thomas Mosley, Timothy J. Mitchell
Принадлежит: Mueller International LLC

A pit assembly can include a pit liner defining an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior of the pit liner, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining a pit opening proximate to an upper portion of the pit liner; a pit connector positioned in the interior of the pit liner; a removable cartridge positionable within the interior of the pit liner, the removable cartridge comprising a chassis, a cartridge connector mounted to the chassis and configured to operatively couple in fluid communication to the pit connector, and a piping system in fluid communication with the cartridge connector and mounted to the chassis; and a locking mechanism selectively movable about and between a locked position and an unlocked position.

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Номер записи: 23
28-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210025152A1
Автор: GERENLI Fatih, KIZICI Aykut, SIMSIR Bogac, YENILMEZ Onur
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Disclosed are an automatic flushing system and method, which enable the degree of pollution to be detected and the flushing to be performed automatically according to the degree of pollution following the use of the ceramic sanitary ware. More particularly, in the automatic flushing system and method, it is possible to detect the pollution degree of the liquid within the ceramic sanitary ware and/or within the connecting piece that connects the ceramic sanitary ware to the wastewater installation and also to detect the foreign matter within the liquid by the use of wireless signals, and the flushing is performed automatically with the required quantity of liquid according to the degree of pollution detected. 1. An automatic flushing system , which enables a degree of pollution to be detected following the use of ceramic sanitary ware and flushing to be performed automatically , characterized in that it comprises at least one pollution detection member which is a receiver or a transmitter or a transceiver being positioned in a way to face a wall of an elbow structure , which enables the ceramic sanitary ware to be connected to a wastewater installation , and enabling to detect a pollution degree of the liquid with wireless signals.2. An automatic flushing system according to characterized in that said pollution detection member is a receiver and a transmitter or a transceiver capable of sending wireless signals and capable of catching the reflected signals that pass through the elbow structure and through the liquid within the elbow structure in order to detect the degree of pollution.3. An automatic flushing system according to characterized in that it comprises at least one first transceiver or transmitter capable of sending wireless signals in order to detect the pollution and at least one second transceiver or receiver capable of catching the wireless signals claim 1 , which are sent by the first transceiver or transmitter and which pass through the elbow ...

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Номер записи: 24
28-01-2021 дата публикации

DETECTION RANGE SPECIFICATION MEMBER FOR HUMAN BODY DETECTION SENSOR AND TOILET

Номер: US20210026035A1
Автор: KUTSUZAWA Hiroto, TSUJI Kentarou, UCHIYAMA Takuma
Принадлежит: LIXIL CORPORATION

A detection range specification member for a human body detection sensor is provided in a washroom and is configured to specify a detection range of a human body detection sensor having an infrared sensor body configured to detect a human body. The detection range specification member for the human body detection sensor includes a material that reduces transmission of infrared rays, and is provided so as to cover at least a part of the infrared sensor body. The detection range specification member for the human body detection sensor is a sheet member that is configured to allow installation on a sensor surface side of the infrared sensor body. 1. A detection range specification member for a human body detection sensor , comprising a material that reduces transmission of infrared rays;wherein the detection range specification member is provided in a washroom; andthe detection range specification member covers at least a part of an infrared sensor body of the human body detection sensor and specifies a detection range of the human body detection sensor.2. The detection range specification member for the human body detection sensor of claim 1 , wherein the detection range specification member is a sheet member that is configured to allow installation on a detection surface side of the infrared sensor body.3. The detection range specification member for the human body detection sensor of claim 2 , wherein the human body detection sensor is provided in a toilet claim 2 , andwherein the sheet member is configured to allow fitting into a recessed portion formed in the toilet.4. The detection range specification member for the human body detection sensor of claim 1 , wherein the detection range specification member is a cover member that is attachable to and detachable from the infrared sensor body so as to cover a detection surface side of the infrared sensor body.5. The detection range specification member for the human body detection sensor of claim 4 , wherein the cover ...

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Номер записи: 25
04-02-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CROSS-TALK BETWEEN CAPACITIVE SENSORS

Номер: US20160029854A1
Автор: Sawaski Joel D., Schneider Randy, Veros Michael J.
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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. 1. An electronic soap dispenser comprising:a dispensing head including an outlet;a pump operably coupled to a soap storage reservoir to pump the liquid soap from the soap storage reservoir to the outlet of the dispensing head;a capacitive sensor operably coupled to the dispensing head, the capacitive sensor including an electrode, a first sense wire coupled to the electrode, and a second sense wire spaced apart from the electrode; anda controller coupled to the first and second sense wires of the capacitive sensor, the controller being programmed to receive first and second output signals the first and second sense wires, respectively, to determine a difference signal from a difference between the first and second output signals, to analyze the difference signal to detect actuation of the capacitive sensor by a user, and to selectively actuate the pump to dispense soap from the outlet of the dispensing head in response to a detected actuation of the capacitive sensor by the user.2. The electronic soap dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmed to analyze the difference signal to distinguish between a user's hand sensed in a detection zone in close proximity to the dispensing head and a user's hand contacting the capacitive sensor.3. The electronic soap dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the controller is programmed to distinguish between the user's hand located in the detection zone and the user's hand contacting the capacitive sensor based upon an amplitude of the difference signal.4. The electronic soap dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the controller is programmed to distinguish between a user's hand touching the capacitive sensor and a user's hand grasping the capacitive sensor based upon a duration of contact of the user's hand ...

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Номер записи: 26
08-02-2018 дата публикации

TOILET

Номер: US20180035852A1
Автор: Cao Lei, HU Nannan, JIN Hailan, LIN She, REN Yan, WANG Zifeng, Zhang Xiao
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The present disclosure relates to the field of sanitation, and discloses a toilet. The toilet includes a toilet bowl on which a toilet seat is provided, the toilet further includes: a detecting device configured to detect position information of a user; a retractable cover provided on the toilet seat and switchable between statuses of closing a through hole of the toilet seat and opening the through hole of the toilet seat; and a controller in signal connection to the detecting device and the retractable cover, and the controller is configured to compare the position information detected by the detecting device with a preset range, wherein the retractable cover is configured to retract in the case where the position information falls within the preset range, and to extend to cover the through hole in the case where the position information exceeds the preset range. 1. A toilet comprising a toilet bowl on which a toilet seat is provided , and the toilet further comprising:a detecting device configured to detect position information of a user;a retractable cover provided on the toilet seat and switchable between statuses of closing a through hole of the toilet seat and opening the through hole of the toilet seat; anda controller in signal connection to the detecting device and the retractable cover, and the controller is configured to compare the position information detected by the detecting device with a preset range,wherein the retractable cover is configured to retract in the case where the position information falls within the preset range, and to extend to cover the through hole in the case where the position information exceeds the preset range.2. The toilet according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further is in signal connection to a flushing device in the water tank of the toilet claim 1 , and the controller is further configured to control the flushing device to flush after the retractable cover extends to cover the through hole.3. The toilet ...

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Номер записи: 27
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Multi-port valve

Номер: US20170037607A1
Автор: David Beach, Kevin Huang, Nguyen Tram, Razmik B. Boodaghians, Sebastien WEBER, Timothy BIRBECK
Принадлежит: MAG Aerospace Industries LLC

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to multi-port valves for use in controlling the direction of fluids and mixed media, and find particular use in connection with toilet systems, such as vacuum toilet systems.

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Номер записи: 28
06-02-2020 дата публикации

EXCREMENT TREATMENT METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SAME

Номер: US20200040561A1
Автор: SUGAWARA Yoshihiko
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The present invention aims for providing an excrement treatment device capable of directly discharging sewage in a sewage tank to the outside sewers by a compressed air supplied from the excrement treatment device. The present invention includes a step of opening a suction port of a suction valve of a sewage tank and closing a water discharge valve of the sewage tank a step of sucking air in the sewage tank from an air inlet/outlet of the sewage tank and sucking a sewage from a pipe connected to a suction port of the suction valve to store the sewage; a step of closing the suction port of the suction valve of the sewage tank and opening the water discharge valve of the sewage tank and a step of injecting a compressed air into the air inlet/outlet of the sewage tank to discharge the stored sewage to an outside from the water discharge valve 1. An excrement treatment method , comprising:a step of opening a suction port of a suction valve of a sewage tank and closing a water discharge valve of the sewage tank;a step of sucking air in the sewage tank from an air inlet/outlet of the sewage tank and sucking a sewage from a pipe connected to the suction port of the suction valve to store the sewage;a step of closing the suction port of the suction valve of the sewage tank and opening the water discharge valve of the sewage tank; anda step of injecting a compressed air into the air inlet/outlet of the sewage tank to discharge the stored sewage to an outside from the water discharge valve.2. The excrement treatment method according to claim 1 , whereina step of crushing a solid matter in the sewage tank is added before discharging the stored sewage to the outside from the water discharge valve.3. An excrement treatment device claim 1 , comprising:a sewage tank;a suction valve provided on the sewage tank, the suction valve opening and closing a suction port of a sewage pipe connected to the sewage tank;a water discharge valve provided on the sewage tank, the water discharge ...

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Номер записи: 29
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Toilet bowl water level indication

Номер: US20150047115A1
Автор: Michael J. D'aurelio, Michael J. Schuster
Принадлежит: Danco Inc

Disclosed is a toilet bowl water level gauge and associated methods. In one embodiment, the toilet bowl water level gauge comprises a gauge assembly having a stem with a float, and a sleeve, wherein the stem is inserted in the sleeve and slides through the sleeve. Also, the toilet bowl water level gauge comprises a support attached to the gauge assembly, the support being adapted to engage a rim of a toilet bowl. In addition, bowl level sensors are employed for automated calibration of an automated bowl fill system.

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Номер записи: 30
08-05-2014 дата публикации

TOUCHLESS FLUSHING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20140123378A1
Автор: Denzin Peter W., Garrels Clayton C., Hildebrand Jeffrey C., LUETTGEN Michael, Plate Eric M., Renzelman Brian D., Stauber Joseph L.
Принадлежит: KOHLER CO.

A touchless actuation system for a toilet includes a touchless sensor, a motor assembly, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal. The touchless sensor lacks an optical path to the detection region. In some embodiments, the touchless sensor is a projected capacitive sensor. The processing circuit is configured to activate the motor assembly upon detecting the object and the motor assembly is configured to actuate flushing of the toilet when activated by the processing circuit. 1. A touchless actuation system for a toilet , the system comprising:a touchless sensor;a motor assembly; anda processing circuit configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal, wherein the touchless sensor lacks an optical path to the detection region,wherein the processing circuit is configured to activate the motor assembly upon detecting the object and wherein the motor assembly is configured to actuate flushing of the toilet when activated by the processing circuit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the actuation system is completely concealed within a closed reservoir for the toilet.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the touchless sensor is a projected capacitive sensor configured to project an electromagnetic field through a surface of the closed reservoir claim 2 , wherein the electromagnetic field defines a detection region outside the reservoir.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the surface of the closed reservoir is a lid of the reservoir and wherein the detection region is defined above the lid of the reservoir.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to detect the presence of an object within the detection region and activate the motor assembly when said object is detected.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the object is a hand or ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-03-2022 дата публикации

CONFIGURABLE MANIFOLD WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220064915A1
Автор: Massa Gabriel, Norton Alan, Thomas Michael John
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Examples provide a configurable, modular manifold system for distributing water. The manifold receives water via a first supply line dropped vertically down from a ceiling structure. The first supply line is connected to a water source, such as a water tank or pre-existing water line without demolition. The water may be heated or filtered and then supplied to a fixture or other device via a perpendicular second supply line. Drainage from the fixture is received via a drainage line. The drainage accumulates in an accumulator tank. The drainage water is pumped out via a second vertical drainage line carrying the drainage water away. The second line eventually connects to a pre-existing sewage line or septic system for treatment. The manifold may be moved or relocated easily to provide water to fixtures or other devices modularly without alteration of fixtures or access demolition to existing structures. 1. A system for distributing water via a configurable manifold , the system comprising:an accumulator that stores water within an interior of the accumulator;a set of vertical conduits connecting to a top member of the accumulator associated with a manifold, the set of vertical conduits comprising a first supply line;a set of horizontal conduits connecting to a side member of the accumulator, the set of horizontal conduits comprising a second supply line and a first drainage line;a set of support members connecting at least a portion of the set of vertical conduits to a portion of a support frame; anda set of pumps associated with the accumulator, wherein the set of pumps provides water pressure to assist with moving drainage water out of the accumulator through a second drainage line associated with the set of vertical conduits.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the accumulator is a first accumulator accumulates drainage from a first fixture and further comprising:a second accumulator, the second accumulator accumulating drainage from a second fixture.3. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 32
26-02-2015 дата публикации

IN-GROUND FLUSHING DEVICE

Номер: US20150053278A1
Автор: Mosley Harold, Pope Wade
Принадлежит: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC

A flushing device includes an enclosure having an access opening; a discharge conduit; a fluid system conduit; a platform situated within the enclosure, the platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface facing the access opening and movable to proximate the access opening; a flushing valve mounted on the platform and in fluid communication with the fluid system conduit, the flushing valve operatively connected to a flushing controller, the flushing valve controllable by the flushing controller; and a meter mounted on the top surface of the platform, the meter including a meter inlet and a meter outlet, the meter inlet in fluid communication with the flushing valve, the flushing valve in fluid communication with the meter and the fluid system conduit, the meter outlet in fluid communication with the discharge conduit. 1. A flushing device comprising:an enclosure having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface and the outer surface defining an interior and an exterior of the enclosure, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining an access opening proximate an upper portion of the enclosure, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining a conduit outlet and a conduit inlet;a discharge conduit;a fluid system conduit extending through the conduit inlet from the interior of the enclosure to the exterior of the enclosure, the fluid system conduit connectable with a fluid system;a platform situated within the enclosure, the platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface facing the access opening and movable to proximate the access opening;a flushing valve mounted on the platform and in fluid communication with the fluid system conduit, the flushing valve operatively connected to a flushing controller, the flushing valve controllable by the flushing controller; anda meter mounted on the top surface of the platform, the meter including a meter inlet and a meter outlet, the meter inlet in fluid ...

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Номер записи: 33
25-02-2021 дата публикации

TOUCHLESS FLUSHING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20210054608A1
Автор: Denzin Peter W., Garrels Clayton C., Hildebrand Jeffrey C., Plate Eric M., Renzelman Brian D., Stauber Joseph L.
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A touchless actuation system for a toilet includes a touchless sensor, a motor assembly, and a processing circuit. The touchless sensor is located within a closed reservoir of the toilet. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal. The detection region is external to the closed reservoir. The processing circuit is configured to facilitate flushing of the toilet through interaction with the motor assembly when the object is detected. 1. An actuation system for a toilet comprising:a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a first distance to an object within a detection region;a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a second distance to the object within the detection region; anda processing circuit configured to receive the first signal and the second signal and identify a gesture performed by the object based on the first distance and the second distance and initiate one or more actions for the actuation system based on the gesture.2. The actuation system of claim 1 , further comprising:a closed reservoir within the toilet including the first sensor and the second sensor, wherein the detection region is external to the closed reservoir.3. The actuation system of claim 2 , wherein the closed reservoir is optically opaque.4. The actuation system of claim 3 , wherein the first sensor or the second sensor project a field through a surface of the closed reservoir.5. The actuation system of claim 2 , further comprising:a housing within the closed reservoir includes the processing circuit.6. The actuation system of claim 1 , further comprising:a motor assembly configured to perform the one or more actions in response to an instruction from the processing circuit.7. The actuation system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more actions includes flushing of the toilet.8. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 34
22-02-2018 дата публикации

VOLUME CONTROLLABLE TOILET FLUSH SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20180051449A1
Автор: Guha Etash Kumar
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A volume controllable toilet flush system, comprising: a cistern configured to hold and retain a fluid; a vertically moveable siphon assembly comprising a siphon portion, a pipe and at least one resilient element attached to the pipe; a toilet bowl shaped to retain and hold waste; an actuator operatively connected to the pipe by a stud attached to the pipe and configured to provide vertical movement to the siphon assembly, wherein movement of the siphon assembly by the actuator stores or releases energy in the at least one resilient element and, wherein downward vertical movement of the siphon assembly puts the toilet bowl in fluid communication with the cistern by creating a siphoning action between the siphon portion and the fluid in the cistern and wherein subsequent upward vertical movement of the siphon assembly terminates the siphoning action to stop fluid flow from the cistern to the toilet bowl. 1. A volume controllable toilet flush system , comprising:a cistern configured to hold and retain a fluid;a vertically moveable siphon assembly comprising a siphon portion, a pipe and at least one resilient element attached to the pipe;a toilet bowl shaped to retain and hold waste;an actuator operatively connected to the pipe by a stud attached to the pipe and configured to provide vertical movement to the siphon assembly,wherein movement of the siphon assembly by the actuator stores or releases energy in the at least one resilient element and, wherein downward vertical movement of the siphon assembly puts the toilet bowl in fluid communication with the cistern by creating a siphoning action between the siphon portion and the fluid in the cistern and wherein subsequent upward vertical movement of the siphon assembly terminates the siphoning action to stop fluid flow from the cistern to the toilet bowl.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one resilient element is attached to an upper end of the pipe downstream of the siphon portion.3. A system ...

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Номер записи: 35
22-02-2018 дата публикации

ACTIVATION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC URINAL

Номер: US20180051451A1
Автор: Lin Yu-Chang, Wang Hsiang-Hung
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An activation system for electronic urinal comprises a urinal fluidly communicated with an inlet pipe and a control unit arranged between the urinal and the inlet pipe. The control unit includes a solenoid valve, a sensor, and a power supply. The solenoid valve is used for controlling to water or seal. The sensor is electrically connected to the solenoid valve. The power supply provides power to the solenoid valve and the sensor. The control unit has an activation switch which is electrically connected to the solenoid valve. The activation switch has a wireless transmission module and a timing controller for turning off the wireless transmission module. The activation switch is pressed so that the wireless transmission module is activated to set water discharge and a turn-off time of the solenoid valve and is turned off after a preset time counted by the time controller to save power. 1. An activation system for electronic urinal , comprising a urinal fluidly communicated with an inlet pipe and a control unit arranged between the urinal and the inlet pipe for controlling the inlet pipe to be shut down or opened; the control unit includes a solenoid valve , a sensor , and a power supply , the solenoid valve is used for controlling to water or seal , the sensor is electrically connected to the solenoid valve and used for sensing human body , the power supply provides power to the solenoid valve and the sensor; further characterized in that:the control unit has an activation switch which is electrically connected to the solenoid valve, the activation switch has a wireless transmission module and a timing controller for turning off the wireless transmission module; the activation switch is pressed so that the wireless transmission module is activated to set water discharge and a turn-off time of the solenoid valve and is turned off after a preset time counted by the time controller to save power.2. The activation system for electronic urinal as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 36
23-02-2017 дата публикации

OPERATING DEVICE FOR FLUSH WATER TANK ASSEMBLY, FLUSH WATER TANK ASSEMBLY, AND FLUSH TOILET

Номер: US20170051485A1
Автор: ABE Makoto, HATAMA Kenji, SHINOHARA Koki, TANIMOTO Hideki
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An operating device for a flush water tank assembly includes: a rotary shaft, an operating handle, an operating wire, and a drive unit, wherein the drive unit includes: a rotary member, a rotary winding member, a locking unit for mutually locking the rotary member and the rotary winding member when the rotary winding member rotates in a forward rotational direction from operating position P and reaches operating position P, and a lock release portion for releasing the lock between the rotary member and the rotary winding member when the rotary member and the rotary winding member rotate in a forward rotational direction from operating position P and reach operating position P 1. An operating device for a flush water tank assembly , for operating a discharge valve of the flush water tank assembly to supply flush water to a toilet , the operating device comprising:a rotary shaft extending so as to penetrate a wall of a flush water tank of the flush water tank assembly;an operating member for rotating the rotary shaft, the operating member being attached to the outside portion of the rotary shaft, the outside portion of the rotary shaft being positioned on an outside of the flush water tank;a linking member having one end which is linked to the discharge valve of the flush water tank assembly; anda drive unit for moving the linking member from a first operating position to a second operating position by a rotation of the operating member, the drive unit being positioned on the inside of the flush water tank and being attached to the rotary shaft, wherein the first operating position corresponds to a position at which the discharge valve is closed, and the second operating position corresponds to a position at which the discharge valve is open; a rotary member affixed to the rotary shaft and integrally rotating with the rotary shaft;', 'a rotary winding member to which other end of the linking member is linked, wherein when the rotary shaft and the rotary member rotate ...

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Номер записи: 37
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Method for Rinsing/Flushing a Toilet of a Vehicle and Toilet

Номер: US20150059075A1
Автор: Jens OXENFARTH, Tim Jochim, Volker Müller
Принадлежит: DOMETIC GMBH

The inventive embodiments concern a method for flushing a toilet for vehicles, especially for motor homes, buses, recreational vehicles, or watercraft, with a toilet bowl, a control unit for actuating a flushing with a control program, and with a conduit piece for drainage of the waste water from the toilet bowl into a waste-holding tank and a toilet system for implementing the method and a vehicle with the toilet system according to the inventive embodiments.

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Номер записи: 38
01-03-2018 дата публикации

TOILET APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055296A1
Автор: Okamoto Kenichi, Tanogashira Yuta, Tsuiki Shoichi, Yasugata Takeshi
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A toilet apparatus according to an embodiment includes a toilet seat, a main part, a toilet, a tank, and a radio wave sensor. The toilet seat is pivotally supported by the main part to be openable and closable. The toilet is provided under the main part. The main part is placed on the toilet. The tank is provided inside the toilet. Water for washing the toilet is stored in the tank. The radio wave sensor is disposed higher than the tank. The radio wave sensor detects a human body by radiating a radio wave frontward of the main part. 1. A toilet apparatus , comprising:a toilet seat;a main part, the toilet seat being pivotally supported by the main part to be openable and closable;a toilet provided under the main part, the main part being placed on the toilet;a tank provided inside the toilet, the tank being able to store water for washing the toilet; anda sensor disposed higher than the tank, the sensor detecting a human body by radiating a radio wave frontward of the main part.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a toilet lid pivotally supported by the main part claim 1 ,the toilet lid being positioned rearward of the radio wave sensor in a state in which the toilet lid is open,the toilet lid being positioned frontward of the radio wave sensor in a state in which the toilet lid is closed.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a position in a left/right direction of the radio wave sensor is different from a position in the left/right direction of the tank.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a maximum directivity direction of the radio wave radiated from the radio wave sensor passes through an opening of the toilet seat in a state in which the toilet seat is open. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No.2016-162439, filed on Aug. 23, 2016; the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.Embodiments described herein relate generally to a toilet ...

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Номер записи: 39
01-03-2018 дата публикации

TOILET APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055297A1
Автор: Tanogashira Yuta, Tsuiki Shoichi
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A toilet apparatus according to an embodiment includes a human body detector and a controlled part. The toilet apparatus is mounted to a toilet. The human body detector radiates a radio wave and detects a human body based on the signal that is obtained. The human body detector outputs a control signal based on the detection result. The controlled part is controlled based on the control signal. The human body detector has two or more establishment times from when the signal is obtained until when the detection result based on the signal is established. 1. A toilet apparatus mounted to a toilet , the apparatus comprising:a human body detector capable of radiating a radio wave, the human body detector detecting a human body based on an obtained signal, the human body detector outputting a control signal based on a result of the detecting; anda controlled part, the controlled part being controlled based on the control signal,the human body detector having two or more establishment times from when the signal is obtained until when the detection result based on the signal is established.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the human body detector has two or more establishment times from a state in which the human body is detected as being present until when the human body is detected as being absent.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a main part provided on the toilet claim 1 , a toilet seat being pivotally supported by the main part to be rotatable claim 1 ,the human body detector controlling the controlled part based on the detection result when the toilet seat is in an open state.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe human body detector has a plurality of sensitivities,the plurality of sensitivities correspond respectively to two or more of the establishment times, andthe human body detector performs the detecting of the human body by using one of the plurality of establishment times and using one of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 40
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOUCHLESS ACTUATION OF A TOILET

Номер: US20220074184A1
Автор: Garrels Clayton, LIPINSKI John, Waack Timothy
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A trip lever assembly for a toilet includes a body and an infrared sensor. The body is configured to be mechanically coupled to a flush valve assembly of the toilet. The infrared sensor is coupled to the body, and is configured to be electrically coupled to the flush valve assembly. The body is configured to be manually actuated to control the flush valve assembly. The infrared sensor is a time-of-flight sensor configured to detect the distance of an object in a detection region of the infrared sensor to control the flush valve assembly. 1. An actuator assembly for a toilet flush valve , the actuator assembly comprising:a housing;a motor disposed in the housing;a gear coupled to an output shaft of the motor, wherein the gear is configured to rotate about a first longitudinal axis;a camshaft rotatably coupled to the housing, wherein the camshaft is in rotational engagement with the gear, and wherein the camshaft is configured to rotate about a second longitudinal axis that is parallel to the first longitudinal axis; andan actuator rod engaged with the camshaft, wherein the actuator rod is configured to be coupled to the toilet flush valve and to translate in a longitudinal direction relative to the camshaft in response to rotational movement of the camshaft to control the toilet flush valve.2. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the toilet flush valve includes a cannister claim 1 , wherein the actuator rod lifts the cannister to control the toilet flush valve.3. The actuator assembly of claim 2 , further comprising:an arm slidably engaged with a bottom portion of the cannister, wherein the actuator rod lifts the arm to lift the cannister.4. The actuator assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a valve guide, wherein the arm is coupled to the valve guide.5. The actuator assembly of claim 4 , wherein the arm includes one or more tabs that are slidably disposed in slots of the valve guide.6. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a ...

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Номер записи: 41
04-03-2021 дата публикации

COMBINED FLUSHING AND FILLING UNIT AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20210062488A1
Автор: GILDE Christian, HEINZLE Achim, SEIDEL Oliver
Принадлежит: LIXIL INTERNATIONAL Pte. Ltd.

A combined flushing and filling unit comprising a flush valve and a filling valve, which are situated in an inlet chamber to which line pressure is to be applied, and, between the inlet chamber and a particular outlet line, form a compensation chamber, each of which is closed with the aid of a servo-diaphragm, wherein the inlet chamber communicates with the compensation chambers via a connection opening, in each case, in the servo-diaphragm, and the compensation chambers each have a control opening for generating a pressure decrease, which releases the particular outlet line, in the relevant compensation chamber. Furthermore, a method for the operation of a combined flushing and filling unit comprising a flush valve for triggering an emptying process of a cistern is disclosed. 1. A combined flushing and filling unit comprising;a flush valve and a filling valve, which are situated in an inlet chamber to which line pressure is to be applied; anda compensation chamber between the inlet chamber and an outlet line, the compensation chamber being closed with the aid of a servo-diaphragm, wherein the inlet chamber communicates with the compensation chamber via a connection opening in the servo-diaphragm, andthe compensation chamber has a control opening for generating a pressure decrease, which releases the particular outlet line in the compensation chamber.2. The combined flushing and filling unit of claim 1 , wherein the outlet line of the filling valve opens into a filling line of the cistern and the outlet line of the flush valve leads into an inlet line for triggering the flushing process.3. The combined flushing and filling unit of claim 2 , wherein the inlet line is an inlet line of a cylinder-piston unit.4. The combined flushing and filling unit of claim 1 , wherein the control opening is closable with the aid of a plunger which is actuatable via a rotatably mounted camshaft.5. The combined flushing and filling unit of claim 4 , wherein the plunger resiliently ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-03-2021 дата публикации

TOILET DEVICE AND TOILET SYSTEM

Номер: US20210062490A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Motoki, Masahira Yuya, Nagatomi Hirofumi, Nambu Yasuo, Tsuiki Shoichi
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According to the embodiment, a toilet device includes a detector and a controller. The detector is detecting whether or not flush water is at a position lower than a full level and higher than a seal level at a surface of a bowl of a flush toilet. The controller is determining a clog state of the flush toilet based on a detection result of the detector after a flush water supplier is closed. The flush water supplier is located in a flow channel discharging flush water into the bowl. The position of the detection region of the detector at the surface of the bowl is separated from flush water flowing in a vertical direction from a water discharge port of the flow channel toward a bottom portion of the bowl after the flush water supplier is closed. 1. A toilet device , comprising:a detector detecting whether or not flush water is at a position lower than a full level and higher than a seal level at a surface of a bowl of a flush toilet; anda controller determining a clog state of the flush toilet based on a detection result of the detector after a flush water supplier is closed, the flush water supplier being located in a flow channel discharging flush water into the bowl,a position of a detection region of the detector at the surface of the bowl being separated from flush water flowing in a vertical direction from a water discharge port of the flow channel toward a bottom portion of the bowl after the flush water supplier is closed.2. A toilet device , comprising:a detector detecting whether or not flush water is at a position lower than a full level and higher than a seal level at a surface of a bowl of a flush toilet; anda controller determining a clog state of the flush toilet based on a detection result of the detector after a flush water supplier is closed, the flush water supplier being located in a flow channel discharging flush water into the bowl,a position of a detection region of the detector at the surface of the bowl being separated from flush water ...

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Номер записи: 43
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Plumbing Control System, Method, and Apparatus for Preventing Repeated Use of an Appliance with Feedback

Номер: US20180066422A1
Автор: Allard, III Rock R.
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Provided is a system, method, and apparatus for preventing repeated use of a restroom appliance with visual feedback. The system includes a valve configured to control flow of a fluid by at least one valve operation, an actuator configured to request a use of the restroom appliance, at least one indicator configured to display at least three different visual states, and at least one controller in communication with the actuator, the valve, and the at least one indicator. The at least one controller is programmed or configured to control the at least one indicator to display a first visual state, receive a plurality of requests to operate the restroom appliance exceeding a maximum number of valve operations, perform a first valve operation in response to receiving a first request, and control the at least one indicator to display a second visual state in response to performing the first valve operation. 1. A system for preventing repeated use of a restroom appliance with visual feedback , comprising:a valve configured to control flow of a fluid to a restroom appliance by at least one valve operation;an actuator configured to request a use of the restroom appliance;at least one indicator configured to display at least three different visual states; and control the at least one indicator to display a first visual state of the at least three different visual states;', 'receive, from the actuator during a first time period, a plurality of requests to operate the restroom appliance, the plurality of requests exceeding a maximum number of valve operations associated with the first time period;', 'perform a first valve operation in response to receiving a first request of the plurality of requests;', 'control the at least one indicator to display a second visual state of the at least three different visual states in response to performing the first valve operation or receiving the first request;', 'perform at least one subsequent valve operation in response to receiving a ...

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Номер записи: 44
27-02-2020 дата публикации

AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED FLUSHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20200063419A1
Автор: Hazir Sefa, SIMSIR Bogac
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A flushing system has a water reservoir; discharge equipment enabling delivery of water into the toilet bowl; the triggering member, which enables the water to be delivered via the discharge equipment; the normal operating mode in which the water is transferred by the triggering member; the standby mode in which the predetermined quantity of the water is transferred at the first predetermined period; the level measurement member enabling the level of water within the reservoir to be determined at a second period; the control panel comprising the first control member enabling the flushing system to operate in normal or standby mode; and the control unit for containing the information about the optimum water level within the reservoir, for comparing the level data to the optimum level information, for enabling the predetermined quantity of the water to be delivered at the first period when the flushing system is in standby mode. 1. A flushing system suitable for use in the delivery of water into a toilet bowl especially for cleaning said toilet bowl , comprisingat least one reservoir where the water obtained from a source is stored;at least one discharge equipment enabling the delivery of the water within the reservoir into the toilet bowl; andat least one triggering member, which is associated with the discharge equipment, is able to be actuated mechanically, in a touch-operated manner or in a non-contact manner, and enables, when actuated by a user, the water within the reservoir to be delivered into the toilet bowl via the discharge equipment;characterized in that it comprisesa normal operating mode in which the water within the reservoir is transferred into the toilet bowl by the use of said triggering member;a standby mode in which a predetermined quantity of the water that is present within the reservoir is transferred into the toilet bowl at a first predetermined period in case the toilet bowl will not be used for a certain duration of time;at least one level ...

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Номер записи: 45
11-03-2021 дата публикации

Smart toilet and electric appliance system

Номер: US20210071401A1
Автор: Chong Chen, Dechao SONG, Jin Shen, Xianjun He
Принадлежит: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai, Gree Wuhan Electric Appliances Co Ltd

A smart toilet ( 100 ) includes an information acquisition device ( 110 ) and a control device ( 120 ). The information acquisition device ( 110 ) is configured to acquire feature information of the smart toilet ( 100 ) in a working state, the feature information at least including voiceprint information and odor information, or voiceprint information, or odor information of a human body using the smart toilet ( 100 ). The control device ( 120 ) includes an identity recognition component ( 121 ) configured to recognize, according to the feature information, the identity of the human body using the smart toilet ( 100 ). An electric appliance system including the smart toilet ( 100 ) is further included.

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Номер записи: 46
19-03-2015 дата публикации

TOILET WITH OVERFLOW PROTECTION

Номер: US20150074893A1
Автор: Brown Derek Allen, Marty Garry Robin, Rodenbeck Robert W., Thomas Kurt Judson, Veros Michael J.
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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. 1. A toilet comprising:a bowl;a tank positioned above the bowl;a flush actuator positioned within the tank;a waterway assembly in fluid communication with the flush actuator;at least one electrically operable valve assembly in fluid communication with the waterway assembly to control water flow from the waterway assembly to the flush actuator;an actuation sensor operably coupled to the at least one electrically operable valve assembly; andan overflow device in communication with the at least one electrically operable valve assembly.2. The toilet of claim 1 , wherein the actuation sensor is configured for proximity sensing.3. The toilet of claim 2 , wherein the actuation sensor is a capacitive sensor.4. The toilet of claim 1 , wherein a flush cycle of the toilet occurs when the flush actuator is pressurized by water in the waterway assembly.5. The toilet of claim 4 , wherein a flow rate of the waterway assembly is substantially constant.6. The toilet of claim 5 , wherein the pressure applied to the flush actuator is substantially constant.7. The toilet of claim 6 , further comprising a pressure relief valve downstream from the electrically-operable valve assembly.8. The toilet of claim 1 , wherein the overflow device includes a capacitive sensor coupled to the bowl to detect a water level in the bowl.9. The toilet of claim 1 , further comprises a flush valve having a flapper claim 1 , wherein the flush actuator ...

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Номер записи: 47
19-03-2015 дата публикации

PLUMBING FREEZE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150075638A1
Автор: Park James F.
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A plumbing freeze protection system comprises a fluid connection between a water supply line and a waste line. The fluid connection bypasses a plumbing fixture fluidly connected to the water supply line. A valve operable with the fluid connection alternately prevents water flow from the water supply line to the waste line, and allows water flow from the water supply line to the waste line within about 25 percent of maximum volumetric flow rate of the water supply line through the fluid connection. A timer is adapted to control the valve. The valve is open for a predetermined time period to deliver a short duration, high volumetric flow rate of water to the waste line to minimize ice formation in, and remove existing ice from, the water supply and waste lines. 1. A plumbing freeze protection system , comprising:a fluid connection between a water supply line and a waste line, wherein the fluid connection bypasses a plumbing fixture fluidly connected to the water supply line;a valve operable with the fluid connection to alternately prevent water flow from the water supply line to the waste line, and allow water flow from the water supply line to the waste line within about 25 percent of maximum volumetric flow rate of the water supply line through the fluid connection; anda timer adapted to control the valve, wherein the valve is open for a predetermined time period to deliver a short duration, high volumetric flow rate of water to the waste line to minimize ice formation in, and remove existing ice from, the water supply and waste lines.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the water supply line includes a cold water line and a hot water line claim 1 , and further comprising a mixing valve at the fluid connection between the water supply line and the waste line claim 1 , the mixing valve fluidly connecting the cold water line and the hot water line claim 1 , such that flow through the mixing valve allows for flow through the cold and hot water lines to minimize ice ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES RELATING TO A URINAL

Номер: US20170073954A1
Автор: Lor Eddie
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Systems, methods, and devices relating to urinal, in some examples having a movable portion able to pivot from a generally closed to a generally open position. The urinal may have a drain line engaged with a proximal end of the funnel for conveying urine and rinse water into a sewer line or a toilet bowl and a rinse line coupled with a water supply for rinsing urine therein. The urinal may be movable with the assistance of one or more sensors that may automatically signal other electrical or mechanical components to move one or more portions of the urinal, and may be include elements that seal portions of the urinal when not in use or during cleaning to reduce gas or liquid escaping from the urinal system. 1. A urinal comprising:a. a housing;b. a funnel coupled to the housing, wherein the funnel is configured to pivot between a first position within the housing and a second position at least partially outside of the housing;c. a water inlet coupled to the funnel, the water inlet configured to spray water within the funnel to at least partially rinse the funnel when the funnel is in the first position;d. a drain coupled to the funnel, the drain configured to permit water and urine to be removed from the funnel when the funnel is in the first position.2. The urinal of where in the urinal is coupled to a base that supports the urinal.3. The urinal of wherein the urinal includes brackets for mounting to a wall.4. The urinal of wherein the urinal includes near field communication circuitry programmed to detect the presence of a user.5. The urinal of wherein the urinal includes one or more infrared sensors configured to detect the presence of a user.6. The urinal of wherein the urinal includes a wireless interface configured to communicate data via the Internet to or from the urinal.7. The urinal of further comprising a manual valve configured to be used by a user to cause water to be dispensed through the water inlet into the funnel.8. The urinal of wherein the urinal is ...

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Номер записи: 49
05-03-2020 дата публикации

TOILET SYSTEM

Номер: US20200071920A1
Автор: Luettgen Michael J.
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A tankless toilet system includes a tankless toilet and a sensor. The tankless toilet is configured to receive water from a water source. The tankless toilet includes a bowl, a first supply conduit, a rim jet, a sump, a second supply conduit, and a sump. The first supply conduit is configured to receive the water from the water source. The rim jet is fluidly coupled to the first supply conduit and configured to provide the water to the bowl. The sump is configured to receive the water from the bowl. The second supply conduit is configured to receive the water from the water source separate from the first supply conduit. The sump jet is fluidly coupled to the second supply conduit and configured to provide the water to the sump. The sensor is coupled to the tankless toilet. 1. A tankless toilet system comprising: a bowl;', 'a first supply conduit configured to receive the water from the water source;', 'a rim jet fluidly coupled to the first supply conduit and configured to provide the water to the bowl;', 'a sump configured to receive the water from the bowl;', 'a second supply conduit configured to receive the water from the water source separate from the first supply conduit; and', 'a sump jet fluidly coupled to the second supply conduit and configured to provide the water to the sump; and, 'a tankless toilet configured to receive water from a water source, the tankless toilet comprisinga sensor coupled to the tankless toilet and configured to detect a first capacitance value when a first amount of the water is in the sump and a second capacitance value when a second amount of the water is in the sump.2. The tankless toilet system of claim 1 , further comprising:a first valve disposed within the first supply conduit;a second valve disposed within the second supply conduit and operable between a first position, where the second valve facilitates flow of the water from the sump jet to the sump, and a second position, where the second valve prohibits flow of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
22-03-2018 дата публикации

TOILET WITH OVERFLOW PROTECTION

Номер: US20180080207A1
Автор: Brown Derek Allen, Marty Garry Robin, Rodenbeck Robert W., Thomas Kurt Judson, Veros Michael J.
Принадлежит: Delta Faucet Company

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. 1. (canceled)2. A flush toilet , comprising:a bowl;a tank coupled to the bowl;a flush valve assembly positioned within the tank;a handle assembly configured to initiate a flush cycle and including a handle configured to be actuated by a user, a lever arm operably coupled to the handle, and a travel limiting assembly;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 handle assembly; anda controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the travel limiting assembly in response to an overflow condition of the toilet.3. The flush toilet of claim 2 , wherein the travel limiting assembly comprises a pin and an actuator operably coupled to the pin claim 2 , and the actuator is operably coupled to the controller.4. The flush toilet of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to actuate the actuator to advance and retract the pin in response to the overflow condition of the toilet.5. The flush toilet of claim 4 , wherein the pin is configured to advance into a rotational direction of the lever arm during the overflow condition of the bowl.6. The flush toilet of claim 4 , wherein the pin is configured to advance into a portion of the handle during the overflow condition of the bowl.7. The flush toilet of claim 2 , wherein at least one ...

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Номер записи: 51
24-03-2016 дата публикации

IN-GROUND FLUSHING DEVICE

Номер: US20160083938A1
Автор: Mosley Harold, Pope Wade
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A flushing device includes an enclosure having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior of the enclosure and the outer surface defining an exterior of the enclosure, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining an access opening proximate an upper portion of the enclosure; a discharge conduit; a platform situated within the enclosure, the platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, the platform movable to proximate the access opening; and a U-shaped rigid fluid routing support pipe mounted to the platform and in fluid communication with the discharge conduit. 1. A flushing device comprising:an enclosure having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior of the enclosure and the outer surface defining an exterior of the enclosure, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining an access opening proximate an upper portion of the enclosure;a discharge conduit;a platform situated within the enclosure, the platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, the platform movable to proximate the access opening; anda U-shaped rigid fluid routing support pipe mounted to the platform and in fluid communication with the discharge conduit.2. The flushing device of claim 1 , further comprising:a backflow preventer mounted on the top surface of the platform, an inlet of the backflow preventer in fluid communication with a fluid system and an outlet of backflow preventer in fluid communication with the discharge conduit; anda dechlorinator mounted on the top surface of the platform, the dechlorinator in fluid communication with the discharge conduit.3. The flushing device of claim 1 , further comprising a freeze control valve mounted on the platform and in fluid communication with the discharge conduit claim 1 , the freeze control valve openable under freezing conditions to allow fluid communication between a fluid system and the discharge conduit.4. The flushing device of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 52
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Rigid Piston Valve Incorporating a Solenoid

Номер: US20160083947A1
Автор: Bush Shawn D., Nottage Ryan W.
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A rigid piston assembly for use in a conventional flush valve includes a rigid piston and a solenoid configured to fixedly engage within the valve body. A flush valve for a plumbing fixture as well as a method of retrofitting a piston valve into a diaphragm flush valve body includes a rigid piston and solenoid configuration. 1. A rigid piston assembly for use in a flush valve , the flush valve having a valve body with a fluid inlet , a fluid outlet , an outer cover , and a handle member , the rigid piston assembly comprising:a rigid piston having a central opening and a by-pass orifice, wherein the rigid piston is mounted within the valve body;a cap having a hollow stem that extends from a central opening in the cap, the cap configured to connect to the valve body at an end opposite the fluid outlet;a fitting having a first end and a second end, the first end of the fitting configured to fixedly connect to the cap;a solenoid adapted to connect to the second end of the fitting, anda piston seal adapted to fixedly engage to the rigid piston, wherein the piston seal comprises:(a) a central opening for receiving the rigid piston;(b) a central sealing ring extending out from and surrounding an edge of the central opening, the central sealing ring configured to form a seal with the fluid outlet of the flush valve;(c) a by-pass orifice; and(d) an annular skirt surrounding an outer edge of the piston seal and which is adapted to expand out toward the cap connected to the valve body and form a seal with the cap.2. The rigid piston assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the central sealing ring of the piston seal is configured to form a seal with an inside portion of an outlet bore of the fluid outlet of the flush valve.3. The rigid piston assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the piston seal is adapted to fixedly engage to cavities formed within the rigid piston.4. The rigid piston assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the piston seal comprises projections configured to ...

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Номер записи: 53
24-03-2016 дата публикации

URINAL

Номер: US20160083948A1
Автор: FURUTA Yuichi, Matsunaka Satoshi, Yamasaki Hironori
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A urinal capable of constraining the occurrence of uric scale in a discharge horizontal branch pipe even if flush water volume has been reduced by water conservation is disclosed. A urinal includes a control unit with a main flush mode M; a first equipment flushing mode M in which a portion of flush water flushes the upstream side of a connecting portion; and a second equipment flushing mode M in which a portion of flush water flushes the upstream side of the connecting portion. At least one of either the first mode M or the second mode M, the value of the discharge volume or the discharge instantaneous flow volume discharged is set to be equal to or greater than the value of the discharge volume or the discharge instantaneous flow volume in the main flush mode. 1. A urinal connected to a horizontal branch pipe by a urinal discharge pipe , comprising:a bowl portion for receiving a user's urine;a discharge trap portion for discharging to the downstream side flush water or urine flowing in from a discharge opening formed on the bottom portion of this bowl portion;a water supply means for supplying flush water to the bowl portion;and a control means for controlling the supply of flush water to the bowl portion;wherein the control means has:a main flush mode for flushing the bowl portion which has received the user's urine and discharging urine in the discharge trap;a first equipment flushing mode in which, after a main flush mode is executed, a part of the flush water flushes out the discharge horizontal branch pipe upstream of the connecting portion where the urinal discharge pipe is connected;a second equipment flush mode in which, after the first equipment flushing mode has been executed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed during which it is assumed that flush water which has flushed the side upstream of the connecting portion in the first equipment flushing mode will have flowed to downstream of the connecting portion, a part of the flush water flushes the ...

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Номер записи: 54
31-03-2022 дата публикации

BIDET WASHING APPARATUS WITH LED DISPLAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220098845A1
Автор: Gupta Anjum, Xi Jiahui
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A motion activated bidet washing apparatus light emitting diode (LED) display system includes a bidet washing apparatus equipped with a control unit, a passive infrared (PIR) sensor supported by the apparatus or control unit, wherein the control unit regulates a flow of water through the apparatus and the LED display system; a light-dependent resistor (LDR) supported by the apparatus or control unit; one or more LEDs arranged around the apparatus or control unit; an electrical power source; and a printed circuit board in electrical communication with the electrical power source, the PIR sensor, the LDR, and the one or more LEDs, wherein a combination of the MR sensor and the LDR allows the LED display system to turn on only when in a dark environment and when someone comes nearby. 1. A motion activated bidet washing apparatus light emitting diode (LED) display system , comprising:a bidet washing apparatus equipped with a control unit, wherein the control unit regulates a flow of water through the apparatus and the LED display system;a passive infrared (PIR) sensor supported by the apparatus or control unit, wherein the PIR sensor measures infrared light radiating from objects in its field of view, wherein the PIR sensor includes a time delay adjustment for determining how long an output of the PIR sensor remains after detecting motion;a light-dependent resistor (LDR) supported by the apparatus or control unit, wherein the LDR decreases resistance with respect to receiving light on its surface;one or more LEDs arranged around the apparatus or control unit;an electrical power source; anda printed circuit board in electrical communication with the electrical power source, the PIR sensor, the LDR, and the one or more LEDs,wherein a combination of the PIR sensor and the LDR allows the LED display system to turn on only when in a dark environment and when someone comes nearby.2. The motion activated bidet washing apparatus LED display system of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 55
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Touch Free Toilet

Номер: US20190085545A1
Автор: Snyder Nathan A.
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Present embodiments relate to a control panel and method of use for a touch free mobile toilet, for example which may be used in an RV or a boat, for non-limiting example. The control panel is mounted remotely or spaced from the toilet on a stand or wall of the bathroom and may be wired or wirelessly connected to control the toilet. Alternatively, the control panel may be connected to the toilet. The control panel may include at least one sensor to control to detect preselected movements, for example hand movements, then convert such movement to a command function for the toilet operation. 1. A method of providing a hands-free function for flushing a mobile toilet , comprising:providing a mobile toilet;providing a control panel having a sensor in the control panel and in communication with the toilet, one of remotely from said toilet or connected to the toilet;detecting, by the sensor, a preselected hand movement;flushing the mobile toilet based on the sensor detecting the preselected hand movement; and,filling the mobile toilet with the control panel.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a vacuum system for use with the toilet.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising providing claim 2 , at the control panel claim 2 , a first indicator that vacuum is sufficient.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising providing claim 3 , at the control panel claim 3 , a second indicator that the vacuum is insufficient.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing at least one flush function actuator requiring touch.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising providing a flush button.7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising providing an add water button.8. A method of providing a hands-free function for flushing a mobile toilet claim 5 , comprising:providing a mobile toilet;providing a control panel having a sensor in the control panel and in communication with the toilet, the control panel being remotely located;detecting, by the sensor, ...

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Номер записи: 56
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Mirror

Номер: US20190087788A1
Автор: Alex LeTourneau, Doug Diemel, JR., Jeffrey Mueller, Jesse Lemel, Roger Murphy
Принадлежит: Kohler Co

A mirror assembly includes a mirror substrate, a sensor, and a controller. The mirror substrate is configured to provide a reflection of objects including a user. The sensor is configured to collect sensor data from the user. The controller is configured to analyze the sensor data and select an auxiliary command for an auxiliary device coordinated with the mirror assembly. The auxiliary command is selected for the user.

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Номер записи: 57
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Main Valve Seal Guide Ribs

Номер: US20200087896A1
Автор: Kennedy Paul
Принадлежит:

In an embodiment, a fire hydrant elbow includes a first portion joined with a second portion, the second portion having a center axis angled from a center axis of the first portion. A main valve seat faces radially inward toward the first center axis from the first annular wall, the main valve seat defining a step from a first radius to a second radius, the first radius being larger than the second radius. A guide rib is adjacent the main valve seat between the first portion and the second portion, the guide rib protruding radially inward toward the first center axis. 1. A fire hydrant elbow comprising:a first portion including a first annular wall around a first center axis;a second portion including a second annular wall around a second center axis, the second portion joined with the first portion, the second center axis angled from the first center axis;a main valve seat facing radially inward toward the first center axis from the first annular wall, the main valve seat defining a step from a first radius to a second radius, the first radius being larger than the second radius; anda guide rib adjacent the main valve seat between the first portion and the second portion, the guide rib protruding radially inward toward the first center axis.2. The fire hydrant elbow of claim 1 , further comprising:a transition portion joining the first portion and the second portion, the transition portion having a wall with a first wall thickness, the guide rib protruding radially inward from the wall of the transition portion.3. The fire hydrant elbow of claim 2 , wherein the guide rib protrudes radially inward from the wall of the transition portion at and end of the transition portion adjacent the first portion.4. The fire hydrant elbow of claim 2 , wherein the radially inward protrusion of the guide rib creates a second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness.5. The fire hydrant elbow of claim 2 , wherein the transition portion expands relative to the first ...

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Номер записи: 58
28-03-2019 дата публикации

SANITARY WASHING DEVICE

Номер: US20190093330A1
Автор: Fukumoto Haruhiko, Kawahara Kandai, Matsuda Yasuhiro, Nishie Ryota, Ogawa Munehiko, Tanii Taro
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device for washing human private parts includes a nozzle configured to jet water toward the human private parts, and a protective electronic circuit configured to prohibit operation of at least part of the sanitary washing device when a component of the sanitary washing device fails. The protective electronic circuit includes a failure diagnosis part configured to diagnose a failure of a component of the protective electronic circuit. At least part of the operation related to the jetting in the sanitary washing device is prohibited when a failure of the component of the sanitary washing device is sensed by diagnosis using the failure diagnosis part. 1. A sanitary washing device for washing human private parts , comprising:a nozzle configured to jet water toward the human private parts; anda protective electronic circuit configured to prohibit operation of at least part of the sanitary washing device when a component of the sanitary washing device fails,the protective electronic circuit including a failure diagnosis part configured to diagnose a failure of a component of the protective electronic circuit, andat least part of the operation related to the jetting in the sanitary washing device being prohibited when a failure of the component of the sanitary washing device is sensed by diagnosis using the failure diagnosis part.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least part of the operation related to the jetting includes water supply from a water supply source to the nozzle.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least part of the operation related to the jetting further includes blocking of supply of electric power to at least part of the sanitary washing device.4. The device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a water supply controlling part configured to control water supply to the nozzle,wherein the at least part of the operation related to the jetting includes water supply to the ...

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Номер записи: 59
06-04-2017 дата публикации

Position indicator for valves

Номер: US20170097106A1
Автор: Jared Aaron BRANDT, Kenneth A. Clark, Ralph William VANDERBURG
Принадлежит: Mueller International LLC

A device for indicating the status of a valve includes a position indicator, wherein the position indicator includes a monitoring element, and a communication element. A method for indicating the status of at least one valve includes monitoring positions of a device enclosed by a first valve with a position indicator and communicating the positions of the device enclosed by the first valve with a communications element.

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Номер записи: 60
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Novel enclosures for automatic bathroom flushers

Номер: US20140182054A1
Автор: Guler Fatih, Herbert Kay, Marcichow Martin E., Parsons Natan
Принадлежит: Sloan Valve Company

A bathroom flusher includes a flusher body, a valve assembly, an electronic control system, and a flusher cover. The flusher body includes an inlet and an outlet, and is designed to accommodate the valve assembly that controls water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve assembly includes a valve member movable with respect to a valve seat providing a sealing action based on applied pressure on the valve assembly. The bathroom flusher also includes an external cover designed for enclosing an electronic control module comprising a battery, a sensor, and an actuator for controlling operation of the flush valve, wherein the external cover includes at least two cover parts separately removable, and wherein the external cover is attachable with respect to the valve body in a manner also allowing removable attachment of the control module. 112-. (canceled)13. An automatic toilet room flush valve , comprising:a valve body including an inlet and an outlet and a valve seat inside said body;a valve member cooperatively arranged with said valve seat, said valve member being constructed and arranged to control water flow between said inlet and said outlet, movement of said valve member between open and closed positions being controlled by water pressure inside a pilot chamber; andan external cover defining a cavity designed for enclosing a battery, a sensor and an actuator for controlling operation of said flush valve, said external cover including a main cover body, a front cover and a top cover.1415-. (canceled)16. The flush valve of wherein said top cover is removable while maintaining said front cover including a sensor window located in place with respect to said main cover body.17. The flush valve of wherein said sensor is an optical sensor and said sensor window in an optical window.18. The flush valve of further constructed to adjust detection sensitivity of said sensor while maintaining said optical window located on said main cover body.19. The flush valve ...

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Номер записи: 61
23-04-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A FLUSH TOILET

Номер: US20150107008A1
Автор: Chen Xuanzong, Kuo Chungyu, Wu Mingchia
Принадлежит: GLOBE UNION INDUSTRIAL CORP.

A system of controlling a flush toilet, which includes a first flushing channel and a second flushing channel, and the system contains: a depressurizing valve including an inlet connecting with an inlet pipe fitting, a first outlet, and a second outlet; a first water-supply pipe fitting employed to supply water from the first outlet toward the first flushing channel; a second water-supply pipe fitting applied to supply the water from the second outlet toward the second flushing channel; a first solenoid valve controlled to start and stop the first water-supply pipe fitting. The system also contains a second solenoid valve controlled to start and stop the second water-supply pipe fitting; a water pressure sensor for sensing a water pressure in the depressurizing valve and transmitting a pressure signal; and a control unit for receiving a flushing signal started by a user and the pressure signal from the water pressure sensor. 1. A system of controlling a flush toilet , which includes a first flushing channel and a second flushing channel , and the system comprising:a depressurizing valve including an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet; the inlet being in connection with an inlet pipe fitting;a first water-supply pipe fitting employed to supply water from the first outlet of the depressurizing valve toward the first flushing channel of the flush toilet;a second water-supply pipe fitting applied to supply the water from the second outlet of the depressurizing valve toward the second flushing channel of the flush toilet;a first solenoid valve controlled to start and stop the first water-supply pipe fitting;a second solenoid valve controlled to start and stop the second water-supply pipe fitting;a water pressure sensor used to sense a water pressure in the depressurizing valve and to transmit a pressure signal;a control unit served to receive a flushing signal started by a user and the pressure signal from the water pressure sensor, such that after receiving the ...

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Номер записи: 62
08-04-2021 дата публикации

LINE PRESSURE-DRIVEN, TANKLESS, SIPHONIC TOILET

Номер: US20210102364A1
Автор: Esche John, Garrels Clayton, Kalk William, Laundre Jeff, Luettgen Michael J., Mesun Randy, Muellenbach Keith, Mukerji Sudip, Rauwerdink Jeremy
Принадлежит:

A tankless toilet includes a bowl, a trapway, and a jet. The bowl includes a rim at an upper portion of the bowl and a sump at a lower portion of the bowl. The trapway extends from the sump to a drain. The jet includes a main channel configured to receive a supply of water from a supply conduit, and a plurality of distribution channels configured to introduce water received from the main channel to at least one of the sump and the trapway. The jet is configured to receive the supply of water from the supply conduit at a first flow rate and induce a flow from the supply of water into the trapway at a second flow rate greater than the first flow rate to prime a siphon within the trapway. The second flow rate is greater than the first flow rate prior to priming the siphon. 120.-. (canceled)21. A toilet comprising:a bowl including a rim at an upper portion of the bowl and a sump at a lower portion of the bowl;a trapway extending from the sump to a drain; anda jet including a main channel configured to receive a supply of water from a supply conduit and a spiral feature configured to entrain the supply of water in a spiral.22. The toilet of claim 21 , wherein the spiral feature includes a spiral rib claim 21 , a spiral protrusion claim 21 , a spiral channel claim 21 , a helical rib claim 21 , or a helical channel.23. The toilet of claim 21 , wherein the spiral feature includes a plurality of ribs or a plurality of channels.24. The toilet of claim 21 , wherein at least a portion of the spiral feature extends through the main channel.25. The toilet of claim 21 , further comprising:a dynamic element configured to rotate under a force from the supply of water.26. The toilet of claim 21 , wherein the jet is configured to receive the supply of water from the supply conduit at a first flow rate and induce a flow from the supply of water into the trapway at a second flow rate greater than the first flow rate to prime a siphon within the trapway.27. The toilet of claim 26 , ...

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Номер записи: 63
09-06-2022 дата публикации

SEMI-AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220178125A1
Автор: CHO Jung Han
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a semi-automatic toilet bowl system that automatically closes a toilet cover and performs flush by sensing that a user finishes relieving nature after manually opening the toilet cover to relieve nature. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a semi-automatic toilet bowl system that can prevent excreta and toilet water from flying outside, can semi-automatically open a cover only when the toilet is used, and can prevent power consumption for opening the toilet by automatically rotating and closing the toilet cover and automatically performing flush when a user who feels nature's call manually open the toilet cover and then finishes relieving his/her nature. 1. A semi-automatic toilet bowl system comprising:a toilet disposing of excreta of a user;a sensing unit sensing that a cover of the toilet is opened and the toilet is used;a counting unit counting a pre-input time when the sensing unit senses that a user uses the toilet; anda controller controls the cover of the toilet to close or the toilet to perform flush when the counting unit finishes counting the pre-input time,wherein the counting unit is composed of:a primary counting module counting a pre-input time when the sensing senses that a user leaves the toilet; anda secondary counting module counting a pre-input time when the cover of the toilet is closed, andthe controller rotates the cover of the toilet to close and drives the second counting module in response to a signal transmitted from the primary counting module that finishes counting, and controls the toilet to perform flush in response to a signal transmitted from the secondary counting module that finishes counting.2. The semi-automatic toilet bowl system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit includes:a cover opening/closing sensing module sensing a closed or open state of the cover of the toilet;a use sensing module sensing whether a user uses and leaves the toilet; anda seat cover sensing module ...

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Номер записи: 64
18-04-2019 дата публикации

TOILET DEVICE

Номер: US20190112797A1
Автор: HIRASAWA Isato, ICHIHARA Saori, ITOU Tsunaki, KUTSUZAWA Hiroto, Nakayama Yuji, SASAKI Tomoya, TATEISHI Miyoko, TSUJI Kentarou, Watanabe Hiroaki
Принадлежит: LIXIL CORPORATION

A toilet device includes a toilet main body, a base plate-which is provided on an upper portion of the toilet main body and on which a functional unit is mounted, and a cover which covers the base plate from an upper side such that the functional unit is accommodated. The cover has a protrusion portion that protrudes further downward than the base plate and that is positioned closer to a toilet bowl of the toilet main body than the base plate. A recess portion, which communicates with the toilet bowl and is open to the upper side, is formed in the toilet main body. The base plate is arranged on the recess portion.

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Номер записи: 65
13-05-2021 дата публикации

DELAY TIMER FOR THE DELAYED FLUSHING OF A TOILET

Номер: US20210140159A1
Автор: DesErmia Adam
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A delay timer for the delayed flushing of a toilet includes a timer mechanism, an external switch, and a retracting device. The external switch is in communication with the timer mechanism. The retracting device has a retractable line and is in communication with the timer mechanism. The retractable line is configured to be connected to a chain or a flapper in a tank of the toilet for flushing the toilet. Wherein, when the external switch is activated, the timer mechanism is configured to delay a set period of time and then communicate with the retracting device to retract the retractable line to flush the toilet after the set period of time from when the external switch was activated. 1. A delay timer for delayed flushing of a toilet comprising:a timer mechanism;an external switch in communication with the timer mechanism;a retracting device with a retractable line, the retracting device is in communication with the timer mechanism, the retractable line is configured to be connected to a chain or a flapper in a tank of the toilet for flushing the toilet;wherein, when the external switch is activated, the timer mechanism is configured to delay a set period of time and then communicate with the retracting device to retract the retractable line to flush the toilet after the set period of time from when the external switch was activated.2. The delay timer for delayed flushing of a toilet of claim 1 , wherein the external switch communicates with the timer mechanism via a wire.3. The delay timer for delayed flushing of a toilet of claim 1 , wherein the external switch includes a lighted push button configured to light up when pushed to verify the external switch has been pressed and the timer mechanism has begun delaying the set period of time to automatically flush the toilet.4. The delay timer for delayed flushing of a toilet of claim 1 , wherein the external switch is incorporated into a handle configured for flushing the toilet claim 1 , wherein the handle including ...

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Номер записи: 66
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Programmable Toilet Flush Initiating, Monitoring and Management System and Method Thereof

Номер: US20210156128A1
Автор: Grody Charles Dylan
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a toilet flushing initiating, monitoring and management system initiated by the unlocking of a locking member on a door mounted in a stall typically found in a bathroom such as a public bathroom. 1. A system for managing toilet flushing in a bathroom stall , comprising: a door lock chamber,', 'a slider capable of translating from a first position to a second position, the slider comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the slider first end in the first position is inserted in the door lock chamber and the slider first end in the second position is free of the door lock chamber;', 'a sensor configured for sensing the slider when the slider is in the second position;', 'a signal emitter operatively connected to the sensor and configured to send a wireless signal to a flush signal receiver upon sensing by the sensor that the slider has been moved to the second position;, 'a door locking member comprising,'}a toilet flushing controller operatively joined to the flush signal receiver; anda toilet flushing actuator controlled by the toilet flushing controller.2. The system as recited in further comprising a system controller configured to set intervals of time during which a flush can be activated.3. The system as recited in wherein the system controller is configured to set the duration of flushing intervals for all toilets in a bathroom.4. The system as recited in wherein the system controller is configured to set the duration of flushing intervals for all toilets in a building.5. The system as recited in wherein the system controller is configured to prevent a toilet from flushing for a predetermined period of time after its previous flush.6. The system as recited in further comprising a toilet handle claim 1 , lever claim 1 , or button operatively joined to the flushing actuator to manually flush the toilet.7. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the toilet flushing controller is configured to count ...

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Номер записи: 67
31-07-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM FOR TOILET AND ELECTRONIC BIDET HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20140208496A1
Автор: Chen Long, PING Zhixiong, Ying Weimin
Принадлежит: DURAVIT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

An automatic flushing system for toilet and an electronic bidet toilet having the same are disclosed. The automatic flushing system for toilet has as overflow passage connecting an overflow port of a tank or a vacuum breaker to a toilet bowl. The overflow passage includes a first overflow line having a first end fixedly connected to a tank overflow port and a second end fixedly connected to a rim outlet of the toilet bowl, and a second overflow line having a first end fixedly connected to a vacuum breaker overflow port and a second end fixedly connected to a jet outlet of the toilet bowl. According to the present utility model, the overflow problem of the water and vacuum breaker is solved and generation of bubbles in the vacuum breaker during overflowing is eliminated. 1. An automatic flushing system for toilet comprising a tank , a vacuum breaker , and at least one overflow passage connecting an overflow port of the tank or of the vacuum breaker to a toilet bowl.2. The automatic flushing system for toilet according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one overflow passage includes a first overflow line having a first end fixedly connected to a tank overflow port and a second end fixedly connected to a rim outlet of the toilet bowl claim 1 , and a second overflow line having a first end fixedly connected to a vacuum breaker overflow port and a second end fixedly connected to a jet outlet of the toilet bowl.3. The automatic flushing system for toilet according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one overflow passage includes a first overflow line having a first end fixedly connected to a tank overflow port and a second end fixedly connected to a jet outlet of the toilet bowl claim 1 , and a second overflow line having a first end fixedly connected to a vacuum breaker overflow port and a second end fixedly connected to a rim outlet of the toilet bowl.4. The automatic flushing system for toilet according to claim 2 , wherein the first overflow line includes a first check ...

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Номер записи: 68
01-09-2022 дата публикации

FLUSH TOILET APPARATUS

Номер: US20220275625A1
Автор: Adachi Yoshikatsu, Hayashi Yuki, Kashimura Hideaki, Motooka Koichi, Takano Satoshi, Tanaka Hiroki, WATANABE Kenji
Принадлежит:

A flush toilet apparatus includes a toilet body that includes a rim water spout port, a tank that stores washing water, a rim side water supply channel that supplies washing water to the rim water spout port, a tank side water supply channel that supplies washing water to the tank, a flow channel switching part that adjusts an amount of washing water that is supplied to one or both of the rim side water supply channel and the tank side water supply channel, and an electrical power failure detection part that detects electrical power failure, wherein, in a case where electrical power failure is caused when washing water is supplied to the tank side water supply channel, the flow channel switching part decreases washing water that is supplied to the tank side water supply channel and increases washing water that is supplied to the rim side water supply channel. 1. A flush toilet apparatus that discharges waste to a water drainage pipe by washing water , comprising:a toilet body that includes a bowl part that receives waste, a rim water spout port that spouts washing water to the bowl part, and a drainage water trap pipeline that is connected to a bottom part of the bowl part and discharges waste from the bowl part to the water drainage pipe;a tank that stores washing water that is supplied from a water supply channel;an on-off valve that opens or closes the water supply channel;a rim side water supply channel that supplies washing water to the rim water spout port through a branching part that is provided on a downstream side of the water supply channel;a tank side water supply channel that supplies washing water to the tank through the branching part;a flow channel switching part that is provided on the branching part and is operated to adjust an amount of washing water that is supplied to one or both of the rim side water supply channel and the tank side water supply channel;a control part that controls the on-off valve and the flow channel switching part; andan ...

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Номер записи: 69
23-04-2020 дата публикации

TOILET DEVICE

Номер: US20200123752A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Motoki, Masahira Yuya, Tsuiki Shoichi
Принадлежит:

According to an embodiment, a toilet device includes a detector configured to detect at least one of a water level inside a flush toilet or an indicator associated with the water level, a clog determiner determining a clog state of the flush toilet based on a detection result of the detector, and a controller determining, based on a determination result of the clog determiner, whether or not to prohibit a flushing water supply to the flush toilet. The controller sets a flush prohibition time at least after the flushing water supply to the flush toilet has ended. A flush operation for flushing the flush toilet not is accepted temporarily in the flush prohibition time. The clog determiner determines the clog state of the flush toilet based on the detection result of the detector within the flush prohibition time or directly after the flush prohibition time. 1. A toilet device , comprising:a detector configured to detect at least one of a water level inside a flush toilet or an indicator associated with the water level;a clog determiner determining a clog state of the flush toilet based on a detection result of the detector; anda controller determining, based on a determination result of the clog determiner, whether or not to prohibit a flushing water supply to the flush toilet,the controller setting a flush prohibition time at least after the flushing water supply to the flush toilet has ended, a flush operation for flushing the flush toilet not being accepted temporarily in the flush prohibition time,the clog determiner determining the clog state of the flush toilet based on the detection result of the detector within the flush prohibition time or directly after the flush prohibition time.2. The toilet device according to claim 1 , wherein the clog determiner determines the clog state of the flush toilet after a prescribed period of time after the flushing water supply to the flush toilet has ended.3. The toilet device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the clog ...

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Номер записи: 70
07-08-2014 дата публикации

Transportable Restroom

Номер: US20140215702A1
Автор: ITO Bertram Y., PEÑA Jesus J.
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A transportable restroom comprises a skid; a clean water tank and a waste water tank disposed on the skid, the clean water tank and said waste water tank being joined together to form a base; walls extending from the base including a door; roof supported by the walls; and a toilet disposed over the waste water tank. 1. A transportable restroom , comprising:a) a skid;b) a clean water tank and a waste water tank disposed on said skid, said clean water tank and said waste water tank being joined together to form a base;c) walls extending from said base including a door;d) roof supported by said walls; ande) a toilet disposed over said waste water tank.2. A transportable restroom as in claim 1 , wherein said base includes air passageways along at least one of its peripheries.3. A transportable restroom as in claim 1 , wherein said clean water tank has a volume capacity less than a volume capacity of said waste water tank.4. A transportable restroom as in claim 3 , wherein the ratio of said clean water tank to said waste water tank is about 40/60.5. A transportable restroom as in claim 1 , wherein:a) a portion of said waste water tank extends outside said walls; andb) an access opening is disposed on said portion.6. A transportable restroom as in claim 1 , wherein:a) a portion of said clean water tank extends outside said walls; andb) an inlet for filling said clean water tank is disposed on said portion.7. A transportable restroom as in claim 1 , wherein said clean water tank and said waste water tank are separate and independent of each other.8. A transportable restroom as in claim 5 , wherein a battery holder is disposed on said portion.9. A transportable restroom as in claim 7 , wherein said clean water tank has a vertical wall that abuts a vertical wall of said waste water tank.10. A transportable restroom as in claim 1 , wherein:a) said base is rectangular with a diagonal; andb) said toilet has a front portion and a rear portion substantially aligned along said ...

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Номер записи: 71
07-08-2014 дата публикации

Cistern Assembly

Номер: US20140215704A1
Автор: Lake Antony
Принадлежит: Metaflush Pty Ltd.

The current invention is directed to a cistern assembly for a flush toilet where the cistern assembly includes a cistern housing including a cistern lid and a cistern base, a cistern member pivotally attached within the cistern housing, and an actuator means associated with the cistern member to pivot the cistern member relative to the cistern housing to discharge the stored water. The cistern member has a base wall that forms a chamber to store the water and a passageway to discharge the water from the chamber, the passageway has an internal inlet and a cistern outlet and is shaped to siphon water through the passageway. The internal inlet is positioned substantially on or adjacent to the pivot vertical axis of the cistern member when the cistern member is in one of the pivoted positions. The actuator means can tilt the cistern member to actuate discharge of water through the passageway so that when the cistern member is pivoted and the passageway is moved below the water level of the stored water of the chamber, the water is drawn through the passageway to the cistern outlet until air within the chamber enters the passageway preventing further water from being drawn into the passageway. 113-. (canceled)14. A cistern assembly for a flush toilet includinga cistern housing;a cistern member pivotally attached within the cistern housing and able to move between pivoted positions through an equilibrium position, the cistern member has a base wall that forms a chamber to store water and a passageway to discharge water from the chamber, the passageway has an internal inlet and a cistern outlet and is shaped to siphon water through the passageway; the passageway forms a substantially U-shaped channel where the base wall bends in a U-shape so that an inner section of the base wall cooperates to form the internal inlet and an outer section of the base wall cooperates to form the cistern outlet; andan actuator associated with the cistern member to pivot the cistern member ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-08-2014 дата публикации

Flush toilet bowl

Номер: US20140215705A1
Автор: Koji Miwa
Принадлежит: Lixil Corp

A flush toilet bowl capable of satisfactorily cleaning a toilet during a power failure is provided. The flush toilet bowl includes: a toilet bowl main body ( 10 ) that includes a bowl ( 11 ); a toilet bowl device ( 30 ) that is attached to the toilet bowl main body ( 10 ) including a human body detection sensor ( 32 A), a local cleaning device ( 31 ), a heated toilet seat ( 21 ), or the like and is driven using a commercial power source (P) as a power source; and a toilet bowl cleaning device ( 50 ) that is driven using a battery ( 55 ) as a power source and supplies cleaning water to the bowl ( 11 ).

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Номер записи: 73
11-05-2017 дата публикации

REED SWITCH WITH COMMUNICATION FUNCTION WHICH USED FOR URINAL

Номер: US20170134023A1
Автор: QIANG Xiao
Принадлежит:

A system for controlling a magnetic switch in urinals includes a switch control unit and a control signal receiving unit connected to the switch control unit via a magnetic field. The switch control unit is configured to generate and eliminate the magnetic field based on a received pulse signal. The control signal receiving unit outputs an on signal in response to sensing the generation of the magnetic field and outputs an off signal in response to sensing the elimination of the magnetic field. 1. A system for controlling a magnetic switch , comprising:a switch control unit; anda control signal receiving unit connected to the switch control unit via a magnetic field;wherein the switch control unit generates and eliminates the magnetic field based on a received pulse signal; andwherein the control signal receiving unit outputs an on signal in response to sensing the generation of the magnetic field and outputs an off signal in response to sensing the elimination of the magnetic field.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the switch control unit comprises a first power source and a coil, a first end of the coil is connected to the first power source, and a second end of the coil is grounded; andthe control signal receiving unit comprises a magnetic switch, the magnetic switch outputs the on signal in response to sensing the generation of the magnetic field and outputs the off signal in response to sensing the elimination of the magnetic field.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a sensing device electrically connected to the magnetic switch claim 2 , wherein the first power source outputs a high level or a low level to generate the pulse signal claim 2 , the sensing device generates coded data according to the on signal or the off signal outputted by the magnetic switch claim 2 , and the sensing device adjusts sensing parameters of the sensing device according to the coded data.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein different coded data correspond to different pulse ...

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Номер записи: 74
17-05-2018 дата публикации

TOILET MONITORING AND INTELLIGENT CONTROL

Номер: US20180135285A1
Автор: CANFIELD Eric L., SOMA Scott J.
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A toilet monitor uses a toilet tank water level sensor producing a toilet tank water level measurement signal. A processor detects rate of change of the measurement signal and conditionally produce a responsive actuation signal in response to the detected rate of change. A transducer connected to receive the actuation signal and transmit information, provide a humanly-perceptible indication, generate a data log and/or control an electronic water supply valve. 1. A toilet monitor characterized bya toilet tank water level sensor producing a toilet tank water level measurement signal;the toilet monitor further comprisinga processor connected to receive the measurement signal, the processor being configured to detect the rate of change of the measurement signal and conditionally produce a responsive actuation signal in response to the detected rate of change; anda transducer connected to receive the actuation signal.2. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to evaluate a sequence of rates of change to detect toilet operation abnormalities.3. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to detect predetermined sequences of rates of change.4. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to detect rate of change using a rolling block interval analysis.5. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to use a linear equation to analyze the rate of change measurement signal.6. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to determine an anomaly in water flow within the toilet bowl based on the rate of change of the toilet tank water level measurement signal.7. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to determine the toilet is leaking in response to the rate of change.8. The toilet monitor of wherein the processor is further configured to determine the toilet is leaking by tracking the direction and/or the cycles of the rate of change.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-05-2016 дата публикации

TOILET USAGE SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160145844A1
Автор: Sawaski Joel D., Veros Michael J.
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An actuation system for a toilet including a capacitive sensor received within a toilet tank and including an electrode electrically coupled with water within the toilet tank. 1. An actuation system for a toilet , the system comprising:a capacitive sensor including an electrode electrically coupled with tank water received within a toilet tank, the electrode and the tank water configured to sense a user outside of the toilet tank;a controller in electrical communication with the capacitive sensor, the capacitive sensor being configured to send a signal to the controller in response to sensing the user; anda toilet actuator in electrical communication with the controller, the controller being configured to activate the toilet actuator in response to the signal from the capacitive sensor.2. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the toilet actuator comprises a flush valve positioned within the toilet tank.3. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the toilet actuator comprises a fan in communication with a filtration device to remove odors.4. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the toilet actuator comprises a pre-wetting valve positioned within the toilet tank.5. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the electrode is formed of an electrically conductive material.6. The actuation system of claim 5 , further comprising a housing supported by the toilet tank claim 5 , wherein the electrode comprises a rigid wire extending downwardly from the housing.7. The actuation system of claim 6 , further comprising a battery in electrical communication with the controller claim 6 , wherein the controller and the battery are received within the housing.8. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to sense a user in proximity to the toilet tank and to sense a user touching the toilet tank.9. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein the signal from the capacitive sensor varies based upon the water level within the toilet tank claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 76
24-05-2018 дата публикации

PRE-PRIMED SIPHONIC TOILET

Номер: US20180142457A1
Автор: AHOLA Billy Jack, Baumgartner Mark, Bogenschuetz Don, Duwell Larry, Smith Andrew L., Swart Peter, Vetting Tobin
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A siphonic toilet including a bowl, a passageway and a valve. The passageway includes an entrance fluidly connected to the bowl, an outlet, and a dam located between the entrance and the outlet, wherein the dam and bowl are configured to hold a first volume of water prior to a flush cycle. An inlet is located in the passageway downstream from the dam to introduce water into the passageway downstream from the dam. The valve is located between the inlet and the outlet of the passageway, and the valve retains a second volume of water when in a closed position prior to the flush cycle of the toilet to affect a siphon during the flush cycle. 1. A siphonic toilet , comprising:a bowl;a passageway having an entrance, an outlet, and a dam located between the entrance and the outlet, wherein the entrance is fluidly connected to the bowl, and the bowl and the dam are configured to hold a first volume of water prior to a flush cycle of the toilet;an inlet into the passageway that is downstream from the dam, wherein a second volume of water is introduced into the passageway through the inlet; anda valve that is located between the inlet and the outlet of the passageway, wherein the valve retains the second volume of water in a closed position prior to the flush cycle to affect a siphon during the flush cycle.2. The siphonic toilet of claim 1 , wherein the valve is located proximate the outlet of the passageway.3. The siphonic toilet of claim 1 , wherein the passageway further comprises:an up leg extending from the bowl to the dam; anda down leg extending from the dam to the outlet;wherein the valve is located in the down leg.4. The siphonic toilet of claim 1 , wherein the passageway further comprises:an up leg extending from the bowl to the dam;a down leg extending from the dam; anda cross leg extending at an angle from the down leg to the outlet;wherein the valve is located in the cross leg.5. The siphonic toilet of claim 4 , wherein the cross leg extends substantially ...

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Номер записи: 77
16-05-2019 дата публикации

ACTUATING DEVICE

Номер: US20190145087A1
Автор: BRANDLI Pascal, ELSENER Rene, Müller Stephan, PLUSS Tobias, Schmid Peter, SCHULLER Samuel
Принадлежит: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AG

An actuating device for a sanitary fitting comprising a housing () having a front side () and a rear side () and also a detection sensor () having a transmitter () and a receiver () for detecting a user, wherein the detection sensor () emits waves via the transmitter () and receives them via the receiver (). The detection sensor () is arranged in a cavity () that has a radiating region (), which is transparent to said waves, in the direction of said waves; and wherein the housing () is designed such that it is installable having a gap () in relation to a predefined installation plane (ME) on the structure side, which gap () is located in relation to said radiating region () such that the emitted waves and also the waves to be received are guided through the gap (). 1. An actuating device for a sanitary fitting for the purpose of activating a function , wherein the actuating device comprises a housing having a front side and a rear side and also a detection sensor having a transmitter and a receiver for detecting a user ,wherein the detection sensor emits waves via the transmitter and receives them via the receiver,wherein the detection sensor is arranged in a cavity of the housing, wherein the cavity has a radiating region, which is transparent to said waves, in the direction of said electromagnetic waves, andwherein the housing has a lateral face, which extends in the direction of the surface normal of the front side at least partially between front side and rear side, wherein the radiating region is arranged in the region of the lateral face or in the lateral face, respectively.2. The actuating device according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is formed in such a way that it is installable with a gap in relation to a predefined installation plane on the structure side claim 1 , which gap is located in relation to said radiating region in such a way that the emitted waves and also the waves to be received are guided by the gap.3. The actuating device according to ...

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Номер записи: 78
16-05-2019 дата публикации

TOILET TANK TOP COVER

Номер: US20190145089A1
Автор: EL EGLICK DAN
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A toilet tank top cover, including: a compartment for containing a liquid detergent; and a dispenser, for manually dispensing a dose of the liquid detergent from the compartment downwards into a toilet tank, being covered by the toilet tank top cover, thereby utilizing a large space of the compartment, as being adapted to a large length and a large width of the toilet tank, for dispensing the liquid detergent therefrom. 1. A toilet tank top cover , comprising:a compartment for containing a liquid detergent; anda dispenser, for dispensing, by a single manual pressing on a knob thereof, a dose of said liquid detergent from a bottom of said compartment downwards into a toilet tank, being covered by said toilet tank top cover,thereby said dispensing from said bottom of said compartment utilizes a large space of said compartment, as being adapted to a large length and a large width of said toilet tank, for dispensing said liquid detergent therefrom.2. A toilet tank top cover according to claim 1 , wherein said dispenser comprises a chamber disposed at said bottom of said compartment claim 1 ,thereby a size of said dose is of said chamber, andthereby said chamber provides said manual dispensing of said dose of said liquid detergent downwards into said toilet tank from said bottom of said compartment.3. A toilet tank top cover according to claim 2 , wherein said chamber comprises:at least one inlet, disposed at a top of said chamber, for receiving said liquid detergent from said bottom of said compartment; and for being closed at a non-pressed state of said dispenser for not allowing dispensing, and', 'for being open at a pressed state of said dispenser,, 'at least one outlet, disposed at a bottom of said chamber,'}thereby said dispensing comprises free fall of said liquid detergent from said chamber, through said at least one outlet while being open.4. A toilet tank top cover according to claim 3 , wherein said at least one inlet is sufficiently small for increasing time ...

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Номер записи: 79
28-08-2014 дата публикации

EMERGENCY FLUSH APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140237712A1
Автор: Dan Cao, Jie Zhang, Minghui Zhu, Yingfeng Wang
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An emergency flush apparatus for a toilet includes a flush driver module, a battery, and a processing unit operatively connected to the battery and the flush driver module. The emergency flush apparatus further includes a flush switch operatively connected to the battery and the processing unit, and a primary power supply operatively connected to the flush driver module. When the flush switch is activated, the processing unit detects a state of the flush driver module. Power is then supplied to the flush driver module from one of either the primary power supply or the battery in response to the detected state. 1. An emergency flush apparatus for a toilet comprising:a flush driver module;a battery;a processing unit operatively connected to the battery and the flush driver module;a flush switch operatively connected to the battery and the processing unit; anda primary power supply operatively connected to the flush driver module;wherein when the flush switch is activated the processing unit detects a state of the flush driver module; andwherein power is supplied to the flush driver module from one of either the switch power supply or the battery in response to the detected state.2. The emergency flush apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when the primary power supply is unable to supply power to the flush driver module claim 1 , the flush driver module is determined by the processing unit to be in a power shutdown state.3. The emergency flush apparatus of claim 2 , wherein when the flush driver module is in the power shutdown state claim 2 , the processing unit causes the battery to supply power to the flush driver module.4. The emergency flush apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a battery voltage detection module having a signal input terminal and a signal output terminal claim 3 , wherein the signal input terminal is connected to the battery and the signal output terminal is connected to the processing unit; andwherein when the flush driver module is in the power ...

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Номер записи: 80
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Grandma's Helper

Номер: US20190153711A1
Автор: Loutos II Peter A.
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This disclosure relates generally to an automatic toilet system for use within commercial and private dwellings and which comprises of an adjustable pedestals and spa system where one unit is featuring five buttons for bidet jet spray, seat warmer, sound system, hydro-flush and automatic air freshener. The system uses a pair of infrared light sources and sensors located within specialized system for adjusting automatically the temperature, automatic flush system, automatic air freshener, sound system and bidet jet spray. Our product has the side armrests elderly person or someone who has a hard time sitting on the toilet, the stool is set higher for easier access. 1A further object is to provide an automatic control device for a controlling the temperature and keep it warm and comfortable for the user. An additional object is to provide a control device for automatically controlling the sound system initiation when the user starts using and closing when the user leaves the toilet seat.An additional object is to provide a control device for releasing water through a bidet jet spray for high level of cleanliness of the anal area. Our product has the side armrests elderly person or someone who has a hard time sitting on the toilet, the stool is set higher for easier access.. This invention relates in general to plumbing systems, but more particularly to a system for automatically controlling the operation of flush valves in a toilet room, and the principal object of the invention is to provide a new and improved arrangement and system for electrically operating urinal flush valves at recurring time intervals. Another object of the invention is to provide an automatic system for producing fragrance while the toilet system is in use′. This invention relates to a toilet system which simultaneously rise to achieve a comfortable usage and luxury as per user requirement and has features of adjustable pedestals and spa as one unit featuring five buttons for seat warmer, bidet ...

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Номер записи: 81
23-05-2019 дата публикации

FLUSH TOILET

Номер: US20190153712A1
Автор: HIRASAWA Isato, ICHIHARA Saori, ICHIYANAGI Takeya, OKUIZUMI Sou, SARUTA Makoto, SASAKI Tomoya
Принадлежит: LIXIL CORPORATION

A flush toilet includes: a toilet main body; a rim which is provided on an upper portion of a toilet bowl of the toilet main body and which flows a flush water into the toilet bowl; and a water level detection sensor which is provided inside the rim. 1. A flush toilet comprising;a toilet main body;a rim which is provided on an upper portion of a toilet bowl of the toilet main body and along which a flush water flows into the toilet bowl; anda water level detection sensor which is provided inside the rim.2. The flush toilet of claim 1 , whereinthe water level detection sensor is provided on a base portion which is positioned on an upper portion of the rim and at which a functional portion is installed, or is installed to a back surface of an eaves portion of the rim.3. The flush toilet of claim 1 , whereinthe rim has a rim water passage and a rim headrace that is provided upstream of the rim water passage,the water level detection sensor is installed at the rim headrace.4. The flush toilet of claim 2 , wherein 'the water level detection sensor is installed at the rim headrace.', 'the rim has a rim water passage and a rim headrace that is provided upstream of the rim water passage,'}5. The flush toilet of claim 3 , further comprising a spouting pipe in the rim claim 3 , where the water detection sensor is positioned higher than the spouting pipe.6. The flush toilet of claim 4 , further comprising a spouting pipe in the rim claim 4 , where the water detection sensor is positioned higher than the spouting pipe. This application is a national stage application under 35 USC 371 of International Application No. PCT/JP2017/005680, filed Feb. 16, 2017, which claims the priority of Japanese Application No. -, filed Feb. 19, 2016, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a flush toilet in which flush water is prevented from overflowing from a toilet bowl due to clogging of a trap pipeline or the like of the ...

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Номер записи: 82
18-06-2015 дата публикации

Touchless Activation of a Toilet

Номер: US20150167280A1
Автор: Adam Sampson, Derres Cataiano, Robb MILLEY, Scott Valoff, Stewart Walton, Tuan Le
Принадлежит: Fluidmaster Inc

A toilet sensor and actuator assembly, having: (a) an infrared sensor configured to detect the presence of an object at a far distance from a toilet; (b) an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect the presence of the object at a near distance from the toilet, wherein the ultrasonic sensor remains in a sleep mode until awakened by a signal from the infrared sensor that the infrared sensor has detected the presence of the object at the far distance; and (c) an actuator mechanism that flushes the toilet in response to a signal from the ultrasonic sensor that the ultrasonic sensor has detected the presence of the object at the near distance.

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Номер записи: 83
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Touchless Activation of a Toilet

Номер: US20160168835A9
Автор: Cataiano Derres, Le Tuan, Milley Robb, Sampson Adam, Valoff Scott, Walton Stewart
Принадлежит: Fluidmaster, Inc.

A toilet sensor and actuator assembly, having: (a) an infrared sensor configured to detect the presence of an object at a far distance from a toilet; (b) an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect the presence of the object at a near distance from the toilet, wherein the ultrasonic sensor remains in a sleep mode until awakened by a signal from the infrared sensor that the infrared sensor has detected the presence of the object at the far distance; and (c) an actuator mechanism that flushes the toilet in response to a signal from the ultrasonic sensor that the ultrasonic sensor has detected the presence of the object at the near distance. 1. A sensor and actuator assembly , comprising:an infrared sensor configured to detect the presence of a user;an ultrasonic sensor configured to detect the presence of the user; andan actuator mechanism that activates in response to a signal from the ultrasonic sensor that the ultrasonic sensor has detected the presence of the user.2. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor remains in a sleep mode until awakened by a signal from the infrared sensor after the infrared sensor has first detected the presence of the user.3. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the infrared sensor detects the presence of the user at a far distance and the ultrasonic sensor detects the presence of the user at a near distance.4. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the near distance is less than 8 inches.5. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 4 , wherein the near distance is less than 3 inches.6. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator mechanism causes a toilet to flush.7. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator mechanism causes a faucet to turn on.8. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator mechanism causes an appliance to turn on.9. The sensor and actuator assembly of claim 6 , wherein the actuator ...

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Номер записи: 84
14-06-2018 дата публикации

Smart urinals and methods of making and using same

Номер: US20180163387A1
Автор: David STRUMPF, Fielding B. STATON
Принадлежит: Newtonoid Technologies LLC

A urinal includes a body having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The urinal has an analysis portal having a sensing part and an investigating part communicatively coupled to the sensing part. The sensing part has a display and at least one sensor. The investigating part is configured to authenticate a user when the user is proximate the body. The sensing part is configured to directly receive urine voided by a user.

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Номер записи: 85
14-06-2018 дата публикации

SMART URINALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

Номер: US20180163388A1
Автор: STATON FIELDING B., STRUMPF DAVID
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A method for retrofitting a urinal having an interior part configured to receive urine voided by a user, and an exterior part. The method includes the step of providing a urinal retrofitting device. The urinal retrofitting device includes a processor, a memory, a projecting device, and a housing for housing the processor and the projecting device. The projecting device is located in the housing such that the projecting device projects user consumable content outside the housing at an angle. The housing is disposed adjacent the exterior part such that the user can consume the user consumable content while the user is urinating at the urinal. 1. An accessory configured for use with a urinal , said urinal having a body comprising an interior part and an exterior part , said interior part configured to receive urine voided by a user , said accessory comprising:a processor;a sensor for determining a location of urine voided by said user on said interior part;a networking device;a projector projecting content onto said interior part in response to a wireless communication between said networking device and a mobile device of said user; anda housing containing said processor, said sensor, said networking device, and said projector;wherein:said housing is disposed atop the exterior part such that the projector projects said content for user consumption onto said interior part;said projected content includes each of general content and urine responsive content; said urine responsive content including a target indicia configured to direct a user to void his urine thereon; andsaid processor causes said target indicia to change colors when said determined location of said voided urine corresponds to a position of said target indicia.2. (canceled)3. The accessory of claim 2 , whereinsaid target indicia includes a bull's eye; andsaid housing is removably coupled to said body.4. The accessory of claim 3 , whereinsaid housing is portable.5. The accessory of wherein:said housing ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-05-2019 дата публикации

TOILET

Номер: US20190161948A1
Автор: Tang Yi-Wen
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A toilet with voice command unit includes a base, a piping unit and a control unit. The base includes a first space and a second space. The piping unit is located in the first space and includes an inlet pipe, at least one outlet pipe and at least one electro-magnetic valve. When the at least one electro-magnetic valve is activated, the at least one outlet pipe is opened to flush the toilet. The control unit includes a voice command processing unit which receives at least one voice command from the user, and verifies the at least one voice command, and generates at least one voice command signal to activate the at least one electro-magnetic valve so that the at least one outlet pipe is opened to flush. 1. A toilet with voice command unit comprising:a base having a first space and a second space;a lid seat being connected to the first space and having a through hole defined therethrough;a lid being pivotably connected to the lid seat for covering a first opening of the second space;a piping unit being located in the first space and comprising an inlet pipe, two outlet pipes and two electro-magnetic valves connected to the two outlet pipes correspondingly, the two outlet pipes and the inlet pipe forming a three-way pipe, one end of the inlet pipe being adapted to be connected with a water source, the two electro-magnetic valves being activated or shut off to respectively control open-status or close-status of the two outlet pipes, anda control unit being located in the through hole and controlling the two electro-magnetic valves to be activated, wherein the control unit comprising a box, a voice command processing unit, at least one battery and a cover; the box having a first room and a third room which communicates with the first room, the voice command processing unit being located in the first room; wherein when the voice command processing unit receives and verifies a first voice command, a first voice command signal is generated which is transferred from the ...

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Номер записи: 87
30-05-2019 дата публикации

TOILET

Номер: US20190161949A1
Автор: Tang Yi-Wen
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A toilet includes a base, a piping unit, a control unit and a wireless electric-power charging unit. The base includes a first space and a second space. The piping unit is located in the first space and includes an inlet pipe, at least one outlet pipe and at least one electro-magnetic valve. When the at least one electro-magnetic valve is activated, the at least one outlet pipe is opened to flush the toilet. The control unit is to activate the at least one electro-magnetic valve so that the at least one outlet pipe is opened to flush. The wireless electric-power charging unit provides necessary electric power for the control unit, the at least one electro-magnetic valves through a wireless power system. 1. A toilet comprising:a base having a first space and a second space;a lid seat connected to the first space and having a through hole defined therethrough;a lid pivotably connected to the lid seat for covering a first opening of the second space;a piping unit located in the first space and comprising an inlet pipe, at least one outlet pipe and at least one electro-magnetic valve connected to the at least one outlet pipe, one end of the inlet pipe adapted to be connected with a water source, the at least one electro-magnetic valve being activated or shut off to respectively control an open-status or a close-status of the at least one outlet pipe;a control unit located in the through hole and controlling the at least one electro-magnetic valve to be activated, the control unit comprising a signal processing unit, at least one battery, and a box having a first room for receiving the signal processing unit and a third room for receiving the at least one battery; wherein when the at least one electro-magnetic valve is activated by the signal processing unit of the control unit, the at least one outlet pipe being in the open-status; the at least one battery being to provide electric power to the at least one electro-magnetic valve, anda wireless electric-power charging ...

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Номер записи: 88
15-06-2017 дата публикации

System, Method, and Apparatus for Optimizing a Timing of a Flush Valve

Номер: US20170168508A1
Автор: Blaine ANDERSEN, Christopher R. Harrison, Rock R. Allard, III, Shawn D. Bush
Принадлежит: SDB IP Holdings LLC

A system for optimizing a timing of a flush valve is provided. The system includes a flush valve comprising a flow area and a solenoid configured to open the flush valve, at least one pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure in the flush valve, and at least one controller in communication with the at least one pressure sensor and the solenoid. The at least one controller is programmed or configured to control the solenoid to open the flush valve for a flush time in response to a flush request, measure a pressure in the flush valve to obtain at least one flush valve pressure, adjust the flush time based at least partially on the at least one flush valve pressure, resulting in an adjusted flush time, and control the solenoid to open the flush valve for the adjusted flush time in response to a flush request.

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Номер записи: 89
01-07-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC FLUSH VALVE SYSTEM FOR TANKLESS WATER FIXTURES

Номер: US20210198884A1
Автор: MEDINA Manuel, NACY Roaa Nabeel, SHAKKOUR Fadi
Принадлежит: MAC FAUCETS, LLC

The present invention discloses an electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures, comprising a valve housing and a replaceable flush valve module removably secured within the valve housing. The flush valve module is comprised of an independent, self-contained flush valve configured as a replaceable flush valve cartridge. 1. An electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures , comprising:a valve housing; anda replaceable flush valve module;the flush valve module is comprised of an independent, self-contained flush valve, including:one or more mechanical component, one or more electrical component, and a power source;the flush valve module is configured as a replaceable flush valve cartridge.2. The electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the replaceable flush valve cartridge is one of a serviceable and a none serviceable flush valve cartridge.3. The electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the replaceable flush valve cartridge is detachably housed and securely enclosed within the valve housing.4. The electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:upstream water into valve housing is prevented as the flush valve cartridge is removed, and is enabled when the flush valve cartridge is securely engaged with the valve housing.5. The electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:upstream water into valve housing is prevented by an internal enclosure mechanism as the flush valve cartridge is removed; andupstream water into valve housing is enabled by the internal enclosure mechanism when the flush valve cartridge is secured within the valve housing.6. The electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the valve housing is comprised of a casing, having:a cover; anda main body;with the cover capping over a receiver ...

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Номер записи: 90
18-09-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for a Diaphragm Valve Controlled Through Measurement of Water Pressure and Solenoid Opening Time

Номер: US20140261783A1
Автор: Bush Shawn D.
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A flush valve system is provided having an inlet and an outlet, and a main valve element adapted for transition between a closed position and an open position is disclosed. The flush valve further includes a control chamber in communication with the inlet, and a vent outlet in communication with the outlet. The system includes a solenoid for establishing communication between the control chamber and the vent outlet to establish a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve element. The system also includes a power supply for energizing the solenoid, a deployable actuator in communication with the power supply, and a microprocessor in electrical communication with the main valve element. The microprocessor is adapted to determine a valve opening time, calculate fluid pressure based on the valve opening time, and deliver a predetermined quantity of fluid through the valve based on fluid pressure. 1. A flush valve system , comprising: a valve body comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and a main valve element adapted for transition between a closed position, in which the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet are in fluid isolation, and an open position, in which the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet are in fluid communication;', 'a vent system comprising a control chamber in fluid communication with the fluid inlet of the valve body, and a vent outlet in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the valve body; and', 'an electronically operated solenoid adapted to establish fluid communication between the control chamber and the vent outlet to establish a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve element;, 'a flush valve comprisinga power supply for energizing the solenoid;a deployable actuator in communication with the power supply; and [{'sub': 'Open', 'determine a valve opening time T, the valve opening time being the period of time from when power is supplied to the solenoid to when a piston opens the vent outlet,'}, {'sub': 'open', ...

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Номер записи: 91
21-06-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A WATER CONSERVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180173248A1
Автор: Hillis Robbie, Robbins Jerry, Robbins Rodney
Принадлежит: Ark Innovations, Inc.

A water conservation system adapted to control the flow of water to a structure comprising a valve assembly having an inlet adapted to receive a water flow, an outlet adapted to allow the water flow to exit the valve assembly, a flow detector adapted to measure the water flow through the valve assembly, a shutoff valve adapted to stop the water flow through the valve assembly, a power source adapted to provide power to the valve assembly, a circuit board that includes at least one microchip, and a microprocessor that is adapted to operatively communicate with the valve assembly. A method for conserving water comprising providing a water conservation system and controlling the flow of water to the structure. 1. A water conservation system adapted to control the flow of water to a structure , said water conservation system comprising: (1) an inlet, said inlet being adapted to receive a water flow;', '(2) an outlet, said outlet being adapted to allow the water flow to exit the valve assembly;', '(3) a flow detector, said flow detector being adapted to measure the water flow through the valve assembly;', '(4) a shutoff valve, said shutoff valve being adapted to stop the water flow through the valve assembly;', '(5) a power source, said power source being adapted to provide power to the valve assembly;', '(6) a circuit board, said circuit board having at least one microchip;, '(a) a valve assembly, said valve assembly comprising(b) a microprocessor, said microprocessor being adapted to operatively communicate with the valve assembly.2. The water conservation system of wherein the flow detector comprises a sonic flow detector.3. The water conservation system of wherein the shutoff valve comprises a solenoid valve.4. The water conservation system of wherein the power source comprises a battery.5. The water conservation system of wherein the power source comprises a renewable energy power source.6. The water conservation system of wherein the power source comprises an ...

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Номер записи: 92
06-06-2019 дата публикации

Remote control device

Номер: US20190169827A1
Автор: Masami Tsujita, Masami Yamanaka, Satoko Morioka
Принадлежит: TOTO LTD

A remote control device according to an embodiment includes an operation button, a generator, an electrical storage part, electronic paper, and a controller. The operation button is for remotely operating a wet-area device. The generator generates electrical power by utilizing energy when the operation button is pressed. The electrical storage part stores the electrical power. The electronic paper displays a setting state of the wet-area device. The controller controls a refresh and a display-switching of the electronic paper by utilizing the electrical power stored in the electrical storage part. The controller starts the refresh in a first state by performing a first determination determining whether or not the electrical power stored in the electrical storage part is in the first state. The electrical power stored in the electrical storage part in the first state is larger than electrical power necessary to complete the refresh.

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Номер записи: 93
06-06-2019 дата публикации

CONCEALED THREE PORT FLUSHOMETER SYSTEM

Номер: US20190170259A1
Автор: BECKMAN John, Carpenter David, Wilson John R.
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A flushometer system having an integrated control stop and three ports. The piston or flush control device is accessible through an actuation opening. The flushometer system may be utilized in a behind-the-wall installation with a face plate exterior for user interaction. The interior of the flushometer may be accessed through the actuation opening behind the face plate. 1. A flushometer system comprising:a valve body having an inlet, an outlet, and an actuation opening, the inlet and outlet having a vertical axis running therethrough and the actuation opening being perpendicular to the axis and defining a horizontal axis;a valve seat assembly disposed in the valve body between the inlet and the outlet;a sleeve adjustably engageable with the valve body, the sleeve movable relative to the valve body to be engaged and disengaged from the valve seat assembly;a piston assembly slidably disposed within the sleeve;an actuation module removably engageable with the sleeve, a relief chamber is defined within the sleeve between the actuation module and the piston assembly, the actuation module configured to vent the relief chamber upon actuation;the piston assembly including a piston having a lip seal portion, a middle portion having a reduced diameter relative to the lip seal portion, and a main valve seal portion.2. The flushometer system of claim 1 , wherein the actuation module includes a plurality of bosses.3. The flushometer system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of bosses include at least one vacuum breaker boss and at least one tool receiving boss.4. The flushometer system of claim 1 , wherein the valve body includes an inlet aperture adjacent the valve seat assembly and a venting journal adjacent to the sleeve and the outlet.5. The flushometer system of claim 1 , wherein the valve seat assembly comprises a valve inlet and a plurality of valve outlets.6. The flushometer system of claim 5 , wherein the valve seat assembly has a cylindrical shape with the valve inlet ...

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Номер записи: 94
01-07-2021 дата публикации

Sink device

Номер: US20210203520A1
Автор: Anil Pendyala, Anne Krauter, Ashley SPRINGER, Erin Geiger, Jessica Schroeder, Marwan Estiban, Miguel ARCINIEGA, Perry Erickson, Rafael Rexach, Shi Chao Zhang
Принадлежит: Kohler Co

A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.

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Номер записи: 95
08-07-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SQUATTING TOILET

Номер: US20210207353A1
Автор: LI Xue, Xiao Ke
Принадлежит:

An automatic flushing squatting toilet includes a toilet body and a water tank. Flushing mechanisms are disposed inside the toilet body. The flushing mechanisms include installing grooves disposed on an upper wall of the toilet body. An inner wall of each installing groove close to an upper end of each installing groove is fixedly connected with a respective flexible plate. Each installing groove is fixedly connected with a respective piezoelectric plate. A lower wall of each flexible plate is fixedly connected with a respective pressing block. Each pressing block contacts a corresponding piezoelectric plate. Water sucking cavities are disposed inside the toilet body. Each water sucking cavity is fixedly connected with a metal plate. Each water sucking cavity is elastically connected with a respective electromagnetic plate through a respective return spring. Each electromagnetic plate is slidably connected with each water sucking cavity. 1{'b': 1', '12, 'a toilet body () and a water tank ();'}{'b': 1', '2', '2', '2', '2', '3', '2', '5', '3', '4', '5', '8', '1', '8', '9', '8', '10', '10', '8', '10', '8', '10', '5', '8', '10', '12', '11', '11', '8', '8', '7', '7', '8', '1, 'wherein flushing mechanisms are disposed inside the toilet body (); each flushing mechanism comprises an installing groove () disposed on an upper wall of the toilet body (); an inner wall of each installing groove () close to an upper end of each installing groove () is fixedly connected with a respective flexible plate (); an inner bottom portion of each installing groove () is fixedly connected with a respective piezoelectric plate (); a lower wall of each flexible plate () is fixedly connected with a respective pressing block (); each pressing block contacts a corresponding piezoelectric plate (); water sucking cavities () are disposed inside the toilet body (); an inner wall of each water sucking cavity ()) is fixedly connected with a metal plate (); the inner wall of each water sucking cavity ...

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Номер записи: 96
29-06-2017 дата публикации

ACTIVATION FLUSHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170183853A1
Автор: ALI Sayed, Crist Timothy J., LARA Jaime, Sampson Adam
Принадлежит: Fluidmaster, Inc.

A touchless activation system comprising an infrared detector configured to detect an object within a target range, wherein an initial reading is measured by the infrared detector. A second sensor operatively connected to the infrared detector, wherein the second sensor is turned on when the initial reading is measured. The infrared detector measures whether the object is within the target range by comparing the initial reading with an object initiated reflection and determining if a predetermined threshold is exceeded, wherein the second sensor is configured to receive a system activation request. An activator mechanism configured to process the system request and cause the touchless activation system to execute an action associated with the system request. The system is configured to flush a toilet or other plumbing fixture, wherein the system request causes the activator mechanism to flush a toilet. 138-. (canceled)39. An activation system , comprising:an ultrasonic transducer to detect an object within a target range of the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer generates a ping waveform to strike an object within the target range and an echo waveform is created from the ping waveform reflecting off of the object, wherein the ultrasonic transducer receives an input signal based on the echo and the ping waveforms;a peak detector mechanism to separate the input signal into a positive component and a negative component, wherein a peak waveform comprises a portion of each of the positive and negative components that are summed together to generate a sum waveform;an amplifier to amplify and filter the sum waveform and generate an amplified waveform; andan activator mechanism in communication with the amplifier, wherein the activator mechanism activates to activate the activation system when the amplified waveform exceeds a predetermined threshold.4046-. (canceled)47. An activation system , comprising:a sensor to detect an object within a target ...

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Номер записи: 97
04-06-2020 дата публикации

Power Supply Assembly for Plumbing Fixture

Номер: US20200173151A1
Автор: Shawn D. Bush
Принадлежит: I-CON SYSTEMS Inc

A power supply assembly and method for a plumbing fixture includes a control circuit that controls operation of the plumbing fixture, and a wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit that wirelessly receives energy and provides the energy to the control circuit.

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Номер записи: 98
25-09-2014 дата публикации

Voice Command Flush Module

Номер: US20140283291A1
Автор: AUSTIN Robert
Принадлежит:

The invention is a self-contained module placed within residential toilet tanks to allow the toilet to be flushed using voiced word command. The existing toilets flush handle remains installed and operable. The device operates the toilet flush valve by lifting the toilets existing flush bar. The device provides a low cost means of converting the majority of existing toilets to operate in a voice/word/phrase activated no-touch flush mode. The device is powered by four (4) AA batteries which will last 2-3 years in residential use. 1. A device which utilizes the toilets existing flush valve to provide no touch flush actuation using voice commands , the combination of a plurality of parts consisting of a two piece water resistant rectangular plastic box containing a printed circuit board with voice command microprocessor , gear motor , magnetic reed relay , DC micro miniature signal relay , 4 AA battery holders , connector for external microphone connection; items external to the plastic box include an aluminum wheel mounted to the gear motor shaft , wheel having tapped holes to accept a vertical pull arm which is free to turn within the wheel , remaining vertical as the wheel rotates , a magnet used to activate the box mounted reed relay , a pull arm which accepts an adjustable horizontal pull bar , two brackets used to attach the box to the toilet tank , an Electret microphone in a small enclosure which also hooks over the toilet tank.2. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein the assembly utilizes the toilets existing lift lever claim 1 , pulling the lift lever upwards to activate the flush valve and then returning to a normal lowered position while allowing the toilets lift lever to idle in the up position before returning to its normal lowered position.3. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein the toilets standard flush handle remains in place and operative so that toilet may be flushed manually if desired.4. The combination defined in claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 99
22-07-2021 дата публикации

WORK FURNITURE FOR SANITARY APPLICATIONS, KITCHEN OR THE LIKE

Номер: US20210222407A1
Автор: FUNKE Thomas, HABERKERN Markus, NEELEN Thorsten, ZIEMANN Brigitte
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to an item of work furniture for sanitary applications, kitchens, or the like, for the defined arrangement of at least the following modules on a main body: 123-. (canceled)24. An item of furniture comprising a main body and the following modules on the main body:a water supply module;a water treatment module;at least one fitting module having a fitting which is connectable to at least one of the water supply module and the water treatment module; andat least one drain module including a drain point for the at least one fitting of the fitting module, and a drain fitting;wherein at least the water treatment module is arranged interchangeably in the item of work furniture.25. The item of work furniture according to claim 24 , wherein the main body comprises an adjustable height.26. The item of work furniture according to claim 25 , wherein the height is adjustable on opposite sides of the main body.27. The item of work furniture according to claim 24 , wherein the main body and at least one of the water supply module claim 24 , water treatment module claim 24 , fitting module and drain module are designed to be fixed to one another without tools.28. The item of work furniture according to claim 24 , wherein the main body further comprises holding devices for horizontally introducing the modules.29. The item of work furniture according to claim 28 , wherein at least two of the modules comprise pluggable interfaces for receiving a pluggable connecting line.30. The item of work furniture according to claim 24 , wherein the main body comprises two horizontally divisible regions.31. The item of work furniture according to claim 24 , wherein at least one of the modules comprises a handle device for removing the at least one module from the item of work furniture.32. The item of work furniture according to claim 24 , wherein a first two of the modules are horizontally detachably connected to the main body claim 24 , a second two of the modules are ...

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Номер записи: 100