E03C2001/0418

Programmable Sink Valve System
20220145599 · 2022-05-12 ·

A programmable sink valve system for controlling water flow into a sink is provided. The programmable sink valve system includes a housing including a main inlet and a main outlet, wherein the main inlet is connected to a water source; a valve assembly including a valve, wherein the valve assembly includes a valve inlet connected to the main inlet and a valve outlet connected to the main outlet; a flow sensor positioned on one of the valve assembly and the main outlet to monitor flow data; a controller connected to the valve of the valve assembly and the flow sensor; a timer configured to provide time data to the controller; and a memory. The controller receives the flow data from the flow sensor, receives the time data from the timer, and actuates the valve of the valve assembly in response to the flow data or the time data.

SMART SHOWER SENSOR

A smart shower sensor configured to be fluidly coupled to a showerhead. The smart shower sensor is configured to provide notifications and/or transmit notifications to other smart devices based on, for example, water temperature and/or water usage.

Jog dial type operation switch and sink cabinet device comprising same

A dial type operation switch comprises: an upper assembly including a display device; a lower assembly including an encoder; and a wheel assembly which rotates while surrounding the sides of the upper assembly and the lower assembly. Further, a knob switch comprises a push switch which is operated by pressing the display device in multiple directions, whereby a structure capable of various settings and operations is provided by combining the push switch with the rotation of the wheel assembly. In addition, a sink cabinet device comprises a bath sink and a functional module, wherein a bath sink lamp is provided and operation states of the sink cabinet device can be displayed using the bath sink lamp. Therefore, there is provided a structure in which the bath sink lamp can be used as a mood lamp for improving the beauty of a bathroom.

One type of dual-sensing basin faucet
20210348368 · 2021-11-11 ·

This invention shows a type of dual-sensing basin faucet, includes the shell of faucet, the shell of this faucet is setting a valve seat with adjustment switch. The top of valve seat is connected to the cavity of water outlet and cavity of solenoid valve. There is the outlet tube inside the cavity of water outlet and a solenoid valve inside the cavity of solenoid valve. Both outlet tube and solenoid valve are setting inside the shell of this faucet. There is circuit board setting on the top of outlet tube, and the circuit board is electrically connected with the solenoid valve. There is a support plate that is setting above the circuit board and is firmly connected with the circuit board.

SANITARY FITTING FOR DISPENSING TREATED LIQUIDS
20230139384 · 2023-05-04 · ·

The invention relates to a sanitary fitting for dispensing treated liquids, comprising a first control element for setting a quantity of a liquid to be dispensed, a second control element for setting the type of liquid to be dispensed, wherein at least one of the two control elements has several defined control positions, and a control device, which is connected to the control elements and which can be configured in such a way that the control device can be used to assign at least one defined actuator position to a configurable quantity of a type of liquid to be dispensed and/or a configurable type of liquid to be dispensed.

Thermochromic Plumbing Fixture Device
20230133907 · 2023-05-04 ·

The present invention relates generally to a thermochromic plumbing fixture device that is fastened with an indicator strip, which changes color depending on the temperature of the water exiting the fixture. The plumbing fixture may be any plumbing fixture known in the art but is preferably a faucet and/or a showerhead. Different embodiments may feature multiple indicator strips or may be finished with a thermochromic coating. In this manner, the device, or portions of the device, may change color as the temperature of the water heats up the thermochromic coating, which results in a user obtaining information about the water’s temperature.

One type of dual-sensing basin faucet
11434627 · 2022-09-06 ·

This invention shows a type of dual-sensing basin faucet, includes the shell of faucet, the shell of this faucet is setting a valve seat with adjustment switch. The top of valve seat is connected to the cavity of water outlet and cavity of solenoid valve. There is the outlet tube inside the cavity of water outlet and a solenoid valve inside the cavity of solenoid valve. Both outlet tube and solenoid valve are setting inside the shell of this faucet. There is circuit board setting on the top of outlet tube, and the circuit board is electrically connected with the solenoid valve. There is a support plate that is setting above the circuit board and is firmly connected with the circuit board.

WATER CONSERVING SHOWER SYSTEM AND THERMOCHROMIC FIXTURES USED THEREIN
20220074176 · 2022-03-10 · ·

A water delivery system includes a mixing valve operable for delivering a water flow of adjustable temperature from a water source to a dispensing device downstream from the mixing valve; a thermochromic thermal indicator, fluidly coupled between the mixing valve and the dispensing device, that provides a visible indication of the water flow having achieved a predetermined temperature; and a diverter valve, fluidly coupled between the mixing valve and the dispensing device, and operable to direct the water flow selectively either to the dispensing device or back to the water source. The thermal indicator may be a thermochromic PVC conduit, or it may be a fitting having an inlet, an outlet, a thermochromic PVC element therebetween, and a barrier located between the inlet and the outlet so as to define a flow path that includes an interior surface of the thermochromic element.

Wireless Water Control System
20220074175 · 2022-03-10 ·

A wireless water control system includes a water heater connected to a water supply, a water line sensor device connected to a water line in fluid communication with the water heater, a wireless flow control valve connected to the water line, and at least one outlet faucet in fluid communication with the water line. The components are in wireless communication via a shared wireless network such as a Bluetooth connection. The control circuit receives user information including one or more parameters from an external device via the wireless network. The control circuit wirelessly activates the outlet faucet via a command sent through the wireless network, such that the outlet faucet emits water in a manner corresponding to the received user information. The outlet faucet also includes a speaker and microphone which facilitates voice activation. The speaker can emit music, text-to-speech for written information received from the internet, and other sounds.

VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC FAUCET
20210332574 · 2021-10-28 ·

An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.