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Faucet-less sink assembly
11560700 · 2023-01-24 ·

A faucet-less sink assembly for hands-free use of a sink includes a sink bowl that is mounted to a wall of a bathroom. The sink bowl has a plurality of low pressure ports and a high pressure point each being integrated therein. A pumping unit is in fluid communication with each of the low pressure ports and the high pressure port. The pumping unit pumps a fluid into the low pressure ports to facilitate a user to wash their hands and the high pressure port for washing a personal hygiene tool. A temperature control pedal is positioned on a floor beneath the sink bowl for spraying the fluid from the low pressure ports. A high pressure pedal is positioned on the floor beneath the sink bowl for spraying fluid from the high pressure port.

AUTOMATIC FAUCET DEVICE
20230220656 · 2023-07-13 ·

An automatic faucet device includes one of a first detection unit, a second detection unit, and a third detection unit selected as a detection unit and attached to a detection unit attachment portion. Selecting the first detection unit obtains an automatic faucet device using anon-contact sensor, selecting the second detection unit obtains an automatic faucet device using a contact sensor, or selecting the third detection unit obtains an automatic faucet device using both the non-contact sensor and the contact sensor.

Sanitary fitting for dispensing prepared liquids
11702329 · 2023-07-18 · ·

This disclosure relates to a sanitary fitting for dispensing prepared liquids, for example, for beverages. A disclosed system includes a first control element for setting a quantity of the prepared liquid to be dispensed and an actuating element for providing the quantity of prepared liquid set by means of the first control element, wherein at least one second control element is configured to select a type of preparation, for example, from at least two different types of preparation, of non-prepared liquid, wherein the first and the at least one second control element are actuatable independently of one another.

CONTROL VALVE OF MANUAL/AUTOMATIC AND COLD/HOT WATER FAUCET
20230220917 · 2023-07-13 ·

A control valve of a manual/automatic and cold/hot water faucet includes a sliding member, a linking member, and an operating member. The sliding member has a notch. The linking member is recessed with a connecting groove. The operating member has a valve stem and a linking portion. The linking portion drives the linking portion and the sliding portion through the connecting groove. The valve stem, the connecting groove and the central axis are arranged concentrically, so that the overlapping area of the notch and the cold water hole is equal to the overlapping area of the notch and the hot water hole to keep the same ratio of cold water to hot water in an automatic mode to dispense water, thereby increasing the safety in use.

Handwashing station
11697930 · 2023-07-11 · ·

A handwashing station that includes a basin, a liquid dispensing system, and an air dispensing system. The liquid dispensing system is configured to dispense a liquid into the basin to wash a user's hands. The air dispensing system configured to dispense air into the basin to dry the user's hands. The user can wet, wash, rinse, and dry their hands from within the basin.

Liquid dispensing device

Provided is a liquid dispensing device. The liquid dispensing device includes a cylinder body coupled to a sink and at least one nozzle coupled to the cylinder body. The at least one nozzle may include a first liquid discharge nozzle coupled to an upper region of the cylinder body to extend horizontally, the first liquid discharge nozzle being configured to supply a drinkable liquid, such as a purified liquid, a heated liquid, or a cooled liquid. The at least one nozzle may a second liquid discharge nozzle coupled to the cylinder body to extend horizontally, the second liquid discharge nozzle being positioned to be spaced apart from the first liquid discharge nozzle to supply a non-drinkable liquid, such as a sterilizing liquid containing hypochlorous acid or other additive.

System and method for controlling an operational status of a waste disposer

Systems and methods for controlling an operational status of a waste disposer are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, a waste disposer assembly includes a waste disposer, a sprayer mechanism, and a switching system. The waste disposer is configured to be supported in relation to a sink. The sprayer mechanism is configured to be supportable in relation to the sink, is coupled at least indirectly to the sink by way of an extendable and retractable linkage, and includes an actuator mechanism that, upon being actuated, causes generation of a control signal. The switching system is supported in relation to the sink, is coupled at least indirectly to each of the sprayer mechanism and disposer, and is configured to operate so that, upon receiving the control signal from the actuator mechanism, a related signal is provided to the disposer causing the disposer to change or take on operational status.

Control unit for undersink appliances
11542693 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A control unit is located under a kitchen sink. The control unit controls the timing of the power demand from each device so that they can all be run from a single electrical circuit coupled to the control unit. The control unit also accommodates sensors and other accessories such as flow meters, electronic faucets, leak detectors, shutoff valves, and state communication either wired or wireless which allows these sensors and other accessories to be added with little additional cost beyond the cost of the sensors and other accessories.

FAUCET WITH INTEGRATED MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC FLOW CONTROL
20220412472 · 2022-12-29 ·

A faucet with integrated manual and automatic flow control, which includes a faucet body, a valve, a handle, a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a sensing unit and a control device. The valve and the control device are both arranged inside the faucet body. The handle is arranged on one side of the faucet body and is connected with one end of the valve, the other end of the valve is connected with the control device. The sensing unit is arranged on the faucet body and is electrically connected with the control device. The cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe are both connected to one end of the water outlet pipe through the valve.

Proximity faucet power source detection
11530757 · 2022-12-20 · ·

A fluid dispensing device and method for controlling the device are provided. The device includes a housing defining a fluid outlet. A valve controls the flow of fluid to the outlet. A sensor is configured to detect an object outside of and proximate to the housing. A solenoid is configured to move the valve between an open position and a closed position. A controller is configured to receive the output signal of the sensor, determine a characteristic of noise in the output signal such as a level of noise; adjust at least one of a sampling rate of the output signal and an amount of filtering of the output signal responsive to the characteristic of noise in the output signal, and transmit a control signal to the solenoid responsive to the output signal.