Automatic proximity faucet

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2009-02-10

2010-12-28

Bastianelli, John (Department: 3753)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Wash receptacles

With proximity operated valve

C251S129040

Reissue Patent

active

RE042005

ABSTRACT:
A hands-free faucet includes a sensing plate, a capacitor-based sensor circuit, a non-conductive valve housing, a non-conductive seating ring, and a conductive connector. Preferably, the capacitor-based sensor circuit is electrically connected to said sensing plate. Furthermore, the non-conductive valve housing preferably further comprises a valve inlet and valve outlet. Preferably, said non-conductive seating ring is located between the valve inlet and valve outlet, and is traversed by the conductive connector. In a preferred embodiment, the conductive connector is a metal pin.

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