Restricted flow hands-free faucet

Details Restricted flow hands-free faucet Restricted flow hands-free faucet

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

Flow path with serial valves and/or closures

C137S801000, C137S599030, C137S601140, C137S601190, C251S129040, C004S623000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968860

ABSTRACT:
A faucet comprising a spout, a passageway, an electrically operable valve; a first manual valve; a first manual handle; and a bypass. The passageway conducts water flow through the spout. The electrically operable valve is disposed within the passageway. The first manual valve disposed within the passageway in series with the electrically operable valve. The first manual handle that controls the first manual valve. The bypass has a first end above the electrically operable valve, relative to the water flow, and a second end below the electrically operable valve, such that a portion of the water flow bypasses the electrically operable valve.

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