Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Having operator control interface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Having operator control interface
C700S017000, C700S019000, C700S065000, C700S066000, C700S075000, C700S302000, C340S524000, C340S686100, C340S688000, C116S300000, C116S305000, C116S306000, C116S309000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06879863
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided to control a plumbing fixture, such as a whirlpool, that has electrically operated components. The apparatus has a dial that is moveable by the user into a plurality of positions to select a function of the plumbing fixture to be controlled. A unique sensor arrangement detects motion and the direction of the motion and provides a signal to a controller that changes the valve of a pointer that designates which function is presently selected. The user then presses a keypad to indicate whether the selected function is to be activated or deactivated and to control the intensity of the selected function. The signals from the keypad also are applied to the controller.
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Bauer Ronald A.
Mueller Carl F.
Swart Peter W.
Tempas Jeffrey F.
Thomas Carter J.
Barnes Crystal J.
Haas George E.
Knight Anthony
Kohler Co.
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