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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 03, 1995
Danny W Gilliam, Huntsville, AL (US);
Wade C Patterson, Huntsville, AL (US);
Integrated Technology Systems, Inc., Madison, AL (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and method for automatically controlling on-off operation of a battery-driven water rinsing system including a water supply system having electrically actuated actuation means for actuation of the water supply system to cause water flow therefrom. The on-off operation is responsive to approach and withdrawal of a user of the water rinsing system. A control circuit including an infrared transmitter, an infrared receiver, and control means is provided. The transmitter transmits infrared energy to a user in the vicinity of the water rinsing system for reflection from the user to an infrared receiver which transmits electric signals to the control circuit and control means for controlling actuation of the water supply system. A visible light sensor is provided for generating an electrical current responsive to the presence of the user, and this generated current is disposed for energizing the control circuit.