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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2001
Applicants:
Wade C. Patterson, Huntsville, AL (US);
Thomas J. Watson, Madison, AL (US);
Inventors:
Wade C. Patterson, Huntsville, AL (US);
Thomas J. Watson, Madison, AL (US);
Assignee:
Geberit Technik AG, Jona, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K031/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A remotely managed electronically operated dispensing apparatus having a transmitter for transmitting a detection signal and a communication signal is disclosed. When the detection signal is reflected from an object, the dispensing apparatus opens a valve allowing fluid to flow. The communication signal may contain maintenance, status and other information and is received by a communication device.