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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2008
Applicants:
David M Burke, Taylor, MI (US);
Fabio Pandini, Pavia, IT;
Inventors:
David M Burke, Taylor, MI (US);
Fabio Pandini, Pavia, IT;
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K 31/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fluid delivery apparatus comprises a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, a valve assembly to supply fluid through the fluid supply conduit, and a capacitive touch sensor. The capacitive touch sensor is coupled to a controller. The controller is also coupled to the valve assembly. The controller is configured to detect a user touching the sensor and to control flow of fluid through the fluid supply conduit.