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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 14, 2013
Sidus Technologies, Inc., West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Mordechai Lev, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
SIDUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A showerhead for personal hygiene is provided that includes a valve actuator that is powered mechanically or electrically to provide variation in spray pattern, variation in water flow, or a combination thereof upon a user initiating valve actuator operation. A power supply, with a recharge capability for the power source, is provided of a battery-electric motor or a spring, the power supply is in mechanical communication with the actuator. A user interface includes buttons corresponding to different multimodal operational programs for the showerhead. A user programmable keypad allowing selection between different spray modes, flow rates and a combination thereof is provided within an integral showerhead housing or a remote control. A user is able to change modes without intervening manual manipulation between modes; as a result an enhanced massage experience is provided. A timed shower period, reduced water flow patterns, or a combination thereof is also provided to save water.