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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2014
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Joseph Blake, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Perry Erickson, Sheboygan, WI (US);
John Esche, Kohler, WI (US);
Steve Radder, Kiel, WI (US);
Ross Ristow, Kiel, WI (US);
Joseph Stauber, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
KOHLER CO., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
A sensor assembly for controlling a solenoid valve, the solenoid valve controlling the flow of water through a faucet, is described. The sensor assembly includes a head including a bottom portion configured to be supported by a wall and a top portion. The sensor assembly also includes a proximity sensor including a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter projects a beam into a detection zone. The sensor assembly also includes processing electronics configured to cause the solenoid valve to open in response to a receiver detecting a reflection from an object in the detection zone.