Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout assembly having a sensor configured to control the flow of water therethrough in response to the position of a spray head.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2013
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana
Inventors:
Garry Robin Marty, Jeffrey Lee Moore, Timothy Jay Sailors, Jr., Patrick B. Jonte
Abstract: An exemplary control system has an input connector operable to connect to a power source and at least one output connector operable to connect to either a load or a power source. A first solid state switch is also provided, operable to control a flow of current between the input connector and the output connector. A second solid state switch communicates with the first solid state switch and is operable to command the first solid state switch to prevent the flow of current between the output connector and input connector in response to the power source being connected to the output connector.
Abstract: A faucet assembly including a mounting base and an upper faucet assembly. A coupler is pivotally supported by the mounting base and releasably couples the upper faucet assembly to the mounting base. A lift rod is slidably received within a lift rod passageway defined by the coupler.