Electronic faucet with a capacitive sensing system and a method therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8776817
APP PUB NO 20130032216A1
SERIAL NO

13642462

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An electronic faucet (10) comprises a spout (12) having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a single capacitive sensor (26) coupled to a portion of the faucet. The single capacitive sensor provides both a touch sensor and a proximity sensor for the electronic faucet.

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DELTA FAUCET COMPANY55 EAST 111TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS IN 46280

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Sawaski, Joel D Indianapolis, US 50 694
Veros, Michael J Carmel, US 44 897

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