Sensor assembly for faucet

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9816257
APP PUB NO 20150040997A1
SERIAL NO

14453522

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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.

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KOHLER CO444 HIGHLAND DRIVE KOHLER WI 53044

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blake, Joseph Sheboygan, US 5 41
Erickson, Perry Sheboygan, US 15 72
Esche, John Kohler, US 6 46
Radder, Steve Kiel, US 2 21
Ristow, Ross Kiel, US 2 21
Stauber, Joseph Sheboygan Falls, US 5 106

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