公开(公告)号：US6052841A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-25

申请号：US273181

申请日：1999-03-19

Applicant: Howard Mankin ,  Peter Chapman ,  Steve Kazemir ,  Derek Pyner

Inventor： Howard Mankin ,  Peter Chapman ,  Steve Kazemir ,  Derek Pyner

IPC: E03D1/00 ,  E03D11/00 ,  E03D9/00

CPC classification number: E03D11/00 ,  E03D1/00

Abstract: A system for preventing a toilet bowl from overflowing is disclosed. The system includes a sensor mounted to the toilet bowl at a location above a normal water level for the toilet bowl. The sensor is operative to sense the water level in the toilet bowl, and generates a warning signal if the level is above the normal level. The system further includes a valve connected to the water conduit feeding the toilet bowl, the valve being displaceable to respective open and closed positions. A drive assembly is connected to the valve to drive the valve to the open and closed positions. The system still further includes a processor electrically coupled with the sensor and the drive assembly to enable the drive assembly upon receiving the warning signal from the sensor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种防止马桶溢流的系统。 该系统包括在马桶的正常水位以上的位置处安装到马桶的传感器。 传感器可操作以感测马桶中的水位，如果水平高于正常水平，则产生警告信号。 该系统还包括连接到供水马桶的水管的阀，该阀可位移到相应的打开和关闭位置。 驱动组件连接到阀门以将阀驱动到打开和关闭位置。 该系统还包括与传感器和驱动组件电耦合的处理器，以便在从传感器接收到警告信号时使得驱动组件能够被驱动。

公开(公告)号：US5940899A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US1266

申请日：1997-12-31

Applicant: Howard Mankin ,  Peter Chapman ,  Steve Kazemir ,  Derek Pyner

Inventor： Howard Mankin ,  Peter Chapman ,  Steve Kazemir ,  Derek Pyner

IPC: E03D1/00 ,  E03D11/00 ,  E03D11/02

CPC classification number: E03D11/00 ,  E03D1/00

Abstract: A system for preventing a toilet bowl from overflowing is disclosed. The system includes a sensor mounted to the toilet bowl at a location above a normal water level for the toilet bowl. The sensor is operative to sense the water level in the toilet bowl, and generates a warning signal if the level is above the normal level. The system further includes a valve connected to the water conduit feeding the toilet bowl, the valve being displaceable to respective open and closed positions. A drive assembly is connected to the valve to drive the valve to the open and closed positions. The system still further includes a processor electrically coupled with the sensor and the drive assembly to enable the drive assembly upon receiving the warning signal from the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US5729222A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-17

申请号：US756274

申请日：1996-11-25

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967

CPC classification number: H03K17/9631 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/943 ,  H03K17/9629 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H01H2221/032 ,  H01H2221/034 ,  H01H2221/056 ,  H01H2221/066 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/02 ,  H01H2239/026 ,  H01H2239/07 ,  H01H2300/054 ,  H01H9/0235

Abstract: A user configurable control device is particularly suitable for household devices such as remote control transmitters. A variety of function control elements in the form of keys are provided to the consumer who selects a desired set of the control elements. Each of the control elements has a unique pattern of projections molded into the bottom surface. These projections are in operative alignment with an array of membrane switches disposed on a switching substrate within the control device. The control device includes a front panel that is perforated with a pattern of slots. Each of the control elements has a pair of projecting tabs that look the element onto the control panel so that it is securely retained thereon, but may be released if desired. The projections on the bottom of the element extend through the slots in the front panel to the switching substrate below. The particular pattern of projections is unique to each control element and the corresponding pattern of switch contacts closed upon actuation of the control element determines the function that is performed.

Abstract translation: 用户可配置的控制装置特别适用于诸如遥控发射机之类的家用设备。 以键形式的各种功能控制元件被提供给选择一组期望的控制元件的消费者。 每个控制元件具有模制到底表面中的独特的突出图案。 这些突起与设置在控制装置内的开关基板上的薄膜开关阵列操作对准。 该控制装置包括一穿孔槽的前面板。 每个控制元件具有一对突出的突片，其将元件看到控制面板上，使得其牢固地保持在其上，但是如果需要可以释放。 元件底部的突出部分延伸穿过前面板中的槽口到下面的开关基板。 突出的特定图案对于每个控制元件是唯一的，并且在控制元件的致动时闭合的开关触点的相应图案确定所执行的功能。

公开(公告)号：US5579002A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-26

申请号：US479835

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967

CPC classification number: H03K17/9631 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/943 ,  H03K17/9629 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H01H2221/032 ,  H01H2221/034 ,  H01H2221/056 ,  H01H2221/066 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/02 ,  H01H2239/026 ,  H01H2239/07 ,  H01H2300/054 ,  H01H9/0235

Abstract: A user configurable control device is particularly suitable for household devices such as remote control transmitters. A variety of function control elements in the form of keys are provided to the consumer who selects a desired set of the control elements. Each of the control elements has a unique pattern of projections molded into the bottom surface. These projections are in operative alignment with an array of membrane switches disposed on a switching substrate within the control device. The control device includes a front panel that is perforated with a pattern of slots. Each of the control elements has a pair of projecting tabs that lock the element onto the control panel so that it is securely retained thereon, but may be released if desired. The projections on the bottom of the element extend through the slots in the front panel to the switching substrate below. The particular pattern of projections is unique to each control element and the corresponding pattern of switch contacts closed upon actuation of the control element determines the function that is performed.

Abstract translation: 用户可配置的控制装置特别适用于诸如遥控发射机之类的家用设备。 以键形式的各种功能控制元件被提供给选择一组期望的控制元件的消费者。 每个控制元件具有模制到底表面中的独特的突出图案。 这些突起与设置在控制装置内的开关基板上的薄膜开关阵列操作对准。 该控制装置包括一穿孔槽的前面板。 每个控制元件具有一对将元件锁定到控制面板上的突出突片，使得其可靠地保持在其上，但如果需要，可以释放。 元件底部的突出部分延伸穿过前面板中的槽口到下面的开关基板。 突出的特定图案对于每个控制元件是唯一的，并且在控制元件的致动时闭合的开关触点的相应图案确定所执行的功能。