公开(公告)号：US08556228B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US12804143

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: Martin E. Marcichow ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert

Inventor： Martin E. Marcichow ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03D5/105 ,  E03D3/02 ,  E03D3/06

Abstract: A bathroom flusher includes a flusher body, a valve assembly, an electronic control system, and a flusher cover. The flusher body includes an inlet and an outlet, and is designed to accommodate the valve assembly that controls water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve assembly includes a valve member movable with respect to a valve seat providing a sealing action based on applied pressure on the valve assembly. The bathroom flusher also includes an external cover designed for enclosing an electronic control module comprising a battery, a sensor, and an actuator for controlling operation of the flush valve, wherein the external cover includes at least two cover parts separately removable, and wherein the external cover is attachable with respect to the valve body in a manner also allowing removable attachment of the control module.

Abstract translation: 浴室冲洗机包括冲洗器主体，阀组件，电子控制系统和冲洗盖。 冲击器主体包括入口和出口，并且被设计成容纳控制入口和出口之间的水流的阀组件。 阀组件包括可相对于阀座移动的阀构件，其基于阀组件上施加的压力提供密封作用。 浴室冲洗器还包括外盖，其设计用于封闭电子控制模块，该电子控制模块包括电池，传感器和用于控制冲洗阀操作的致动器，其中所述外盖包括至少两个可独立拆卸的盖部， 盖可以以允许可拆卸地附接控制模块的方式相对于阀体安装。

公开(公告)号：US08505573B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13136444

申请日：2011-08-01

Applicant: Kay Herbert ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Xiaoxiong Mo

Inventor： Kay Herbert ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Xiaoxiong Mo

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: F16K37/0041 ,  F16K31/0672 ,  F16K31/0675 ,  F16K31/082 ,  F16K37/00 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: An actuator base, bobbin, and pole piece form a pocket for an armature that a flexible membrane encloses to form an armature chamber filled with an incompressible fluid. The membrane protects the armature from exposure to corrosive fluids flowing in a conduit. Conduit flow can be stopped by driving the membrane against a valve seat. Pressure from the controlled fluid in the conduit is transmitted through the membrane to the fluid within the armature chamber so that the armature does not need to counteract force applied to the membrane by the conduit fluid's pressure.

Abstract translation: 致动器基座，线轴和极片形成用于电枢的凹槽，柔性膜封闭以形成填充有不可压缩流体的衔铁室。 膜可保护电枢免受在导管中流动的腐蚀性液体的侵害。 可以通过将膜驱动到阀座上来阻止管道流动。 导管中的受控流体的压力通过膜传递到电枢室内的流体，使得电枢不需要通过导管流体的压力抵消施加到膜的力。

公开(公告)号：US20130145536A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13573862

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Jean F. Daher ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Yue Zhang ,  Haiou Wu

Inventor： Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Jean F. Daher ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Yue Zhang ,  Haiou Wu

IPC: E03D5/10

CPC classification number: E03D5/105 ,  E03D3/04 ,  E03D3/06 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K31/04 ,  F16K31/385 ,  Y10T137/0491 ,  Y10T137/5109

Abstract: A conversion system for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet is designed for automatic operation. The conversion system includes a power module, a control module, a driver module coupled to the manually-operated flush valve, and an optical sensor constructed to detect light arriving from a detection field. The control module is constructed to control activation of the driver module based on a signal from the optical sensor.

Abstract translation: 用于转换安装的手动冲洗阀用于小便器或马桶的转换系统被设计用于自动操作。 转换系统包括功率模块，控制模块，耦合到手动冲洗阀的驱动器模块以及被构造成检测从检测场到达的光的光学传感器。 控制模块被构造成基于来自光学传感器的信号来控制驱动器模块的激活。

公开(公告)号：US20130145535A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13573663

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Haiou Wu ,  Yue Zhang

Inventor： Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Haiou Wu ,  Yue Zhang

IPC: E03D5/10 ,  E03C1/05

CPC classification number: E03D5/105 ,  E03C1/057

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation. The novel optical sensors and the novel optical sensing methods are used, for example, for controlling the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers (including control electronics and valves) require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers.

公开(公告)号：US20130061380A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13507796

申请日：2012-07-28

Applicant: Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Gregory P. Greene

Inventor： Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Gregory P. Greene

IPC: E03D1/00

CPC classification number: E03C1/05 ,  E03D3/02 ,  E03D5/105 ,  Y10T137/7837

Abstract: An automatic bathroom flusher includes a body having an inlet in communication with a supply line and an outlet in communication with a flush conduit, a valve assembly in the body positioned to close water flow between the inlet and the outlet upon sealing action of a moving member at a valve seat thereby controlling flow from the inlet to the outlet, an actuator for actuating operation of the moving member, and a controller.

公开(公告)号：US08276878B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12802396

申请日：2010-06-05

Applicant: Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Haiou Wu ,  Yue Zhang

Inventor： Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Haiou Wu ,  Yue Zhang

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03D5/105 ,  E03C1/057

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation. The novel optical sensors and the novel optical sensing methods are used, for example, for controlling the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers (including control electronics and valves) require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于感测光辐射的新型光学传感器和新颖方法。 新型光学传感器和新颖的光学感测方法用于例如控制自动水龙头和冲水器的操作。 新颖的传感器和流量控制器（包括控制电子和阀门）只需要少量的电力来感测卫生间设施的使用者，从而使电池工作多年。 无源光学传感器包括对环境（室内）光敏感的光检测器，用于控制自动水龙头或自动浴室冲洗器的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120068096A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13136444

申请日：2011-08-01

Applicant: Kay Herbert ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Xiaoxiong Mo

Inventor： Kay Herbert ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Xiaoxiong Mo

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: F16K37/0041 ,  F16K31/0672 ,  F16K31/0675 ,  F16K31/082 ,  F16K37/00 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: An actuator base, bobbin, and pole piece form a pocket for an armature that a flexible membrane encloses to form an armature chamber filled with an incompressible fluid. The membrane protects the armature from exposure to corrosive fluids flowing in a conduit. Conduit flow can be stopped by driving the membrane against a valve seat. Pressure from the controlled fluid in the conduit is transmitted through the membrane to the fluid within the armature chamber so that the armature does not need to counteract force applied to the membrane by the conduit fluid's pressure.

Abstract translation: 致动器基座，线轴和极片形成用于电枢的凹槽，柔性膜封闭以形成填充有不可压缩流体的衔铁室。 膜可保护电枢免受在导管中流动的腐蚀性液体的侵害。 可以通过将膜驱动到阀座上来阻止管道流动。 导管中的受控流体的压力通过膜传递到电枢室内的流体，使得电枢不需要通过导管流体的压力抵消施加到膜的力。

公开(公告)号：US20110155934A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12927293

申请日：2010-11-10

Applicant: Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Jean F. Daher ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  John R. Wilson ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Amy Parsons

Inventor： Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Jean F. Daher ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  John R. Wilson ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Amy Parsons

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03D3/06 ,  E03D5/105

Abstract: An automatic toilet room flusher system includes a flusher having a valve body, a valve member, an electronic control module and a control panel. The valve body includes a flusher inlet and a flusher outlet and a valve seat located inside the valve body. The valve member is cooperatively arranged with the valve seat and is constructed and arranged to control water flow between the flusher inlet and the flusher outlet. The electronic control module includes a sensor and a controller. The control panel is mounted with respect to a bathroom wall and is designed to accommodate the electronic control module behind the wall.

Abstract translation: 一种自动厕所冲洗系统，包括具有阀体，阀构件，电子控制模块和控制面板的冲洗器。 阀体包括冲洗器入口和冲洗器出口以及位于阀体内部的阀座。 阀构件与阀座配合配置，并且构造和布置成控制冲洗器入口和冲洗器出口之间的水流。 电子控制模块包括传感器和控制器。 控制面板相对于浴室壁安装，并且被设计成在墙后面容纳电子控制模块。

公开(公告)号：US20100252759A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12655696

申请日：2010-01-04

Applicant: Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Qiaohong Chen ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Wei Jin ,  James Counaghton Allen ,  John R. Wilson ,  Martin Marcichow ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Amy Parson ,  Jean F. Daher

Inventor： Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Qiaohong Chen ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Wei Jin ,  James Counaghton Allen ,  John R. Wilson ,  Martin Marcichow ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Amy Parson ,  Jean F. Daher

IPC: F16K31/02 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: E03D3/06 ,  E03D5/105 ,  F16K31/02 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40

Abstract: An automatic bathroom flusher includes a flusher body, a valve assembly, an electronic control system, and a flusher cover. The flusher body includes an inlet and an outlet, and is designed to accommodate the valve assembly that controls water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve assembly includes a valve member movable with respect to a valve seat providing a sealing action. The bathroom flusher may include a user sensor, and one or more photovoltaic cells for supplying electrical power to the electronic control system. The bathroom flusher enables two or multiple flush volumes in automatic or manual modes, depending on a user action. The bathroom flusher may include a user interface including a button and visible LEDs.

Abstract translation: 自动浴室冲洗机包括冲洗机主体，阀组件，电子控制系统和冲洗机盖。 冲击器主体包括入口和出口，并且被设计成容纳控制入口和出口之间的水流的阀组件。 阀组件包括可相对于提供密封作用的阀座移动的阀构件。 浴室冲洗器可以包括用户传感器和用于向电子控制系统提供电力的一个或多个光伏电池。 浴室冲洗机根据用户操作，在自动或手动模式下启用两个或多个冲洗量。 浴室冲洗器可以包括包括按钮和可见LED的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20100146690A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12592640

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Gregory P. Greene

Inventor： Natan E. Parsons ,  Fatih Guler ,  Kay Herbert ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Gregory P. Greene

IPC: E03D1/00

CPC classification number: E03D5/105 ,  E03C1/057 ,  E03D3/02 ,  E03D3/06 ,  Y10T137/7761 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: A bathroom flusher includes a body having an inlet in communication with a supply line and an outlet in communication with a flush conduit, a valve assembly in the body positioned to close water flow between the inlet and the outlet upon sealing action of a moving member at a valve seat thereby controlling flow from the inlet to the outlet, and an actuator for actuating operation of the moving member. The bathroom flusher includes one of several novel sensors and is controlled by one of several novel controllers, as described. The controller may execute a novel control algorithm.

Abstract translation: 浴室冲洗器包括具有与供应管线连通的入口和与冲洗管道连通的出口的主体，主体中的阀组件，其被定位成在移动构件的密封作用下关闭入口和出口之间的水流 阀座，从而控制从入口到出口的流动，以及致动器，用于致动运动件的操作。 浴室冲洗机包括几个新型传感器之一，并由几个新型控制器之一控制，如所述。 控制器可以执行新颖的控制算法。