In-wall sensor assembly
CA 2604677 C · Owner: Technical Concepts, Llc · Inventors: Muderlak, Kenneth J.
Overview
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A sensor assembly which is located within a wall is disclosed. The sensor assembly is typically attached to a unit for automatically flushing a toilet or urinal. The sensor assembly includes a housing (100) a flange (320), a , fastening means (830) a face plate (110) , a power source (220) and a , sensor. The housing is located in a hole in a wall and fastened by flange and fastening means. The housing will hold the power source and the sensor which , will be enclosed by the face plate. A key (130) which fits in indentations (520) in the face plate and is used to attach and remove the face plate is disclosed. Finally, a method of installing the sensor assembly is disclosed.
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- Filed March 9, 2006 and granted October 16, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 9, 2026.
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