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An automatic faucet assembly includes a chassis and a cover removably connected to the chassis, wherein both chassis and cover extend above the surface of a deck of a sink basin. The chassis has a mounting section for mounting the chassis to the surface of the deck. A deck plate is mounted between t

An automatic faucet assembly includes a chassis and a cover removably connected to the chassis, wherein both chassis and cover extend above the surface of a deck of a sink basin. The chassis has a mounting section for mounting the chassis to the surface of the deck. A deck plate is mounted between the mounting section and the surface to provide support and stability to the faucet assembly. The faucet assembly further comprises: a fluid conduit extending through the chassis and connecting a fluid discharge port with a fluid supply; an infrared sensor mounted on the chassis for sensing the presence of a user of the faucet assembly; an electrical connector wire extending from the infrared sensor, through an opening in the deck, to a solenoid valve that turns on the fluid supply when infrared sensor senses the presence of the user; and a battery-operated power supply for supplying power to the infrared sensor. The cover connects with the chassis, providing a sealed chamber for the fluid conduit, infrared sensor, electrical connector wire, and power supply. Upon connection of the cover and chassis, a mechanical microswitch is activated by a switch actuator extending from the cover, enabling the power supply to energize the infrared sensor. Cover and deck plate each comprises a zinc die cast layer formed in the shape of the cover and the deck plate, respectively, a metallic polyester layer formed on the zinc die cast layer, and a substantially clear, polymer layer formed on the metallic polyester layer.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automatic faucet assembly rigidly affixed to a surface and electrically coupled to a means for controlling a fluid supply, the automatic faucet assembly comprising:a rigid chassis portion extending above the surface and having a means for discharging fluid at one end a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automatic faucet assembly rigidly affixed to a surface and electrically coupled to a means for controlling a fluid supply, the automatic faucet assembly comprising:a rigid chassis portion extending above the surface and having a means for discharging fluid at one end and a means for mounting on the surface at another end;a fluid conduit extending through the chassis portion and connecting the fluid discharge means with a fluid supply attached to the mounting means of the chassis portion;means for sensing the presence of a user of the faucet assembly, the sensing means being mounted on the chassis portion between the fluid discharge means and the mounting means;an electrical connector wire extending from the sensing means through an opening in the surface to an area below the surface, wherein the electrical connector wire electrically connects the sensing means to the fluid supply controlling means to turn on the fluid supply when the sensing means senses the presence of the user;means for supplying power to the sensing means, the power supply means being mounted on the chassis portion between the fluid discharge means and the mounting means;means for switching the power supply means to provide electrical power to the sensing means; anda removable cover portion connecting with the chassis portion to provide support and stability to the automatic faucet assembly and a sealed chamber for the fluid conduit, sensing means, electrical connector wire, and power supply means, wherein the switching means is mounted so that when the cover portion is connected to the chassis portion, the switching means enables the power supply means to provide electrical power to the sensing means.