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公开(公告)号:US11464369B2
公开(公告)日:2022-10-11
申请号:US15296617
申请日:2016-10-18
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Schumacher , Chandrika Abhang , Cary D. Edmonds
IPC: A47K10/10
Abstract: A mounting system includes an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to engage a first side of a wall. The mounting system further includes a bracket configured to engage a second side of the wall opposing the first side, the bracket coupled to the arm by a fastener, wherein the second end of the arm is configured to engage the first side of the wall at a location offset from the fastener.
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公开(公告)号:US09387495B2
公开(公告)日:2016-07-12
申请号:US13705977
申请日:2012-12-05
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Schumacher , James J. Barczynski , Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
CPC classification number: B05B1/30 , B05B1/18 , B05B1/3013
Abstract: A shower device, such as a hand shower, includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, the housing defining a first flow path and a second flow path between the inlet and the outlet, a first flow regulator positioned in the first flow path and limiting a flow of water therethrough to a first flow rate, and a second flow regulator upstream of the first flow regulator and limiting a flow of water therethrough to a second flow rate, the first flow path and the second flow path passing through the second flow regulator. A valve may be positioned in the second flow path and biased to close the second flow path and an actuator may be coupled to the valve and operable to open the valve, the actuator being positioned on the housing flush with or recessed from the housing surface.
Abstract translation: 诸如手持式淋浴器的淋浴装置包括具有入口和出口的壳体,所述壳体限定第一流动路径和在入口和出口之间的第二流动路径,位于第一流动路径中的第一流量调节器和 将水流通过其限制到第一流量,以及在第一流量调节器上游的第二流量调节器,并将水的流量限制到第二流量,第一流动路径和第二流动路径通过第二流量 调节器 阀可以定位在第二流动路径中并且被偏压以关闭第二流动路径,并且致动器可以联接到阀并且可操作以打开阀,致动器定位在壳体上与壳体表面齐平或从壳体表面凹陷。
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公开(公告)号:US11982073B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-14
申请号:US17872873
申请日:2022-07-25
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Kohler , David J. Macon , Mark W. Schibur , Thomas Manoni , Vindhya K. Tiwari , Jeffrey A. Schumacher
CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 , E03C1/084 , B29C39/10 , B29L2031/769 , Y10T137/9464
Abstract: A faucet includes an internal waterway at least partially formed of a first material. The internal waterway includes a valve seat, a conduit, and a unitary body. The valve seat is configured to receive water. The conduit is coupled to the valve seat. The conduit is in fluid communication with the valve seat and configured to receive the water from the valve seat. The unitary body is formed of a non-metallic material having a processing temperature less than a temperature at which the first material forming the internal waterway is undesirably affected, wherein the unitary body is molded around the internal waterway.
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公开(公告)号:US11920717B2
公开(公告)日:2024-03-05
申请号:US18145668
申请日:2022-12-22
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Schumacher , Ravi Kumar Rajendran , John C. Redding
IPC: F16L37/127 , F16L37/098 , F16L41/02 , F16L33/207
CPC classification number: F16L37/127 , F16L37/0987 , F16L41/023 , F16L33/2071
Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.
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公开(公告)号:US09468939B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-18
申请号:US13790621
申请日:2013-03-08
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Kenneth S. Hanna , Jeffrey A. Schumacher , Gregory de Swarte , Leila M. Rubin
Abstract: A shower device and a faceplate assembly for a shower device. The faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having a front surface and a rear surface, a plurality of apertures being defined between the front surface and the rear surface, the faceplate being at least partially formed of a transparent material proximate the front surface, and an opaque material located proximate the rear surface. A pattern may be formed from facets, adjacent facets meeting at an intersection, at least one of the plurality of apertures being positioned at an intersection. A shower device may include a nozzle plate having a surface and including a plurality of nozzles for discharging water, at least one of the plurality of nozzles having a barb; and a faceplate snap-fit to the nozzle plate by the barb.
Abstract translation: 淋浴装置和用于淋浴装置的面板组件。 面板组件可以包括具有前表面和后表面的面板,多个孔限定在前表面和后表面之间,面板至少部分地由靠近前表面的透明材料形成,并且不透明 位于靠近后表面的材料。 可以从小平面形成图案,相邻小面在相交处相交,所述多个孔中的至少一个定位在交叉点处。 淋浴装置可以包括具有表面并且包括用于排出水的多个喷嘴的喷嘴板,所述多个喷嘴中的至少一个喷嘴具有倒钩; 并且通过倒钩将面板卡扣配合到喷嘴板。
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公开(公告)号:US11566737B2
公开(公告)日:2023-01-31
申请号:US16594972
申请日:2019-10-07
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Schumacher , Ravi Kumar Rajendran , John C. Redding
IPC: F16L37/127 , F16L37/098 , F16L41/02 , F16L33/207
Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.
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公开(公告)号:US20220356685A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-10
申请号:US17872873
申请日:2022-07-25
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Kohler , David J. Macon , Mark W. Schibur , Thomas Manoni , Vindhya K. Tiwari , Jeffrey A. Schumacher
Abstract: A faucet includes an internal waterway at least partially formed of a first material. The internal waterway includes a valve seat, a conduit, and a unitary body. The valve seat is configured to receive water. The conduit is coupled to the valve seat. The conduit is in fluid communication with the valve seat and configured to receive the water from the valve seat. The unitary body is formed of a non-metallic material having a processing temperature less than a temperature at which the first material forming the internal waterway is undesirably affected, wherein the unitary body is molded around the internal waterway.
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公开(公告)号:US10060109B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-28
申请号:US15596242
申请日:2017-05-16
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Cary D. Edmonds , Jeffrey A. Schumacher
CPC classification number: E03C1/22 , E03C1/2306
Abstract: An adjustable lavatory drain assembly includes a receptor and a cover. The receptor includes a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the receptor includes an outer flange. The cover is removably coupled to the upper end of the receptor. The cover includes a body having an opening defining a first flow path and a sleeve extending from a bottom surface of the body. The sleeve is adjustably coupled to the upper end of the receptor forming a circumferential gap between an upper surface of the outer flange and a bottom surface of the body. The cover is selectively adjustable relative to the receptor to increase or decrease the circumferential gap. The circumferential gap defines part of a second flow path.
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公开(公告)号:US09707574B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-18
申请号:US14305498
申请日:2014-06-16
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Michael J. Soetaert , Jeffrey A. Schumacher , William R. Bares
IPC: B05B1/18 , E03C1/04 , F16K11/044 , B05B1/16 , B05B1/20
CPC classification number: B05B1/18 , B05B1/1618 , B05B1/20 , E03C1/0408 , E03C2201/30 , F16K11/0445 , Y10T29/49409
Abstract: A shower system and diverter valve assembly. The shower system includes two shower devices. The diverter valve assembly may include a pull diverter valve assembly coupled between a shower arm and a hand shower hose. In operation, by applying a force (e.g., a pulling force), the pull diverter valve assembly selectively directs water flow to the shower head or to the hand shower. The diverter valve assembly may include a toggle diverter valve assembly including a portion coupled to a hand shower.
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公开(公告)号:US20130232684A1
公开(公告)日:2013-09-12
申请号:US13790621
申请日:2013-03-08
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Jeffrey A. Schumacher , Kenneth S. Hanna , Gregory de Swarte , Leila M. Rubin
IPC: B05B1/18
Abstract: A shower device and a faceplate assembly for a shower device. The faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having a front surface and a rear surface, a plurality of apertures being defined between the front surface and the rear surface, the faceplate being at least partially formed of a transparent material proximate the front surface, and an opaque material located proximate the rear surface. A pattern may be formed from facets, adjacent facets meeting at an intersection, at least one of the plurality of apertures being positioned at an intersection. A shower device may include a nozzle plate having a surface and including a plurality of nozzles for discharging water, at least one of the plurality of nozzles having a barb; and a faceplate snap-fit to the nozzle plate by the barb.
Abstract translation: 淋浴装置和用于淋浴装置的面板组件。 面板组件可以包括具有前表面和后表面的面板,多个孔限定在前表面和后表面之间,面板至少部分地由靠近前表面的透明材料形成,并且不透明 位于靠近后表面的材料。 可以从小平面形成图案,相邻小面在相交处相交,所述多个孔中的至少一个定位在交叉点处。 淋浴装置可以包括具有表面并且包括多个用于排出水的喷嘴的喷嘴板,所述多个喷嘴中的至少一个喷嘴具有倒钩; 并且通过倒钩将面板卡扣配合到喷嘴板。
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