公开(公告)号：USD900977S1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US29737778

申请日：2020-06-11

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Designer： Jean-Hugues Soulier ,  Ferran Serra Sola ,  Chia Lee ,  Jimin Niu ,  Sophie Su ,  Hui Ren

公开(公告)号：US10823772B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US16410465

申请日：2019-05-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: G01R25/00 ,  G01R31/34 ,  G01R1/28 ,  H02J3/38 ,  G01R19/02 ,  H02J3/40

Abstract: A generator waveform is measured using one or more techniques that reduce the computing resources for measuring the generator waveform and the time required for measuring the generator waveform. One example includes a template matching technique that iteratively selects templates to estimate the phase offset of the generator waveform. One example includes a root mean squared value calculated from less than sample time period that is less than one half of a cycle of the generator waveform. A generator controller calculates a command or parameter for the generator based on the estimated phase offset or the root mean squared value.

公开(公告)号：US10815650B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US15940463

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David E. Hansen ,  Rafael A. Rexach

IPC: F16K11/00 ,  E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a valve housing having a first side defining first and second openings, the second opening configured to receive a valve. The valve housing further includes a second side defining a third opening configured to receive at least one fluid inlet line and at least one fluid outlet line therethrough. The assembly further includes a cap configured to cover at least a portion of the third opening.

公开(公告)号：US20200318590A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-08

申请号：US16910666

申请日：2020-06-24

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jonathan T. Bykowski

IPC: F02M37/10 ,  F02M37/22 ,  B01D29/03 ,  F02M37/00 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D35/027 ,  F02M37/50

Abstract: An in-tank fuel pump assembly and mounting system is disclosed which may be configured for mounting inside a fuel tank. The assembly includes a pump housing, pump mounted to the housing, and pressure relief valve. The housing may comprise upper and lower pump housing units coupled together. The upper housing unit is configured for mounting to a tank opening, which in one implementation may be the fuel fill opening. The lower housing unit extends into the tank to approximately the bottom of the tank. A fuel fill fluid pathway is created through the housing for adding fuel to the tank while the pump assembly remains in situ. The upper housing unit may include a removable fuel cap. The pump housing may include an integral vapor trap.

公开(公告)号：US20200318325A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-08

申请号：US16905002

申请日：2020-06-18

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Matthieu Darocha ,  Anaël Tasserit ,  Mickaël Nollet ,  Benoit Lagaude

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16B37/08

Abstract: A faucet fixation system includes a fastener configured to couple to a faucet, and a connector. The connector includes a base and a nut assembly. The base includes a bore. The nut assembly is disposed in the bore around a portion of the fastener, and includes a first locking member, which has a first threaded portion and a first actuating portion, and a second locking member, which has a second threaded portion and a second actuating portion. In a locking position of the connector, the first and second threaded portions engage threads of the fastener to prohibit relative translational movement between the connector and the fastener while allowing the connector to rotate along the threads of the fastener. In a non-locking position of the connector, the first and second threaded portions disengage the threads of the fastener to allow translational movement of the connector relative to the fastener.

公开(公告)号：US20200308813A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16368177

申请日：2019-03-28

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brad R. Hadfield ,  Perry D. Erickson ,  David E. Hansen

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16K31/60 ,  F16K11/074

Abstract: Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem.

公开(公告)号：US20200306783A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16826420

申请日：2020-03-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Donald P. Freier

IPC: B05B15/525

Abstract: A spray nozzle for a steam generator of a shower steam system includes a housing defining a longitudinal bore extending to an outlet, and an atomizing member positioned adjacent the outlet. An elongated member is coupled to the housing in the longitudinal bore, and defines a pin at an end thereof. A body is slidably coupled to the housing in the longitudinal bore, and includes an opening extending therethrough. A biasing member is configured to bias the body against the elongated member by a biasing force such that the elongated member extends through the opening. The body is configured to move axially away from the elongated member toward the atomizing member in response to a pressure of a flow of water being above a threshold value so as to overcome the biasing force and allow the flow of water to pass through the opening to the atomizing member.

公开(公告)号：US20200297578A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-24

申请号：US15931119

申请日：2020-05-13

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Kenneth Stout ,  Craig Loest ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02 ,  A61H1/00

Abstract: A bath system comprises a tub and a fluid injection system. The tub has a jet orifice, and the fluid injection system is fluidly coupled to the jet orifice. The fluid injection system comprises a conduit, a heat source, an air supply source, and a fluid injector. The conduit has an opening. The heat source is coupled to an outer portion of the conduit external to the opening. The air supply source is fluidly coupled to the conduit, and is configured to provide a flow of air to the central opening. The fluid injector is configured to provide water to the flow of air to produce a combined flow of air and water. The heat source and the conduit are cooperatively configured to heat the combined flow of air and water in the opening before the combined flow enters the tub through the jet orifice.

公开(公告)号：USD896927S1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-22

申请号：US29658291

申请日：2018-07-30

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Designer： Jean-Hugues Soulier ,  Ferran Serra Sola ,  Drew Johnson

公开(公告)号：US10778123B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15843833

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Adam Larson

IPC: H02P5/00 ,  H02P5/74 ,  H02M5/27 ,  H02K19/26 ,  H02P9/42 ,  B60L1/00 ,  H02P27/08 ,  H02P27/16 ,  H02P9/14 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/14 ,  B60L58/10 ,  H02J7/24 ,  H02P6/16 ,  A01D34/64 ,  A01D34/43 ,  B60L58/40 ,  H02J3/38 ,  B60L50/60

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first inverter circuit and a second inverter circuit. The first invertor circuit is configured to couple an alternator and a load device to deliver a driving signal from the alternator to the load device. The second invertor circuit is configured to couple the alternator to the load device to deliver a driving signal from the alternator to the load device and configured to couple a battery to the alternator to deliver a charging signal from the alternator the battery.