公开(公告)号：US20240209610A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18288347

申请日：2022-04-28

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Marin Marinov ,  Ki Bok Song ,  Walter Pitsch

IPC: E03D5/00 ,  E03D3/06 ,  E03D5/09 ,  E03D5/10

CPC classification number: E03D5/00 ,  E03D3/06 ,  E03D5/09 ,  E03D5/105

Abstract: A flush valve apparatus comprising a housing and a flush valve assembly positioned within the housing, wherein the flush valve assembly is configured to independently perform an automatic flush cycle and a manual flush cycle, the flush valve assembly comprises a sensor, a power source, and an electrical actuator, the sensor is configured to activate the electrical actuator to initiate the automatic flush cycle, and the flush valve assembly comprises a mechanical actuator configured to initiate the manual flush cycle. An electrical actuator and a mechanical actuator may both be positioned in a manifold and arranged substantially vertically in the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20240026661A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18374823

申请日：2023-09-29

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Hsiao Chang Li ,  Walter Pitsch

IPC: E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/042 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K27/00

CPC classification number: E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/042 ,  F16K11/0853 ,  F16K27/003

Abstract: A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.

公开(公告)号：US20240011264A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18370698

申请日：2023-09-20

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Xiaojing Ye ,  Walter Pitsch ,  Jesus Garcia ,  Enrique Gonzalez

IPC: E03C1/05 ,  F16K11/22

CPC classification number: E03C1/055 ,  F16K11/22

Abstract: A hybrid faucet assembly configured to operate in a touchless, hands-free automatic mode and a manual mode comprises a faucet body; a faucet spout; a first manual flow control valve connected to a cold water source; a second manual flow control valve connected to a hot water source; an electromechanical valve connected to a cold water source or to both a cold water source and a hot water source; a flow director; a controller; and an activator device. The hybrid faucet assembly may comprise an override mechanism to disable an automatic mode during operation of a manual mode.

公开(公告)号：US20220307244A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-29

申请号：US17704579

申请日：2022-03-25

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Xiaojing Ye ,  Walter Pitsch ,  Jesus Garcia ,  Enrique Gonzalez

IPC: E03C1/05 ,  F16K11/22

Abstract: A hybrid faucet assembly configured to operate in a touchless, hands-free automatic mode and a manual mode comprises a faucet body; a faucet spout; a first manual flow control valve connected to a cold water source; a second manual flow control valve connected to a hot water source; an electromechanical valve connected to a cold water source or to both a cold water source and a hot water source; a flow director; a controller; and an activator device. The hybrid faucet assembly may comprise an override mechanism to disable an automatic mode during operation of a manual mode.

公开(公告)号：USD908191S1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-19

申请号：US29721809

申请日：2020-01-23

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Designer： Hsiao Chang Li ,  Walter Pitsch

公开(公告)号：US10801191B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-13

申请号：US16140480

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： James McHale ,  Joseph Ientile ,  Walter Pitsch ,  Jean-Jacques L'Henaff

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B22F5/10 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29L23/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29K105/00

Abstract: Novel plumbing products, including faucets, are fabricated, e.g., using metallic 3-dimensional or other 3-D printing techniques, to have complex geometries, such as multiple channels that may diverge and re-converge near the spout. The geometries of the various channels can resemble interwoven net-like patterns that define various shapes between the channels. The plumbing fixtures may be formed from one or more of stainless steels, INCONEL, brass, bronze, polycarbonate, PVC, acrylics, rigid polyolefins, PET, carbon fiber, AES, or other plumbing fitting suitable corrosion resistant materials. In some embodiments, the handles of an exemplary faucet can include the same or a similar multiple channel configuration as the spout, providing an advantageously, aesthetically pleasing faucet system. In exemplary embodiments, faucet spouts and their handles are formed so as to couple to standard faucet underbodies, standard valve platforms, or standard threaded hose/waterway connections.

公开(公告)号：US10767352B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-08

申请号：US15965969

申请日：2018-04-29

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Walter Pitsch ,  Marin Marinov ,  Xiao Jing Ye

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: Provided are internal waterway assemblies for faucets comprising a valve assembly comprising a valve water way portion, a bridge comprising a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the valve water way portion and the bridge having a spout receiving portion having a passageway therethrough; and a spout tube configured to be positioned in the spout receiving portion of the bridge. The spout tube is in fluid communication with the passageway of the bridge and configured to deliver water out of the faucet. Internal water way assemblies are configured to couple to any one of a plurality of cover plates for a faucet, the bridge is configured to be assembled to the valve assembly in any one of a plurality of fixed angular orientations to position the spout tube to fit within an interior space of one of the any one of a plurality of cover plates.

公开(公告)号：US20250101725A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18895460

申请日：2024-09-25

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Walter Pitsch ,  Xiaojing Ye

IPC: E03C1/264

Abstract: An anti-clog assembly for a sink drain, comprising a filter part and a body, the filter part configured to be inserted into the body to place the assembly in an operable position, and to be at least partially withdrawn from the body to place the assembly in a maintenance position, the assembly configured to be positioned in-line in a drain. An anti-clog assembly for a faucet, comprising a filter part and a body, the filter part configured to be coupled to the body to place the assembly in an operable position, the filter part configured to be decoupled from the body to place the assembly in a maintenance position, and the assembly configured to be positioned in-line in an upstream source water line.

公开(公告)号：US12215488B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US18370698

申请日：2023-09-20

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Xiaojing Ye ,  Walter Pitsch ,  Jesus Garcia ,  Enrique Gonzalez

IPC: E03C1/05 ,  F16K11/22

Abstract: A hybrid faucet assembly configured to operate in a touchless, hands-free automatic mode and a manual mode comprises a faucet body; a faucet spout; a first manual flow control valve connected to a cold water source; a second manual flow control valve connected to a hot water source; an electromechanical valve connected to a cold water source or to both a cold water source and a hot water source; a flow director; a controller; and an activator device. The hybrid faucet assembly may comprise an override mechanism to disable an automatic mode during operation of a manual mode.

公开(公告)号：US12018469B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17707770

申请日：2022-03-29

Applicant: AS America, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Soberano ,  Karl Torres ,  Walter Pitsch ,  Sal Gattone

IPC: E03C1/05 ,  E03C1/02 ,  F16L37/138

CPC classification number: E03C1/057 ,  E03C1/021 ,  F16L37/138

Abstract: Provided are automatic faucet systems with remote activation and kits for retrofitting existing faucets to include remote activation. Automatic faucets systems with remote activation can include a faucet comprising a faucet body and a faucet spout; an outlet hose in fluid communication with a cold water supply line, a hot water supply line, and the faucet spout; an electromechanical valve fluidly coupled to the outlet hose and configured to control water flow to the faucet spout; an activator separate from the faucet body and configured to be placed in a variety of positions during installation of the faucet system; and a controller configured to receive a first signal from the activator and, in response to the first signal, to control the electromechanical valve to control water flow to the spout.