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公开(公告)号:US08800962B2
公开(公告)日:2014-08-12
申请号:US13660921
申请日:2012-10-25
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: David H. Ritter , Chad J. Cochart , Douglas J. Brouwer , Christopher M. Shay , Brian S. Core , Michael W. Smith
IPC: F16L29/00 , F16K3/08 , F15B13/00 , F16K21/00 , B61G5/08 , F16L35/00 , F16L37/00 , F16L55/00 , F16L27/00 , F16L39/00
CPC classification number: F16K27/041 , B23P15/001 , E03C1/0403 , F16K3/0227 , F16K3/0236 , F16K3/08 , F16K25/005 , Y10T29/4941 , Y10T137/598 , Y10T137/7504 , Y10T137/86743 , Y10T137/86751 , Y10T137/88054 , Y10T137/9029 , Y10T137/9464
Abstract: A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve housing and a harbor provided at a lower portion of the valve housing. The valve housing has an internal bore for receiving a valve control cartridge, and the harbor has a first recess suitable for receiving a water supply tube, and a second recess suitable for receiving a second water tube, wherein the harbor also has a slot. The valve assembly further includes the water supply tube mounted in the first recess, the second water tube mounted in the second recess, and a retainer clip positioned in the slot with that clip simultaneously engaging both tubes. The retainer clip comprises a first leg and a second leg connected by a waist to define there between a retaining area, and at least the first leg has formed thereon a notch adjacent a heel of the leg.
Abstract translation: 提供阀组件。 阀组件包括阀壳体和设置在阀壳体的下部处的港口。 阀壳体具有用于接收阀控制盒的内孔,并且所述港口具有适于接收供水管的第一凹部和适于接收第二水管的第二凹槽,其中所述港口还具有狭槽。 阀组件还包括安装在第一凹槽中的供水管,安装在第二凹槽中的第二水管和定位在槽中的保持夹,同时夹住两个管。 保持器夹具包括第一腿部和第二腿部,该腿部由腰部连接以在保持区域之间限定,并且至少第一腿部在其上形成有邻近腿部的跟部的切口。
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公开(公告)号:US20240307897A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-19
申请号:US18678977
申请日:2024-05-30
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Todd W. Leonhard , Qi Cheng , Douglas J. Brouwer , Keith Ruh , Chad J. Cochart
CPC classification number: B05B1/18 , E03C1/057 , G05B15/02 , E03C1/0408 , Y10T137/87676
Abstract: A shower system includes on one or more valves and a plurality of showerheads. The plurality of showerheads are electrically coupled to one another and configured to receive electrical signals from one another. The plurality of showerheads are fluidly coupled to the one or more valves and configured to receive water therefrom. The plurality of showerheads includes a sprayer, one or more sensors, and an integrated user interface. The sprayer is configured to dispense water provided by the one or more valves. The one or more sensors are configured to register motion gestures made by a user. The integrated user interface is configured to control operation of the sprayer. The one or more sensors generates an internal signal to the plurality of showerheads corresponding to the motion gesture. One of the plurality of showerheads is a master showerhead.
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公开(公告)号:US20240271718A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-15
申请号:US18643735
申请日:2024-04-23
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Steven D. Williams , Chad J. Cochart
CPC classification number: F16K31/60 , B25B13/06 , B25B15/007 , B25B15/008 , F16K31/605
Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first tool interface that can receive a nut driver and transfer a first torque from the nut driver to rotate a service stop. The valve assembly includes a second tool interface that can receive a screwdriver and transfer a second torque from the screwdriver to rotate the service stop.
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公开(公告)号:US20240019047A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-18
申请号:US18473732
申请日:2023-09-25
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Chad J. Cochart , Douglas J. Brouwer
CPC classification number: F16K47/02 , E03C1/02 , E03C1/025 , F16L55/043 , E03C1/1222 , F16K47/023 , E03C2201/60 , Y10T137/3118 , E03C2001/1206
Abstract: A shower system includes a shower waterway and a fluid control valve. The shower waterway is configured to be coupled to a shower device. The fluid control valve is coupled to the shower waterway and comprises a valve body and a piston. The valve body includes a chamber and a reservoir. The piston is slidably coupled to the valve body and fluidly separates the chamber from the reservoir. The chamber includes a compressible gas. The piston is configured to slidably translate within the valve body to compress the compressible gas in response to a water pressure fluctuation in the shower waterway.
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公开(公告)号:US10030782B2
公开(公告)日:2018-07-24
申请号:US15004596
申请日:2016-01-22
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Chad J. Cochart , Joel T. Smith , Balachander Venugopal , Ryan F. Leichty
IPC: E03C1/05 , F16K21/00 , E03D3/06 , E03D3/04 , H02J7/00 , H01M2/10 , H01M16/00 , A47K5/12 , E03D5/10 , F16K31/06
Abstract: A fluid dispensing device, a battery package for a fluid dispensing device, and a method of assembling a fluid dispensing device. The dispensing device has a housing defining a passage having an outlet, and fluid being dispensed through the passage and out of the outlet. The dispensing device also has a powered component. The battery package has a battery cell and a capacitor operable to power the powered component. The battery cell and the capacitor are encapsulated as a unitary battery package. The unitary battery package is supportable in the housing.
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公开(公告)号:US20180171613A1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-21
申请号:US15380606
申请日:2016-12-15
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Evan S. Yee , Chad J. Cochart , Balachander Venugopal
IPC: E03D3/04 , F16K31/383
Abstract: A flushometer valve includes a hollow body and a piston assembly disposed inside the hollow body for controlling operation of the flushometer valve. The piston assembly and hollow body define an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber and a pressure chamber. The piston assembly includes a flow guide, a piston top, and an insert. The flow guide is movable relative to the hollow body between an open position, in which the outlet chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet chamber, and a closed position, in which the outlet chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet chamber. The piston top is coupled to the flow guide, includes a first material, and has a bleed passage that fluidly connects the pressure chamber and the inlet chamber. The insert is disposed within the bleed passage, includes a second material, and has a bore that fluidly connects the bleed passage and the pressure chamber.
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公开(公告)号:US09334971B2
公开(公告)日:2016-05-10
申请号:US13802163
申请日:2013-03-13
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Douglas J. Brouwer , Michael W. Smith , Michael A. Niver , Chad J. Cochart
IPC: F16K11/076 , F16K27/00 , E03C1/042 , F16K11/16 , F16K39/02 , F16K11/074 , E03C1/02 , F16K31/60 , F16K11/00 , F16K11/044 , E03C1/04 , F16K1/20 , F16K27/02 , F16K27/04
CPC classification number: F16K27/062 , E03C1/021 , E03C1/023 , E03C1/0408 , E03C1/042 , F16K1/2007 , F16K1/2014 , F16K1/2021 , F16K5/0242 , F16K11/0445 , F16K11/0743 , F16K11/076 , F16K11/163 , F16K11/207 , F16K15/18 , F16K15/183 , F16K15/188 , F16K19/00 , F16K19/006 , F16K27/0263 , F16K27/04 , F16K27/065 , F16K31/605 , F16K35/06 , F16K39/024 , F16L37/373 , Y10T137/2683 , Y10T137/5196 , Y10T137/6011 , Y10T137/7668 , Y10T137/86493 , Y10T137/86871 , Y10T137/87105 , Y10T137/87249 , Y10T137/87973
Abstract: A universal valve body includes a front face having a circular opening for receiving a valve cartridge, a rear face, a frustoconical side wall connecting the front face to the rear face, and a first inlet port and a first outlet port obliquely disposed in the frustoconical side wall. A cap for the valve body includes a base and a structure extending from the base. The structure extending from the base may block at least one of the inlet port or outlet port in the valve body. A service valve for a valve body includes a base rotatable between an open orientation and a closed orientation relative to the valve body and a tab extending from the base. When the base is in the open orientation, the tab prevents removal of a cover from the valve body.
Abstract translation: 通用阀体包括具有用于接纳阀芯的圆形开口的前表面,后表面,连接前表面与后表面的截头圆锥形侧壁,以及倾斜地设置在截头圆锥体中的第一入口端口和第一出口端口 侧墙。 用于阀体的盖包括基部和从基部延伸的结构。 从基座延伸的结构可以阻塞阀体中的入口端口或出口端口中的至少一个。 一种用于阀体的维修阀,包括可在相对于阀体的开放方向和闭合方位之间旋转的基座和从基座延伸的突出部。 当基座处于打开方向时,该卡舌防止盖子从阀体上移除。
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公开(公告)号:US20150260301A1
公开(公告)日:2015-09-17
申请号:US14728543
申请日:2015-06-02
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Douglas J. Brouwer , Michael W. Smith , Michael A. Niver , Chad J. Cochart
CPC classification number: F16K27/062 , E03C1/021 , E03C1/023 , E03C1/0408 , E03C1/042 , F16K1/2007 , F16K1/2014 , F16K1/2021 , F16K5/0242 , F16K11/0445 , F16K11/0743 , F16K11/076 , F16K11/163 , F16K11/207 , F16K15/18 , F16K15/183 , F16K15/188 , F16K19/00 , F16K19/006 , F16K27/0263 , F16K27/04 , F16K27/065 , F16K31/605 , F16K35/06 , F16K39/024 , F16L37/373 , Y10T137/2683 , Y10T137/5196 , Y10T137/6011 , Y10T137/7668 , Y10T137/86493 , Y10T137/86871 , Y10T137/87105 , Y10T137/87249 , Y10T137/87973
Abstract: A service valve for a valve body includes a base rotatable between an open orientation and a closed orientation relative to the valve body. When the base is in the open orientation, the service valve allows fluid flow into the valve body through the service valve. When the base is in the closed orientation, the service valve blocks the fluid flow into the valve body through the service valve. The service valve further includes a tab extending from the base. The tab prevents removal of a cover from the valve body when the base is in the open orientation.
Abstract translation: 用于阀体的维修阀包括可在相对于阀体的开放定向和闭合方向之间旋转的基座。 当基座处于打开方向时,维修阀允许流体通过维修阀流入阀体。 当基座处于闭合方向时,维修阀阻止通过维修阀进入阀体的流体流。 维修阀还包括从基座延伸的突出部。 当底座处于打开方向时,卡舌防止从阀体移除盖子。
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公开(公告)号:US09086155B2
公开(公告)日:2015-07-21
申请号:US13660913
申请日:2012-10-25
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: David H. Ritter , Chad J. Cochart , Douglas J. Brouwer , Christopher M. Shay , Brian S. Core , Michael W. Smith
CPC classification number: F16K27/041 , B23P15/001 , E03C1/0403 , F16K3/0227 , F16K3/0236 , F16K3/08 , F16K25/005 , Y10T29/4941 , Y10T137/598 , Y10T137/7504 , Y10T137/86743 , Y10T137/86751 , Y10T137/88054 , Y10T137/9029 , Y10T137/9464
Abstract: A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve housing having an internal generally cup-shaped bore, a valve control cartridge inserted into the bore and having a rotatable control stem extending upwardly therefrom, and a bonnet nut threaded to an internal wall of the valve housing. The bonnet nut has a through channel that surrounds the control stem, and means are provided along the through channel to control a level of resistance to rotation of stem.
Abstract translation: 提供阀组件。 阀组件包括具有内部大致杯状孔的阀壳体,插入孔中的阀控制盒,并具有从其向上延伸的可旋转控制杆,以及螺纹连接到阀壳体的内壁的阀盖螺母。 发动机罩螺母具有围绕控制杆的通道,并且沿着通道设置装置,以控制杆的旋转阻力水平。
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公开(公告)号:US20140117265A1
公开(公告)日:2014-05-01
申请号:US13802412
申请日:2013-03-13
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Chad J. Cochart , Joel T. Smith , Balachander Venugopal , Ryan F. Leichty
CPC classification number: F16K21/00 , A47K5/1217 , E03C1/057 , E03D3/04 , E03D3/06 , E03D5/105 , F16K31/06 , H01M2/1016 , H01M2/1055 , H01M2/1094 , H01M16/00 , H02J7/00 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: A fluid dispensing device, a battery package for a fluid dispensing device, and a method of assembling a fluid dispensing device. The dispensing device has a housing defining a passage having an outlet, and fluid being dispensed through the passage and out of the outlet. The dispensing device also has a powered component. The battery package has a battery cell and a capacitor operable to power the powered component. The battery cell and the capacitor are encapsulated as a unitary battery package. The unitary battery package is supportable in the housing.
Abstract translation: 流体分配装置,用于流体分配装置的电池组,以及组装流体分配装置的方法。 分配装置具有限定具有出口的通道的壳体,并且流体通过通道分配并且从出口排出。 分配装置还具有动力部件。 电池组件具有电池单元和电容器,可用于为动力部件供电。 电池单元和电容器被封装成一体的电池组件。 整体电池组件可以在外壳中支撑。
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