公开(公告)号：US20250146597A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-08

申请号：US18928724

申请日：2024-10-28

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Andrew Smith ,  Clay Garrels

IPC: F16K31/40

Abstract: An actuation assembly is provided herein that may include a pilot operated shuttle valve. The shuttle valve may rotate a rotation portion of the actuation assembly. When the rotation portion is rotated, different output sources may be opened and/or closed. The shuttle valve may include a shuttle may open and/or close a plurality of outputs. The shuttle may be attached to a plurality of springs, one of which may extend and/or compress based on temperature. When extended and/or compressed, the shuttle may translate within a shuttle pathway to open and/or close the plurality of outputs.

公开(公告)号：US20250092957A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18888948

申请日：2024-09-18

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Andrew Smith ,  Clay Garrels ,  Lawrence Grin ,  Niels Eilmus ,  Michael Smith ,  William Kuru ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: F16K31/02 ,  A47K13/10 ,  E03D9/08 ,  F03G7/06 ,  F16K31/00 ,  G05D3/10

Abstract: Shape memory alloys (“SMAs”) may be used within and for many different contexts. The unique structure and makeup of SMAs may be more efficient and effective than existing solutions and may provide more advantageous benefits. For example, SMAs may be used to control direction and flow of water in bathing appliances. As another example, SMAs may be used to control the positioning of water outlets or different fixtures. SMAs may be used to control and adjust bathing products, which may further enhance user experience when handling such products.