公开(公告)号：US11732448B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17366789

申请日：2021-07-02

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brian J. Mooren ,  Andrew J. Rieth

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0402

Abstract: A faucet trim assembly includes faucet body subassembly and a base subassembly removably coupled to the faucet body subassembly. The faucet body subassembly includes a spout, an escutcheon coupled to the spout, and a handle coupled to the escutcheon. The spout includes a first internal passageway. The base subassembly includes a valve cartridge that is removably coupled to the base subassembly. The valve cartridge is configured to control a flow of water through the spout. The base subassembly is configured to removably couple to a sink deck independently from the faucet body subassembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240151322A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18414983

申请日：2024-01-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brian J. Mooren ,  Andrew J. Rieth

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  B25G3/12 ,  B25G3/18 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: F16K31/60 ,  B25G3/12 ,  B25G3/18 ,  E03C1/0412 ,  F16K31/607

Abstract: A process includes placing a collar around a valve cartridge, the valve cartridge comprising a valve stem. The process also includes aligning the valve stem with an engagement crown of a handle such that an opening of the handle is located over the collar. The process also includes press fitting the valve stem into the engagement crown while pressing the handle towards the collar and such that the valve stem is rotatably coupled to the handle through the engagement crown. The process also includes rotating the handle relative to the collar to rotate the valve stem after press fitting the valve stem into the engagement crown.

公开(公告)号：US20210246638A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17243711

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： William Robert Bares ,  Jacob R. Frye ,  Brian J. Mooren

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet configured for single-hole installation includes a center body within which a connector body defining hot and cold water inlets and an outlet is supported. A pair of side bodies are attached to the center body about opposite sides of the center body. Bridges including flow paths extend between and connect each side body to the center body. A valve supported within the first side body fluidly couples the hot water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the first bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the first side body. A valve supported within the second side body fluidly couples the cold water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the second bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the second side body.

公开(公告)号：US12196328B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18317846

申请日：2023-05-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Tucker A. Jones ,  Brian J. Mooren ,  Evan S. Yee ,  Gregory R. Schmidt

IPC: F16K11/22 ,  E03C1/02

Abstract: The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.

公开(公告)号：US12188574B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US18414983

申请日：2024-01-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brian J. Mooren ,  Andrew J. Rieth

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  B25G3/12 ,  B25G3/18 ,  E03C1/04

Abstract: A process includes placing a collar around a valve cartridge, the valve cartridge comprising a valve stem. The process also includes aligning the valve stem with an engagement crown of a handle such that an opening of the handle is located over the collar. The process also includes press fitting the valve stem into the engagement crown while pressing the handle towards the collar and such that the valve stem is rotatably coupled to the handle through the engagement crown. The process also includes rotating the handle relative to the collar to rotate the valve stem after press fitting the valve stem into the engagement crown.

公开(公告)号：US20240328130A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18738897

申请日：2024-06-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： William Robert Bares ,  Jacob R. Frye ,  Brian J. Mooren

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/04 ,  E03C2001/0415

Abstract: A faucet configured for single-hole installation includes a center within which a connector body defining hot and cold water inlets and an outlet is supported. A pair of side bodies are attached to the center body about opposite sides of the center body. Bridges including flow paths extend between and connect each side body to the center body. A valve supported within the first side body fluidly couples the hot water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the first bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the first side body. A valve supported within the second side body fluidly couples the cold water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the second bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the second side body.

公开(公告)号：US11060267B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16447040

申请日：2019-06-20

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brian J. Mooren ,  Andrew J. Rieth

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet trim assembly includes faucet body subassembly and a base subassembly removably coupled to the faucet body subassembly. The faucet body subassembly includes a spout, an escutcheon coupled to the spout, and a handle coupled to the escutcheon. The spout includes a first internal passageway. The base subassembly includes a valve cartridge that is removably coupled to the base subassembly. The valve cartridge is configured to control a flow of water through the spout. The base subassembly is configured to removably couple to a sink deck independently from the faucet body subassembly.

公开(公告)号：US11015325B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16428533

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： William Robert Bares ,  Jacob R. Frye ,  Brian J. Mooren

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet configured for single-hole installation includes a center body within which a connector body defining hot and cold water inlets and an outlet is supported. A pair of side bodies are attached to the center body about opposite sides of the center body. Bridges including flow paths extend between and connect each side body to the center body. A valve supported within the first side body fluidly couples the hot water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the first bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the first side body. A valve supported within the second side body fluidly couples the cold water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the second bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the second side body.

公开(公告)号：US12227927B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18453064

申请日：2023-08-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brian J. Mooren ,  Andrew J. Rieth

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet trim assembly includes faucet body subassembly and a base subassembly removably coupled to the faucet body subassembly. The faucet body subassembly includes a spout, an escutcheon coupled to the spout, and a handle coupled to the escutcheon. The spout includes a first internal passageway. The base subassembly includes a valve cartridge that is removably coupled to the base subassembly. The valve cartridge is configured to control a flow of water through the spout. The base subassembly is configured to removably couple to a sink deck independently from the faucet body subassembly.

公开(公告)号：US11885434B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US18178096

申请日：2023-03-03

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brian J. Mooren ,  Andrew J. Rieth

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  B25G3/18 ,  B25G3/12 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: F16K31/60 ,  B25G3/12 ,  B25G3/18 ,  E03C1/0412 ,  F16K31/607

Abstract: A process includes placing a nut around a valve cartridge, the valve cartridge comprising a valve stem. The process also includes aligning the valve stem with an engagement crown of a handle. The process also includes pressing the handle towards the nut after placing the nut around the valve cartridge and aligning the valve stem with the engagement crown, such that the valve stem is rotatably coupled to the handle through the engagement crown.