公开(公告)号：US20240216931A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18604188

申请日：2024-03-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Evan Yee ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: B05B1/16 ,  B05B1/02 ,  B05B1/18

CPC classification number: B05B1/169 ,  B05B1/02 ,  B05B1/185

Abstract: A water delivery device includes an inlet connector, a sprayface assembly, and a selection engine. The inlet connector is configured to couple the water delivery device to a water supply. The sprayface assembly includes a plurality of nozzles that are configured to produce a plurality of spray patterns. The selection engine fluidly couples the inlet connector to the sprayface assembly and controls flow to each one of the plurality of nozzles to determine the spray pattern produced at the sprayface assembly. The selection engine is configured to switch directly from any one of the plurality of spray patterns to any other one of the plurality of spray patterns in response to a single actuation of the selection engine.

公开(公告)号：US11982362B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US18072169

申请日：2022-11-30

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: F16K11/072 ,  F16K11/00 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K31/60

CPC classification number: F16K11/072 ,  F16K19/006 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K31/60

Abstract: A cartridge valve includes a housing, a stem adapter, and a stem assembly. The stem adapter includes a body defining a first hole, which extends in a longitudinal direction. The stem assembly includes a first stem component and a second stem component. The first stem component includes an arm and a spherical portion that is configured to be at least partially positioned within the first hole and defines an opening. The second stem component has a body that is configured to be at least partially received within the opening of the first stem component. The spherical portion is configured to expand in size in response to the first end inserting a portion of the body of the second stem component into the opening in the first stem component, which increases a frictional resistance induced by relative rotation between the stem assembly and the stem adapter.

公开(公告)号：US11725373B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17117325

申请日：2020-12-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Brian S. Core ,  Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Keith S. Ruh ,  Autumn-Storm Antoinette McFaul

IPC: E03C1/23 ,  E03C1/242 ,  E03C1/232 ,  E03C1/24

CPC classification number: E03C1/242 ,  E03C1/232 ,  E03C2001/2413

Abstract: A drain system for controlling a water level in a bathtub includes a drain exit assembly coupled to an exit drain of the bathtub and configured to receive water exiting the bathtub, a valve fluidly coupled to the drain exit assembly and operably coupled to a motor, and a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the valve and in fluid communication with the drain exit assembly. The motor is configured to change the operational state of the valve based on a pressure sensed by the pressure sensor to control a water level within the bathtub.

公开(公告)号：US20170211260A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15414770

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16K31/60 ,  F16K11/22

CPC classification number: E03C1/0412 ,  F16K11/22 ,  F16K31/602 ,  Y10T137/598

Abstract: A faucet handle assembly includes a faucet handle, a handle adaptor, and a bonnet. The handle adaptor includes a plurality of end stops extending radially outward therefrom, and is configured to rotatably couple the faucet handle to a fluid control valve disposed within a valve body, and rotatably couple to the valve body by the plurality of end stops. The bonnet includes an inner ring having a plurality of locking features, and is configured to be removably coupled to the valve body by the plurality of locking features.

公开(公告)号：US09476508B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14657520

申请日：2015-03-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Chad J. Cochart ,  Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Christopher M. Shay ,  Brian S. Core ,  Michael W. Smith

IPC: F16K3/02 ,  F16K3/08 ,  E03C1/04 ,  B23P15/00

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 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 having a through-bore. The bonnet nut is threaded to the valve housing such that the control stem extends through the through-bore. Flexible fingers are provided along the through-bore to control a level of resistance to a rotation of the rotatable control stem. The stem is positioned to frictionally engage the flexible fingers as the stem is rotated.

Abstract translation: 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，以及具有通孔的发动机罩螺母。 阀帽螺母被拧到阀壳体上，使得控制杆延伸穿过通孔。 柔性指状物沿通孔设置以控制对可旋转控制杆的旋转的阻力水平。 杆被定位成当杆旋转时摩擦地接合柔性指状物。

公开(公告)号：US11560957B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-24

申请号：US17708519

申请日：2022-03-30

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: F16K11/072 ,  F16K11/00 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K31/60

Abstract: A cartridge valve includes a housing, a stem adapter, and a stem assembly. The stem adapter includes a body defining a first hole, which extends in a longitudinal direction. The stem assembly includes a first stem component and a second stem component. The first stem component includes an arm and a spherical portion that is configured to be at least partially positioned within the first hole and defines an opening. The second stem component has a body that is configured to be at least partially received within the opening of the first stem component. The spherical portion is configured to expand in size in response to the first end inserting a portion of the body of the second stem component into the opening in the first stem component, which increases a frictional resistance induced by relative rotation between the stem assembly and the stem adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20220221067A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-14

申请号：US17708519

申请日：2022-03-30

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. RITTER ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: F16K11/072 ,  F16K11/00 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K31/60

Abstract: A cartridge valve includes a housing, a stem adapter, and a stem assembly. The stem adapter includes a body defining a first hole, which extends in a longitudinal direction. The stem assembly includes a first stem component and a second stem component. The first stem component includes an arm and a spherical portion that is configured to be at least partially positioned within the first hole and defines an opening. The second stem component has a body that is configured to be at least partially received within the opening of the first stem component. The spherical portion is configured to expand in size in response to the first end inserting a portion of the body of the second stem component into the opening in the first stem component, which increases a frictional resistance induced by relative rotation between the stem assembly and the stem adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20200080652A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16564316

申请日：2019-09-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: F16K11/072 ,  F16K31/60 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K11/00

Abstract: A cartridge valve for a faucet that includes a housing; a stem adapter at least partially received in the housing and comprising a body defining a slotted hole, which extends in a longitudinal direction, and a threaded hole, which extends in a radial direction; a stem received in the slotted hole and having a central portion that defines a threaded hole; and a screw threaded to the threaded hole of the stem and the threaded hole of the stem adapter to rotatably couple the stem to the stem adapter at a first predetermined frictional resistance in response to rotation of the stem relative to the stem adapter.

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。

公开(公告)号：US20190219178A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16364490

申请日：2019-03-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： DAVID H. RITTER ,  Brian S. Core

IPC: F16K11/074 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: F16K11/0743 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/22 ,  F16K31/602 ,  Y10T137/6017

Abstract: A fluid control valve for a faucet includes a body, a stem, a moveable disc, and at least one stationary disc. The stem is rotatably coupled to the body. The moveable disc is coupled to the stem and is configured to rotate with the stem. The at least one stationary disc is coupled to the body below the moveable disc. The fluid control valve is configured to be biased in an axial direction against a retaining element within a valve body by an incoming supply of fluid through the at least one stationary disc, so as to retain the fluid control valve within the valve body along the axial direction.