公开(公告)号：US20190071854A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16102387

申请日：2018-08-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： TONY LAMBERT ,  Daniel Halloran ,  Randy Mesun ,  Jonathan Guay ,  Keith Muellenbach

IPC: E03D5/094 ,  E03D1/34

Abstract: A flush actuator assembly for a plumbing fixture includes a housing, a handle and a lever. The housing is configured to be removably coupled to the plumbing fixture. The handle is pivotally and removably coupled to the housing. The handle includes a stem configured to extend through the plumbing fixture and into the housing. The arm is removably coupled to the stem within the housing. The arm is configured to pivot with the handle. The lever is at least partially disposed in the housing, and is configured to be selectively disengaged from the stem to removably couple the handle to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US10907332B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16102387

申请日：2018-08-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Tony Lambert ,  Daniel Halloran ,  Randy Mesun ,  Jonathan Guay ,  Keith Muellenbach

IPC: E03D5/09 ,  E03D1/34 ,  E03D5/094

Abstract: A flush actuator assembly for a plumbing fixture includes a housing, a handle and a lever. The housing is configured to be removably coupled to the plumbing fixture. The handle is pivotally and removably coupled to the housing. The handle includes a stem configured to extend through the plumbing fixture and into the housing. The arm is removably coupled to the stem within the housing. The arm is configured to pivot with the handle. The lever is at least partially disposed in the housing, and is configured to be selectively disengaged from the stem to removably couple the handle to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20210285198A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US17201285

申请日：2021-03-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Daniel Halloran ,  Kristy Pelon

IPC: E03D1/38 ,  E03D1/26

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to a quick-coupling mechanism including a clamp spring configured to receive a valve body. The clamp spring is coupled to a release button configured to manipulate one or more arms of the clamp spring. The quick-coupling mechanism includes a base structure coupled to the toilet pedestal/bowl. The base structure is configured to hold the clamp spring in place. In a locking-state, the clamp spring seats in a groove in the valve body thus securing the valve body in place and preventing an axial movement of the valve body relative to the clamp spring. In a non-locking state, the release button bends the arms of the clamp spring outwardly to increase the diameter of the clamping portion, thus releasing valve body such that the valve body can move axially relative to the clamp spring.

公开(公告)号：US20240151016A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18141804

申请日：2023-05-01

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Daniel Halloran ,  Kristy Pelon

IPC: E03D1/38 ,  E03D1/26

CPC classification number: E03D1/38 ,  E03D1/266

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to a quick-coupling mechanism including a clamp spring configured to receive a valve body. The clamp spring is coupled to a release button configured to manipulate one or more arms of the clamp spring. The quick-coupling mechanism includes a base structure coupled to the toilet pedestal/bowl. The base structure is configured to hold the clamp spring in place. In a locking-state, the clamp spring seats in a groove in the valve body thus securing the valve body in place and preventing an axial movement of the valve body relative to the clamp spring. In a non-locking state, the release button bends the arms of the clamp spring outwardly to increase the diameter of the clamping portion, thus releasing valve body such that the valve body can move axially relative to the clamp spring.

公开(公告)号：US11674296B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US17201285

申请日：2021-03-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Daniel Halloran ,  Kristy Pelon

IPC: E03D1/38 ,  E03D1/26

CPC classification number: E03D1/38 ,  E03D1/266

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to a quick-coupling mechanism including a clamp spring configured to receive a valve body. The clamp spring is coupled to a release button configured to manipulate one or more arms of the clamp spring. The quick-coupling mechanism includes a base structure coupled to the toilet pedestal/bowl. The base structure is configured to hold the clamp spring in place. In a locking-state, the clamp spring seats in a groove in the valve body thus securing the valve body in place and preventing an axial movement of the valve body relative to the clamp spring. In a non-locking state, the release button bends the arms of the clamp spring outwardly to increase the diameter of the clamping portion, thus releasing valve body such that the valve body can move axially relative to the clamp spring.