公开(公告)号：US20240117614A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18481868

申请日：2023-10-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Gabriel Maclean Niederlander

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/087

CPC classification number: E03C1/0405 ,  F16K11/087 ,  B05B1/12

Abstract: An improved fluid diverter mechanisms in fluid control valves for use within faucets, such as kitchen faucets. The fluid diverter mechanisms are aligned in a triangular formation and include a hollow, rotatable sphere with an extended shaft to allow for improved operation of a faucet. The hollow, rotatable sphere includes an entry hole and an exit hole to allow for fluid flow regulation. The hollow, rotatable sphere also includes an anti-rotation feature. The fluid diverter mechanism includes at least two set points, signifying multiple different spray types/functions, to which the mechanism diverts a fluid. In operation, the extended shaft of the hollow, rotatable sphere may be moved to a desired set point, rotating the sphere, which in turn aligns its exit hole with a respective spray delivery line associated with the selected desired set point.

公开(公告)号：US20240151014A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18482705

申请日：2023-10-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Govinda Rao Koyala ,  Gabriel Maclean Niederlander

IPC: E03C1/05 ,  F16K31/06

CPC classification number: E03C1/057 ,  F16K31/0675

Abstract: Methods and systems for manually overriding a touchless faucet system using an electronic or mechanical bypass. In a mechanical override system, the system includes a movably attached system that controls the touchless functionality of the faucet. In an electronic override system, the system includes a control box with which a user can interact to bypass or disable the touchless functionality of the faucet.

公开(公告)号：US20240117613A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18481598

申请日：2023-10-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Gabriel Maclean Niederlander

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0401

Abstract: The faucet installation assemblies can include flexible stems that can be movably aligned with an aperture in order to install a faucet body onto a deck without the need to install the hardware under the deck. A faucet installation assembly can include an anchoring component including a crushable anchor with a plurality of flexible stems extending axially from the anchor, and a gasket, locator/locker washers, threaded washer, and a collar that are coupled to and movable along the plurality of flexible stems. Another faucet assembly can include at least a shank nut and a plurality of shank stems coupled at a first end forming a collar, each shank stem having a free end extending radially and axially from the collar.