公开(公告)号：US20200002924A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16454655

申请日：2019-06-27

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Matthew J. BALL

IPC: E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/05

Abstract: A handshower cradle assembly includes a waterway body, a handshower cradle, and an actuator. The handshower cradle is coupled to the waterway body. The actuator is configured to reduce a flow rate of water through the waterway body in response to a handshower being received within the handshower cradle. In some embodiments, the handshower cradle is configured to engage with the actuator under the weight of the handshower to adjust a position of the actuator with respect to the waterway body.

公开(公告)号：US20200003347A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16452790

申请日：2019-06-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Matthew J. BALL

IPC: F16L27/12

Abstract: An adapter includes a plurality of individually separable collars that allow for easy, on-site adjustment of the length of the adapter based on a measured offset of an outlet of a water supply assembly to which the adapter is attached. An exterior of each collar is configured to sealingly engage the outlet of the water supply assembly, such that the adjustment to the length of the adapter does not compromise the ability of the adapter to be sealingly coupled to the water supply assembly. A slip fitting provided along a downstream end of the adapter allows the plumbing fixture to be installed flush against a wall in a desired orientation, without compromising the sealing engagement between the adapter and either of the plumbing fixture or outlet opening.

公开(公告)号：US20230079462A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17989183

申请日：2022-11-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Shashank Varma ,  Matthew J. BALL ,  Andrew D. WIEBERDINK ,  Evan YEE ,  Kellen D. BEAUCHESNE

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/042

Abstract: A diverter seal member for a diverter structure of a tub spout structure includes a central body, a first seal extension, and a second seal extension. The central body includes a first side and a second side. The first seal extension extends from the first side of the central body. The first seal extension includes a first extension side and an extension end. The extension end extends substantially perpendicular to the firs extension end. The second seal extension extends from the second side of the central body.