公开(公告)号：US20240109081A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18538921

申请日：2023-12-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. ERICKSON ,  Steven RADDER

IPC: B05B1/12 ,  B05B1/16 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B1/30 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/20 ,  F16K27/04

CPC classification number: B05B1/12 ,  B05B1/1618 ,  B05B1/169 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B1/3013 ,  E03C1/0405 ,  F16K11/20 ,  F16K27/04 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  E03C2201/30

Abstract: A sprayhead that includes a body and first and second diverters. The body has an inlet for receiving a fluid; first, second, and third chambers; and first, second, and third outlets for dispensing the fluid in first, second, and third modes, respectively. The first diverter moves 5 between a first position wherein the second chamber fluidly connects to the inlet and the first chamber fluidly disconnects from the inlet and a second position wherein the first outlet fluidly connects to the inlet through the first chamber and the second chamber fluidly disconnects from the inlet. The second diverter moves between a first position wherein the second outlet fluidly connects to the second chamber and the third chamber fluidly disconnects from the second 10 chamber and a second position wherein the third outlet fluidly connects to the second chamber through the third chamber and the second outlet fluidly disconnects from the second chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20230201845A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18069708

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jacob FRYE ,  Perry D. ERICKSON

IPC: B05B1/16 ,  B05B12/00

CPC classification number: B05B1/1681 ,  B05B12/002 ,  E03C2201/30

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, which, when combined, define a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a fourth channel. Each of the channels is defined by a combination of at least two of the portions. The fluid control valve further includes a first diverter and a second diverter. The first diverter and the second diverter are each movable between a first position and a second position to selectively control a flow of fluid through at least one of the chambers.

公开(公告)号：US20200230625A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-23

申请号：US16838576

申请日：2020-04-02

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. ERICKSON ,  Steven Thomas RADDER

IPC: B05B1/12 ,  E03C1/04 ,  B05B1/30 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B1/16 ,  F16K27/04 ,  F16K11/20

Abstract: A sprayhead that includes a body and first and second diverters. The body has an inlet for receiving a fluid; first, second, and third chambers; and first, second, and third outlets for dispensing the fluid in first, second, and third modes, respectively. The first diverter moves between a first position wherein the second chamber fluidly connects to the inlet and the first chamber fluidly disconnects from the inlet and a second position wherein the first outlet fluidly connects to the inlet through the first chamber and the second chamber fluidly disconnects from the inlet. The second diverter moves between a first position wherein the second outlet fluidly connects to the second chamber and the third chamber fluidly disconnects from the second chamber and a second position wherein the third outlet fluidly connects to the second chamber through the third chamber and the second outlet fluidly disconnects from the second chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20240175247A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18531576

申请日：2023-12-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brad R. HADFIELD ,  Perry D. ERICKSON ,  David E. HANSEN

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/60

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  E03C1/0412 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/602

Abstract: Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem.

公开(公告)号：US20230120667A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US18068382

申请日：2022-12-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brad R. HADFIELD ,  Perry D. ERICKSON ,  David E. HANSEN

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/60

Abstract: Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem.

公开(公告)号：US20170106381A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15393801

申请日：2016-12-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. ERICKSON

IPC: B05B1/32 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B1/16

CPC classification number: B05B1/326 ,  B05B1/02 ,  B05B1/1636 ,  B05B1/3026 ,  B05B7/12 ,  B05B12/002 ,  Y10T137/86549 ,  Y10T137/86863

Abstract: A sprayhead includes a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The body includes a fluid inlet proximate the first end and a fluid outlet proximate the second end. The sprayhead includes a first disc fixed to the body, a second disc moveably coupled to the body, and a pin which defines an axis of rotation for the second disc. The second disc is configured to rotate about the axis of rotation and to translate in a radial direction relative to the axis of rotation while the sprayhead is in use. Rotation of the second disc relative to the first disc causes a first response, whereas translation of the second disc relative to the first disc causes a second response.