公开(公告)号：US20240271718A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18643735

申请日：2024-04-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Steven D. Williams ,  Chad J. Cochart

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  B25B13/06 ,  B25B15/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/60 ,  B25B13/06 ,  B25B15/007 ,  B25B15/008 ,  F16K31/605

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first tool interface that can receive a nut driver and transfer a first torque from the nut driver to rotate a service stop. The valve assembly includes a second tool interface that can receive a screwdriver and transfer a second torque from the screwdriver to rotate the service stop.

公开(公告)号：US09856991B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15236053

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Steven D. Williams

IPC: F16L35/00 ,  F16K27/12 ,  E03C1/02

CPC classification number: F16K27/12 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/023

Abstract: A flush cap for a valve body includes a substantially flat base and annular inlet portion. The substantially flat base has opposite first and second sides. The annular inlet portion extends from the first side. The annular inlet portion is configured to engage a bore in the valve body. The annular inlet portion includes an inlet bore and a tab. The tab extends from an outer surface of the annular inlet portion in a radial direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the annular inlet portion. The tab is configured to selectively engage the valve body to detachably couple the flush cap to the valve body.

公开(公告)号：US11982372B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17241787

申请日：2021-04-27

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Steven D. Williams ,  Chad J. Cochart

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  B25B13/06 ,  B25B15/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/60 ,  B25B13/06 ,  B25B15/007 ,  B25B15/008 ,  F16K31/605

Abstract: A valve assembly includes an inlet to receive a fluid into the valve assembly, an outlet to discharge the fluid from the valve assembly and a service stop coupled to the inlet or the outlet. The service stop can rotate relative to the inlet or the outlet to control a flow of the fluid through the inlet or the outlet. The service stop can include a first tool interface to receive a first hand tool and transfer a first torque from the first hand tool to the service stop to facilitate rotating the service stop using the first hand tool. The service stop can include a second tool interface to receive a second hand tool different from the first hand tool and configured to transfer a second torque from the second hand tool to the service stop to facilitate rotating the service stop using the second hand tool.

公开(公告)号：US10295067B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15236048

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Steven D. Williams

IPC: F16B21/04 ,  F16K5/08 ,  F16K27/02 ,  F16K27/06 ,  F16L37/10 ,  F16L37/08 ,  F16L37/24

Abstract: A retainer for retaining a check valve to a valve body includes a continuous body, a first group of projections, and a second group of projections. The continuous body is configured to engage a slot of the valve body to secure the continuous body to the valve body. The continuous body is further configured to include an opening configured to receive a portion of the check valve. The first group of projections is configured to extend radially from the continuous body. The first group of projections is further configured to contact the valve body to limit rotation of the retainer relative to the valve body. The second group of projections is configured to extend axially from the continuous body. The second group of projections is further configured to engage at least one of the check valve and the valve body.