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公开(公告)号:US12163319B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-10
申请号:US18179677
申请日:2023-03-07
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Stuart Banham , Charlie Parker , James Bourne , Robin Whitfield , Craig Fitton
Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with a digital mixer valve providing a principal stream having a controlled temperature and flow rate. A fluid delivery device is also provided downstream of the digital mixer valve, the fluid delivery device having two or more sets of outlets, each of the two or more sets of outlets comprising at least two outlets, and having an outlet operating valve being disposed upstream of each set of outlets and being operable to control fluid flow to the set of outlets downstream thereof. A communication link is also provided between the digital mixer valve and the outlet operating valves. The digital mixer valve is configured, in use, to adjust the temperature and flow rate of the principal stream in dependence upon which set of outlets or combination of sets of outlets is in operation at a given time.
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公开(公告)号:US20250161892A1
公开(公告)日:2025-05-22
申请号:US18947734
申请日:2024-11-14
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Robin Whitfield
IPC: B01F25/312
Abstract: A venturi is provided herein that includes a tubular passageway, a pod, a first entry point, and a second entry point. The pod may be positioned and contained within the tubular passageway. The first entry point may introduce a first media into the venturi, and a second entry point may introduce a second media into the venturi. The first media and second media may be any media, including fluid or gas. The first media may mix with the second media to develop a mixed media, and the mixed media may flow around the pod. The pod may translate axially within the tubular passageway via a translation rod and a spring. The spring may cause the pod to translate axially based on a pressure of the fluid entering the venturi.
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公开(公告)号:US20240307899A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-19
申请号:US18597751
申请日:2024-03-06
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Robin Whitfield , Craig Fitton , Samuel Mason
Abstract: A showerhead is provided that may include a plurality of nozzle systems (each nozzle system including a first channel and a second channel) and a first and second fluid path. The showerhead may include a first valve which may control a first flow rate of fluid flowing through the first fluid path and a second valve which may control a second flow rate of fluid flowing through the second fluid path. The showerhead may include at least one controller which may control the first and second valves. The first and second channels may be angled such that fluid exiting the first channel impinges on fluid exiting the second channel.
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公开(公告)号:US20210237102A1
公开(公告)日:2021-08-05
申请号:US17228305
申请日:2021-04-12
Applicant: Kohler Mira Limited
Inventor: Simon Westgate , Adam May , Robin Whitfield
Abstract: A spray head for an ablutionary appliance such as a shower includes a body with a fluid inlet, a spray plate with a plurality of holes, and nozzles of flexible material. Each nozzle has an inlet end for fluid and a discharge end adapted to project through a corresponding hole for discharge of the fluid, and a control member, movement of which is adapted to adjust the angle of the discharge end of at least one nozzle relative to the spray plate and the inlet end of the nozzle, between two end positions.
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公开(公告)号:US20210219797A1
公开(公告)日:2021-07-22
申请号:US17226858
申请日:2021-04-09
Applicant: Kohler Mira Limited
Inventor: Ian Connolly , Richard Mead , Simon Westgate , Adam May , Robin Whitfield
Abstract: A fitting assembly for attaching an elongate member to a surface within a shower or bath area includes a clamp including a collar arranged to receive and abut the elongate member, the collar having an axially extending split, the clamp further including a finger extending outwardly from the collar adjacent one side of the split. A cover includes an aperture arranged to receive the elongate member, the cover arranged to retain the clamp within such that the collar is axially aligned with the aperture. A bracket is arranged to be fixed to the surface and to receive and retain the cover containing the clamp, the bracket comprising a receiving portion arranged to urge the finger so as to compress the collar portion at the split, thereby clamping the elongate member within the collar.
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公开(公告)号:US12297631B2
公开(公告)日:2025-05-13
申请号:US18355912
申请日:2023-07-20
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Nigel Sansum , Kevin Peel , Craig Fitton , Robin Whitfield
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a recirculating shower system. The recirculating shower system may include a first shower outlet and a second shower outlet. The recirculating shower system may include a fresh water conduit fluidly coupled to the first shower outlet and a recirculated fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the second shower outlet. The fresh water conduit and the recirculated fluid conduit may be arranged such that warmer fresh water flowing through the fresh water conduit may heat cooler recirculated fluid flowing through the recirculated fluid conduit.
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公开(公告)号:US20250075475A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-06
申请号:US18950344
申请日:2024-11-18
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Nigel Sansum , Kevin Peel , Craig Fitton , Robin Whitfield
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a recirculating shower system. The recirculating shower system may include a first shower outlet and a second shower outlet. The recirculating shower system may include a fresh water conduit fluidly coupled to the first shower outlet and a recirculated fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the second shower outlet. The fresh water conduit and the recirculated fluid conduit may be arranged such that warmer fresh water flowing through the fresh water conduit may heat cooler recirculated fluid flowing through the recirculated fluid conduit.
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公开(公告)号:US20230295907A1
公开(公告)日:2023-09-21
申请号:US18179677
申请日:2023-03-07
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Stuart Banham , Charlie Parker , James Bourne , Robin Whitfield , Craig Fitton
CPC classification number: E03C1/055 , E03C1/044 , E03C1/0404 , E03C2001/026
Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with a digital mixer valve providing a principal stream having a controlled temperature and flow rate. A fluid delivery device is also provided downstream of the digital mixer valve, the fluid delivery device having two or more sets of outlets, each of the two or more sets of outlets comprising at least two outlets, and having an outlet operating valve being disposed upstream of each set of outlets and being operable to control fluid flow to the set of outlets downstream thereof. A communication link is also provided between the digital mixer valve and the outlet operating valves. The digital mixer valve is configured, in use, to adjust the temperature and flow rate of the principal stream in dependence upon which set of outlets or combination of sets of outlets is in operation at a given time.
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公开(公告)号:US12180692B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-31
申请号:US17364284
申请日:2021-06-30
Applicant: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
Inventor: Nigel Sansum , Kevin Peel , Craig Fitton , Robin Whitfield
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a recirculating shower system. The recirculating shower system may include a first shower outlet and a second shower outlet. The recirculating shower system may include a fresh water conduit fluidly coupled to the first shower outlet and a recirculated fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the second shower outlet. The fresh water conduit and the recirculated fluid conduit may be arranged such that warmer fresh water flowing through the fresh water conduit may heat cooler recirculated fluid flowing through the recirculated fluid conduit.
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公开(公告)号:US12075953B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-03
申请号:US17226858
申请日:2021-04-09
Applicant: Kohler Mira Limited
Inventor: Ian Connolly , Richard Mead , Simon Westgate , Adam May , Robin Whitfield
CPC classification number: A47K17/022 , A47K3/003 , F16M13/022 , A47K10/04 , A47K2201/02 , E03C1/06 , F16B9/05 , F16L3/12
Abstract: A fitting assembly for attaching an elongate member to a surface within a shower or bath area includes a clamp including a collar arranged to receive and abut the elongate member, the collar having an axially extending split, the clamp further including a finger extending outwardly from the collar adjacent one side of the split. A cover includes an aperture arranged to receive the elongate member, the cover arranged to retain the clamp within such that the collar is axially aligned with the aperture. A bracket is arranged to be fixed to the surface and to receive and retain the cover containing the clamp, the bracket comprising a receiving portion arranged to urge the finger so as to compress the collar portion at the split, thereby clamping the elongate member within the collar.
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