公开(公告)号：US20210348367A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-11

申请号：US17244002

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Gregory de Swarte ,  Jacob Frye ,  David Wortelboer ,  Rodney Weekley ,  Drew Johnson

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet system includes a housing assembly configured to be coupled to a ceiling structure, wherein the housing includes a mixing valve disposed therein. The faucet system further includes a hose assembly coupled to the housing assembly. The hose assembly includes a flexible hose being fluidly coupled to the mixing valve and configured to hang below the housing assembly, a rotatable arm coupled to the housing assembly, and a control knob communicably coupled to the mixing valve. The rotatable arm is configured to facilitate rotation and adjustment of the hose and the control knob configured to control at least one of a temperature or a flow of water within the faucet system.

公开(公告)号：US20240218640A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18541940

申请日：2023-12-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jacob Frye ,  Brett Wegner ,  Kenneth Andrew Kapal ,  Adam Reich ,  Chase Parda ,  Margaret Mazz ,  Daniel Panozzo ,  Karl Hinkfuss ,  Steven Thomas Radder ,  Nick Rindt ,  Mrudula Y

IPC: E03C1/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/02 ,  E03C2001/0418

Abstract: A sink system with various features that may provide improved functionality for kitchens and associated kitchen systems, particularly with regard to a user experience within a “smart” kitchen environment. In general, a sink system includes one or more sink basins integrated into a cabinet or housing, and a faucet coupled to the sink. The sink system can include a produce washing station in a second basin. The sink system can include smart features including audiovisual features for controlling various features of the sink systems. The sink system can also include a beverage or hydration station feature in which water can be customized for a user or for a desired end use of the water by the user. For example, flavors, vitamins, minerals, carbonation, filtration, instant hot, chilled, coffee, ice, and cocktails can be added into the water and dispensed by the sink system.

公开(公告)号：USD979714S1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US29734020

申请日：2020-05-08

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Designer： Gregory de Swarte ,  Jacob Frye ,  David Wortelboer ,  Rodney Weekley ,  Drew Johnson

公开(公告)号：US12168862B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-17

申请号：US17722214

申请日：2022-04-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. Erickson ,  Jacob Frye ,  Ryan Leichty ,  Si He ,  Tonggang Pan ,  Luke Tian

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet mounting assembly for a faucet includes a conical nut and a receiving clip. The conical nut is coupled to a nozzle. The receiving clip is coupled to an inner surface of the faucet and is configured to receive the conical nut within. The receiving clip includes a substantially annular base, one or more tabs and a slot. The one or more tabs including fixed ends fixed to the substantially annular base and free ends opposite the fixed ends and bounded by the slot. The one or more tabs are configured to flex radially between a non-flexed position and a flexed position. The one or more tabs flex into the flexed position when the conical nut is repositioned in and out of engagement with the receiving clip and return to the non-flexed position when the conical nut is seated within the receiving clip.

公开(公告)号：US20220349160A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17722214

申请日：2022-04-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. Erickson ,  Jacob Frye ,  Ryan Leichty ,  Si He ,  Tonggang Pan ,  Luke Tian

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet mounting assembly for a faucet includes a conical nut and a receiving clip. The conical nut is coupled to a nozzle. The receiving clip is coupled to an inner surface of the faucet and is configured to receive the conical nut within. The receiving clip includes a substantially annular base, one or more tabs and a slot. The one or more tabs including fixed ends fixed to the substantially annular base and free ends opposite the fixed ends and bounded by the slot. The one or more tabs are configured to flex radially between a non-flexed position and a flexed position. The one or more tabs flex into the flexed position when the conical nut is repositioned in and out of engagement with the receiving clip and return to the non-flexed position when the conical nut is seated within the receiving clip.

公开(公告)号：US20250019946A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18761699

申请日：2024-07-02

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Patrick Tinker ,  Jacob Frye ,  Matthew Tyler Harrison

IPC: E03C1/05 ,  E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet assembly and methods of constructing a faucet assembly. The faucet assembly includes a spout, a base, a puck, and a dispensing appliance. The puck includes a user interface and a wheel, both configured to be manipulated by a user to control the settings and output of the faucet assembly. The dispensing appliance is configured to be stored beneath the surface to which the faucet assembly is installed. The dispensing appliance comprises a water inlet and various water processing components, including but not limited a filter, a chiller, a heater, and a carbonator. The dispensing appliance is configured to process water from the water inlet according to a command by the user on the user interface or wheel, and dispense the water through the spout of the faucet assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240301670A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18582178

申请日：2024-02-20

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jacob Frye ,  Erich Slothower

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  E03C2001/0415

Abstract: A sprayhead hose retraction system including one or more pully assemblies having one or more pullies. Each of the one or more pullies have defined grooves configured to receive a hose, at least in part, wherein a first end of the hose is connected to a sprayhead of a faucet and wherein the hose wraps around the one or more pullies such that extension of the sprayhead moves or rotates the one or more pullies as the sprayhead extends from the faucet. When the sprayhead is released by a user, the one or more pullies provide a force onto the hose which automatically causes retraction of the sprayhead into the faucet.

公开(公告)号：US20240209600A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18396601

申请日：2023-12-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Gregory de Swarte ,  Jacob Frye ,  David Wortelboer ,  Rodney Weekley ,  Drew Johnson

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/04 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  E03C2001/0417

Abstract: A faucet system includes a housing assembly configured to be coupled to a ceiling structure, wherein the housing includes a mixing valve disposed therein. The faucet system further includes a hose assembly coupled to the housing assembly. The hose assembly includes a flexible hose being fluidly coupled to the mixing valve and configured to hang below the housing assembly, a rotatable arm coupled to the housing assembly, and a control knob communicably coupled to the mixing valve. The rotatable arm is configured to facilitate rotation and adjustment of the hose and the control knob configured to control at least one of a temperature or a flow of water within the faucet system.

公开(公告)号：US20250075474A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18948338

申请日：2024-11-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. Erickson ,  Jacob Frye ,  Ryan Leichty ,  Si He ,  Tonggang Pa ,  Luke Tian

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A faucet mounting assembly for a faucet includes a conical nut and a receiving clip. The conical nut is coupled to a nozzle. The receiving clip is coupled to an inner surface of the faucet and is configured to receive the conical nut within. The receiving clip includes a substantially annular base, one or more tabs and a slot. The one or more tabs including fixed ends fixed to the substantially annular base and free ends opposite the fixed ends and bounded by the slot. The one or more tabs are configured to flex radially between a non-flexed position and a flexed position. The one or more tabs flex into the flexed position when the conical nut is repositioned in and out of engagement with the receiving clip and return to the non-flexed position when the conical nut is seated within the receiving clip.

公开(公告)号：US12071749B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US17244002

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Gregory de Swarte ,  Jacob Frye ,  David Wortelboer ,  Rodney Weekley ,  Drew Johnson

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/04 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  E03C2001/0417

Abstract: A faucet system includes a housing assembly configured to be coupled to a ceiling structure, wherein the housing includes a mixing valve disposed therein. The faucet system further includes a hose assembly coupled to the housing assembly. The hose assembly includes a flexible hose being fluidly coupled to the mixing valve and configured to hang below the housing assembly, a rotatable arm coupled to the housing assembly, and a control knob communicably coupled to the mixing valve. The rotatable arm is configured to facilitate rotation and adjustment of the hose and the control knob configured to control at least one of a temperature or a flow of water within the faucet system.