公开(公告)号：US20210191432A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17119458

申请日：2020-12-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson ,  Andrew D. Klinger ,  Joseph F. Smies ,  Balachander Venugopal

IPC: G05D11/03 ,  E03C1/04

Abstract: A thermostatic integrated faucet includes a valve assembly having an upper valve body and a lower valve body defining a mixing chamber therein, the mixing chamber configured to receive hot water through a hot water inlet and cold water through a cold water inlet. The thermostatic integrated faucet further includes a diaphragm assembly fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber, a sensor operatively coupled to the diaphragm assembly, a thermostatic unit disposed within the mixing chamber of the valve assembly, and a cam shaft coupled to the thermostatic unit. The thermostatic unit is configured to control a water temperature within the valve assembly and the cam shaft configured to control a range of the water temperature within the valve assembly. In various embodiments, the thermostatic unit includes a wax actuator configured to engage with the cam shaft and a mixing shuttle coupled to the wax actuator.

公开(公告)号：US10273666B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15596653

申请日：2017-05-16

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson ,  Erich D. Slothower ,  Keegan J. Ford ,  Steven Aykens ,  James T. Wanasek

IPC: F16L5/00 ,  E03C1/02

Abstract: A method for installing a trim system for a fluid control valve mounted behind a wall and configured for use with a kitchen or bath fixture. The method includes positioning a locating ring against a trim assembly, where the locating ring has an adhesive layer on a rear surface thereof; coupling the trim assembly to the fluid control valve; pushing the trim assembly and locating ring toward the wall to bond the adhesive layer of the locating ring to the wall; removing the trim assembly from the locating ring; coupling a mounting bracket to the locating ring; securing the mounting bracket to the wall; and coupling the trim assembly to the mounting bracket.

公开(公告)号：US20180347160A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15997471

申请日：2018-06-04

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/085

CPC classification number: E03C1/066 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/025 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C2201/30 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K11/0856

Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

公开(公告)号：US10024038B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15586139

申请日：2017-05-03

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: A47K3/00 ,  E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/085

Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

公开(公告)号：US20160177552A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US15056642

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: E03C1/06 ,  F16K11/085 ,  E03C1/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/066 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/025 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C2201/30 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K11/0856

Abstract: A shower system, a handshower system and a transfer valve assembly. The system may include an adjustable supply assembly fluidly connectable to the water supply pipe, the supply assembly including an adapter defining an axis and having an inlet coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled in fluid communication with the adapter, the supply member being coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis to adjust a distance between the pipe outlet and the supply outlet, and a seal positioned and operable to provide a sealed connection between the adapter and the supply member in adjusted positions the supply member relative to the adapter. A shower bar assembly may include a main supply pipe having a supply inlet fluidly connectable to the pipe outlet and a supply outlet, a return pipe having a return inlet and a return outlet fluidly connected to the first shower member inlet, and an outer pipe surrounding the main supply pipe and the return pipe, a gap being provided between the outer supply pipe, the main supply pipe and the return pipe. The handshower system may include an angled connector between the shower bar assembly and the handshower hose. In a first configuration of the transfer valve, the first inlet is fluidly connected to a water supply with a pipe outlet at a first height and the second inlet is not fluidly connected to a water supply. In a second configuration of the transfer valve, the first inlet is not fluidly connected to a water supply and the second inlet is fluidly connected to a water supply with a pipe outlet at a second height different that the first height.

Abstract translation: 淋浴系统，洗手间系统和转移阀总成。 该系统可以包括可流动地连接到供水管的可调节供应组件，供应组件包括限定轴线的适配器并具有可连接到管道出口的入口，供应构件，其具有供应出口并与适配器流体连通 所述供应构件联接到所述适配器以沿着所述轴线移动以调节所述管道出口和所述供应出口之间的距离;以及密封件，所述密封定位和可操作以在调节位置中在所述适配器和所述供应构件之间提供密封连接， 成员相对于适配器。 淋浴杆组件可以包括主供应管，其具有可流体连接到管出口的供应入口和供应出口，具有回流入口的回流管和与第一淋浴构件入口流体连接的返回出口，以及围绕 主供给管和回流管，在外供给管，主供给管和返回管之间设置有间隙。 洗手间系统可以包括在淋浴杆组件和洗手间软管之间的成角度的连接器。 在转移阀的第一构造中，第一入口流体地连接到具有在第一高度处的管出口的水源，并且第二入口不流体地连接到供水。 在转移阀的第二构造中，第一入口不与水源流体连接，并且第二入口流体地连接到具有不同于第一高度的第二高度处的管出口的供水管。

公开(公告)号：US20230103044A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-30

申请号：US18062051

申请日：2022-12-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/085

Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

公开(公告)号：US11174627B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-16

申请号：US16581071

申请日：2019-09-24

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/085

Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

公开(公告)号：US20170233988A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15586139

申请日：2017-05-03

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/085 ,  E03C1/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/066 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/025 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C2201/30 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K11/0856

Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

公开(公告)号：US09677256B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US15056642

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson

IPC: A47K3/00 ,  E03C1/06 ,  F16K11/085 ,  E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/066 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/025 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C2201/30 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K11/0856

Abstract: A shower system, a handshower system and a transfer valve assembly. The system may include an adjustable supply assembly fluidly connectable to the water supply pipe, the supply assembly including an adapter defining an axis and having an inlet coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled in fluid communication with the adapter, the supply member being coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis to adjust a distance between the pipe outlet and the supply outlet, and a seal positioned and operable to provide a sealed connection between the adapter and the supply member in adjusted positions of the supply member relative to the adapter.

公开(公告)号：USD689983S1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US29445744

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Designer： John M. Wilson