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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Waterway for a single supply faucet

Номер: US20120018020A1
Принадлежит: Masco Corp of Indiana

A fluid delivery device includes a waterway assembly, a valve assembly, and a waterway adapter to fluidly couple the waterway assembly to the valve assembly. The exemplary embodiment of the waterway assembly includes at least one inlet supply tube and at least one outlet supply tube generally disposed opposite to the at least one inlet supply tube. The waterway adapter and at least one inlet supply tube are supported by at least one coupler.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Water tap

Номер: US20120037249A1
Автор: Chen-Chang Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

The water tap has a tap stand, an outlet section and a storage frame. The tap stand is hollow and has a bottom end, an inlet and a flowing channel. The inlet is formed through the bottom end of the tap stand. The flowing channel is formed through the tap stand and communicating with the inlet of the tap stand. The outlet section is mounted on the tap stand and has an outfall communicating with the flowing channels. The storage frame is mounted on the tap stand and has a storage plank and a storage hole to hold the a rinsing cup or put on the other toiletries like a toothpaste, a toothbrush or a hand washing cream in order to keep the sink clean and use convenient.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for mounting a plumbing fixture

Номер: US20120047713A1
Автор: Brian Julian
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for mounting of a plumbing fixture such as a faucet or the like through a hole in a counter, a sink or the like and connection of the fixture to a supply line. A collar member of the device is slidingly retained on an inlet tube of the fixture by a connecting nut of the supply line. A rod, guided in its axial movement by a guide member that is connected to the collar member, has a flag member that is rotatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the device may be passed through the hole when connected to the plumbing fixture and the supply line. In the deployed position, the flag member increases the axial profile of the device and co-acts with the body of the plumbing fixture in retaining the plumbing fixture in the hole.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Conservation Device for Use With a Showerhead

Номер: US20120091377A1
Автор: Daniel Tips
Принадлежит: 11 11 7 LLC

A water conservation device for use with a showerhead includes a body portion including an inlet and a reduced flow outlet. A valve element is disposed within the body portion. It includes a port and is pivotable within the body portion between an open position and a closed position. A pivot axle connects to the valve element and extends from the inner surface of the body to the outer surface. A lever includes a first distal end portion and a first proximal end portion. The first distal end portion rigidly connects to and extends from the axle. A rigid handle has a second distal end portion and a second proximal end portion. The second distal end portion of the handle is pivotably connected to the first proximal end portion of the lever.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Fixing structure of a faucet and an operating method thereof

Номер: US20120137427A1
Принадлежит: GLOBE UNION INDUSTRIAL CORP

A fixing structure of a faucet fixed on a support plate with an opening and contains the faucet including a housing having a mouth and a through aperture; the faucet also including an inlet pipe unit; a locking member being operated to move between an engaging position and a disengaging position along the through aperture; a positioning device including a fitting seat having a bottom face, a channel defined therein to receive the inlet pipe unit of the faucet, at least one slot disposed along an outer surface thereof to slide the locking member located at the engaging position, the slot including at least one tooth and at least one retaining recess such that the locking member passes through the tooth to be retained in the retaining recess and is limited by the tooth to move so that the mouth is fixed to the fitting seat.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Shower head having an electric tankless water heater

Номер: US20120145807A1
Автор: Marta Martinez
Принадлежит: Marta Martinez

A combined showerhead and tankless water heater. A control panel permits a user to adjust the temperature level of the water that is heated. In one embodiment, the water flowing through the tankless water heater portion can be heated up about an additional eighteen (18) degrees.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Washing device for humans and animals

Номер: US20120222695A1
Автор: Michael P. Suter
Принадлежит: Individual

A washing device [ 1000 ] is described which is uniquely adapted for use by elderly, handicapped, or other users which use one hand for support and have only one hand free to operate the device. The supply line [ 1010 ] directs the fluid to a fluid valve [ 1210 ] which is controlled by a first clicking mechanism 1231 which toggles the valve between an “open” position directing fluid flow to an additive valve [ 1240 ], and a “closed” position which stops fluid flow. Additive valve [ 1240 ] is also toggled between two positions by a second clicking mechanism [ 1232 ]. In its ‘fluid only’ position, only fluid is allowed to pass out of the additive valve [ 1240 ] through a mixing chamber [ 1400 ] and out of a changeable head [ 1700 ] to the user. In another embodiment, a single three-position valve performs the same functions.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Water-carrying line section having an aerating duct

Номер: US20120223446A1
Автор: Holger Schürle
Принадлежит: NEOPERL GMBH

A water-carrying line section having at least one aerating duct ( 2 ), the aerating duct ( 2 ), on the inlet side, having at least one duct opening ( 5 ) open to atmosphere and, on the outlet side, having at least one duct opening ( 6 ) that can be flushed by the water flowing past and/or is adjacent thereto, and in which aerating duct ( 2 ) a water jet aerator ( 7 ) is provided. The line section is characterized in that the water jet aerator ( 7 ) has a filtering or separating device ( 8 ) which is configured to be permeable to air in the direction from the at least one duct opening ( 5 ) on the inlet side toward the at least one duct opening ( 6 ) on the outlet side but is impermeable to water in the opposite direction. With the aid of the water jet aerator ( 7 ) which is used in the line section ( 1 ) and which serves to aerate the water flowing through a sanitary outlet fitting or the like, the undesired emergence of water can be prevented with certainty in any installation situation.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Holder apparatus

Номер: US20120240327A1
Автор: Robert W. Stimpson
Принадлежит: DLP Ltd

A holder apparatus, preferably for a shower head, which includes an elongate holder bar that is rotatable about its longitudinal axis, a holder element that is keyed to the holder bar for slidable movement along the holder bar, an adjustment mechanism for rotating the holder bar so as to alter a pan position of the holder element, and a locking mechanism for positively and releasably locking the holder bar in place so as to prevent or limit rotation. The adjustment mechanism may have a controller at, or adjacent to, one end of the holder bar that is operable by a user to adjust an angular position of the holder bar. The holder bar may also function as a fixed and secure grab bar when used in conjunction with the locking mechanism.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Movable structure of faucet outlet

Номер: US20120280068A1
Автор: Li-Chen Huang
Принадлежит: Alexander Yeh Ind Co Ltd

A movable structure of a movable structure of a faucet outlet including a faucet body, a connecting tube, a switching valve stick, a valve unit, a water outlet head and a cover, wherein the faucet body has a water channel in front of an inner space therein and a water outlet with a downward opening. A converging space at the faucet body has a board and a positioning hole. One end of the connecting tube is connected at the water channel and the other end is configured to connect with water pipes hidden in the wall. One end of the switching valve stick is enlarged to form a pulling head and the other end has an engaging segment. The valve unit has a water separation board and one end of which is protruding to form a trough space having an anti-leaking pad, and the other end has a two-prong clutch. The water outlet head is an elongated and hollow body where a plurality of separation boards are formed to generate a plurality of water outlet channels, and a connecting point is formed at each lateral side of the water outlet channel. One side of the cover has an elongated opening and a longer side of which has a protruding unit, and a positioning slot is formed at each shorter sides. The other side of the cover has a sealing surface next to the water channel to securely cover on the water outlet of the cover, and a water-stopping ring is located between the water outlet and the cover.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Automatic swing mechanism

Номер: US20120321445A1

An automatic swing mechanism has: a base, a lifting rod that can swing relative to the base and a driving mechanism that connects the base and the lifting rod, a flow passage that the flow can pass through is arranged in the base, and the driving mechanism comprises an impeller and a transmission mechanism. The impeller is pivotally arranged in the flow passage and can be rotated by the water passing through the flow passage. The transmission mechanism is connected between the impeller and the lifting rod to transform the rotation of the impeller to the swing of the lifting rod. The automatic swing mechanism drives the lifting rod swing by using the power of water, and the stuff arranged in the lifting rod can swing, such as handheld shower.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Shower Chamber Configured to Retain Heat

Номер: US20130031716A1
Принадлежит: Individual

In one aspect of the present invention, a shower chamber includes a flexible chamber barrier intermediate a ceiling assembly and a chamber floor. The flexible chamber barrier is configured to form a seal with the ceiling assembly to retain heat inside the chamber.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Shower assembly with supporting arm

Номер: US20130042937A1
Автор: Jiamao CAI
Принадлежит: Xiamen Lelin Sanitary Ware Co Ltd

A shower assembly with supporting arm has: a water inlet connected to the supporting arm and to a descending pipe; a switching valve body fixed and connected to the end of the pipe through an outer water inlet and having an outer and a inner water outlet connected to a ascending inner tube in the pipe; and an upper branch pipe fixed to the location of the water inlet and connected to the inner tube, of which the end has one or at least one upper water outlet, wherein the switching valve body has a valve core inside, which makes the pipe connected to the outer and the inner water outlet respectively or simultaneously. The switching valve body that is at the end of the pipe controls the current export from the upper and the outer water outlet beneath the switching valve body.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Faucet mounting anchor

Номер: US20130048100A1
Принадлежит: Masco Corp of Indiana

A faucet assembly may include a body housing and an anchor. The anchor may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the body housing may include a mounting tube. The mounting tube may include fingers that releasably engage with one or more structures of the anchor. A screw positioned within the body housing may engage the mounting tube, and draw the mounting tube into the body housing. The fingers of the mounting tube may engage with a structure of the anchor and may close around the structure as the mounting tube is drawn into the body housing.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Seesaw control shower

Номер: US20130062439A1

A seesaw control shower has a switch unit and a fixed unit with several outlet functions. The fixed unit has a groove to assemble with the switch unit and connect to the water source. The switch unit has an elastic pushing rod, a seesaw and a driving element. The first end of the pushing rod is connected to the groove. The driving element is and connected to the pushing rod. The seesaw is rotatably disposed inside the groove with one end as the axis. The other end of the seesaw has a W shaped inclined surface forming two apex angles. The second end of the pushing rod can withstand one of the two apex angles rotate the seesaw. The second end of the pushing rod can withstand one of the apex angles to rotate the seesaw.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Disposable filtering unit

Номер: US20130087489A1
Автор: Yao-Tung Chen
Принадлежит: Individual

A disposable filtering unit includes a tube having a first connection portion and an outlet respectively located on two ends thereof, and the first connection portion is connected to a faucet body. The tube has a first path unit and a second path unit which has a filtering unit. A valve unit is located on a side of the tube so as to change direction of water flow to guide water to enter from the second path and exits from the outlet via the filtering unit. The tube can be disengaged from the faucet and disposable, and the filtering unit filters water to ensure that the water is clean.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Water outlet fitting with a ball-and-socket joint

Номер: US20130088007A1
Принадлежит: NEOPERL GMBH

A water outlet fitting with a handleable water outlet ( 4 ) and with a flexible hose line ( 3 ) which can be connected to the water outlet ( 4 ) via a coupling ( 5 ). A characteristic feature of the water outlet fitting according to the invention is that the coupling ( 5 ), which is provided for connecting the water outlet ( 4 ) and hose line ( 3 ), has a ball-and-socket joint ( 7 ). The ball-and-socket joint ( 7 ) connected between the water outlet ( 4 ) and the hose line ( 3 ) not only increases the mobility and articulation between the water outlet ( 4 ) and the flexible hose line ( 3 ), but the ball-and-socket joint ( 7 ) also permits the water outlet ( 4 ) to be rotated relative to the hose line ( 3 ) without having to be concerned that the screw connection or similar coupling ( 5 ) provided between the water outlet ( 4 ) and hose line ( 3 ) will become undone.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Shower columns or panels

Номер: US20130104308A1
Автор: Daniel Dutheil
Принадлежит: Les Robinets Presto SA

Improvements to shower panels and, more particularly to the lower part of such a panel, connected to the upper one by a metallic protective sleeve ( 3 ), characterized in that said lower part comprises a casing in two parts, one of which forming a base ( 6 ) and comprising means to allow it being fixated against the usual membrane and to maintain a priming valve ( 1 ), while the other ( 11 ), which totally covers the first part, and the lower part of the sleeve forms a metallic protecting shell and comprises means for operating the usual pusher ( 2 ) of said priming valve and to evacuate the water resulting of the discharging of said priming valve and of the main valve disposed at the upper part of the panel.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

SANITARY FIXTURE

Номер: US20130133753A1
Автор: THOMAS Karl
Принадлежит: GROHE AG

The invention relates to a sanitary fitting having a housing element and a functional unit which comprises water-conducting components and is housed in the housing body of the sanitary fitting, wherein the housing element comprises at least two shell-shaped individual parts. The shell-shaped individual parts are produced from a metal alloy or a plastic in a diecasting process and are adhesively bonded to each other or connected to each other by means of material bonding to form a hollow element surrounding the functional unit by means of a joining process. 1. A sanitary fixture comprising:a housing body; anda functional unit that comprises all water-carrying parts and that is configured to be accommodated in the housing body of the sanitary fixture,wherein the housing body comprises at least two shell-shaped single parts that are made of a metallic alloy or of a plastic in the die-casting process, andwherein the shell-shaped single parts are connectable to one another adhesively or by material bonding to form a hollow body surrounding the functional unit via a joining process.2. The sanitary fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the shell-shaped single parts are made of an aluminum cast alloy selected from the group of AlSi10Mg (Fe) claim 1 , AlSi12(Fe) claim 1 , AlSi9Cu3(Fe) or AlSi12Cu1(Fe) or a zinc die-casting alloy.3. The sanitary fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the shell-shaped single parts have joint edges with profiles.4. The sanitary fixture according to claim 3 , wherein the joint edges of the shell-shaped single parts have a lock seam claim 3 , a groove or a profile corresponding to the groove.5. The sanitary fixture according to claim 3 , wherein each single part has a projection on a first joint edge and a recess on a second joint edge such that respectively one joint edge of one single part engages with a projection into a recess of a joint edge of a second single part.6. The sanitary fixture according to claim 3 , wherein a first single part ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Corrosion resistant faucets with components made of different metallic materials

Номер: US20130160868A1
Принадлежит: Kohler Co

A faucet includes an outer housing having a surface formed of a first material. The outer housing has an entry and an outlet, and a valve cartridge is positioned at least partly in the outer housing and is configured to control flow of water to the outlet. An insulator sleeve is positioned at least partly in the outer housing between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A collar having a surface made of a second material different from the first material is at least partly nested within the insulator sleeve outside of the valve cartridge. The insulator sleeve is made of a material that acts to galvanically insulate the outer housing from the collar.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAIN BODY OF WATER-SAVING DEVICE AND MAIN BODY OF WATER-SAVING DEVICE

Номер: US20130174929A1
Автор: Song Byung Gyou
Принадлежит: Seal Mobile ID Ltd.

A method for manufacturing a main body () of a faucet equipped with a valve (V) for blocking a water flow at an upper portion and a lever (L) for adjusting the valve. The method includes the steps of: separately molding each component of the main body () made of a brass material, the components including a base body () equipped with the valve, a first assembly () with a hot water inlet (), a second assembly () with a cold water inlet () and a third assembly () with a water discharge port (); double injection molding a polyamide resin composition into the base body () and the first through third assemblies () to form internal molding assemblies (); combining the base body () and the first through third assemblies (); and plating nickel-chromium onto the exterior of the welded structure. 110121416aa. A method for manufacturing a main body () of a faucet provided with a hot water inlet () and a cold water inlet () at both sides , respectively , a water discharge portion () in which hot water and cold water are mixed , a valve (V) , at an upper portion , for stopping a flow of water , and a lever (L) for adjusting the valve , the method comprising:{'b': 11', '12', '12', '14', '14', '16', '16, 'i': a', 'a', 'a, 'preparing a base body () in which the valve is installed, a first assembly () in which the hot water inlet () is formed, a second assembly () in which the cold water inlet () is formed, and a third assembly () in which the water discharge port () is formed by separate brass molding processes;'}{'b': 22', '24', '26', '11', '12', '14', '16', '22', '24', '26', '22', '24', '26', '22', '24', '26, 'i': a,', 'a', 'a', 'b,', 'b', 'b, 'performing a double injection molding process to form internal molding assemblies (, , and ) of a polyamide-based resin composition inside the base body () and the first to third assemblies (, , and ), respectively, the internal molding assemblies (, and ) having fluid passages (and ), respectively, and connection portions (and ), ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Securement device for a tap

Номер: US20130180044A1
Автор: Declan Bonar
Принадлежит: Individual

A securement device for a tap having a tap body with a bottom face and at least one water supply shaft extending from the tap body bottom face to pass through an aperture in a sink or bath, has a support member adapted to be connected to the tap body spaced from the tap body bottom face, the tap body being placed adjacent one side of a sink or bath with the tap shaft or shafts extending through the sink or bath aperture and the support member engaging the tap body on the other side (underside) of the sink or bath to secure the tap body on the sink or bath. The support member has a support plate or body with at least one edge cut-out/slot to receive a tap pillar forming or assembled to a water supply shaft of the tap body.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Fluid Delivery Assembly (1-In and 1-Out)

Номер: US20130186478A1
Принадлежит: XIAMEN LOTA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a cartridge housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly. 1. A fluid delivery assembly for use with a fluid discharge fixture , the fluid delivery assembly comprising:a housing comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet;at least one tube assembly defining at least one fluid flow path, wherein a first portion of the tube assembly is configured to connect to a fluid source line, and wherein a second portion of the tube assembly is configured to connect to the housing; anda retaining assembly to secure the tube assembly and the housing, wherein the retaining assembly is configured to be engaged or disengaged by hand without the use of tools, and wherein the housing, the tube assembly and the retaining assembly are separate components that are not integrally formed together.2. The fluid delivery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tube assembly is comprised of PERT plastic tubing and the housing is comprised of plastic.3. The fluid delivery assembly of claim 2 , wherein the retaining assembly comprises:a mounting member sized and shaped to receive a portion of the housing, wherein a portion of the mounting member is threaded; anda securing member, wherein a portion of the securing member is threaded, and wherein the threaded portion of the mounting member is configured to cooperatively engage with the threaded portion of the securing member to secure the tube assembly to the housing.4. The fluid delivery assembly of claim 3 , wherein the mounting member is a mounting shank ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Fluid Delivery Assembly (2-In and 1-Out, Plus Quick-Connect Diverter Housing Assembly)

Номер: US20130186479A1
Принадлежит: XIAMEN LOTA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly, without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

SANITARY FITTING

Номер: US20130221115A1
Принадлежит: HANSGROHE SE

A sanitary fitting contains a rectilinear or slightly curved tubular outlet body, at one face end of which there is arranged an outlet, out of which the water flows, with the valve open, in a direction extending the direction of the outlet body. At this end of the outlet body there is arranged an actuating element for a valve cartridge arranged axially in the outlet body. At the opposite end of the outlet body there is arranged at a face end an actuating element for a valve cartridge accommodated in the outlet body. The outlet body has a lateral fastening attachment, by way of which the sanitary fitting is fastened to a horizontal or vertical surface and through which the supply lines are led. 1. A sanitary fitting , comprising;a tubular outlet body having, at a face side of an outlet end, an outlet out of the sanitary fitting and an actuating element for a first valve device of the sanitary fitting, and the outlet body having at a face side of an actuating end opposite from the outlet end, an actuating element for a further valve device of the sanitary fitting, anda tubular fastening attachment for fastening the sanitary fitting, said fastening attachment merging into the outlet body between the outlet end and the actuating end of the outlet body, said fastening attachment having a fastening end at an end remote from the outlet body, and having supply lines for the sanitary fitting leading through said fastening attachment.2. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening attachment forms a stand pipe.3. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening end is formed at an end of the fastening attachment that is opposite from the actuating end of the outlet body.4. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening end is formed at an end of the fastening attachment that is opposite from the outlet end of the outlet body.5. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening attachment and the outlet ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

SANITARY FITTING

Номер: US20130221131A1
Принадлежит: HANSGROHE SE

A sanitary fitting having an outlet contains an outlet end which is formed in a substantially tubular manner. In this tubular end there is arranged a shut-off valve having a cartridge, water flowing through the centre of said shut-off valve. A rotary shaft serves to rotate and thus actuate the valve cartridge. The rotary shaft is arranged and mounted inside a mounting sleeve which contains an outlet element at its outlet-side end. An external sleeve, which forms a flush continuation of the fitting housing, serves to rotate the rotary shaft. The sleeve is connected to the rotary shaft by a radial pin which engages through an arcuate slot that extends in the circumferential direction. When the sleeve is rotated, the position and setting of the outlet element remains the same. 1. A sanitary fitting , comprising:a fitting housing,an outlet out of the fitting housing,a shut-off valve for the outlet,an actuating element for the shut-off valve, andan outlet element,wherein the actuating element is formed as a sleeve configured to be grasped by a user and is mounted so as to be rotatable about its own axis independently of the outlet element.2. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , further comprising a switch-over valve arranged downstream of the shut-off valve in a flow direction and between the shut-off valve and the outlet element.3. The sanitary fitting according to claim 2 , wherein the switch-over valve is actuable by the actuating element for the shut-off valve.4. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , having two jet-outlet possibilities out of the outlet of the fitting housing.5. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the shut-off valve is formed as a straight-way valve.6. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the outlet element is pivotable in the fitting housing.7. The sanitary fitting according to claim 4 , further comprising a jet outlet means surrounding the outlet element.8. The sanitary fitting according to claim 1 , ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Bath Spout Cover

Номер: US20130224427A1
Принадлежит: Skip Hop Inc

A bath spout cover is provided that includes a body structure having an upper portion, two opposing side portions, and a front portion; a receiving area defined between the upper portion, the two opposing side portions, and the front portion; a strap spanning the two opposing side portions, said strap being adjustable on at least one of the side portions of the body structure; and at least one aperture defined by one of the side portions of the body structure, said aperture for receiving an end of the strap. Further provided are methods for securing a bath spout cover to a bath spout.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Installation structure for a water inlet pipe

Номер: US20130248003A1
Автор: He Si
Принадлежит: Beijing Kohler Ltd

An installation structure for a water inlet pipe includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe disposed adjacent one another, a water inlet base with a first water inlet hole configured to receive the first water inlet pipe, and a second water inlet hole configured to receive the second water inlet pipe, a shell substantially surrounding the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe, and having a first end configured to engage the water inlet base, and a limiting device formed from a resilient material and disposed within the shell, the limiting device having a first limiting groove that receives the first water inlet pipe and a second limiting groove that receives the second water inlet pipe for limiting displacement of the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe within the shell.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Quick connector

Номер: US20130249211A1
Автор: Tsai-Chen Yang
Принадлежит: Individual

A quick connector includes a female adapter and two retainers. The female adapter has a joint portion and an axial hole being adapted for a male adapter inserting therein. The joint portion has two openings and two pairs of engaging portions. Each retainer includes a pair of pivot members positioned in one of two pairs of engaging portions, so that the retainers can pivot between a clamping position and a spreading position. The present invention can engage and disengage from the male adapter quickly with the retainers by pivoting means. The retainers are positioned in the engaging portions so as to be installed and dismantled easily. One of the retainers pivots in a clockwise direction, the other one of the retainers pivots in a counterclockwise direction. Users can easily operate the retainers to pivot, and the retainers would not be obstructed by the wall.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

SHOWER SYSTEM WITH FLOW RESTRICTION

Номер: US20130283520A1
Автор: Schulte Michael
Принадлежит: GROHE AG

A shower system with a wall connection, a conduit connected thereto to connect the wall connection to a changeover device, and an overhead shower head and a hand shower to which water can be supplied via the changeover device. A first flow restrictor with a first flow restriction is disposed in an area of the wall connection and a second and third flow restrictor are disposed in an area of the overhead shower head and hand shower in a series connection. In the area of the changeover device at least one fourth flow restrictor with at least one second flow restriction is provided and the changeover device provides at least one first direct line connection between the wall connection and at least the overhead shower head or hand shower and a second indirect line connection with a series connection of the fourth flow restrictor. 1. A shower system comprising:a wall connection;a changeover device;a conduit connectable to the wall connection, the conduit connecting the wall connection to the changeover device; andan overhead shower head and a hand shower to which water is supplied alternatively via the changeover device;a flow restrictor adapted to limit a maximum flow rate, the first flow restrictor, with a first flow restriction, is arranged in an area of the wall connection;a second and third flow restrictor being arranged in an area of the overhead shower head and hand shower, which are functionally in a series connection; andat least one fourth flow restrictor with at least one second flow restriction is arranged in an area of the changeover device,wherein the changeover device provides at least one first direct line connection between the wall connection and at least the overhead shower head or hand shower, andwherein the changeover device provides a second indirect line connection with a series connection of the fourth flow restrictor.2. The shower system according to claim 1 , wherein the wall connection is a mixed water connection.3. The shower system according ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STANDARDIZING HAND CARE

Номер: US20130291947A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC.

An apparatus, method and system for providing and dispensing various hand care alternatives from a common point of dispension, such as a faucet, for standardizing the hand care, washing, sanitizing, and drying process is disclosed. Included is a liquid flow path having an inlet in fluid communication with a liquid source and an outlet in fluid communication with a user reception point. A secondary flow path has an inlet in communication with one or more hand care alternatives and an outlet in communication with the user reception point. A user-perceivable output provides notification of the hand care operation being provided at the user reception point.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF COUNTERTOP FAUCET

Номер: US20130291959A1
Принадлежит:

An installation structure of countertop faucet includes a base having an insertion section extending through a mounting hole formed in a counter to engage a locking nut to be secured. The insertion section has a top end forming a receiving bore of which a circumferential wall forming two positioning holes communicating with the receiving bore. Each positioning hole receives therein a releasing module. The bottom of the base forms two water inlet passages communicating with the receiving bore and receiving stop valves therein and coupled to couplers for connection with water inlet tubes. A faucet has a joint section received in the receiving bore and having water guide tubes fit into the water inlet passages. The joint section forms two receiving apertures receiving therein positioning modules respectively engageable with the positioning holes to fix the faucet and being released by the releasing module to detach the faucet from the base. 1. An installation structure of countertop faucet , comprising:a base, which comprises a seat that is adapted to abut an underside of a top of a counter and an insertion section having a reduced diameter and extending through a mounting hole of the counter to partially project beyond the counter , the insertion section having a top end in which a receiving bore is formed and delimited by a circumferential wall that has an outside surface forming an external thread section and two positioning holes that are formed in and extending through the circumferential wall at a location above the external thread section to be in communication with the receiving bore, the seat having a bottom surface in which two water inlet passages are formed to communicate with the receiving bore;a locking nut, which is fit to and engages the external thread section of the insertion section in order to cooperate with the seat to clamp the counter;a faucet, which comprises a joint section that is receivable in the receiving bore, the joint section having a ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Faucet control structure

Номер: US20130299006A1
Автор: Wen-Tsung Lin
Принадлежит: Hsue Sam Enterprise Co Ltd

A faucet control structure includes an outlet head, a switch rod and a valve body. The outlet head is provided therein with a through-hole, a downward outlet end and an inlet chamber. The outlet end and the inlet chamber are separated by the through-hole. One end of the switch rod is enlarged to form a pulling head, and the other end is provided with a restricting groove. The valve body has a partitioning plate whose front surface is provided with two clamping claws. An inverted U-shaped flexible piece is integrally formed atop the valve body. Both sides of the flexible piece are provided with a bending section respectively. The bending sections provide a force for supporting the valve body when the valve body is compressed by an external force, and provide a restoring force to the valve body after the external force is removed.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Die cast component and a method for producing a die cast component

Номер: US20130299026A1

The present invention relates to a die cast component, in particular a water outlet fitting, comprising a base body produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside, the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body and in which at least one channel is provided for the conveyance of fluid, the casting core being made of a material the melting point of which is lower than the melting point of the material from which the base body is produced, and that the outside of the casting core rests with at least substantially all of its surface against the inside of the base body. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing this type of die casting component.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

DIE CAST COMPONENT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DIE CAST COMPONENT

Номер: US20130299027A1

The present invention relates to a die cast component, in particular a water outlet fitting, comprising a base body produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside, the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body and in which at least one channel is provided for the conveyance of fluid, wherein in a predominant part of the contact surface, in particular in the entire or almost the entire contact surface region between the casting core and the base body, the wall thickness of the casting core is as great as or greater than the wall thickness of the base body. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing this type of die casting component. 112345165151. A die cast component , in particular a water outlet fitting , comprising a base body () produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings ( , , ) are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside , the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core () that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body () and in which at least one channel () is provided for the conveyance of fluid , characterized in that in a predominant part of the contact surface , in particular in the entire or almost the entire contact surface region between the casting core () and the base body () , the wall thickness of the casting core () is as great as or greater than the wall thickness of the base body ().25. The die cast component according to claim 1 , characterized in that the casting core () is made in one part.35556655ababab. The die cast component according to claim 1 , characterized in that the casting core () is divided into a number of casting core elements ( claim 1 , ) lying one behind ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

DIE CAST COMPONENT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DIE CAST COMPONENT

Номер: US20130299028A1

The present invention relates to a die cast component, in particular a water outlet fitting, comprising a base body produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside, the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body and in which at least one channel is provided for the conveyance of fluid, wherein the casting core is provided with reinforcing ribs and/or bars, wherein in particular bars which pass through the channel are provided in the channel. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing this type of die casting component. 11234516566. A die cast component , in particular a water outlet fitting , comprising a base body () produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings ( , , ) are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside , the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core () that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body () and in which at least one channel () is provided for the conveyance of fluid , characterized in that the casting core () is provided with reinforcing ribs and/or bars , wherein in particular bars which pass through the channel () are provided in the channel ().25151. The die cast component according to claim 1 , characterized in that the casting core () is made of a material the melting point of which is lower than the melting point of the material from which the base body () is produced claim 1 , and that the outside of the casting core () rests with at least substantially all of its surface against the inside of the base body ().35. The die cast component according to claim 1 , characterized in that the casting core () is made in one part.45556655a,ba,ba,b. The die cast component ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Body spray with extending sprayhead

Номер: US20130312175A1
Принадлежит: Masco Corp of Indiana

A body spray configured to be supported within a shower wall. The body spray includes an outer housing and an inner waterway supporting a sprayhead for axial movement relative to the outer housing. Water pressure against the inner waterway causes the sprayhead to move axially outwardly from a refracted position to an extended position.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

MIXING VALVE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

Номер: US20130312856A1
Принадлежит: Masco Corporation of Indiana

A mixing valve assembly including a valve cartridge is supported by a valve body housing within a shower wall. The valve cartridge includes a temperature sensor in thermal communication with water provided to an outlet port of the valve body. A temperature display is configured to provide a visual indication of water temperature detected by the temperature sensor. 1. A mixing valve assembly comprising:a valve body housing configured to be supported within a shower wall, the valve body housing including an outlet port, a hot water supply port, and a cold water supply port; a cap;', 'a valve plate including a first control opening in selective fluid communication with the hot water supply port and a second control opening in selective fluid communication with the cold water supply port, the valve plate being supported for rotation relative to the cap;', 'a stem operably coupled to the valve plate, wherein rotation of the stem causes rotation of the valve plate and simultaneous movement of the first control opening and the second control opening to determine the amount of fluid communication with the hot water supply port and the cold water supply port for controlling a temperature of water provided to the outlet port; and', 'a temperature sensor supported by the cap and having a sensing end in thermal communication with water provided to the outlet port for detecting water temperature;, 'a valve cartridge supported by the valve body housing, the valve cartridge includinga mounting assembly configured to be supported outside of the shower wall, the mounting assembly including a temperature display in electrical communication with the temperature sensor to provide a visual indication of water temperature detected by the temperature sensor; anda handle operably coupled to the stem and accessible exterior of the mounting assembly.2. The mixing valve assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a position sensor supported by the cap and configured to detect a rotational ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

FAUCET WITH GUIDED PULL-OUT SPOUT

Номер: US20130327853A1
Принадлежит:

A faucet having a pull-out sprayer that is attached to a spray hose. The faucet also has a housing with an end region to receive the sprayer and a feedthrough for passage of the sprayer hose through the housing, and at least one first guide for spacing the sprayer hose from an inner wall surface of the feedthrough, the guide being provided at least in an end region. 1. A faucet comprising:a spray hose;a pull-out sprayer attached to the spray hose;a housing with an end region adapted to receive the sprayer and with a feedthrough to allow for passage of the spray hose through the housing; andat least one first guide adapted to space the spray hose from an inner wall surface of the feedthrough, the at least one first guide being provided at least in the end region of the housing.2. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the first guide is arranged at least on the housing or on the spray hose.3. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the first guide has at least one sliding surface that guides the spray hose at a distance from the inner wall surface.4. The faucet according to claim 3 , wherein the sliding surface is arranged such that the sliding surface works together with a bottom side of the spray hose.5. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the first guide is configured as a tongue.6. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding surface of the first guide is braced in at least one location on the inner wall surface.7. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the first guide is annular with at least one tongue located thereon.8. The faucet according to claim 1 , further comprising a second guide that aligns the spray hose in a fully retracted state in its circumferential direction relative to the end region of the faucet.9. The faucet according to claim 8 , wherein the second guide is annular with at least one beveled first guide surface located thereon.10. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the second guide has at least one first guide ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Fixing Structure of Faucet

Номер: US20130333109A1
Принадлежит: GLOBE UNION INDUSTRIAL CORP.

A fixing structure of a faucet is mounted on a sink countertop with an opening and contains a base including a supporting portion and an inserting portion. A supporting portion has an annular fence and an annular shoulder; the annular fence has a retaining recess; the annular shoulder has two longitudinally through holes and an opening. The inserting portion has a cylindrical fence and two stopping rods, and the cylindrical fence has a longitudinal channel; the annular shoulder has an annular abutting area. A locking assembly includes two positioning screws and two clamping blocks. A faucet includes a fitting tube, a sheath having a groove, a peripheral fence, and a threaded orifice. A controlling valve assembly is mounted on the fitting tube. A fastening bolt is screwed with the threaded orifice so as to retain with the retaining recess, thus fixing the faucet on the base. 1. A fixing structure of a faucet being mounted on a sink countertop with an opening and comprising:a base including a supporting portion and an inserting portion connecting with the supporting portion;the supporting portion having an annular fence and an annular shoulder coupling with an inner wall of the annular fence; the annular fence having a retaining recess defined on an outer wall thereof; the annular shoulder having two longitudinally through holes formed therein and an opening defined around an inner wall thereof;the inserting portion having a cylindrical fence extending downwardly along an inner wall of the opening from a bottom end of the inner wall thereof and having two stopping rods connecting with an outer wall of the cylindrical fence, and the cylindrical fence having a longitudinal channel defined therein and communicating with the opening; the annular shoulder having an annular abutting area arranged on a bottom end thereof and around an upper end of the outer wall of the cylindrical fence, such that after the inserting portion of the base inserts into the opening of the sink ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

FAUCET WITH INTEGRATED MIXING VALVE

Номер: US20130340162A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
Принадлежит:

A faucet is configured to receive a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The faucet includes a mixer valve within a portion thereof that is configured to receive a first fluid from the first fluid conduit and a second fluid from the second fluid conduit and to output the first fluid or the second fluid or a blend the first and second fluids to a faucet outlet. 1. A faucet configured to receive a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit , wherein the faucet includes a mixer valve within a portion thereof that is configured to receive a first fluid from the first fluid conduit and a second fluid from the second fluid conduit and to output the first fluid or the second fluid or a blend the first and second fluids to a faucet outlet.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the mixer valve comprises a first fluid inlet adapted to receive the first fluid from the first fluid conduit claim 1 , a second fluid inlet adapted to receive the second fluid from the second fluid conduit claim 1 , a fluid outlet claim 1 , and a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of fluid from the first fluid inlet and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of fluid from the second fluid inlet claim 1 , each of the first and second flow control valves including a valve member assembly to control the fluid flow through the respective flow control valve claim 1 , the valve member assembly and the fluid inlet of each of the first and second flow control valves adapted and arranged such that claim 1 , when in use claim 1 , fluid flowing through the first flow control valve exerts substantially no net force on the valve member assembly of the first flow control valve and fluid flowing through the second flow control valve exerts substantially no net force on the valve member assembly of the second flow control valve.3. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the mixer valve comprises a first inlet for receiving the first fluid claim 1 , a second inlet for receiving the ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

MAGNETIC DOCKING FAUCET

Номер: US20140026980A1
Принадлежит: KOHLER CO.

A faucet is provided. The faucet has a spout and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout. A hose having a magnetically responsive collar thereon provides fluid through the spout to the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the faucet such that when the sprayhead is coupled to the spout, the collar magnetically couples to the magnet, thereby applying sufficient magnetic force to the hose to retain the sprayhead against the spout. 1. A faucet , comprising:a spout;a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout;a hose coupled to the sprayhead and having a magnetically responsive collar thereon, the hose providing fluid through the spout to the sprayhead; anda magnet located in the faucet such that when the sprayhead is coupled to the spout, the collar magnetically couples to the magnet, thereby applying sufficient magnetic force to the hose to retain the sprayhead against the spout.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the magnet is located in the spout.3. The faucet of claim 2 , wherein the hose comprises an end portion secured to the hose with the collar.4. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the end portion comprises a ball for coupling to the sprayhead.5. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the spout is rotatably coupled to a base claim 1 , and the magnet is located in the base.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a retainer located in the faucet claim 1 , the retainer supporting the magnet.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the spout is rotatably coupled to a base claim 6 , and the retainer is support by the base inside the spout.8. A faucet claim 6 , comprising:a sprayhead releasably supported by a spout;a hose passing through the spout and having a first end for receiving fluid from a fluid source and a second end fluidly coupled to the sprayhead;a magnetically responsive collar coupled to the hose; anda magnet located in the faucet such that when the sprayhead is supported by the spout, the collar magnetically couples to the magnet, thereby applying sufficient ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

MULTIPLE FLOW FAUCET WITH PIVOTING SPOUT

Номер: US20140027372A1
Принадлежит:

A multiple flow faucet with passages having at least one base part installed in a mounting element, and a pivoting spout rotatably attached thereto, with at least a cold water line and a filtered water line. The filtered water line has at least one liquid-tight rotatable disconnection point at one or more of the passages. 1. A multiple flow faucet with passages comprising:at least one base part that is configured to be installed on a mounting element;a pivoting spout rotatably attached to the at least one base part;a cold water line;a filtered water line, the filtered water line having at least one liquid-tight, rotatable disconnection point at one or more of the passages.2. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the disconnection point is located at a bottom of the base part.3. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the disconnection point comprises a pivoting nipple and a fixed nipple.4. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the pivoting nipple is enclosed in a leakproof manner by the fixed nipple.5. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein at least one seal and at least one fastener are provided for each of the ends of the filtered water line at the disconnection point.6. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the filtered water line is a plastic pipe or hose.7. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the base part includes a mixing part.8. The faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the fixed nipple is rigidly connected to the bottom of the base part. This nonprovisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) to German Patent Application No DE 10 2012 014 947.6, which was filed in Germany on Jul. 30, 2012, and which is herein incorporated by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a multiple flow faucet having at least one base part installed in a mounting plane and a pivoting spout rotatably attached thereto with at least a cold water line, a filtered water line, and an electronic signal line.2. Description ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

MULTIPOSITIONAL FAUCET SPOUT

Номер: US20140048145A1
Принадлежит: Elkay Manufacturing Company

A faucet that permits an installer to select any of a plurality of desired spout rotational ranges of the spout with respect to the faucet base. The faucet can include adjustable components that allow the installer to select a degree of rotation of the spout with respect to the base. The degree of rotation can be any suitable range between 0° and 360°, inclusive, in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the degree of rotation is 360°, the spout may rotate through multiple rotations of 360°. In some embodiments, the installer can choose between a preselected number of rotational ranges. In other embodiments, the selectable range of rotation is variable and the installer can select between a desired suitable range. 1. A faucet comprising:a faucet base having an opening;a rotation-limiting element receivable in the opening, the rotation-limiting element having a first engagement structure;a spout with an end receivable in the opening, the end of the spout having a second engagement structure;a retainer that surrounds the spout for retaining the spout and rotation-limiting element in the opening, the spout being selectively rotatable in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction within the retainer from a first position where the first engagement structure is in contact with the second engagement structure, through a degree of rotation throughout which the first and second engagement structures are spaced a distance apart, to a second position where the first engagement structure is in contact with the second engagement structure, the degree of rotation being variable by adjusting the distance the first and second engagement structures are spaced apart, and the spout being fully rotatable through 360° when the first and second engagement structures do not contact each other, and being non-rotatable with respect to the base when the first and second engagement structures are maintained in contact.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Plastic Faucet Body with Copper Connecting Legs

Номер: US20140069519A1
Принадлежит: GLOBE UNION INDUSTRIAL CORP.

A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel, and two support feet, each having an inlet and a channel; two copper connecting legs engaged on the two support feet. A bottom end portion of each copper connecting leg beyond a bottom end of the each support foot forms a distance so that between the each copper connecting leg and the each support foot is defined a receiving chamber. A lower coupling portion forms on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg. A groove communicates with the receiving chamber and the lower coupling portion. A seal element is retained with the groove to stop cold water from the cold water pipe or hot water from the hot water pipe flowing into the lower coupling portion. 1. A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs comprising:a plastic member injection molded from plastic material and including two seat portions mounted on two sides thereof, a connecting portion defined between the two seat portions, and two support feet extending downwardly from two bottom ends of the two seat portions; each support foot having an inlet formed on a bottom end thereof and a channel arranged in the each support foot and communicating with each seat portion; the connecting portion having at least one exit defined on a middle section thereof and having a tunnel defined therein and communicating with the each seat portion;two copper connecting legs made of cooper material, and each copper connecting leg being engaged on an outer wall of the each support foot of the plastic member and having a threaded section formed on the outer wall thereof; characterized in that:a bottom end portion of the each copper connecting leg beyond a bottom end of the each support foot forms a distance so that between an inner fence of the each copper connecting leg and the bottom end of the each support foot is defined a ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

MAGNETIC DOCKING FAUCET

Номер: US20140069520A1
Принадлежит: KOHLER CO.

A faucet includes a spout and a sprayhead movable between a docked position, in which the sprayhead is in contact with the spout, and an undocked position, in which the sprayhead is spaced apart from the spout. The faucet also includes a hose that includes a tubular portion having an inlet end and an outlet end and configured to provide fluid through the spout to the sprayhead and a magnetically responsive end portion coupled to the outlet end and configured to be freely and rotatably received within a portion of the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the spout such that when the sprayhead is in the docked position, the magnet magnetically attracts the magnetically responsive end portion of the hose so as to retain the sprayhead against the spout. 1. A faucet , comprising:a spout;a sprayhead movable between a docked position, in which the sprayhead is in contact with the spout, and an undocked position, in which the sprayhead is spaced apart from the spout; a tubular portion having an inlet end and an outlet end and configured to provide fluid through the spout to the sprayhead; and', 'a magnetically responsive end portion coupled to the outlet end and configured to be freely and rotatably received within a portion of the sprayhead; and, 'a hose comprisinga magnet located in the spout such that when the sprayhead is in the docked position, the magnet magnetically attracts the magnetically responsive end portion of the hose so as to retain the sprayhead against the spout.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the sprayhead is substantially formed of non-magnetically responsive materials.3. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the magnetically responsive end portion comprises a ball configured to be removably received within the portion of the sprayhead.4. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the sprayhead comprises a socket configured to receive the ball claim 3 , thereby permitting the sprayhead to rotate relative to the end portion.5. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Fixing Structure of Faucet

Номер: US20140075667A1
Принадлежит: GLOBE UNION INDUSTRIAL CORP.

A fixing structure of a faucet is fixed on a sink countertop with a hole and contains a faucet having a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve, and a water supply set. The water supply set includes a cold-water inlet pipe, a hot-water inlet pipe, and a mixing outlet pipe. A positioning device includes a base having a peripheral fence, a bottom fence, and a mouth. The bottom fence has a limiting face and at least one orifice, the limiting face has a channel, two stop posts, and an abutting face. Two screw rods extend out of the hole and are rotated above the base. Two clamping blocks are screwed with the two screw rods and are limited by the two stop posts to rotate when the two screw rods are rotated, and the two clamping blocks move upwardly to retain a bottom end of the sink countertop. 1. A fixing structure of a faucet being fixed on a sink countertop with a hole and comprising:a faucet including a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve mounted in the housing, and a water supply set; the water supply set including a cold-water inlet pipe connected with the mixing valve, a hot-water inlet pipe, and a mixing outlet pipe; one end of the mixing outlet pipe connecting with the pull-out spray head;a positioning device including a base having a peripheral fence, a bottom fence connected with the peripheral fence, and a mouth defined on the bottom fence; the bottom fence having a limiting face extending downwardly from the mouth, and the limiting face being a successive and closed wall in a circumferential direction and passing through the hole of the sink countertop and having an outer rim retained with the hole, such that the base aligns with the hole; the limiting face also having a channel for communicating with the water supply set and having two stop posts coupled therewith and downwardly extending out of the hole, a bottom end of each stop post extending beyond a bottom end of the limiting face; the bottom fence having at least one orifice defined ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

QUICK-INSTALL THREE-WAY PIPE CONNECTOR

Номер: US20140076445A1
Принадлежит:

A quick-install three-way pipe connector including a valve body, a lower pipe assembly and a switching element. The valve body has a fitting opening, a water inlet and a lower pipe orifice. The lower pipe assembly includes an on-flow pipe and a counter-flow pipe. The upper ends of the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe pass through the lower pipe orifice and are fixed inside the valve body by means of an upper connector. The switching element is fixed on the lower end of the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe and is provided with a lower water outlet. The fitting opening is provided with an upper cover which seals a water inlet cavity. The complete water path of the entire device includes water in-flow from a support arm joint to flow sequentially through the water inlet, the on-flow pipe, the switching element, the counter-flow pipe and the water outlet. 1400210. A quick-install three-way pipe connector , which is fixed to the support arm () in the wall by means of a support arm joint () , wherein comprising:{'b': 100', '100', '107', '201', '202', '203', '201', '210, 'a valve body (), the valve body () comprises a fitting opening (), a water inlet (), a water outlet () and a lower pipe orifice (), which are interconnected, the water inlet () is connected to the support arm joint ();'}{'b': 104', '103', '104', '103', '203', '100', '110', '107, 'a lower pipe assembly, which is a pipe entirely faced down, the lower pipe assembly comprises a on-flow pipe () and a counter-flow pipe (), the upper ends of the on-flow pipe () and the counter-flow pipe () pass through the lower pipe orifice () and are fixed inside the valve body () by means of an upper connector () inserted from the fitting opening (); and'}{'b': 130', '130', '131, 'a switching element (), the switching element () is fixed on the lower ends of the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe and is disposed with a lower water outlet () which is connected to the on-flow pipe and the counter-flow pipe;'}{'b ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Water Faucet with Function of Noise Reduction and Pressure Adjustment

Номер: US20140096318A1
Принадлежит: SHANG DER LIH COMPANY CO., LTD.

A water faucet with function of noise reduction and pressure adjustment, comprising an adjusting element including a guiding pipe and a water valve, wherein the guiding pipe is formed with a flowing channel that runs through the both sides of the guiding pipe, and the guiding pipe is formed with a assembling opening perpendicular to the periphery of the guiding pipe, and is connected with the flowing channel, and the water valve is installed in the guiding pipe by inserted into the flowing channel through the assembling opening; a outflowing element, which is located at the adjusting element where the flowing channel is gradually reduced, is connected with the flowing channel, wherein a outflowing unit is assembled with the outflowing element by the side opposite to the side screwed to the adjusting element. 1. A water faucet with function of noise reduction and pressure adjustment , comprising:an adjusting element including a guiding pipe and a water valve, wherein the guiding pipe is formed with a flowing channel that runs through both sides of the guiding pipe, and the inner diameter of the flowing channel is gradually decreased from one side of the guiding pipe to the other side thereof, the guiding pipe for controlling the amount of water flowing through the flowing channel is provided with an assembling opening perpendicular to a periphery surface of the guiding pipe in a status that the assembling opening is connected with the flowing channel, and the water valve is installed in the guiding pipe by inserted the water valve into the flowing channel through the assembling opening to thus regulate flow of the flowing channel; andan outflowing element connecting between the adjusting element and a outflowing unit, wherein the outflowing element is connected with one end, whose inner diameter of the flowing channel is smaller than the inner diameter of the other end, of the adjusting element.2. A water faucet of claim 1 , wherein the water valve is formed with a ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

MIXER TAP

Номер: US20150000032A1
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A mixer tap is provided that includes: a lever; a temperature adjusting mechanism that enables adjusting a discharge water temperature by rotating the lever from side to side; a discharge amount adjustment mechanism that enables adjusting the discharge amount by rotating the lever back and forth; a side-to-side click mechanism that effects a side-to-side click feeling in association with rotation of the lever from side to side; and a back-and-forth click mechanism that effects a back-and-forth click feeling in association with rotation of the lever back and forth. In the mixer tap, a click feeling is varied depending on a lever back-and-forth position and/or a lever side-to-side position. The difference in the click feeling can provide a user with various items of information. This information allows the improvement of the convenience of the mixer tap. 1. A mixer tap comprising:a lever;a temperature adjusting mechanism configured to enable adjusting a discharge water temperature by rotating the lever from side to side;a discharge amount adjustment mechanism configured to enable adjusting a discharge amount by rotating the lever back and forth;a side-to-side click mechanism configured to effect a side-to-side click feeling in association with rotation of the lever from side to side; anda back-and-forth click mechanism configured to effect a back-and-forth click feeling in association with rotation of the lever back and forth, wherein:the click feeling is varied depending on a lever back-and-forth position and/or a lever side-to-side position; anda difference in the click feeling is of the form (A):(A) the back-and-forth click feeling is varied depending on the lever side-to-side position.2. (canceled)3. The mixer tap according to claim 1 , comprising:a member X that is rotated in conjunction with side to side rotation of the lever and moved in conjunction with back and forth rotation of the lever;a member Y that is rotated in conjunction with rotation of the lever ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

WATER OUTLET FITTING WITH FLEXIBLE OUTLET GUIDE

Номер: US20150000033A1
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A water outlet fitting having a base, a hose device with a hose and a water outlet head as well as a holding device including: a mounting portion for mounting the holding device on the base of the water outlet fitting; a locking portion on the free end of the holding device for producing detachable locking of the hose device; and a guide portion for connecting the locking portion to the mounting portion and provide a contact face for the hose device; wherein in a first handling variant the hose device is locked on the holding device, wherein in a second handling variant the hose device is removed from the holding device and is movable in relation to the holding device, and a corresponding holding device. The water outlet fitting has an operating element which is developed in the manner of a stirrup-shaped handle surrounding the water outlet and/or base. 1. A water outlet fitting having a base , a hose device with a hose and a water outlet head as well as having a holding device , wherein the holding device comprises:a mounting portion for mounting the holding device on the base of the water outlet fitting;a locking portion on a free end of the holding device for producing detachable locking of the hose device; anda guide portion for connecting the locking portion to the mounting portion and where applicable to prepare a contact face for the hose device; whereinin a first handling variant (initial position) the hose device is locked on the holding device, andin a second handling variant the hose device is removed from the holding device and is movable freely in relation to the holding device.2. The water outlet fitting as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the holding device is formed from an at least partially elastic material.3. The water outlet fitting as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least partially elastic material is a plastics material.4. The water outlet fitting as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the locking portion provides a positive locking and/or non- ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Filter-and-medication type shower arm

Номер: US20170000993A1
Принадлежит: Xiamen Runner Industrial Corp

A filter-and-medication type shower arm includes a filter portion and a medication portion. The filter portion includes: a shower arm water input port, disposed at end of the filter portion; and a filter core, disposed in the filter portion, with its one end connected to the shower arm water input port. The medication portion is connected to the filter portion, so that they are in communication with each other, including: a shower arm water output port, disposed at end of the medication portion, and is provided with a shower head connector; a chamber, connected to other end of the filter core; and a medicine storage box, disposed slidably in the chamber of the medication portion, and containing a medicine bag inside, and it includes: a plurality of micro through holes, and a water outlet port.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

ATOMIZER NOZZLE FOR A SANITARY WATER OUTLET AND SANITARY OUTLET FITTING WITH A WATER OUTLET

Номер: US20160001307A1
Автор: SCHÜRLE Holger
Принадлежит: NEOPERL GMBH

An atomizer nozzle () for a sanitary water outlet, which atomizer nozzle () is intended for atomizing water under pressure. The characterizing feature of the atomizer nozzle () according to the invention is that the atomizer nozzle () has a swirl chamber (), in which at least one feed channel () that is oriented transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle and runs approximately tangentially into the swirl chamber () opens out, wherein the swirl chamber () tapers in the outflow direction, in the direction of a nozzle channel (). The atomizer nozzle () can be used to produce a water jet of a homogeneous jet pattern that gives the impression of a voluminous water jet in spite of having a low volumetric flow. 11124213425. An atomizer nozzle () for a sanitary water outlet , for the purpose of atomizing water which is subjected to pressure , said atomizer nozzle () has a swirl chamber () in which opens out at least one feed channel () , which is oriented transversely to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle and runs tangentially into the swirl chamber () , wherein at least one inlet channel () is arranged upstream of each feed channel () , as seen in a flow direction , and wherein the swirl chamber () tapers , in an outflow direction , towards a nozzle channel () , at an end region of which the water jet exits into the atmosphere.225. The atomizer nozzle as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the swirl chamber () claim 1 , in the direction of the nozzle channel () claim 1 , is in the form of a funnel claim 1 , in particular of a funnel which is conical or in the form of a rotational hyperboloid.382. The atomizer nozzle as claimed in or claim 1 , characterized in that a central protrusion () claim 1 , which is oriented in the longitudinal direction of the nozzle claim 1 , projects into the swirl chamber ().41101112131114131516414131414. The atomizer nozzle as claimed in one of to claim 1 , characterized in that the atomizer nozzle () has a basic ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

FLOW CONTROL COMPONENT AND SHOWER

Номер: US20190001350A1
Принадлежит:

A flow control component comprises a water inlet pipe, and a shower equipped with the flow control component. A partition formed with water holes which are different in aperture is disposed in the middle of the water inlet pipe; a first rotating block with a water diversion opening and a main water opening respectively formed at two ends is installed in an inner hole of the water inlet pipe; a first water passage which communicates with the water diversion opening and the main water opening is disposed in the middle of the first rotating block. The water inlet pipe is externally sleeved with an adjusting sleeve; a toggle pin passes through a radial arc-shaped hole on an outside face of the water inlet pipe; the adjusting sleeves drives the first rotating block to rotate through the toggle pin such that the water diversion opening selectively communicates with the water holes. 1. A flow control component , comprising a water inlet pipe , wherein a partition is disposed in the middle of the water inlet pipe; the partition is formed with a plurality of water holes which are different in aperture; a first rotating block is installed in an inner hole of the water inlet pipe; a first water passage is disposed in the middle of the first rotating block; the first rotating block is formed with a water diversion opening on an end face of a first end and a main water opening on an end face of a second end; the water diversion opening and the main water opening communicate with each other through the first water passage; the water diversion opening of the first rotating block is eccentrically disposed on the end face of the first end of the first rotating block; the water diversion opening of the first rotating block is disposed close to the partition; wherein the water inlet pipe is externally sleeved with an adjusting sleeve; a radial arc-shaped hole is formed on an outside face of the water inlet pipe; a toggle pin passes through the arc-shaped hole and has a first end ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

WATER SAVING CONTROL MECHANISM

Номер: US20170002553A1
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A water saving control mechanism includes a main body and a dynamic distribution device disposed in the main body. The main body is a three-way configuration having two water outlets and a water inlet. The dynamic distribution device includes a stopper disposed in a water channel of the main body and a drive assembly driven by water flow to bring the stopper to move. When the stopper is driven by the drive assembly, the stopper is to block one of the water outlets by turns for water outflow. The present invention not only saves water but also provides a massage effect to relieve fatigue. 1. A water saving control mechanism , comprising a main body and a dynamic distribution device disposed in the main body , the main body being a three-way configuration having two water outlets and a water inlet , the dynamic distribution device comprising a stopper disposed in a water channel of the main body and a drive assembly driven by water flow to bring the stopper to move , wherein when the stopper is driven by the drive assembly , the stopper is to block one of the water outlets by turns for water outflow.2. The water saving control mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drive assembly comprises an impeller disposed at a front end of a main water passage of the main body claim 1 , a rear portion of the impeller is connected with the stopper claim 1 , a decelerator is provided between the impeller and the stopper claim 1 , and the decelerator is composed of a gear set.3. The water saving control mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein an upper portion of the stopper is formed with a mating seat for accommodating the gear set claim 2 , and a lower portion of the stopper is a post having an axial trough at one side thereof.4. The water saving control mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a static distribution device claim 1 , the static distribution device comprising a switch member and a switch handle claim 1 , the switch member being fitted on the ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Water Delivery Apparatus with Multi-Channel Hose

Номер: US20160002896A1
Автор: GILMORE Edward John
Принадлежит: Munster Simms Engineering Limited

A hot and cold water delivery apparatus comprising a multi-channel hose for simultaneously carrying hot and cold water to a water delivery device such as the spray head of a shower. The preferred hose is formed from an extruded length of material with a longitudinally running dividing wall to create the channels. A shut off valve may be provided for selectably connecting the channels to a source of hot and cold water respectively. 1. A hot and cold water delivery apparatus comprising a hose having a first channel for carrying hot water during use , and a second channel for carrying cold water during use , wherein one end of said hose is connectable both to a source of hot water and a source of cold water , the other end of the hose being connected to a water delivery device , the water delivery device having a first port connected to said first channel and a second port connected to said second channel ,said water delivery device further comprising a valve apparatus having third and fourth ports in selectable fluid communication with said first and second ports respectively, the valve apparatus being operable between an open state, in which said respective ports are in fluid communication, and a closed state in which said respective ports are isolated from one another.2. A water delivery apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said water delivery device comprises a water dispensing nozzle claim 1 , preferably a spray head.3. A water delivery apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said water dispensing nozzle includes means for mixing claim 2 , in use claim 2 , water received from said first and second channels claim 2 , and means for dispensing the mixed water.4. A water delivery apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said mixing means comprises a mixing device controllable to adjust the relative quantities of hot and cold water mixed during use.5. A water delivery apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first and second channels are located side-by- ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Tub Faucet Having a Control Valve With Reduced Backpressure

Номер: US20210002875A1
Принадлежит:

A water control system including a showerhead and a tub faucet. The faucet has a valve configured to automatically restrict fluid flow through the faucet and direct fluid to the showerhead as a function of a parameter, such as a predetermined water temperature. The faucet has many modes of operation, including a Reset Mode, an Auto-Divert Mode, a Bypass Mode, and a Cold Mode. A flow control device generates minimal back-pressure when in the Reset Mode such that water does not undesirably back flow to a shower head. 1. (canceled)2. A tub faucet , comprising:a main body having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a channel, wherein the channel extends between the inlet port and the outlet port and places the inlet port and the outlet port in fluid communication; a thermal actuator with an actuator nose extending axially along the channel, wherein a position of the actuator nose within the channel is responsive to a temperature of water within the channel; and', 'a piston in contact with the actuator nose, wherein a seal is coupled to an end of the piston proximal to the outlet port, wherein the piston is in contact with the actuator nose and configured to move axially with the actuator nose between a first position and a second position, and wherein when the piston is in the first position, the piston is positioned to allow water to flow freely through the outlet port and when the piston is in the second position, the seal is in contact with a seal interface and the flow of water through the outlet port is restricted; and, 'a valve within the channel, the valve havinga lever configured to adjust a location of the valve between a bypass mode, an auto-divert mode, and a cold mode, wherein when the valve is in the bypass mode, the valve is located to allow water to flow through the outlet port without regard to the position of the piston, when the valve is in the auto-divert mode, the valve is located to allow the position of the piston to determine whether water flows ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SHOWER

Номер: US20190003157A1
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Shower system includes a recirculation shower defining a recirculation flow path and at least one temperature sensor. A tap is spaced from the recirculation flow path and arranged to supply water to the recirculation flow path, the tap being connected to a source of heated tap water. A control unit controls water temperature and/or flow rate of a water flow dispensed from the tap, in response to a signal received from the temperature sensor. 1. A shower system , comprising:a recirculation shower defining a recirculation flow path and at least one temperature sensor;a tap spaced from the recirculation flow path and arranged to supply water to the recirculation flow path, the tap being connected to a source of heated tap water;a control unit for controlling water temperature and/or flow rate of a water flow dispensed from the tap, in response to a signal received from the temperature sensor.2. The shower system according to claim 1 , wherein the recirculation shower comprises:a water collection reservoir with an overflow outlet;a shower head;a recirculation line fluidly connecting the water collection reservoir and the shower head;a pump for circulating water from the water collection reservoir to the shower head, wherein the tap has an outlet above the level of the overflow outlet.3. The shower system according to claim 1 , wherein the tap comprises a thermostatically controlled hot and cold water mixing tap.4. The shower system according to claim 1 , comprising a panel shielding the tap from the recirculation flow path.5. The shower system according to claim 4 , wherein the panel has a front side presenting a user interface for user control of the shower system.6. The shower system according to claim 1 , wherein the tap has an outlet above the highest possible water level in the water collection reservoir.7. The shower system according to claim 1 , comprising a second shower operatively connected to the public water supply network separate from the recirculation ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SHOWER

Номер: US20190003158A1
Принадлежит:

A recirculation shower comprises a pump for circulating water through the recirculation shower, and a water tank fluidly connected to an inlet of the pump. The tank is positioned at a higher level than the pump. A fresh water supply feeds the tank. Optionally, the shower may have two such tanks, one for hot water and one for cold water, to mix water of a desired temperature into the recirculated shower flow. 1. A recirculation shower comprising a pump for circulating water through the recirculation shower , a water tank fluidly connected to an inlet of the pump and positioned at a higher level than the pump , wherein the recirculation shower further comprises a fresh water supply for feeding the water tank.2. The shower according to claim 1 , the water tank comprising an overflow outlet.3. The shower according to claim 2 , comprising a water collection reservoir fluidly connected to the inlet of the pump claim 2 , and an overflow line between the overflow outlet of the tank and the water collection reservoir.4. The shower according to claim 1 , the tank being fed by a thermostatically controlled tap water supply line.5. The shower according to claim 1 , comprising a valve and a control unit opening the valve when the pump is activated and closing off the tank after the recirculation flow has reached a set flow rate.6. The shower according to claim 1 , comprising a second tank fluidly connected to an inlet of the pump and positioned at a higher level than the pump.7. The shower according to claim 6 , wherein the second tank comprises a float preventing overflow.8. The shower according to claim 6 , wherein the second tank is fed by a hot water supply line while the first tank is fed by a cold water supply line.913. The shower according to claim 8 , wherein the two tanks comprise outlet line with proportional valves claim 8 , wherein the two outlet lines combine to form a single pump feeding line--(- containing a temperature sensor claim 8 , wherein a control unit ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

COUNTER-TOP RAPID INSTALLATION DEVICE FOR TAP

Номер: US20190003161A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure discloses a counter-top rapid installation device for a faucet, comprising a faucet body () positioned on a counter (), a screw sleeve () fitted inside an installation hole on the counter () and used to install the faucet body (), an mounting seat () and at least two sliders () for limiting axial displacement between the counter () and the screw sleeve (), the mounting seat () is in sleeving connection to the periphery of the screw sleeve (), the periphery of the screw sleeve () corresponding to the position below the counter () is provided with at least two through holes () that allow the slider () to slide outward from the inner cavity of the screw sleeve (). The device can be installed on a counter rapidly and conveniently, and achieves improved axial limiting effect relative to the counter. 11737145734337325325325325. A counter-top rapid installation device for a faucet , comprising a faucet body () positioned on a counter () , a screw sleeve () fitted inside an installation hole on the counter () and used to install the faucet body () , an mounting seat () and at least two sliders () for limiting axial displacement between the counter () and the screw sleeve () , the mounting seat () is in sleeving connection to the periphery of the screw sleeve () , the periphery of the screw sleeve () corresponding to the position below the counter () is provided with at least two through holes (.) that allow the slider () to slide outward from the inner cavity of the screw sleeve () , wherein the installation device further comprises an auxiliary installation tool () for driving the sliders () to protrude from the through hole (.) to achieve the axial limiting function of the sliders (); and the screw sleeve () is provided with a hollow inner cavity in which the auxiliary installation tool () can slide so as to drive the sliders ().22322132553. A counter-top rapid installation device for a faucet of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary installation tool () ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

EXPOSED HOSE FAUCET

Номер: US20190003162A1
Принадлежит:

A fluid delivery device comprises a faucet. The faucet includes a hub, a sprayhead, and a hose coupling the hub to the sprayhead. Each end of the hose has a pivot coupling. One of the pivot couplings is configured to permit rotation of the hose relative to the hub. Another of the pivot couplings is configured to permit rotation of the sprayhead relative to the hose. 1. A faucet comprising:a hub;a hose including a polygonal shaped transverse cross section, the hose having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the spray hose operably coupled to the hub;a sprayhead operably coupled to the second end of the hose;a first pivot coupling operably coupled to the hub and the first end of the hose, the first pivot coupling including a first adapter configured to permit rotation of the hose relative to the hub; anda second pivot coupling operably coupled to the sprayhead and the second end of the hose, the second pivot coupling including a second adapter configured to permit rotation of the sprayhead relative to the hose.2. The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the hub includes a circular recess configured to receive the first adapter claim 1 , and the sprayhead includes a circular recess configured to receive the second adapter.3. The faucet of claim 1 , further comprising a swing arm including a first end operably coupled to the hub and a second end supporting the sprayhead claim 1 , wherein the hose extends above the swing arm.4. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the first end of the swing arm is configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the hub.5. The faucet of claim 3 , wherein the sprayhead is releasably coupled to the second end of the swing arm.6. The faucet of claim 5 , further comprising a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the sprayhead to the second end of the swing arm.7. The faucet of claim 3 , further comprising:a capacitive coupling positioned between the hub and the swing arm;a capacitive sensor operably coupled to the swing ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

HAIR TREATMENT PROCESS AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20210007456A1
Принадлежит:

System for washing the hair, including a first reservoir for receiving a first liquid (L) constituted by or comprising water, a second reservoir for receiving a second liquid (L) comprising a treatment product diluted in water in an amount of less than or equal to 2.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the second liquid (L), a shower head with a supply rate of between 0.3 and 5 L/min, configured to deliver a jet of droplets onto the hair, and a means for supplying the shower head with liquid, taken exclusively from one or other of the reservoirs, with an overpressure. 1. A system for washing the hair , including:a first reservoir for receiving a first liquid constituted by or comprising water,a second reservoir for receiving a second liquid comprising a treatment product diluted in water in an amount of less than or equal to 2.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the second liquid,a shower head with a supply rate of between 0.3 and 5 L/min, configured to deliver a jet of droplets onto the hair,a means for supplying the shower head with liquid, taken exclusively from one or other of the reservoirs, with an overpressure.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , the overpressure being greater than or equal to 2 bar.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , including a pump for supplying the shower head with liquid to be dispensed with overpressure.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , including a pipe with a height difference of greater than or equal to 20 m for supplying the shower head with liquid to be dispensed with overpressure.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , including a tube to be dipped in one or other of said reservoirs as a function of the liquid that it is desired to dispense on the hair.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , including at least one valve for selectively connecting one or other of the reservoirs to the shower head.7. The system as claimed in claim 1 , including a tank for recovering the liquid used for treating the hair.8. The ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Single-button water passage switching structure

Номер: US20210008580A1
Принадлежит: Peiledi Xiamen Sanitary Co Ltd

A single-button water passage switching structure includes a water inlet assembly and a water outlet assembly. The water inlet assembly includes a water inlet body, an operating button, a first control assembly, and a second control assembly. The water inlet body has a first mounting chamber and a second mounting chamber. The first mounting chamber and the second mounting chamber each have a water inlet and two water outlets. The first control assembly is configured to realize a pause mode, a first spray mode or the switching of water passages of the second mounting chamber. The second control assembly is configured to realize the switching of water passages of a second spray mode or a third spray mode. The operating button is configured to link the first control assembly and the second control assembly.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

FAST INSTALLATION STRUCTURE ON FAUCET TABLE

Номер: US20170009433A1
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A fast installation structure on a faucet table, comprising: a table plane and a bottom seat. The bottom seat is disposed on the table plane, and is used to install a faucet, including: a connection tube; a lock tight device, disposed and screwed around the connection tube; and at least two position holding block, disposed at a lower portion of the connection tube, and are repulsive to each other magnetically. The lock tight device is a lock tight ring or a lock tight screw. The outer threads are provided on the connection tube, while inner threads are provided on the lock tight ring, such that the lock tight ring and the connection tube are connected through threading. At least two installation slots are disposed symmetrically at a lower portion of the connection tube, for receiving the position holding blocks. 1. A fast installation structure on a faucet table , comprising:a table plane; and a connection tube;', 'a lock tight device, sleeved and screwed around the connection tube; and', 'at least two position holding blocks, disposed at a lower portion of the connection tube, and being repulsive to each other magnetically., 'a bottom seat, disposed on the table plane, used to install a faucet, including2. The fast installation structure on a faucet table as claimed in claim 1 , wherein lock tight device is a lock tight ring or a lock tight screw.3. The fast installation structure on a faucet table as claimed in claim 1 , wherein outer threads are provided on the connection tube claim 1 , while inner threads are provided in the lock tight ring claim 1 , such that the lock tight ring and the connection tube are connected through threading.4. The fast installation structure on a faucet table as claimed in claim 3 , wherein at least two installation slots are disposed symmetrically at the lower portion of the connection tube claim 3 , for receiving the position holding blocks claim 3 , while outer threads are provided above the installation slot claim 3 , such that ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH USER INTERFACE

Номер: US20170009434A1
Автор: Peel Kevin T.
Принадлежит:

A shower head having a stem, a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water into at least one spray pattern, and a mixing valve located within the stem. The mixing valve has a housing having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of a first fluid from the first inlet to the outlet; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of a second fluid from the second inlet to the outlet. The shower head also has a touchscreen user interface located on a surface of the shower head, wherein the touchscreen user interface allows a user to control at least one of a temperature or a flow rate of fluid from the outlet to the spray head by controlling the first and second flow control valves. 1. (canceled)2. A shower head comprising:a stem for mounting the shower head;a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water to form at least one spray pattern; a housing having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet;', 'a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of a first fluid from the first inlet to the outlet; and', 'a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of a second fluid from the second inlet to the outlet; and, 'a mixing valve located within the stem and comprisinga touchscreen user interface located on a surface of the shower head, wherein the touchscreen user interface allows a user to control at least one of a temperature or a flow rate of fluid from the outlet to the spray head by controlling the first and second flow control valves.3. The shower head of claim 2 , further comprising an actuator located within the stem and configured to control operation of the mixing valve.4. The shower head of claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second flow control valves includes a valve member assembly to control the fluid flow through the respective flow control valve claim 3 , wherein each valve member ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

FLOW-ADJUSTABLE SHOWER UNIT

Номер: US20190009284A1
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A flow-adjustable shower unit comprises a water path connector, a water outlet assembly, and a connecting base arranged between the water path connector and the water outlet assembly to make the water path connector communicate with the water outlet assembly; the connecting base is a cylindrical cavity, a fixed baffle transversely dividing the cavity of the connecting base is arranged in the connecting base, and a first through groove is formed in the fixed baffle in a penetrating mode; a movable baffle is further movably mounted on the connecting base and abuts against the fixed baffle, and a second through groove is formed in the position, corresponding to the first through groove, of the movable baffle; the overlapping area between the first through groove and the second through groove can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the movable baffle, and thus the flow of the connecting base is adjusted. 13-. (canceled)4. A flow-adjustable shower unit , comprising:a water path connector;a water outlet assembly; anda connecting base;wherein the connecting base is arranged between the water path connector and the water outlet assembly to make the water path connector communicate with the water outlet assembly;the connecting base is cylindrical and has a cavity, a fixed baffle is arranged in the connecting base and transversely divides the cavity of the connecting base, and a first through groove is formed in the fixed baffle in a penetrating mode;a movable baffle is further movably mounted on the connecting base and abuts against the fixed baffle, and a second through groove is further formed so that a position of the second through groove corresponds to a position of the first through groove;an overlapping area between the first through groove and the second through groove can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the movable baffle, and thus a water flow rate of the connecting base is adjusted;wherein a rotary shaft is further arranged at a center of the movable ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

BATHTUB FAUCET

Номер: US20210010250A1
Принадлежит: Xiamen Lota International Co., LTD

The present invention relates to the technical field of fluid switches, and more particularly to an bathtub faucet, comprising a housing (), a first valve () which is disposed in the housing in the radial direction of the housing () and configured for switching on or switching off the flow of the fluid towards the outlet (); a first base () which is disposed in the housing in the axial direction of the housing () and configured for diverting the fluid therethrough, and the first base comprises: first fluid guiding ports () disposed along the radial direction of the first base () and second fluid guiding ports () disposed at two ends of the first base () along its axial direction and are respectively communicated with the first fluid guiding port (), and the first valve () is configured to sealingly engage to the first base () and communicated with the first fluid guiding ports (), so that the fluid is controlled by the first valve () to be communicated with the second fluid guiding port () at the upper end or shut off, wherein the fluid is introduced from the second fluid guiding port () at the lower end and then diverted through the first fluid guiding port (). 11. A bathtub faucet () , comprising:{'b': '10', 'a housing ();'}{'b': 11', '10', '100, 'a first valve (), which is disposed in the housing in the radial direction of the housing () and configured for switching on or switching off the flow of the fluid towards its outlet ends ();'}{'b': 12', '10, 'claim-text': [{'b': 120', '12, 'first fluid guiding ports (), which are disposed along the radial direction of the first base ();'}, {'b': 121', '12', '120', '11', '12', '120', '11', '121', '121', '120, 'second fluid guiding ports (), which are disposed at two ends of the first base () along its axial direction and are respectively communicated with the first fluid guiding port (), wherein the first valve () is configured to sealingly engage to the first base () and communicated with the first fluid guiding ports ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

WATER SPOUT CONTROL DEVICE, WATER SPOUT CONTROL SYSTEM, AND WATER SPOUT CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20210010251A1
Автор: SHIRAI Yuki, TAKI Nobuhiro
Принадлежит: LIXIL CORPORATION

A water spout control device has a target object detector configured to detect a position of a target object as a detection target in a regional image according to an image information of the regional image. The regional image being generated by capturing an imaging target region including a faucet spout. A faucet spout port detector may be configured to detect a position of a faucet spout port of the faucet spout in the regional image. A determiner may be configured to determine whether to discharge water according to the position of the target object detected by the target object detector and the position of the faucet spout port detected by the faucet spout port detector. 1. A water spout control device , comprising:a target object detector configured to detect a position of a target object as a detection target in a regional image according to an image information of the regional image, the regional image being generated by capturing an imaging target region including a faucet spout;a faucet spout port detector configured to detect a position of a faucet spout port of the faucet spout in the regional image; anda determiner configured to determine whether to discharge water according to the position of the target object detected by the target object detector and the position of the faucet spout port detected by the faucet spout port detector.2. The water spout control device of claim 1 ,wherein the target object detector is configured to detect the position of the target object in each of the regional images in a time series, andthe water spout control device further includes a switcher configured to switch a water discharging state regarding the water to be discharged according to the position of the target object at time when the target object is detected by the target object detector and the position of the target object at any time before the time when the target object is detected.3. The water spout control device of claim 2 , wherein the switcher is ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Power Supply Assembly for Plumbing Fixture

Номер: US20190010683A1
Автор: Bush Shawn D.
Принадлежит:

A power supply assembly and method for a plumbing fixture includes a control circuit that controls operation of the plumbing fixture, and a wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit that wirelessly receives energy and provides the energy to the control circuit. 1. A power supply assembly for a plumbing fixture , comprising:a control circuit configured to control operation of the plumbing fixture; anda wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit, the wireless power receiving circuit configured to wirelessly receive energy and provide the energy to the control circuit.2. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a housing configured for mounting on the plumbing fixture claim 1 , the housing including the wireless power receiving circuit coupled to the control circuit.3. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to drive a solenoid to control the operation of the plumbing fixture.4. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving circuit includes a battery configured to store the energy claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving circuit is configured to charge the battery with the energy claim 1 , and wherein the control circuit is configured to receive a supply of power from the battery.5. The power supply assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving circuit is configured to receive the energy wirelessly from a wireless power transmitting circuit spaced apart from the wireless power receiving circuit.6. The power supply assembly of claim 5 , further comprising the wireless power transmitting circuit claim 5 , wherein the wireless power transmitting circuit is positioned in a wall claim 5 , and wherein the wireless power receiving circuit is spaced apart from the wall.7. The power supply assembly of claim 6 , wherein the wireless power transmitting circuit is coupled to a mains electricity power supply.8. The power supply ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CONSUMPTION OF FLOWING SUBSTANCE

Номер: US20180010938A1
Автор: SYRJALA Teppo
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An apparatus for monitoring consumption of flowing substance is provided. The apparatus, connectable to the end of a pipe where fluid is flowing, includes a generator () configured to generate electric power from the fluid passing through the generator, sensors () to measure the temperature of the fluid and the amount of fluid flowing in the pipe and a processing unit (). The apparatus detects that fluid starts flowing in the pipe at a first time instant and detects that fluid stops flowing in the pipe at a second time instant and determines the temperature of the fluid and the amount of fluid that flowed through the pipe between the first and the second time instant, stores the determined values and the time elapsed between the first and the second time instants as an entry in a memory (); and transmits the entry. 113-. (canceled)14. An apparatus connectable to the end of a pipe where water is flowing , the apparatus comprising:a generator configured to generate electric power from the water passing through the generator and means for storing electricity generated by the generator,a first sensor configured to measure the temperature of the water,a processing unit and a memory operationally connected to the processing unit;a wireless transceiver operationally connected to the processing unit; whereinthe processing unit is configured to receive power from the generator;and the processing unit is configured todetect that water starts flowing in the pipe at a first time instant on the basis of signal from the generator;initiate after the detectionreception from the first sensor information on the temperature of the water,determination of the amount of water flowing in the pipe from the amount of electricity generated by the generator, andmeasurement of time elapsed since the first time instant;detect that fluid stops flowing in the pipe at a second time instant on the basis of lack of signal from the generator;calculate the total amount of fluid that flowed through the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CONSUMPTION OF FLOWING SUBSTANCE

Номер: US20180010939A1
Автор: SYRJALA Teppo
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for monitoring consumption of flowing substance is provided. The apparatus, connectable to the end of a pipe where fluid is flowing, includes a generator () configured to generate electric power from the fluid passing through the generator, sensors () to measure the temperature of the fluid and the amount of fluid flowing in the pipe and a processing unit (). The apparatus detects that fluid starts flowing in the pipe at a first time instant and detects that fluid stops flowing in the pipe at a second time instant and determines the temperature of the fluid and the amount of fluid that flowed through the pipe between the first and the second time instant, stores the determined values and the time elapsed between the first and the second time instants as an entry in a memory (); and transmits the entry. 1. An apparatus , comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory including computer program code,the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform:control a transceiver to receive one or more entries, each entry comprising a time interval, an amount of water associated with the time interval and a temperature associated with the fluid;store the received one or more entries in the memory;determine the location of the apparatus based on a satellite positioning receiver and transmit information on the location to a network server;receive from the network server location based information related to the properties and pricing information of the fluid and energy consumption; andcalculate for one or more entries an energy and/or price information value on the basis of a received and obtained information.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , the apparatus being configured to transmit received entries to a network server.3. A method claim 1 , comprising:receiving with a transceiver one or more entries, each entry comprising a time interval, an amount of water ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Anti-seismic protection device

Номер: US20200011081A1
Автор: Sabina BORRI
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to an anti-seismic protection device ( 1 ) that can be installed in a home, comprising: —a base frame portion ( 2 A) comprising at least four base tubular elements ( 21 A) made of carbon fibre arranged in plan so as to constitute the vertices of a base rectangle, said tubular elements being connected to each other by means of tubular base frame beams ( 23 A) made of carbon fibre, arranged to form diagonals of the base rectangle, —a shower tray ( 3 ) coupled to said base frame portion ( 2 A) provided with a water drainage hole, —a cap frame portion ( 2 B) comprising at least four cap tubular elements ( 21 B) made of carbon fibre arranged in plan so as to constitute the vertices of a cap rectangle, said tubular elements being connected to each other by means of tubular cap frame beams ( 23 B) made of carbon fibre, said second tubular cap frame elements ( 23 B) being arranged to form diagonals of the cap rectangle, wherein each tubular cap element ( 21 B) in operating condition is placed on the vertical of a corresponding base tubular element ( 21 A), spaced therefrom —an intermediate frame portion ( 2 C) comprising four tubular uprights ( 21 C) that can each be coupled at an opposite free end to one of the four base tubular elements ( 21 A) and to the corresponding cap tubular element ( 21 B) placed on the vertical, and wherein the intermediate frame portion ( 2 C) further comprises at least three peripheral walls ( 22 C), each peripheral wall ( 22 C) extending between two neighbouring uprights ( 21 C) —a water dispenser coupled to the cap frame portion ( 2 B) or to the intermediate frame portion ( 2 C), such that the anti-seismic protection device ( 1 ) can be used as a shower cabin.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

SHOWER TRIM KIT

Номер: US20150013784A1
Принадлежит:

A shower trim component for installation with a shower fixture, the shower trim component including an escutcheon formed of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, gravel, marble, paper, stone, wood and wood products. The escutcheon may include an electronic component embedded in the escutcheon. 1. A shower trim component for installation with a shower fixture , the shower trim component comprising:an escutcheon for the shower fixture;said escutcheon formed of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, gravel, marble, paper, stone, wood and wood products.2. The shower trim component according to claim 1 , wherein said escutcheon further comprises a water resistant coating layer on said material.3. The shower trim component according to claim 1 , further comprising an electric component embedded within said escutcheon.4. The shower trim component according to claim 3 , wherein said electric component is a temperature sensor functionally associated with a switch claim 3 , wherein said switch is configured to toggle between an activated and deactivated state dependent on output from said temperature sensor.5. The shower trim component according to claim 3 , wherein said electric component is functionally associated with a switch claim 3 , and said electric component is selected from the group consisting of light emitting components claim 3 , motion producing components and sound producing components.6. The shower trim component according to claim 1 , wherein said escutcheon is coated with a decorative coating.7. The shower trim component according to claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of said escutcheon comprises a material having a property selected from the group consisting of fluorescence claim 6 , phosphorescence and reflectivity.8. The shower trim component according to claim 1 , wherein a shape of said escutcheon is implemented in an irregular outline.9. The shower trim component according to claim 4 , wherein a shape of said ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

PULL-OUT SPRAYHEAD AND RELATED FAUCET PROVIDED WITH ENHANCED RECIPROCAL COUPLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150013812A1
Автор: BOSIO Orlando
Принадлежит:

Pull-out sprayhead () for a faucet, comprising: an inlet fitting () provided with a coupling end () which can be connected to an extractable water supply pipe; a supply mouth () in fluid communication with said coupling end (); and a magnet () fixed at the inlet fitting () and designed to allow releasable connection of said pull-out sprayhead () to a faucet neck (), said magnet () being arranged in a watertight housing chamber () defined between an outer wall of said inlet fitting () and a covering nut () fastened to said inlet fitting (). 1. A pull-out sprayhead for a faucet , comprising: an inlet fitting provided with a coupling end which can be connected to an extractable water supply pipe; a supply mouth in fluid communication with the said coupling end; and a magnet fixed at the inlet fitting and designed to allow releasable connection of said pull-out sprayhead to a faucet neck , said magnet being arranged in a watertight housing chamber defined between an outer wall of said inlet fitting and a covering nut fastened to said inlet fitting.2. The pull-out sprayhead of claim 1 , wherein said watertight housing chamber is sealed with at least one gasket.3. The pull-out sprayhead of claim 2 , wherein said at least one gasket comprises a first annular gasket arranged between the magnet and an end collar of the covering nut.4. The pull-out sprayhead of claim 3 , wherein said covering nut has a lateral sleeve provided with an inner thread engaged on an outer thread integral with the inlet fitting claim 3 , the end collar of the covering nut being opposed to a shoulder on which the magnet rests claim 3 , so that said first annular gasket is compressed by screwing the covering nut with respect to the inlet fitting.5. The pull-out sprayhead of claim 2 , wherein said at least one gasket comprises an annular gasket arranged between a groove formed on a proximal portion of the inlet fitting and a lateral sleeve of the covering nut.6. The pull-out sprayhead of claim 3 , ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

WATER FAUCET

Номер: US20150014447A1
Принадлежит: TOTO LTD.

The present invention aims to provide a water faucet which allows a large space to be secured above the washing area and yet can deliver a high washing performance by landing streams or waterdrops having a large cross-sectional area evenly on a piece to wash. This water faucet includes a flow velocity changing part which changes the flow velocity of the stream discharged from each of multiple water spray holes such that the cross-sectional area of the stream changes with time. The multiple water spray holes are disposed at intervals such that, when the cross-sectional area of one stream discharged from one water spray hole exceeds a predetermined size, the one stream is merged with one of the other streams discharged from the multiple other water spray holes adjacent to the one water spray hole, and such that the one of the other streams with which the one stream merges changes with time. 1. A water faucet used for a kitchen , comprising:a mounting part which is mounted on a mounting surface;a shower water discharge part, provided above the mounting part, which has multiple water spray holes and supplies multiple streams discharged from the multiple water spray holes as a shower stream obliquely downward to the front side of where a user stands; anda flow velocity changing part which changes the flow velocity of the stream discharged from each of the multiple water spray holes such that the cross-sectional area of the stream changes with time, whereinthe multiple water spray holes are disposed at intervals such that, when the cross-sectional area of one stream discharged from one water spray hole exceeds a predetermined size, the one stream is merged with one of the other streams discharged from the multiple other water spray holes adjacent to the one water spray hole, and such that the one of the other streams with which the one stream merges changes with time.2. The water faucet according to claim 1 , wherein the flow velocity changing part has a bubble entraining ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

MAGNETIC CONNECTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20150014986A1
Принадлежит:

A magnetic connection structure, includes a ring-shape magnetic sleeve body, made of mixed magnetic iron powder and plastic by means of ejection-to-mode; and a plastic fastener, provided in an arc-shape opening on both sides of the ring-shape magnetic sleeve body, for fastening a faucet seat or an ejection head. In the magnetic connection structure, the magnetic sleeve body and the plastic fastener are formed by means of ejection-to-mode separately. The magnetic sleeve body is formed by ejection-to-mode using magnetic iron powder and plastic mixed at a certain ratio; while the magnetic fastener is formed by means of ejection-to-mode separately. Then, the magnetic sleeve body and the plastic fastener are fastened together, to achieve said magnetic connection structure, that is low in production cost and easy to install. In case the plastic fastener is damaged, it can be replaced readily. 1. A magnetic connection structure , including:a ring-shape magnetic sleeve body, made of mixed magnetic iron powder and plastic by means of ejection-to-mode; anda plastic fastener, provided in an arc-shape opening on both sides of said ring-shape magnetic sleeve body, for fastening a faucet seat or an ejection head.2. The magnetic connection structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein on both ends of said arc-shape opening are each provided with an extending protrusion extending inward claim 1 , for fastening said plastic fastener claim 1 , so that on both ends of said plastic fastener are each provided with a corresponding positioning flange.3. The magnetic connection structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a wedge-shape protrusion block is provided on surrounding walls of said arc-shape opening claim 1 , for inserting and connecting said plastic fastener claim 1 , and an indent slot is provided on a side wall of said plastic fastener claim 1 , for connecting and fastening said wedge-shape protrusion block. 1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to a magnetic connection ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SHOWERHEAD

Номер: US20220032326A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure is related to a showerhead including a housing, a turbine, and a shutter. The housing defines a fluid inlet and a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid inlet. The chamber includes a plurality of engagement teeth and defines outlets for a first nozzle bank and a second nozzle bank. The turbine is received in the chamber. The shutter is received in the chamber and rotatably coupled to the turbine such that rotation of the turbine causes movement of the shutter. The shutter includes a plurality of shutter teeth positioned around a perimeter of the shutter. Engagement of the shutter teeth and the engagement teeth act to restrict the shutter from rotating while allowing the shutter to move across the chamber in a sliding motion. 1. A showerhead comprising:a housing defining a fluid inlet and a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, the chamber including a plurality of engagement teeth and defining outlets for a first nozzle bank and a second nozzle bank;a turbine received in the chamber; anda shutter received in the chamber and rotatably coupled to the turbine such that rotation of the turbine causes movement of the shutter, the shutter including a plurality of shutter teeth positioned around a perimeter of the shutter, wherein engagement of the shutter teeth and the engagement teeth act to restrict the shutter from rotating while allowing the shutter to move across the chamber in a sliding motion.2. The showerhead of claim 1 , wherein the shutter comprises a round disc including a main body and the shutter teeth extend radially from the main body.3. The showerhead of claim 1 , wherein the shutter teeth are dimensioned to substantially match or be larger than the outlets in the chamber.4. The showerhead of claim 3 , wherein a diameter of the shutter teeth is selected to substantially match or be larger than the outlets in the chamber.5. The showerhead of claim 1 , wherein during movement of the shutter claim 1 , the shutter ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRAL EYEWASH AND FAUCET

Номер: US20170014303A1
Принадлежит: SPEAKMAN COMPANY

An integrated columnar structure is connected to hot and cold water supplies. On the structure is separately mounted on eyewash and faucet. In an alternative embodiment a water bubbler can be substituted for the eyewash. Water passageways within the columnar structure separately supply the appropriate temperature water to the faucet and eyewash/bubbler. Valving mounted on the columnar structure, preferably with an angle oriented at an acute angle to the axis of the column, controls the temperature of water supplied to the faucet. Cold, or slightly tempered, water is supplied to the eyewash. 1. A multi-component water dispenser and faucet fixture for discharging water from multiple outlets , comprising: (a) a first component comprising a base fixedly mounted to a surface and including at least one hot water supply conduit and multiple cold water supply conduits extending through an interior of the base, wherein the multiple cold water supply conduits comprise a first cold water supply conduit and a second cold water supply conduit,', '(b) a second component fixedly attached to and in vertical alignment above the first component including internal conduits therethrough fluidly connected to the water supply conduits in the first component, wherein the internal conduits comprise:', '(i) an internal hot water conduit fluidly connected to the at least one hot water supply conduit in the first component;', '(ii) a first internal cold water conduit fluidly connected to the first cold water supply conduit in the first component; and', '(iii) a second internal cold water conduit fluidly connected to the second cold water supply conduit in the first component, and', 'wherein valves controlling flow through the first internal cold water conduit and the internal hot water conduit extend from a periphery of the second component, and', '(c) a third component fixedly attached to and in vertical alignment above the second component, with the third component having both a lower ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Duality Faucet Head

Номер: US20220034074A1
Автор: Faison Vann Stone
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The present application discloses a faucet head that controls pressure to lock its associated faucet into a fixed position. The basic structure may comprise an inlet, a faucet head body, an outlet and at least one internal water channel. The faucet head may adjust the faucet pressure to allow for the faucet head to become fixed in numerous positions, or to be used as a spray head. The faucet head would allow for a faucet acting in a flexible spray manner to become rigid and fixed in place at a user chosen position. The faucet head would also allow for the user to transform the faucet from fixed position to a flexible spray operation. 1. A Faucet head that functions as both a stationary faucet head and a movable spray faucet head due to non-simultaneous operation of the same.2. A Faucet head that enables a sink faucet to function as a stationary faucet and as a movable spray faucet.3. A Faucet head which enables faucet positioning by maintaining various pressure states and positions as a result of fluid pressure.4. The faucet head of wherein the faucet head has a replaceable water filter.5. The faucet head of wherein the faucet head has a spring activated magnetic docking mechanism.6. The faucet head of wherein the faucet head has an internal reservoir for water pressure release.7. The faucet head of which has an outlet for an external reservoir for water pressure release.8. The faucet head of which has multiple spray functions.9. The faucet head of which is docked through the faucet mounting hole.10. The faucet head of wherein the faucet head has a replaceable water filter.11. The faucet head of wherein the faucet head has a spring activated magnetic docking mechanism.12. The faucet head of claim 2 , wherein the faucet head has an internal reservoir for water pressure release.13. The faucet head of claim 2 , which has an outlet for an external reservoir for water pressure release.14. The faucet head of claim 2 , which has multiple spray functions.15. The faucet head ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SNAP IN MOUNTING SHANK FOR A FAUCET

Номер: US20170016216A1
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A faucet mounting system includes an upper fixture including an outer wall defining a chamber, and at least one groove formed within an inner surface of the outer wall. A lower mounting shank extends below the upper fixture and includes a skirt, a post extending downwardly from the skirt, and at least one spring clip. The at least one spring clip is recessed within an outer surface of the skirt in a compressed position, and extending outside of the outer surface of the skirt in an extended position. 1. A faucet mounting system comprising:an upper fixture including an outer wall having an upper end and a lower end, an inner surface defining a chamber extending between the upper end and the lower end, and at least one groove formed within the inner surface proximate the lower end; anda lower mounting shank extending below the upper fixture, the lower mounting shank including a skirt having a skirt wall, a post extending downwardly from the skirt, and at least one spring clip, the at least one spring clip recessed radially within the outer surface of the skirt wall in a compressed position, and the at least one spring clip extending radially outside of the outer surface of the skirt wall in an extended position, wherein the spring clip includes a pair of opposing retaining members, and the skirt includes a fulcrum positioned intermediate the pair of opposing retaining members, with the pair of opposing retaining members configured to move relative to opposing sides of the fulcrum.2. The faucet mounting system of claim 1 , further comprising a key supported by one of the upper fixture and the lower mounting shank claim 1 , and a keyway supported by the other of the lower mounting shank and the upper fixture claim 1 , the key received within the keyway to rotationally orient the upper fixture relative to the lower mounting shank.3. The faucet mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the upper fixture comprises a faucet spout hub.4. The faucet mounting system of claim 1 , ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SPRAYHEAD FOR A FAUCET, WITH AN IMPROVED CONTAINMENT CASING

Номер: US20170016217A1
Автор: BOSIO Orlando
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Sprayhead () for a faucet, of the type which is separable and can be independently handled with respect to a faucet body, comprising: an inlet union (), having a connecting mouth connectable to an extractable water supply hose; a dispensing body (), defining at least a first dispensing outlet () and a second dispensing outlet (); a selector body (), arranged between the inlet union () and the dispensing body () and having a selection mechanism () actuatable from the outside so as to place the connecting mouth () in fluid communication either with the first dispensing outlet () or with the second dispensing outlet (); and a containment casing () composed of two portions made of different materials: a structural portion (), within which the selector body () is housed; and a functional portion (), which covers at least partially said structural portion (). 1. A sprayhead for a faucet , of the type which is separable and can be independently handled with respect to a faucet body , comprising: an inlet union , having a connecting mouth connectable to an extractable water supply hose; a dispensing body , defining at least a first dispensing outlet and a second dispensing outlet; a selector body , arranged between the inlet union and the dispensing body and having a selection mechanism actuatable from the outside so as to selectively place the connecting mouth in fluid communication either with the first dispensing outlet or with the second dispensing outlet; and a containment casing enclosing at least said dispensing body; said containment casing comprising two portions made of different materials: a structural portion , within which the selector body is housed; and a functional portion , which covers at least partially said structural portion.2. The sprayhead according to claim 1 , wherein said structural portion defines a housing sleeve within which a portion of said inlet union claim 1 , said selector body claim 1 , and at least a portion of said dispensing body are ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

JET REGULATOR WITH A TUBE RECEPTACLE

Номер: US20160017579A1
Принадлежит: NEOPERL GMBH

In the case of a sanitary fixture () with a jet and/or flow regulator unit (), it is proposed forming, on the inlet opening () on the inflow side, a tube receptacle () to which a connecting tube () can be connected with a push fit, wherein a fastening means () with which the connecting tube (), which is connected with a push fit, can be fastened in, and can be released from, the tube receptacle () is arranged on a basic body () forming the tube receptacle ().

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STANDARDIZING HAND CARE

Номер: US20180016773A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus, method and system for providing and dispensing various hand care alternatives from a common point of dispension, such as a faucet, for standardizing the hand care, washing, sanitizing, and drying process is disclosed. Included is a liquid flow path having an inlet in fluid communication with a liquid source and an outlet in fluid communication with a user reception point. A secondary flow path has an inlet in communication with one or more hand care alternatives and an outlet in communication with the user reception point. A user-perceivable output provides notification of the hand care operation being provided at the user reception point. 1. An automated faucet system , comprising:a liquid flow path extending from a liquid source to a point of dispension;a product flow path extending from at least one product source to the point of dispension, said product flow path including a foamer comprising a mixing chamber for receiving air and product from the at least one product source, said mixing chamber positioned at the point of dispension;at least one sensor positioned to sense a user when said user is positioned at a location relative to the point of dispension wherein the user will receive an output from the point of dispension, said output from the liquid flow path or the product flow path; andwherein said sensor configured to cycle operation of the liquid flow path and the product flow path through a plurality of preset sequences based upon the detection of the user by the sensor at the location relative to point of dispension where the user will receive the output while being sensed by the sensor.2. The automated faucet of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is positioned at least partially below the point of dispension.3. The automated faucet of claim 1 , further comprising a faucet body claim 1 , and wherein the sensor positioned on the faucet body and the point of dispension located at a distal end of the faucet body.4. The automated faucet of claim 3 , ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

EXPOSED SECONDARY SHOWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016301A1
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An exposed secondary showerhead system configured to be supported by a conventional shower enclosure. The illustrative showerhead system includes an overhead conduit fluidly coupled to a conventional shower inlet pipe and to at least one showerhead. 1. A showerhead system comprising;a water inlet;a vertical connecting support including a waterway fluidly coupled to the water inlet;a horizontal connecting support including a waterway extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the waterway of the horizontal connecting support fluidly coupled to the waterway of the vertical connecting support;a height adjustment device operably coupled to the vertical connecting support;a first showerhead fluidly coupled to the water inlet; anda second showerhead positioned distally of the first showerhead, the second showerhead fluidly coupled to the waterway of the horizontal connecting support.2. The showerhead system of claim 1 , further comprising a length adjustment device operably coupled to the horizontal connecting support claim 1 , and configured to adjust the distance between the proximal end and the distal end.3. The showerhead system of claim 1 , further comprising a proximal mount supporting the proximal end of the horizontal connecting support to a ceiling claim 1 , and a distal mount supporting the distal end of the horizontal connecting support to the ceiling.4. The showerhead system of claim 3 , wherein each of the proximal mount and the distal mount includes an angled fluid connector claim 3 , and a mounting bracket supporting the angled fluid connector.5. The showerhead system of claim 4 , wherein each of the proximal mount and the distal mount further includes a decorative cap receiving the fluid connector and the mounting bracket.6. The showerhead system of claim 5 , wherein the angled fluid connector includes an inlet tube and an outlet tube in fluid communication with the inlet tube claim 5 , the inlet tube extending perpendicular to the outlet tube.7. ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

Sanitary fitting comprising a fitting housing and an electrical control unit

Номер: US20140101844A1
Автор: Andreas Wawrla
Принадлежит: AQUIS SANITAER AG

There is proposed a sanitary fitting having a fitting housing and having an electrical control unit for controlling the water flow through at least one water line, wherein the electrical control unit has at least one electrically actuable control element, in particular a throughflow valve, for closing and opening the water line, wherein the fitting housing is provided for arranging at an installation site, in particular on a wall, on an installation platform and/or on a sanitary body such as a washbasin, bathtub or the like, which sanitary fitting can be maintained or repaired with particularly little effort, specifically even in applications in which the demands with regard to vandalism are of considerable significance. This is achieved according to the invention in that the fitting housing comprises at least one fitting main body that can be firmly fixed at the installation site and comprises an assembly cover, which can be released from the fitting main body and which covers a housing opening, for the opening of the fitting housing for maintenance and/or servicing purposes, and in that, within the fitting main body, there is provided at least one turbine, which drives an electrical generator, for utilizing the flow energy of the water flow.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

WATER PRESSURE BALANCE ASSEMBLY AND VALVE CORE WITH SAME

Номер: US20190017253A1
Автор: SHEN Junfa, SHI Xianbing
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Disclosed is a water pressure balance assembly comprising a water-passing member provided with a hot water hole through which hot water passes and a cold water hole through which cold water passes, and a water-stopping member housed within the water-passing member The water-stopping member is provided with a first and second water-passing sections corresponding to the hot and cold water holes respectively. A partition is provided between the first and second water-passing sections, wherein the first and second water-stopping sections are provided respectively outward of the first and second water-passing sections. The hot or cold water holes can be occluded completely or partially by the first and second water-stopping sections through movement of the water-stopping member. The water-passing and/or water-stopping members are/is made of ceramic material. A valve core with the water pressure balance assembly above is further provided. 1. A water pressure balance assembly comprising:a water-passing member provided with a hot water hole through which hot water passes and a cold water hole through which cold water passes; anda water-stopping member housed within the water-passing member,wherein the water-stopping member is provided with a first water-passing section and a second water-passing section corresponding to the hot water hole and the cold water hole respectively, a partition is provided between the first water-passing section and the second water-passing section, a first water-stopping section and a second water-stopping section are provided respectively outward of the first water-passing section and the second water-passing section,wherein the hot water hole or cold water hole can be occluded completely or partially by the first water-stopping section and the second water-stopping section through movement of the water-stopping member, and wherein the water-passing member and/or the water-stopping member are/is made of ceramic material.2. The water pressure ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

IMPROVED MANIFOLD FOR DISPENSING UNITS

Номер: US20190017628A1
Автор: Malasorti Natalino
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A manifold for water dispensing units, including a manifold body having: one or more inlet paths, an outlet path, a collecting chamber delimited by a lateral wall and communicating with the inlet paths and with the outlet path. The collecting chamber is configured to receive the insertion of a cartridge body for the regulation of flow. A safety group is associated to the manifold body () and includes: a flange removably attached to the manifold body, a safety shutter provided with through inlet gaps and with shut-off surfaces and a control body for the movement of the safety shutter: from a first position in which the through inlet gaps communicate with the inlet paths and contrast means prevent the separation of the control body and the cartridge body from the manifold body, to a second position in which the shut-off surfaces sealingly close the inlet paths and sliding means allow the separation of the control body and the cartridge body from the manifold body, and vice versa. 2. The manifold according to claim 1 , characterized in that wherein said safety group also comprises:first coupling means configured to make said control body and said safety shutter mutually removably integral and comprising at least one slotted body belonging to said safety shutter and at least one slotted seat belonging to said control body, said slotted body and said slotted seat being configured to be mutually coupled in a removable manner;{'b': 13', '23, 'second coupling means configured to make said control body and said flange () mutually removably integral and comprising said one or more shaped elements belonging to said control body and configured to alternately couple with said sliding means () and with said contrast means belonging to said flange.'}3. The manifold according to claim 1 , wherein said safety shutter is placed within said collecting chamber where it is comprised between said lateral wall and the central body of said cartridge body.4. The manifold according to claim ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

WASHING UNIT

Номер: US20210017741A1
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A passive water-and-energy saving washing unit is provided having a first shower sub-assembly and a second shower sub-assembly. The first shower sub-assembly comprises a first water reservoir, for holding a predetermined volume of water for washing at least part of a body, a water heater, for heating water for the first water reservoir, and a shower head, in fluid communication with the first water reservoir for receiving water from the reservoir and providing water spray on the body part. The second shower sub-assembly comprises a second, grey water reservoir, for collecting the sprayed water from the first shower head and running off the body part, a shower head, in fluid communication with the second water reservoir for receiving the water from the reservoir and providing water spray on the body part, and a water pump, for pumping the water from the second water reservoir to the second shower head. A corresponding kit and a method for washing at least part of body with a washing unit are also provided. 1. A passive water-and-energy saving washing unit including:a first washing sub-assembly, comprising a first water reservoir, for holding a predetermined volume of water for washing at least part of a body, a water heater, for heating water for the first water reservoir, and a spout, in fluid communication with the first water reservoir for receiving water from the reservoir and providing washing water to the body part; anda second washing sub-assembly, comprising a second, grey water reservoir, for collecting the discharged water from the spout, a spout, in fluid communication with the second water reservoir for receiving the water from the reservoir and providing washing water to the body part, and a water pump, for pumping the grey water from the second water reservoir to the spout.2. The washing unit as claimed in characterised in being arranged in the form of a human shower claim 1 , the first and the second washing sub-assemblies being arranged in the form of ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Shower bar system

Номер: US20200018051A1
Автор: John M. Wilson
Принадлежит: Kohler Co

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.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Speaker and shower

Номер: US20220038802A1
Принадлежит: Kohler Co

An assembly may include a speaker supportable for movement relative to a reference external to the speaker and a speaker housing supporting speaker components operable to produce an audio output. A sensor is operable to sense a direction of movement of the speaker during movement of the speaker relative to the reference. Control components are operable to control the speaker components based on the direction of movement of the speaker relative to the reference. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a first direction relative to the reference, an operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to increase or advance during movement in the first direction. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a second direction relative to the reference different from the first direction, the operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to decrease or retreat during movement in the second direction.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

SHOWERING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

Номер: US20180020881A1
Автор: TESSIER Paul
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A showering assistance device that enables a user to adjust the height of the showerhead through an accessible height adjustment mechanism is discussed. The showering assistance device also allows a user to adjust the circumferential or lateral position of the showerhead with respect to the seat upon which the user is sitting via an angle adjustment mechanism. 1. A showering assistance device comprising:a seat configured to provide a seating surface for a user;two or more supports or legs configured to contact the surface of a tub, a shower or a combination tub and shower and to provide support for the showering assistance device;an adjustment rod and an attached showerhead holder that in combination are configured to support and hold a showerhead;a height adjustment mechanism configured to enable a user to adjust the height of the adjustment rod and showerhead holder; andan angle adjustment mechanism configured to enable the user to adjust the circumferential or lateral position of the adjustment rod and showerhead holder with respect to the seat.2. The showering assistance device of wherein the device is sized to fit a tub claim 1 , a shower or a combination tub and shower.3. The showering assistance device of wherein the height adjustment mechanism further includes:a telescoping assembly; andan adjustment handle.4. The showering assistance device of wherein the angle adjustment mechanism further includes:a disk or ring configured to rotate about the seat,a rod holder attached to the disk or ring; anda support rod in contact with the adjustment rod and the rod holder.5. The showering assistance device of wherein the angle adjustment mechanism further includes:a swing arm.6. The showering assistance device of wherein the angle adjustment mechanism further includes:a disk or ring configured to rotate about the seat, anda support rod in contact with the adjustment rod.7. The showering assistance device of wherein the height adjustment mechanism further includes:a rod ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

LAVATORY FAUCET

Номер: US20160024762A1
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A lavatory faucet is fixed on a basin and contains: a body and a fixing device. The body includes a housing and a supply pipe assembly; the fixing device includes a mounting seat, two screw rods, and two clamping blocks; the basin includes a central orifice, a left orifice, and a right orifice. The mounting seat includes an upper fitting sleeve, two extending wings for abutting against a top face of the basin, and two support feet. The upper fitting sleeve has a channel defined therein relative to the central orifice, each extending wing has a through hole to insert each support foot, and each support foot has a first stopping fence. Each screw rod extends out of the through hole and is rotated above the mounting seat, each clamping block is screwed with each screw rod and is limited by the first stopping fence as rotating each screw rod. 1. A lavatory faucet being fixed on a basin and comprising: a body and a fixing device; the body including a housing and a supply pipe assembly connecting with the body to delivery water; the fixing device including a mounting seat , two screw rods , and two clamping blocks; the basin including a central orifice , a left orifice , and a right orifice; characterized in that:the mounting seat includes an upper fitting sleeve for connecting with the housing, two extending wings extending outwardly from a bottom end of an outer wall of the upper fitting sleeve to abut against a top face of the basin, and two support feet extending downwardly from two bottom ends of two outer walls of the two extending wings to insert through and to retain with the left orifice and the right orifice of the basin; the upper fitting sleeve has a channel defined therein relative to the central orifice of the basin so that the supply pipe assembly extends out of the central orifice via the channel; each extending wing has a through hole to insert each support foot; and each support foot has a first stopping fence formed on an outer wall thereof;each screw ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

KITCHEN SINK SPRAYER

Номер: US20160024763A1
Автор: BOSIO Orlando
Принадлежит:

A kitchen sink sprayer, comprising a body enclosed in an outer enclosure for being gripped and provided with a coupling to a flexible water supply hose connected to a faucet for adjusting the flow-rate between a closed position and an open position, the body comprising a rod which has, at one end, a tip that is adapted to open selectively the access of the water to a duct for forming a central jet and to ducts for forming a peripheral jet, and is provided with means for actuation by the user, the means for actuating the rod having a tab which is connected directly to the rod in an intermediate position of the rod and protrudes from the enclosure of the sprayer, at its lateral surface, by an extent that is sufficient for contact grip by the user when it is necessary to actuate the rod in order to move it from one of its selection positions to the other and vice versa. 1. A kitchen sink sprayer , comprising:a body enclosed in an outer enclosure for being gripped by a user and provided with a coupling to a flexible water supply hose, which is adapted to be connected to a faucet for adjusting the flow-rate between a closed position and an open position;said body comprising inside it a rod that has, at one end, a tip adapted to open selectively the access of the water to at least one duct for forming a central jet and to at least one duct for forming a peripheral jet, and is provided with an actuating element, wherein said actuating element comprises a tab that is solidly attached to said rod and protrudes from the outer enclosure of the sprayer, at the lateral surface thereof, by an extent that is sufficient for contact grip by the user when it is necessary to actuate said rod to move it from one of its selection positions to the other and vice versa, and wherein said rod has a longitudinal axis, said rod being slidingly guided in said body in a sliding direction corresponding to said longitudinal axis of said rod, and said tab being movably guided exclusively in a ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Single Push Button Multi-Function Water Output Switching Structure

Номер: US20160024764A1
Автор: Lei Zheng-zhen
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A single push button multi-function water output switching structure, comprising: an outer shell, and a water output panel, a seat body, and an inner sleeve disposed in the outer shell. Wherein, the seat body is provided with three through hole channels, while inside the three through hole channels are each provided with a set of water output guiding sleeve and a core plug. The water output panel is provided with three sets of independent water output channels, and a water output end surface of the water output guiding sleeve is provided with water output hole corresponding to and in communication with the water output channels. An inner sleeve is sleeved in a cavity in rear portion of the seat body. The switching structure is simple in structure, optimal in design, and is capable of achieving various different water outputs through pressing a single push button. 1. A single push button multi-function water output switching structure , comprising: an outer shell , and a water output panel , a seat body , and an inner sleeve disposed in the outer shell ,wherein, the seat body is provided with three through hole channels, while inside the three through hole channels are each provided with a set of water output guiding sleeve and a core plug, the water output panel is provided with three sets of independent water output channels, and a water output end surface of the water output guiding sleeve is provided with a water output hole corresponding to and in communication with the water output channels, an inner sleeve is sleeved in a cavity in a rear portion of the seat body, and in the inner sleeve is disposed in sequence a top rod pressing a top of the core plug, a top press spring, and a ratchet mechanism, on an end surface of the top rod is provided with a plurality of deep indent pits and a plurality of shallow indent pits, such that a rear end of each core plug is acted against in the deep indent pit or the shallow indent pit, a compression spring is provided ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Water Flow Delivery System

Номер: US20160024765A1
Автор: Hadia Ali Abdulah
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A system for supplying water to a user at a wash basin from a main water line, the system including a splitter having a main water intake, a high flow output port and a lower flow output port. The high flow port is coupled to a high flow water line and a high flow outlet while the low flow port is coupled to a low flow water line and a low flow water outlet. First and second electrically controlled valves control the flow of water out of the high flow and low flow ports, respectively. A control unit is coupled to the first and second valves. The control unit is further configured to close both valves and to switch which of the valves is open and which of the valves is closed so that only one valve is open at a time. 1. A water flow delivery system for delivering wash water to a person at a wash basin , the water flow deliver system comprising:a. A main water supply line;b. A branch joint for dividing the main water supply line into a low flow water line and a high flow water line, the high flow water line coupled to a high flow water outlet and the low flow water line coupled to a low flow water outlet;c. A first electrically operated valve coupled to the high flow water line between the high flow water outlet and the branch joint, the first electrically operated valve switchable between an off state wherein water is prevented from flowing through the high flow water line and an on state wherein the water is permitted to flow through the high flow water line;d. A second electrically operated valve coupled to the low flow water line between the low flow water outlet and the branch joint, the second electrically operated valve switchable between an off state wherein water is prevented from flowing through the low flow water line and an on state wherein the water is permitted to flow through the low flow water line;e. A control unit for selectively activating the first and second electrically operated valves, the control unit configured to switch between a fully off ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

SHAPE MEMORY FAUCET

Номер: US20170022691A1
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A shape memory faucet includes a base having a flat portion configured to be coupled to a surface and a body portion extending from the flat portion in a direction away from the surface, a spray head configured to direct a spray of fluid, and a faucet spout extending from the body portion of the base to the spray head. The faucet spout includes a waterway and at least one elongated member formed from a shape memory alloy material disposed adjacent to the waterway. 120-. (canceled)21. A shape memory faucet , comprising:a base including a flat portion configured to be coupled to a surface and a body portion extending from the flat portion in a direction away from the surface;a spray head configured to direct a spray of fluid; anda faucet spout extending from the body portion of the base to the spray head, the faucet spout comprising a waterway and at least one elongated member formed from a shape memory alloy material disposed adjacent to the waterway.22. The shape memory faucet of claim 21 , wherein the at least one elongated member is configured to deform from an initial shape to a displaced shape to change at least one of a shape or a curvature of the faucet spout.23. The shape memory faucet of claim 22 , wherein in the initial shape claim 22 , the faucet spout is substantially U-shaped.24. The shape memory faucet of claim 22 , wherein in the initial shape claim 22 , the body portion of the base and the spray head are parallel.25. The shape memory faucet of claim 22 , wherein deformation of the at least one elongated member from the initial shape to the displaced shape is repeatedly reversible.26. The shape memory faucet of claim 22 , wherein a length of the faucet spout remains constant when the at least one elongated member is deformed from the initial shape to the displaced shape.27. The shape memory faucet of claim 21 , wherein the at least one elongated member formed from the shape memory alloy material is configured to deform from an initial shape to a ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

SPRAYER HOSE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160025246A1
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A sprayer hose assembly including an inner tube, an outer sheath, and an energy conducting conduit extending along the outer sheath. 1. A water faucet hose assembly comprising:a first fiber formed of a first material;a second fiber formed of a second material configured to conduct energy, said first fiber and said second fiber interwoven with one another to define a braided exterior sheath defining a longitudinal axis; anda resilient interior tube concentrically received within said sheath.2. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second material comprises one of silica and plastic.3. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second fiber comprises a fiber optic cable configured to conduct light.4. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 3 , wherein said fiber optic cable is configured to emit light at a plurality of positions intermediate opposing ends of said cable.5. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second fiber comprises an electrically conductive wire.6. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 5 , wherein the electrically conductive wire includes a first electrically conductive wire coupled to an ultrasonic sensor claim 5 , and a second wire coupled to a capacitive sensor.7. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 6 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor and the capacitive sensor are received within a pull-out sprayhead removably coupled to a faucet spout.8. A water faucet hose assembly comprising:an exterior sheath defining a longitudinal axis, the exterior sheath being a polymer braid;a resilient interior tube concentrically received within said sheath;a space defined between said sheath and said tube, said space extending parallel to said exterior sheath and said resilient interior tube; andat least one energy conducting conduit extending through said space.9. The water faucet hose assembly of claim 8 , wherein said at least one energy conducting conduit comprises a fiber optic cable configured to conduct ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

HEAD AND SHOULDER SHOWERHEAD SYSTEM

Номер: US20190022671A1
Автор: Jack Diane
Принадлежит:

A head and shoulder showerhead system includes a fluid diverter having a fluid inlet portion for engaging a shower arm of a water supply, a first fluid outlet portion, and a second fluid outlet portion. A first fluid dispenser is in fluid communication with the first outlet portion of the diverter and includes a circular shape with a plurality of dispensing nozzles. A second dispenser is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet portion of the diverter via an elongated hose. The second dispenser includes a rectangular shape with a plurality of dispensing nozzles. An elongated rod is positioned beneath the first dispenser and the second dispenser is slidingly connected to the rod. 1. A showerhead system , comprising:a fluid diverter having a fluid inlet portion for engaging a shower arm of a water supply, a first fluid outlet portion, and a second fluid outlet portion;a first fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with the first fluid outlet portion, said first fluid dispenser including a circular shape and a plurality of fluid dispensing nozzles;an elongated rod having a first end that is interposed between the first fluid dispenser and the first fluid outlet portion; anda second fluid dispenser that is slidingly engaged with the elongated rod, and is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet portion, said second fluid dispenser including a rectangular shape and a plurality of fluid dispensing nozzles.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a rigid pathway that is interposed longitudinally between the fluid diverter and the first fluid dispenser, andwherein the first end of the elongated rod is connected to the rigid pathway.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:an articulating joint that is in physical and fluid communication with each of the first fluid dispenser and the rigid pathway.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the elongated rod includes a second end that is configured to engage a wall to which the water supply is ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTINGS WITH SHAPED AND LIMITED SENSOR DETECTION ZONES

Номер: US20180023274A1
Автор: Song Inho
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The present application discloses electronic plumbing fixture fittings, such as electronic faucets, with a shaped and limited sensor detection zone. Exemplary embodiments include devices with a plurality of overlapping sensors and devices with a single time-of-flight (TOF) sensor capable of detecting the presence or absence of an object whether or not water is flowing out of a discharge outlet in the in a TOF detection zone. 1. An electronic plumbing fixture fitting , comprising:a faucet body including a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet being operable to deliver water through an expected fluid flow volume;an electronically controlled valve in fluid communication with the faucet body upstream of the discharge outlet;at least one processor programmed to control the electronically controlled valve to selectively control a flow of fluid from the electronically controlled valve out the discharge outlet of the faucet body; anda time-of-flight (TOF) sensor in electrical communication with the processor and operably connected to the faucet body and positioned to transmit a sensing signal toward the expected fluid flow volume in a sensing signal volume; andwherein at least one of the at least one processor and the TOF sensor is configured to create a detection zone inside the sensing signal volume that overlaps at least a portion of the expected fluid flow volume; andwherein at least one of the at least one processor and the TOF sensor is configured to permit the TOF sensor to detect the presence or absence of an object in the detection zone whether or not water is flowing out of the discharge outlet through the expected fluid flow volume.2. The electronic plumbing fixture fitting according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one processor and the TOF sensor is configured to exclude from the detection zone at least a portion of the sensing signal volume between the expected fluid flow volume and the faucet body proximate the TOF sensor claim 1 , thereby ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

FITTING HAVING PULL-OUT HOSE

Номер: US20220042289A1
Принадлежит: GROHE AG

A fitting (), at least comprising a housing () having a housing wall (), a mixing cartridge (), arranged in the housing (), having a first feed connection (), a second feed connection (), a mixing region () for mixing a fluid flowing into the mixing region () via the feed connections (), and an outlet connection () via which the fluid can flow out of the mixing region () and out of the mixing cartridge (); an actuation unit () for actuating the mixing cartridge () and a hose (); the hose () being connected to the outlet connection () by means of a first end () and being arranged in a moveable manner on the housing () by means of a second end (); the hose () extending through a channel () of the mixing cartridge (), the mixing region () being arranged at least partially between the channel () and the housing wall (). 213413. The fitting () according to claim 1 , wherein the housing wall () claim 1 , at least in the region of the mixing cartridge () claim 1 , and the channel () are arranged coaxially to each other.31514615. The fitting () according to claim 1 , wherein the first feed connection () is opened and closed by a first valve () and the second feed connection () is opened and closed by a second valve ().411491615917. The fitting () according to claim 3 , wherein the first valve () cooperates with the actuation unit () via a first actuation end () and the second valve () cooperates with the actuation unit () via a second actuation end ().519414159. The fitting () according to claim 4 , wherein the actuation unit () is arranged adjacent to the mixing cartridge () and the valves ( claim 4 , ) are actuated mechanically by the actuation unit ().6191816171617201819. The fitting () according to claim 4 , wherein the actuation unit () has a link () capable of being turned with respect to the actuation ends ( claim 4 , ) claim 4 , wherein the actuation ends ( claim 4 , ) are moveable along an axial direction () as a result of a turning of the link () in a ...

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