Patents by Inventor Christopher Kirn

Christopher Kirn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200291627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fluid flow through pipes and especially to the regulation of water flow through a faucet. A system and method for a smart faucet is presented. The system comprises a remote controlled faucet having a solenoid valve for controlling water flow, an electronic circuit for controlling the solenoid wherein the circuit includes a radio receiver, a remote sending unit for transmitting commands to the radio receiver, and a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Perrywade Horwitz, Christopher Kirn, Saeid Bashash, Adam B. Olson, Raviteja Datta Akella, Omar Awad
  • Publication number: 20190177957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fluid flow through pipes and especially to the regulation of water flow through a faucet. A system and method for a smart faucet is presented. The system comprises a remote controlled faucet having a solenoid valve for controlling water flow, an electronic circuit for controlling the solenoid wherein the circuit includes a radio receiver, a remote sending unit for transmitting commands to the radio receiver, and a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey Perrywade Horwitz, Christopher Kirn, Saeid Bashash, Adam B. Olson, Raviteja Datta Akella, Omar Awad
  • Patent number: 10227760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fluid flow through pipes and especially to the regulation of water flow through a faucet. A system and method for a smart faucet is presented. The system comprises a remote controlled faucet having a solenoid valve for controlling water flow, an electronic circuit for controlling the solenoid wherein the circuit includes a radio receiver, a remote sending unit for transmitting commands to the radio receiver, and a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Flowe Green, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery Perrywade Horwitz, Christopher Kirn, Saeid Bashash, Adam B. Olson, Raviteja Datta Akella, Omar Awad
  • Publication number: 20170260722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fluid flow through pipes and especially to the regulation of water flow through a faucet. A system and method for a smart faucet is presented. The system comprises a remote controlled faucet having a solenoid valve for controlling water flow, an electronic circuit for controlling the solenoid wherein the circuit includes a radio receiver, a remote sending unit for transmitting commands to the radio receiver, and a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffery Perrywade Horwitz, Christopher Kirn, Saeid Bashash, Adam B. Olson, Raviteja Datta Akella, Omar Awad
  • Patent number: 9644354
    Abstract: A hands-free faucet control device includes a water valve assembly, a foot peddle assembly and a pull wire connected there between. A continuously-formed injection molded valve housing includes two cylindrically-shaped apertures disposed adjacent to one another where each has an inlet water port and an outlet water port. A valve is disposed in each of the apertures, where both valves are simultaneously movable between a closed position and an open position. A foot pedal assembly includes a foot peddle bracket and an attached foot pedal, where the foot pedal is movable between an up position and a down position. A pull wire is connected at a pull wire first end to the proximal end of the valve and connected at a pull wire second end to the foot pedal, wherein movement of the foot pedal to the down position by a user moves the valves to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: 456CORP
    Inventors: Marc Warsowe, Adam Hagmann, Christopher Kirn, Jeff Horwitz, Eric Robinson
  • Publication number: 20150361644
    Abstract: A hands-free faucet control device includes a water valve assembly, a foot peddle assembly and a pull wire connected there between. A continuously-formed injection molded valve housing includes two cylindrically-shaped apertures disposed adjacent to one another where each has an inlet water port and an outlet water port. A valve is disposed in each of the apertures, where both valves are simultaneously movable between a closed position and an open position. A foot pedal assembly includes a foot peddle bracket and an attached foot pedal, where the foot pedal is movable between an up position and a down position. A pull wire is connected at a pull wire first end to the proximal end of the valve and connected at a pull wire second end to the foot pedal, wherein movement of the foot pedal to the down position by a user moves the valves to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Marc Warsowe, Adam Hagmann, Christopher Kirn, Jeff Horwitz, Eric Robinson
  • Patent number: 9157548
    Abstract: A hands-free faucet control device includes a water valve assembly and a foot pedal assembly. The water valve assembly includes a housing with two input ports and two output port configured to be attachable in series with a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe. A valve includes two through holes and is movable in the housing between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the two through holes are in alignment with the two input and output ports. In the closed position the two through holes are not in alignment with the two input and output ports. A spring is biased against the valve keeping the valve in the closed position. The single valve reduces costs, increases reliability and simplifies ease of installation. The foot actuated faucet can also be configured to remain in the down/on position through various mechanical structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: 456CORP
    Inventors: Ross Walker, David Yakos, Christopher Kirn, Marc Warsowe
  • Publication number: 20140131604
    Abstract: A hands-free faucet control device includes a water valve assembly and a foot pedal assembly. The water valve assembly includes a housing with two input ports and two output port configured to be attachable in series with a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe. A valve includes two through holes and is movable in the housing between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the two through holes are in alignment with the two input and output ports. In the closed position the two through holes are not in alignment with the two input and output ports. A spring is biased against the valve keeping the valve in the closed position. The single valve reduces costs, increases reliability and simplifies ease of installation. The foot actuated faucet can also be configured to remain in the down/on position through various mechanical structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: 456CORP
    Inventors: Ross Walker, David Yakos, Christopher Kirn, Marc Warsowe