Patents by Inventor Hsiao Chang Li
Hsiao Chang Li 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).
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Publication number: 20240026661Abstract: A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Publication number: 20240019039Abstract: A rough-in valve assembly comprising a valve body, wherein the valve body comprises a thermoplastic, the valve body comprises a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet, the valve body comprises a valve chamber configured to receive a fluid mixing valve assembly, and the valve chamber is in fluid communication with the first fluid inlet, the second fluid inlet, the first fluid outlet, and the second fluid outlet. A rough-in valve body may comprise an engineering thermoplastic. A rough-in valve body may comprise an injection molded thermoplastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: 11840828Abstract: Fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided, including faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. An exemplary faucet assembly includes an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. The faucet assemblies can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Francis A. Seggio, Hsiao Chang Li, Anthony D'Amato
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Patent number: 11808019Abstract: A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Publication number: 20230311283Abstract: Provided are extraction tools for removing a thermostatic cartridge from a valve assembly. The extraction tool comprises a cap having an opening and a screw, wherein the cap is configured to receive the screw at the opening. Further, when the extraction tool is placed over a portion of a thermostatic cartridge installed in a valve assembly, an end of the screw is configured to screw into an opening of the thermostatic cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventor: Hsiao Chang LI
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Publication number: 20230257973Abstract: A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: 11655619Abstract: A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Publication number: 20220235537Abstract: A hose guide for a pull-down faucet, the faucet comprising a spout having a hose disposed therein and a pull-out spray head coupled to and in flow communication with the hose and configured to dock to an end of the spout; wherein the hose guide is generally U-shaped and is configured to guide the hose against an interior surface thereof during extension and retraction of the spray head; and wherein the hose guide comprises two or more tabs extending from a lower end of the U-shaped hose guide; and/or an attachment element configured to affix the hose guide to an interior wall of the spout or to an interior wall of an assembly disposed in the spout; and/or a convex parabolic-shaped portion at the interior surface of the lower end of the U-shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventor: Hsiao Chang Li
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Publication number: 20220235871Abstract: A flush plug for a rough-in valve, wherein the flush plug is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber, and comprises an inlet/outlet pair defining a flow passageway, wherein when disposed in the rough-in valve chamber, in a first flush plug position, the flow passageway is configured to provide flow communication between a first fluid source and a first plumbing outlet, and in a second flush plug position, the flow passageway is configured to provide flow communication between a second fluid source and the first plumbing outlet; and wherein the first fluid source and the second fluid source are not in flow communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Publication number: 20220195708Abstract: Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Francis A. SEGGIO, Hsiao Chang LI, Anthony D'AMATO
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Publication number: 20220145597Abstract: A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: 11280072Abstract: Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Francis A. Seggio, Hsiao Chang Li, Anthony D'Amato
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Publication number: 20220074174Abstract: A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: 11203856Abstract: A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Publication number: 20210189702Abstract: A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: D908191Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: AS AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: D919048Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: D919049Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao Chang Li, Walter Pitsch
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Patent number: D919055Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventor: Hsiao Chang Li
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Patent number: D937981Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: AS America, Inc.Inventor: Hsiao Chang Li