Patents by Inventor JOSEPH S. BLAKE

JOSEPH S. BLAKE 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).

  • Plumbing fixture with flush valve actuator and methods for calibrating same
    Patent number: 9611633
    Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Blake, Joseph L. Stauber
  • FAUCET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160146373
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: WILLIAM R. BARES, Joseph S. Blake, Margaret C. Mazz, Sarah S. Fitzsimmons, Christine N. Meyer
  • Faucet assembly
    Patent number: 9249898
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: William R. Bares, Joseph S. Blake, Margaret C. Mazz, Sarah S. Fitzsimmons, Christine N. Meyer
  • FAUCET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140261820
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: William R. Bares, Joseph S. Blake, Margaret C. Mazz, Sarah S. Fitzsimmons, Christine N. Meyer
  • PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH FLUSH VALVE ACTUATOR AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING SAME
    Publication number: 20140020168
    Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Blake, Joseph L. Stauber
  • Plumbing fixture with flush valve actuator and methods of calibrating same
    Patent number: 8555428
    Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Blake, Joseph L. Stauber
  • Plumbing Fixture with Flush Valve Actuator and Methods of Calibrating Same
    Publication number: 20110113543
    Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: JOSEPH S. BLAKE, JOSEPH L. STAUBER