Patents by Inventor Karl Fearnley

Karl Fearnley 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).

  • Patent number: 11649905
    Abstract: A faucet includes a body that extends between a first end and a second end, and is arranged to receive a mixing cartridge. A diaphragm valve is provided in the body, and includes a flexible diaphragm having a first side and a second side, the flexible diaphragm being moveable to open and close the diaphragm valve to control a flow of water to an outlet of the faucet. A fluid bypass, separate from the flexible diaphragm, is in fluid communication between the first side and the second side of the flexible diaphragm. A bypass valve member is moveable to open and close the fluid bypass to vary a pressure differential across the flexible diaphragm, to open and close the diaphragm valve. A push operated control member is arranged to move the bypass valve member at the second end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
    Inventors: Oliver Jones, Austin Bumpsteed, Karl Fearnley
  • Publication number: 20210148480
    Abstract: A faucet includes a body that extends between a first end and a second end, and is arranged to receive a mixing cartridge. A diaphragm valve is provided in the body, and includes a flexible diaphragm having a first side and a second side, the flexible diaphragm being moveable to open and close the diaphragm valve to control a flow of water to an outlet of the faucet. A fluid bypass, separate from the flexible diaphragm, is in fluid communication between the first side and the second side of the flexible diaphragm. A bypass valve member is moveable to open and close the fluid bypass to vary a pressure differential across the flexible diaphragm, to open and close the diaphragm valve. A push operated control member is arranged to move the bypass valve member at the second end of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Mira Limited
    Inventors: Oliver Jones, Austin Bumpsteed, Karl Fearnley
  • Patent number: 10883259
    Abstract: A mixer valve (1) comprising a body (2) and at least one inlet (14) adapted to be connected to a fluid supply, the inlet (14) comprising a connector (6) arranged to be connectable to a fluid supply pipe (10) projecting from a mounting surface, and an adjustment means arranged to adjust a position of the connector (6) relative to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Toby Risbey, Karl Fearnley, Ben Lea
  • Patent number: 10767351
    Abstract: A mixer valve (1) having a body (2) and adapted to be connected to two fluid supplies. The mixer valve (1) has at least one connector (6) comprising a housing (8); a fluid delivery tube (10) within the housing, the fluid delivery tube (10) having at least one aperture (22); a slider (16) arranged around and slideable over the delivery tube (10) and having an interior chamber (18) in fluid communication with an interior (20) of the delivery tube by means of the at least one aperture (22); and a fluid inlet (14) connected to the slider (16) at an angle thereto, the fluid inlet (14) being connectable to a fluid supply pipe. The fluid inlet (14) is in fluid communication with the chamber (18), and the housing (8) has an external opening (12) within which the fluid inlet (14) is located and movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
    Inventors: Toby Risbey, Karl Fearnley, Ben Lea
  • Publication number: 20190257060
    Abstract: A mixer valve (1) comprising a body (2) and at least one inlet (14) adapted to be connected to a fluid supply, the inlet (14) comprising a connector (6) arranged to be connectable to a fluid supply pipe (10) projecting from a mounting surface, and an adjustment means arranged to adjust a position of the connector (6) relative to the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Toby Risbey, Karl Fearnley, Ben Lea
  • Publication number: 20190186109
    Abstract: A mixer valve (1) having a body (2) and adapted to be connected to two fluid supplies. The mixer valve (1) has at least one connector (6) comprising a housing (8); a fluid delivery tube (10) within the housing, the fluid delivery tube (10) having at least one aperture (22); a slider (16) arranged around and slideable over the delivery tube (10) and having an interior chamber (18) in fluid communication with an interior (20) of the delivery tube by means of the at least one aperture (22); and a fluid inlet (14) connected to the slider (16) at an angle thereto, the fluid inlet (14) being connectable to a fluid supply pipe. The fluid inlet (14) is in fluid communication with the chamber (18), and the housing (8) has an external opening (12) within which the fluid inlet (14) is located and movable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Toby Risbey, Karl Fearnley, Ben Lea