Patents by Inventor Paul D. Koottungal

Paul D. Koottungal 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).

  • Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
    Patent number: 11886208
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS
    Publication number: 20200326734
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
    Patent number: 10698429
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • Fluid delivery device with an in-water capacitive sensor
    Patent number: 9856634
    Abstract: A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Paul D. Koottungal
  • ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS
    Publication number: 20170315569
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
    Patent number: 9715238
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS
    Publication number: 20160195882
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE WITH AN IN-WATER CAPACITIVE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160122983
    Abstract: A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
    Patent number: 9285807
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • Pull-out wand
    Patent number: 9228329
    Abstract: A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Capacitive sensing apparatus and method for faucets
    Patent number: 8944105
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout (12) located adjacent a sink basin (16). A fluid supply conduit (14) is supported by the spout (12). Capacitive sensors (29) and (41) are provided on the spout (12) and sink basin (16), respectively. A controller (26) is coupled to the capacitive sensors (29, 41) to control the amount of fluid supplied to the fluid supply conduit (14) based on outputs from the capacitive sensors (29, 41).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, David M. Burke, Timothy J. Ensor, Lindsey Hall, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Proximity sensor
    Patent number: 8614414
    Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Paul D. Koottungal
  • User interface for a faucet
    Patent number: 8365767
    Abstract: An electronic user interface for use with a water delivery device, such as a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Michael J. Veros, Austin Ray Murray, Paul D. Koottungal
  • ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS
    Publication number: 20120227849
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Patrick B. Jonte, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Garry R. Marty
  • Touch sensor
    Patent number: 8243040
    Abstract: A sensor is disclosed. The sensor may be a touch sensor. The sensor may be incorporated into a water delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Paul D. Koottungal
  • PULL-OUT WAND
    Publication number: 20120145249
    Abstract: A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
    Patent number: 8162236
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Paul D. Koottungal, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros
  • TOUCH SENSOR
    Publication number: 20120092298
    Abstract: A sensor is disclosed. The sensor may be a touch sensor. The sensor may be incorporated into a water delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Paul D. Koottungal
  • Pull-out wand
    Patent number: 8118240
    Abstract: A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, Anthony G. Spangler, Michael J. Veros, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Touch sensor
    Patent number: 8089473
    Abstract: A sensor is disclosed. The sensor may be a touch sensor. The sensor may be incorporated into a water delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Paul D. Koottungal