Patents by Inventor Perry Erickson

Perry Erickson 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: 20150354741
    Abstract: A quick connect system for a fluid coupling is provided. The system includes a clip having a base extending circumferentially substantially around an axis, a wing extending substantially axially from the base, and a delta-shaped lug extending radially from the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick Montag, Perry Erickson, Shashank Varma
  • Publication number: 20150040997
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for controlling a solenoid valve, the solenoid valve controlling the flow of water through a faucet, is described. The sensor assembly includes a head including a bottom portion configured to be supported by a wall and a top portion. The sensor assembly also includes a proximity sensor including a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter projects a beam into a detection zone. The sensor assembly also includes processing electronics configured to cause the solenoid valve to open in response to a receiver detecting a reflection from an object in the detection zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Joseph Blake, Perry Erickson, John Esche, Steve Radder, Ross Ristow, Joseph Stauber
  • Publication number: 20130193237
    Abstract: A spray head assembly comprising a body configured to receive a supply of fluid and a face in fluid communication with the body, the face having a plurality of nozzles arranged in a non-linear pattern for directing the fluid from the spray head, wherein the plurality of nozzles are configured to direct the fluid flow to form a wedge-shaped spray pattern between the face and a focal region at a focal length from the spray head, and wherein the spray pattern forms a linear spray arrangement in the focal region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Perry Erickson
  • Patent number: D643911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Perry Erickson, Andrew James Stokes, Alan E. Lange