Patents by Inventor Theodore E. Dhein

Theodore E. Dhein 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: 11826305
    Abstract: An emergency wash system is configured to dispense a fluid. The emergency wash system includes a basin, a sprayhead disposed at least partially over the basin, and a drain conduit coupled to the basin. The sprayhead includes a fluid inlet portion, a first fluid outlet portion coupled to the fluid inlet portion, and a second fluid inlet portion coupled to the fluid inlet portion. The fluid inlet portion is oriented substantially parallel to the drain conduit and vertically above the drain conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Publication number: 20230248612
    Abstract: A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base, an emergency wash arm pivotally coupled to the base, and a spout pivotally coupled to the base. The emergency wash arm includes an emergency wash unit. The emergency wash arm is rotatable relative to the base about a first vertical axis between a stored position and an active position. The spout is rotatable relative to the base about a second vertical axis. The first vertical axis is substantially parallel to the second vertical axis and offset from the second vertical axis. Movement of the emergency wash arm causes a corresponding movement of the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Ryan Pfund, Theodore E. Dhein
  • Patent number: 11642278
    Abstract: A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base, an emergency wash arm pivotally coupled to the base, and a spout pivotally coupled to the base. The emergency wash arm includes an emergency wash unit that is rotatable relative to the base about a first vertical axis. The spout is rotatable relative to the base about a second vertical axis. The first vertical axis is offset from the second vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Ryan Pfund, Theodore E. Dhein
  • Publication number: 20220168181
    Abstract: An emergency wash system is configured to dispense a fluid. The emergency wash system includes a basin, a sprayhead disposed at least partially over the basin, and a drain conduit coupled to the basin. The sprayhead includes a fluid inlet portion, a first fluid outlet portion coupled to the fluid inlet portion, and a second fluid inlet portion coupled to the fluid inlet portion. The fluid inlet portion is oriented substantially parallel to the drain conduit and vertically above the drain conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Patent number: 11253428
    Abstract: An emergency wash system includes a basin, a fluid dispenser disposed at least partially over the basin, and a push plate coupled to the fluid dispenser. The push plate is positioned behind the fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes: a fluid inlet portion defining a drainage aperture; a first fluid riser fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet portion, the first fluid riser extending upward from the fluid inlet portion; and a second fluid riser fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet portion, the second fluid riser extending upward from the fluid inlet portion on a substantially opposite side of the fluid inlet portion relative to the first fluid riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Publication number: 20210346240
    Abstract: A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base, an emergency wash arm pivotally coupled to the base, and a spout pivotally coupled to the base. The emergency wash arm includes an emergency wash unit that is rotatable relative to the base about a first vertical axis. The spout is rotatable relative to the base about a second vertical axis. The first vertical axis is offset from the second vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Ryan Pfund, Theodore E. Dhein
  • Publication number: 20200129374
    Abstract: An emergency wash system includes a basin, a fluid dispenser disposed at least partially over the basin, and a push plate coupled to the fluid dispenser. The push plate is positioned behind the fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes: a fluid inlet portion defining a drainage aperture; a first fluid riser fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet portion, the first fluid riser extending upward from the fluid inlet portion; and a second fluid riser fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet portion, the second fluid riser extending upward from the fluid inlet portion on a substantially opposite side of the fluid inlet portion relative to the first fluid riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Patent number: 10517796
    Abstract: An emergency wash system configured to dispense a fluid is disclosed. The system comprises a receptacle and a dispenser assembly disposed at least partially over the receptacle. The dispenser assembly comprises a fluid inlet portion configured to extend in a substantially horizontal direction when in use and configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid supply. The dispenser assembly also comprises a first outlet portion defining at least one first discharge opening, a second outlet portion defining at least one second discharge opening, a first fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet portion towards the at least one first discharge opening and a second fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet the first fluid riser towards the at least one second discharge opening on a side of the fluid inlet portion opposite the first fluid riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Patent number: 10294642
    Abstract: A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M. Loberger, Michelle L. Rundberg, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Theodore E. Dhein, Kenneth A. Kreitzer, Kevin B. Kline, Jason M. Renner, Scott I. Biba, Cory R. Boudreau, Terry Lee McCallum, Jon A. Dommisse
  • Patent number: 10172498
    Abstract: A lavatory system includes a hand dryer with at least a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor to detect an object for drying. A controller is communicatively linked to the first and second proximity sensors. The controller activates a drying operation after a first delay period if the first proximity sensor first detects the object for drying and activates a drying operation after a second delay period if the second proximity sensor first detects the object for drying. A filter flow sensor may also be provided to ensure proper filtering of the dryer's air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M Loberger, Michelle L Rundberg, Kevin M Kohlwey, Theodore E Dhein, Kenneth A Kreitzer, Kevin B Kline, Jason M Renner, Scott I Biba, Cory R Boudreau
  • Patent number: 10100501
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hand washing station is disclosed that includes a hand dryer attached to a basin. The hand dryer includes a top air plenum and a bottom air plenum. A grid molded into each air plenum provides structural support to the plenums. Both the top and bottom air plenums include a plurality of air outlets that direct pressurized air from a blower for hand drying. An air hose that supplies pressurized air to the bottom air plenum includes a water trap that prevents water from flowing into the air outlets, down the air hose, and to the blower. A soap dispenser mounted on the basin dispenses liquefied soap for hand washing and is refillable by opening a lid on the soap dispenser and pouring liquefied soap into a funnel insert where it travels through a fill port into a reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Figurski, Michelle L. Rundberg, John M. Loberger, Terry Lee McCallum, Dale William Gallmann, Jason M. Renner, Jeffery S. Jaworski, Theodore E. Dhein
  • Publication number: 20180030701
    Abstract: A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M. Loberger, Michelle L. Rundberg, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Theodore E. Dhein, Kenneth A. Kreitzer, Kevin B. Kline, Jason M. Renner, Scott I. Biba, Cory R. Boudreau, Terry Lee McCallum, Jon A. Dommisse
  • Publication number: 20170304149
    Abstract: An emergency wash system configured to dispense a fluid is disclosed. The system comprises a receptacle and a dispenser assembly disposed at least partially over the receptacle. The dispenser assembly comprises a fluid inlet portion configured to extend in a substantially horizontal direction when in use and configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid supply. The dispenser assembly also comprises a first outlet portion defining at least one first discharge opening, a second outlet portion defining at least one second discharge opening, a first fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet portion towards the at least one first discharge opening and a second fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet the first fluid riser towards the at least one second discharge opening on a side of the fluid inlet portion opposite the first fluid riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Patent number: 9700484
    Abstract: An emergency wash system configured to dispense a fluid is disclosed. The system comprises a receptacle and a dispenser assembly disposed at least partially over the receptacle. The dispenser assembly comprises a fluid inlet portion configured to extend in a substantially horizontal direction when in use and configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid supply. The dispenser assembly also comprises a first outlet portion defining at least one first discharge opening, a second outlet portion defining at least one second discharge opening, a first fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet portion towards the at least one first discharge opening and a second fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet the first fluid riser towards the at least one second discharge opening on a side of the fluid inlet portion opposite the first fluid riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Publication number: 20160198909
    Abstract: A lavatory system includes a hand dryer with at least a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor to detect an object for drying. A controller is communicatively linked to the first and second proximity sensors. The controller activates a drying operation after a first delay period if the first proximity sensor first detects the object for drying and activates a drying operation after a second delay period if the second proximity sensor first detects the object for drying. A filter flow sensor may also be provided to ensure proper filtering of the dryer's air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M. Loberger, Michelle L. Rundberg, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Theodore E. Dhein, Kenneth A. Kreitzer, Kevin B. Kline, Jason M. Renner, Scott I Biba, Cory R. Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20160193111
    Abstract: An emergency wash system configured to dispense a fluid is disclosed. The system comprises a receptacle and a dispenser assembly disposed at least partially over the receptacle. The dispenser assembly comprises a fluid inlet portion configured to extend in a substantially horizontal direction when in use and configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid supply. The dispenser assembly also comprises a first outlet portion defining at least one first discharge opening, a second outlet portion defining at least one second discharge opening, a first fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet portion towards the at least one first discharge opening and a second fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet the first fluid riser towards the at least one second discharge opening on a side of the fluid inlet portion opposite the first fluid riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Patent number: 9314398
    Abstract: An emergency wash system configured to dispense a fluid is disclosed. The system comprises a receptacle and a dispenser assembly disposed at least partially over the receptacle. The dispenser assembly comprises a fluid inlet portion configured to extend in a substantially horizontal direction when in use and configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid supply. The dispenser assembly also comprises a first outlet portion defining at least one first discharge opening, a second outlet portion defining at least one second discharge opening, a first fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet portion towards the at least one first discharge opening and a second fluid riser extending upwardly and outwardly from the inlet the first fluid riser towards the at least one second discharge opening on a side of the fluid inlet portion opposite the first fluid riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Scott M. Kluck
  • Patent number: 9157223
    Abstract: A lavatory system includes a basin configured to receive at least one faucet, the basin defining a primary drain passage and first and second overflow drain passages; and an overflow adapter configured to be mounted to a rear surface of the basin, the overflow adapter defining an adapter passage such that when the overflow adapter is mounted to the basin, fluid received by way of the first overflow drain passage is directed through the adapter passage between the overflow adapter and the rear surface of the basin and to the second overflow drain passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Scott L. Kempen, Theodore E. Dhein, William L. Haas, Michael D. McLaughlin, Timothy E. Perrin, Robert Michael Piekarski
  • Publication number: 20150225932
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hand washing station is disclosed that includes a hand dryer attached to a basin. The hand dryer includes a top air plenum and a bottom air plenum. A grid molded into each air plenum provides structural support to the plenums. Both the top and bottom air plenums include a plurality of air outlets that direct pressurized air from a blower for hand drying. An air hose that supplies pressurized air to the bottom air plenum includes a water trap that prevents water from flowing into the air outlets, down the air hose, and to the blower. A soap dispenser mounted on the basin dispenses liquefied soap for hand washing and is refillable by opening a lid on the soap dispenser and pouring liquefied soap into a funnel insert where it travels through a fill port into a reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Mark A. Figurski, Michelle L. Rundberg, John M. Loberger, Terry Lee McCallum, Dale William Gallmann, Jason M. Renner, Jeffery S. Jaworski, Theodore E. Dhein
  • Patent number: D944928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Ryan E. Pfund, Lynne A. Stern, David Yaniak, Scott Micoley, Erik Lindahl