Patents Assigned to American Standard
  • Patent number: 5651148
    Abstract: A toilet bowl and rim construction capable of generating superior vortex flushing action. A rim restrictor means is strategically positioned on a side of the rim to direct the bifurcated streams of water to converge at the side of the rim. The relocation of the contact point from the conventionally placed central position to a strategically located side position increases the velocity and force on the water stream. Control of the volume, flow rate and directional orientation of the flushing water into and within the rim cavity and through rim discharge orifices produces superior vortex flushing action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: American Standard
    Inventor: Antonio G. Bayot
  • Patent number: 4794952
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination single-handle mixing valve and appliance valve assembly, mounted in a common housing and having common hot and cold water connections. The appliance valve, axially positioned between the mixing valve cartridge and the manifold, is in fluid communication with the mixing valve and includes a handle to supply water to the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard
    Inventor: Bernhard Burkard
  • Patent number: D385339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: American Standard
    Inventors: Sherry Lynn Jones, Geoffrey Wilson Combs
  • Patent number: D388864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: American Standard
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian