Patents Assigned to Geberit International AG
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Publication number: 20240369093Abstract: A mounting device for fastening a sanitary article having at least one support having a support wall that defines a cavity, a first opening and a second opening, wherein the support provides a first support-side stop surface at the first opening and a second support-side stop surface at the second opening, at least one screw, and at least one bearing element with a side wall that extends around a central axis and bounds a receiving space for bearing the screw. The bearing element has at least one first stop surface and at least one second stop surface. The at least one second bearing element-side stop surface is arranged on at least one spring lug. The at least one spring lug and the second bearing element-side stop surface are arranged in such a way that the bearing element is clamped without play between the two support-side stop surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Geberit International AGInventor: Manuel LECHNER
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Patent number: 12054405Abstract: Water disinfecting modules, water supply systems, methods of assembling a water supply system as well as method of disinfecting water are provided. The water disinfecting module includes a frame, hot and cold water flow switches and hot and cold UV treatment modules is provided. The frame supports a hot and cold water inlets and hot and cold water outlets. Hot and cold water flow switches are fluidly interposed between the respective inlets and outlets for sensing water flow. Hot and cold water UV treatment modules are fluidly interposed between corresponding inlets and outlets and are coupled to flow switches for activation upon sensing of water flow. All of the components are supported by the frame to form a complete unit. The systems and methods incorporate the use of such a water disinfecting module.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Geberit International AGInventor: David Vagasky
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Patent number: 12029357Abstract: A fastening system for the fastening of a sanitary article comprising a carrier element, at least one upper stop portion which lies on the carrier element and which strikes against an upper stop of the sanitary article, at least one lower stop portion which lies on the carrier element and which strikes against a lower stop of the sanitary article, and at least one clamping element. At least one of the stop portions is mounted on the carrier element so as to be displaceable with respect to the carrier element, and is connected to the at least one clamping element in such a way that, as a result of actuation of the clamping element, the stop portion can be displaced in a direction of actuation such that the two stop portions can be braced between the two stops of the sanitary article.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Alois Diethelm, Martin Niederberger, Juanes Braulio, Rolf Weiss, Maurus Zwicker
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Publication number: 20240125104Abstract: A sanitary system having at least one sanitary article respectively having a sanitary article controller and an actuator, wherein the sanitary article controller is configured to drive the actuator according to the intended use and wherein the sanitary article controller has a sanitary article communication interface, at least one gateway having a gateway communication interface and a memory which is connected to the gateway communication interface, and a processor. The at least one gateway is connected via the gateway communication interface to the sanitary communication interface via a data connection. The memory is configured to store received operational data, and the processor is configured to evaluate received operational data. When a predetermined evaluation criterion is reached from the evaluation of received operational data, the processor provides an isolated control instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Daniel RAISSLE
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Patent number: 11937743Abstract: A fastening system for a WC flap element, which can be flapped away from a support surface of a toilet bowl, comprising at least one mounting bolt extending along a center axis with a receiving portion, a stop portion for direct or indirect support on the support surface of the toilet bowl and a threaded portion, a hinge support, for mounting the WC flap element, with at least one mounting opening into which the receiving portion of the mounting bolt projects, and a non-rotatably mounted mating thread, into which the threaded portion of the mounting bolt engages. In the installed position, the center axis of the mounting bolt extends substantially at a right angle with respect to the horizontal. The receiving portion comprises a drive structure and the mounting opening is open toward the top, so that the drive structure is accessible and actuatable from the top.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Martin Niederberger
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Publication number: 20240093471Abstract: A mounting device for fastening at least one plumbing appliance having two supports, which extend at a distance from one another along a central axis, and a crosspiece element, which connects the two supports and has at least one fastening element. The crosspiece element has a lower web, a front web and an upper web. The lower web projects in an angularly inclined manner at an angle from a lower edge of the front web, and the upper web projects in an angularly inclined manner at an angle from an upper edge of the front web. The at least one fastening element is accessible through at least one opening in the front web, and the ends of at least one of the webs are each connected to the supports by means of a welded joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Manuel LECHNER, Lukas RAMSEIER
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Publication number: 20240060284Abstract: A wall mount having an anchor element that has a fastening portion for fastening the anchor element to a building and that has an anchor-element-side bearing portion adjoining the fastening portion and extending along a central axis; at least one intermediate element that has a first bearing portion and a second bearing portion; and a fastening element that has a fastening-element-side bearing portion and that has a fastening portion for fastening a sanitary element. The first bearing portion of the intermediate element is slidably and securably connected to the anchor-element-side bearing portion; the fastening-element-side bearing portion of the fastening element is slidably and securably connected to the second bearing portion; and the bearing portions are each designed such that the corresponding bearing portions each telescopically engage with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Manuel LECHNER
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Publication number: 20240035266Abstract: A mounting device (1) for fastening at least one plumbing appliance comprises: two supports (2) which extend at a distance from each other along a central axis (M2) and each of which has a cross section (Q2): a first cross-member (3) which extends along a central axis (M3), has a first cross-section (Q3), is fixedly connected to the supports (2) and connects the two supports (2) to one another and is located at a distance from the first cross-member (3) above the first cross-member (3) when viewed in the mounted position; the cross-section (Q3, Q4) of at least one of the cross members (3, 4) is substantially equal to the cross-section (Q2) of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Manuel LECHNER, Lukas RAMSEIER
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Publication number: 20230417033Abstract: A mounting device (1) for fastening at least one plumbing appliance comprises two supports (2) which extend at a distance from each other along a central axis (M), and a transverse element (3) which is placed between the supports (2), connects the two supports (2) and includes at least one fastening element (4), the transverse element (3) being formed by a front supporting piece (5) with a supporting wall (6) on which a plumbing appliance can be supported, and a rear supporting piece (7) with a rear wall (8), the front supporting piece (5) and/or the rear supporting piece (7) being provided with at least one connection flange (9, 10) which projects at a right angle from the supporting wall (6) and/or from the rear wall (8) and which allows the two supporting pieces (5, 6) to be fixedly connected to one another such that in the connected state, the supporting wall (6) is at a distance from the rear wall (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Geberit International AGInventors: Manuel LECHNER, Lukas RAMSEIER Jona, Mike SCHINDLER
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Publication number: 20230265874Abstract: A wall anchor (1), having an anchor plate (2) with a front face (3) and a rear face (4), a fixing portion (5) which protrudes from the front face (4) of the anchor plate (2), which extends along a centre axis (M) and has a threaded structure (6) for receiving an anchor bolt (7), and two hooks (8, 9) which protrude from the rear face (4) of the anchor plate (2). The hooks (8, 9) are configured such that the wall anchor (1) can be fixedly connected to a profile rail (18) by protrusions (21) of a profile rail (18), with respect to forces acting in the direction of the centre axis (M).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Manuel LECHNER, Urs SPÄNI
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Publication number: 20230243140Abstract: A mounting system for fastening a sanitary fitting comprises a mounting frame having at least one hollow profile, the side walls of which define an internal space, and which frame has an end face at the end thereof, and having at least one bearing structure for mounting a sanitary fitting, and at least one fastening unit having a support element which comprises a guide receptacle, and having a fastening tab which is mounted in the guide receptacle so as to be able to slide relative to the support element from a starting position into a mounting position, wherein the support element can be inserted in the internal space of the hollow profile, and wherein, in the mounting position, the fastening tab extends out of the guide receptacle and out of the internal space beyond the end face of the hollow profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Silvan GUBELMANN, Manuel Lechner
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Patent number: 11697929Abstract: An anti-scald device, fluid supply system including an anti-scald device and methods are provided. The anti-scald device can be configured to provide scald protection as well as configured to allow hot water disinfection.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Geberit International AGInventors: Robert Bobek, Prasert Buranatum
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Patent number: 11649622Abstract: A drain arrangement that comprises a housing which has a first channel section with an inlet opening, a second channel section with an outlet opening, and a valve seat situated between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. It also has a valve body which is movable from the valve seat, an actuating unit to move the valve body, and an outflow pipe into which the second channel section opens. A first central axis extends centrally through the first channel section, and an outflow pipe central axis extends centrally through the outflow pipe. The outflow pipe central axis intersects the first central axis or alternatively the outflow pipe central axis is at a distance from the first central axis. The actuating unit has an actuating lever acting on the valve body, and an actuator element for actuating the actuating lever, wherein the actuator element extends laterally alongside the outflow pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Marco Oberholzer, Roman Culatti
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Patent number: 11649623Abstract: A drain arrangement that comprises a drain valve housing which has a first channel section with an inlet opening, a second channel section with an outlet opening, and a valve seat situated between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. There also is a valve body, an actuating unit by way of which the valve body is movable, and an outflow pipe into which the second channel section opens by way of the outlet opening thereof. A first central axis extends centrally through the first channel section, and an outflow pipe central axis extends centrally through the outflow pipe. The outflow pipe central axis intersects the first central axis, and the drain arrangement furthermore comprises an overflow unit, which has a first connecting pipe, an overflow pipe and a second connecting pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Marco Oberholzer, Roman Culatti
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Patent number: 11542695Abstract: A wash stand comprising a wash basin having a drain opening which opens into a drain chamber. In the drain opening there is a cover which extends over part of the drain opening such that, at least in a lower region of the drain opening, a gap is created through which water can flow out of the wash basin into the drain chamber. In the drain chamber there is at least one mounting point on which the cover is supported removably by the at least one mounting point. The cover in the at least one mounting point is mounted pivotably about at least one pivot axis such that the cover can be pivoted from a use position into an intermediate position in which the cover can easily be grasped by a user. From its intermediate position, the cover can be removed from the mounting point out of the drain opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Stefan Danielsson Spogardh, Marco Oberholzer
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Patent number: 11486118Abstract: A drain arrangement for a washstand, comprising a connection unit having a connecting branch for connection to a drain branch of a washstand, an overflow unit connecting to the connection unit and having a valve and an overflow pipe, which bridges the valve, and a siphon unit connecting to the overflow unit and having a siphon element. The connecting branch, seen in the installation position, runs in a first direction, which is oriented at an angle inclined at less than 30° tilting downwards to a mounting plane running in the vertical of the washstand. The overflow unit lies offset to the side of the connecting branch in such a manner that the overflow pipe extends upwards to the side adjacent to the connecting branch and the siphon unit lies beneath the overflow unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Felix Imo Preisig, Marco Oberholzer, Michael Schintler
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Patent number: 11441300Abstract: A drain assembly for connection to a sanitary-appliance, comprising: a drain pipe having a pipe inlet and a pipe outlet and a valve arranged in a valve section of the drain pipe having a sealing face and a valve body, wherein the valve body can be moved away from the sealing face from a closed to an open position by an actuating element. Also included is an overflow pipe, which extends away from the drain tube from a first branch lying upstream of the valve seen in the direction of flow of the water to a second branch lying downstream of the valve seen in the direction of flow and thereby bridges the valve. The valve body is at least partially mounted on an insert element; the drain pipe has an insert receptacle; and the insert element can be inserted into the insert receptacle on the drain pipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Felix Imo Preisig, Marco Oberholzer, Michael Schintler
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Patent number: 11441303Abstract: The invention relates to a siphon arrangement (1) comprising a housing (2) with an inlet connection piece (3), an outlet connection piece (4), and a siphon seat (5) arranged between the inlet connection piece (3) and outlet connection piece (4), and a siphon element (6) arranged in the siphon seat (5), said siphon element having a siphon portion (7) and an inlet (8) facing towards the inlet connection piece (3) and an outlet (9) leading to the outlet connection piece (4). Water can be guided from the inlet connection piece (3) via the inlet (8) into the siphon portion (7) and from the outlet (9) to the outlet connection piece (4). The siphon element (6) is movable, in particular pivotable, in the housing (2) from a use position into a maintenance position, and when in the maintenance position can be removed, in particular pulled out, from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Marco Oberholzer
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Patent number: 11426033Abstract: A wash stand assembly that comprises a wash stand having a wash basin and a drain opening through which water to be drained out of the wash basin can be conducted away, the drain opening leading into an inner chamber. The wash stand (2) has a rear wall (6) with which the wash stand (1) comes into contact with a connection structure on the building side when in the installed position. The inner chamber (5) is open in the region of a rear wall (6) of the wash stand (2). An insert element (7) has a drain connection piece (8) for connection to a wastewater pipe on the building side, wherein the insert element (7) is connected to the wash stand (2) such that the inner chamber (5) is sealed watertight and the water can be fed from the drain opening (4) to the drain connection piece (8).Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Marco Oberholzer
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Patent number: 11311155Abstract: A connection device for a toilet bowl, comprising a carrier arrangement which can be connected to the toilet bowl in a displaceable manner. The device has a first bearing point in which a flushing pipe is mounted, and a second bearing point in which an outflow pipe is mounted. The flushing pipe can be connected to a flushing water line which is arranged in a positionally fixed manner on site The outflow pipe can be connected to a waste water line which is arranged in a positionally fixed manner on site, and can be connected to a waste water outflow which is arranged on the toilet bowl side.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Alois Diethelm, Juanes Braulio, Martin Niederberger, Rolf Weiss, Maurus Zwicker