Patents Assigned to Masco Corporation
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Patent number: 11953459Abstract: A multi-functional sensor assembly includes an electrically non-conductive substrate defining at least a distal region, intermediary region, and proximal region that are each covered with electrically conductive traces. The proximal region is configured to be exposed to a media to be sensed and the distal and intermediary regions are configured to be protected from the media. The electrically conductive traces comprise at least electrical circuits to sense temperature and flow of the media and one or more electrodes to sense one or more of conductivity, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), and acidity (pH) of the media.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignees: MASCO CORPORATION, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Klaus Brondum, Mark Andrew Burns, Wen-Chi Lin, Michael McCague, Stephen Michael Stec, Brian N. Johnson, Garry Marty
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Patent number: 10900921Abstract: A multi-functional sensor assembly includes an electrically non-conductive substrate defining at least a distal region, intermediary region, and proximal region that are each covered with electrically conductive traces. The proximal region is configured to be exposed to a media to be sensed and the distal and intermediary regions are configured to be protected from the media. The electrically conductive traces comprise at least electrical circuits to sense temperature and flow of the media and one or more electrodes to sense one or more of conductivity, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), and acidity (pH) of the media.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignees: Masco Corporation, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Klaus Brondum, Mark A. Burns, Wen-Chi Lin, Michael McCague, Stephen Michael Stec, Brian J. Johnson, Garry Marty
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Publication number: 20150348392Abstract: A water leak detector including a housing defining a retention reservoir, and a coupler connected to the housing and configured to secure the housing to a water pipe. A switch is supported by the housing and is configured to detect water at a predetermined level within the reservoir. An indicator may be an electrical communication with the switch to provide an indication to a user when water has reached the predetermined level within the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Daniel C. Burtner, Garry Robin Marty, Paul V. Patton, Joel D. Sawaski
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Patent number: 9103478Abstract: A quick-connect fitting includes a polymeric first connector in fluid communication with a first component, and a polymeric second connector in fluid communication with a second component. The first connector is either a male fitting or a female fitting, and the other of the male fitting and female fitting is the second connector. The female fitting includes a longitudinal cylindrical cavity having therein a retaining ring retaining an o-ring, and the male fitting includes a cylindrical body and a tubular sealing element extending longitudinally therefrom positionable within the polymeric female fitting and o-ring in sealing engagement. The quick connect fitting includes a clip pivotably connected to the second connector moving between a first position connecting the female fitting to the male fitting when the male fitting is positioned within the female fitting and a second position in which the male fitting is removable from the female fitting.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignees: Mercury Plastics, Inc., Masco CorporationInventors: Earl Christian, Jr., William Blue, Scott R. Gardner, William Shane Hochstetler
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Publication number: 20150158047Abstract: An adjustable shower system including a support tube configured to be fluidly coupled to a shower arm, and a main body supported for sliding movement along the support tube. A shower head is supported by the main body and is fluidly coupled to the support tube. A brake is configured to releasably secure the main body at one of a plurality vertical positions along the support tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANAInventors: Brian Wayne Johnson, Paul V. Patton, Anthony G. Spangler, Daniel S. Genord
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Patent number: 9027176Abstract: An example bathing area surround includes panels having a slot flange and a hook flange. A hook-like projection on the hook flange of a first panel is extendable into a slot on the slot flange of a second panel. Another example bathing area surround includes the slot flange on a first bathing panel and the hook flange on a second bathing panel, and a seal located on at least one of the slot flange or the hook flange. The seal may comprise foam. The foam may be compressed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Masco CorporationInventor: Peter Dabrowski
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Patent number: 9009881Abstract: A retainer assembly for a shower surround includes a first frame arm, a second frame arm, an arcuate frame section, a stop and a retainer. The arcuate frame section interconnects the first frame arm and the second frame arm. The stop extends from the first frame arm, and is substantially between the first frame arm and the second frame arm. The retainer arm extends from the arcuate frame section in a direction that is generally opposite from the first frame arm and the second frame arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Masco CorporationInventor: Thomas J. Sisk
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Patent number: 8990974Abstract: A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
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Patent number: 8973612Abstract: A fluid delivery device including an electronic faucet having a plurality of faucet components, and a primary capacitive sensor coupled to at least one of the faucet components and providing a primary output signal. At least one secondary capacitive sensor is located on or near an item which causes unintended effects on the output signal from the primary capacitive sensor and provides a secondary output signal. A controller determines a difference signal between the primary and secondary output signals of the primary and secondary capacitive sensors to control operation of the electronic faucet.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Joel D. Sawaski, Adam M. Devries, Robert W. Rodenbeck
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Publication number: 20150039500Abstract: A method for invoice agent coupling includes, among other things, receiving a service invoice generated by a primary service provider and receiving an authorization of payment of the service invoice. Additional steps include receiving a request for early payment authorization, and transmitting a services payment to the primary service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: MASCO CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Doyle Byrne, Steven James Horler, Scott A. Halpert
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Patent number: D722136Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Adriana Teresa McNinch
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Patent number: D722138Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Adriana Teresa McNinch
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Patent number: D725242Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Anthony Spangler
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Patent number: D725243Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Anthony Spangler
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Patent number: D725741Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Seth Fritz
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Patent number: D725754Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Anthony Spangler
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Patent number: D725756Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Sarah Streitwieser
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Patent number: D726291Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Anthony Spangler
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Patent number: D726292Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Anthony Spangler
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Patent number: D726293Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Anthony Spangler