Patents Assigned to Masco Corporation
  • FAUCET MOUNTING ANCHOR
    Publication number: 20130042926
    Abstract: A widespread faucet assembly may include one or more valve assemblies and a delivery spout. The anchors for the valve assemblies and delivery spout may be positioned within a mounting deck, and the valve assemblies and the delivery spout are releasably connected to the respective anchors to minimize installation tasks below the mounting deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Michael Scot Rosko, Todd Midkiff, Michael J. Veros
  • Capacitive touch sensor
    Patent number: 8376313
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus comprises a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, a valve assembly to supply fluid through the fluid supply conduit, and a capacitive touch sensor. The capacitive touch sensor is coupled to a controller. The controller is also coupled to the valve assembly. The controller is configured to detect a user touching the sensor and to control flow of fluid through the fluid supply conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: David M Burke, Fabio Pandini
  • Mixing valve including dual flow control
    Patent number: 8375990
    Abstract: A mixing valve for use with a faucet. The mixing valve includes a rotatable flow control member having a flow control channel with circumferentially space flow control portions for controlling temperature and flow rate of outlet water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Michael J. Veros
  • ELECTRONIC FAUCET WITH A CAPACITIVE SENSING SYSTEM AND A METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130032216
    Abstract: An electronic faucet (10) comprises a spout (12) having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a single capacitive sensor (26) coupled to a portion of the faucet. The single capacitive sensor provides both a touch sensor and a proximity sensor for the electronic faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Joel D. Sawaski, Michael J. Veros
  • Faucet including a molded waterway assembly
    Patent number: 8365770
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • User interface for a faucet
    Patent number: 8365767
    Abstract: An electronic user interface for use with a water delivery device, such as a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Michael J. Veros, Austin Ray Murray, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D675288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Judd Lord
  • Shower
    Patent number: D675710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Rachelle Chibitty
  • Shower
    Patent number: D675711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Rachelle Chibitty
  • Handheld shower
    Patent number: D675712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Ryan Berger
  • Handheld shower
    Patent number: D676109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Rachelle Chibitty
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D676114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Judd Lord
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D676115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Judd Lord
  • Faucet knob
    Patent number: D676116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Judd Lord
  • Shower
    Patent number: D676524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Rachelle Chibitty
  • Handheld shower
    Patent number: D676526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Celine Kwok
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D676529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Judd Lord
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D676530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Celine Kwok
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D676932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Ryan Berger
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D676936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Celine Kwok