Abstract: A drain replacement assembly including a flange having a downwardly extending lip configured to be received within a drain pipe, an annular seat extending radially outwardly from the lip, and at least one retaining finger extending axially downwardly from the lip. The lip of the flange is inserted within a drain pipe opening, the annular seat of the flange is positioned atop an annular seat of the drain pipe, and the at least one retaining finger engages a portion of the drain pipe to secure the flange to the drain pipe.
Abstract: An insulator base for an electronic faucet includes a housing supporting a light assembly and a connecting wire electrically coupled to the light assembly. A polymer housing secures the light assembly and the connecting wire within the housing. A non-conductive exterior film allows the isolation base to match the finish on an electronically controlled faucet for electrical isolation and faucet status display.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
September 18, 2014
Applicant:
MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
Inventors:
Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas, Kyle Robert Davidson, Michael J. Veros, Robert W. Rodenbeck
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tub filler faucet assembly for coupling to a floor. The tub filler faucet assembly includes a spout, a mounting assembly, and a rough-in assembly. The mounting assembly is coupled to the spout and the rough-in assembly. The rough-in assembly is positioned below the floor.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 14, 2013
Publication date:
September 18, 2014
Applicant:
MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
Inventors:
Curtis H. Harris, Scott K. Jones, Adam M. DeVries
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solenoid valve assembly for an electronic faucet. A solenoid coil of the valve assembly may be mounted to a printed circuit board for controlling the solenoid coil. An auxiliary port may be used to control one or more additional dispensing devices.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
September 18, 2014
Applicant:
Masco Corporation of Indiana
Inventors:
Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
Abstract: A bath environment, such as a tub or shower, has a seat upon which a user sits, and a first panel, usually glass, for enclosing a first portion of the bath environment proximal to the seat. The first panel has a width roughly correlated to a width of the seat to allow a user easy access to the seat and to the panel to manipulate the panel. The invention also has a second panel for enclosing a second portion of the bath environment. The second panel has a hinge and a pair of partitions connected by the hinge so that the partitions pivot about the hinge to allow access to the bath environment distal from the seat. Also included is a stanchion that is disposed on and extends upwardly from an outer edge of the bath environment to a given height. The first panel has a length that extends downwardly from an upper region of the bath environment and ends at the height of the stanchion.
Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 13, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 2, 2014
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana
Inventors:
Kyle Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
Abstract: An example shower assembly includes a mount for removeably securing and supporting an accessory item to a shower wall. The mounts are permanently attached to the shower wall and are spaced apart a set desired distance. Slots on the accessory item receive the mounts to support the accessory item firmly and substantially rigidly to the shower wall. Removal of the accessory item is performed by lifting to allow installation of another accessory item as desired.
Abstract: A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube, a cold water inlet tube, and a central body of a coupler overmolded within hot and cold water bodies of the coupler.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 6, 2014
Publication date:
August 28, 2014
Applicants:
Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
Inventors:
Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow, Timothy J. Sailors, JR., Earl G. Christian, JR.
Abstract: An electronic soap dispenser includes an upper dispensing head supported above a sink deck, and a liquid soap reservoir and a pump assembly supported below the sink deck. A capacitive sensor is operably coupled to the dispensing head. A controller is in electrical communication with the capacitive sensor and activates the pump assembly in response to input from the capacitive sensor.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 30, 2014
Publication date:
August 21, 2014
Applicant:
MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
Inventors:
Michael Scot Rosko, Alfred Charles Nelson, Jeffrey L. Moore
Abstract: A surround for use in a bath or a shower has a back and a side. The side has a protrusion extending therefrom. An open shelf attaches to either the back or the side. The protrusion at least partially restricts a view of the shelf.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2009
Date of Patent:
August 12, 2014
Assignee:
Masco Corporation of Indiana
Inventors:
Victor Hoernig, Geraint Krumpe, Manki Yoo, Andrew Mercidita, Angela Biagi, Chia-Ying Lee, Emilie Williams, Ross Carl
Abstract: A flow regulated quick-connect fitting has a polymeric first connector and a polymeric second connector, the first connector being either a male fitting or a female fitting, and the other of the male fitting or the female fitting being the second connector. The female fitting has a longitudinal cylindrical cavity therein, and the male fitting has a generally cylindrical body having an end opening. The cylindrical body of the male fitting is positionable within the cylindrical cavity of the female fitting forming the connection. A clip is 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. A replaceable flow regulator in the male fitting end opening regulates flow through the quick-connect fitting.