Patents Assigned to Masco
  • Multi-mode hands free automatic faucet
    Patent number: 8844564
    Abstract: A faucet includes a proximity sensor, a logical control, a handle, a spout, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert W. Rodenbeck, David M. Burke, Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffintgon
  • Control circuit operable to charge a battery at multiple charge rates
    Patent number: 8841879
    Abstract: A method of charging a battery at multiple charges rates includes determining a type of power source connected to a charging circuit and determining a voltage of a battery to be charged by the power source. A desired charging voltage is determined in response to the power source type and the battery voltage. A difference between the desired charging voltage and the battery voltage is determined. A digital potentiometer is selectively commanded to adjust the desired charging voltage to vary the difference and alter a charging rate of the battery, such that the difference is increased to increase the charging rate or is decreased to decrease the charging rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Canada Limited
    Inventor: Jeffrey John Belz
  • FAUCET BASE RING
    Publication number: 20140261767
    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
  • DECORATIVE POP-UP FLANGE REPLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20140259385
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventor: Benjamin Michael Allen
  • ROUGH-IN ASSEMBLY FOR FREE-STANDING TUB FILLER
    Publication number: 20140259383
    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
  • INTEGRATED SOLENOID VALVE FOR AN ELECTRONIC FAUCET
    Publication number: 20140261780
    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
  • Bath system
    Patent number: 8826472
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Victor Hoernig, Charles A. Patterson
  • Flush valve anti-backflow cartridge
    Patent number: 8826937
    Abstract: A flush valve has a valve body having an inlet and an outlet, a piston disposed in the valve body between the inlet and the outlet, a cartridge disposed in the outlet and a plurality of check valves disposed serially within the cartridge for preventing backflow through the outlet and wherein vacuum effects are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Canada Limited
    Inventors: Frank A. Stauder, Xan Vy Du, Robert Kropiniewicz
  • Interchangeable tub and shower accessories
    Patent number: 8819876
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Peter Dabrowski, Michael Krushlin
  • Faucet handle with angled interface
    Patent number: 8820705
    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
  • CENTERSET FAUCET BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20140239543
    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.
  • ELECTRONIC SOAP DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20140231450
    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
  • Toilet tank lid
    Patent number: D711520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Celine Kwok Garland, Anthony Spangler
  • Shelving
    Patent number: D711666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Seth Fritz
  • Shelving
    Patent number: D711667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Seth Fritz
  • Shelving
    Patent number: D711668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Seth Fritz
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D712016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Anthony Spangler
  • Toilet bowl
    Patent number: D712523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Celine Kwok Garland, Anthony Spangler
  • Faucet
    Patent number: D713506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Seth Fritz
  • Faucet
    Patent number: D713937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Seth Fritz