Patents by Inventor Adam M. DeVries

Adam M. DeVries has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11635158
    Abstract: A fluid coupler including a ferrule adapter having a body with a receiving bore for receiving a fluid conduit, a stop axially spaced away from the body and configured to engage an end of the fluid conduit, and a connector configured to adjust the axial distance between the body and the stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Patent number: 11504918
    Abstract: A tube assembly including a cross-linked polyethylene tube having a radial projection and a coupler, and a method for forming the tube assembly. A forming assembly is configured to dispose the radial projection of the cross-linked polyethylene tube through the coupler after the completion of the cross-linking process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Patent number: 11326715
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet includes a receiver defined by a handle body and having a vertically tapered side wall defining a receiving chamber, a slot extending through the tapered side wall into the receiving chamber, and a wire form retainer coupled around the receiver and being at least partially disposed within the slot for extending into the receiving chamber. A tapered valve stem includes a retaining recess, and wherein the tapered valve stem is received within the receiving chamber of the receiver so that at least a portion of the wire form retainer extends through the slot of the receiver and is received within the retaining recess of the tapered valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Patent number: 11306845
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet includes a receiver defined by a handle body and having a vertically tapered side wall defining a receiving chamber, a slot extending through the tapered side wall into the receiving chamber, and a wire form retainer coupled around the receiver and being at least partially disposed within the slot for extending into the receiving chamber. A tapered valve stem includes a retaining recess, and wherein the tapered valve stem is received within the receiving chamber of the receiver so that at least a portion of the wire form retainer extends through the slot of the receiver and is received within the retaining recess of the tapered valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Yilin Tang, Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210254749
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet includes a receiver defined by a handle body and having a vertically tapered side wall defining a receiving chamber, a slot extending through the tapered side wall into the receiving chamber, and a wire form retainer coupled around the receiver and being at least partially disposed within the slot for extending into the receiving chamber. A tapered valve stem includes a retaining recess, and wherein the tapered valve stem is received within the receiving chamber of the receiver so that at least a portion of the wire form retainer extends through the slot of the receiver and is received within the retaining recess of the tapered valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Yilin Tang, Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210252743
    Abstract: A tube assembly including a cross-linked polyethylene tube having a radial projection and a coupler, and a method for forming the tube assembly. A forming assembly is configured to dispose the radial projection of the cross-linked polyethylene tube through the coupler after the completion of the cross-linking process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210254748
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet includes a receiver defined by a handle body and having a vertically tapered side wall defining a receiving chamber, a slot extending through the tapered side wall into the receiving chamber, and a wire form retainer coupled around the receiver and being at least partially disposed within the slot for extending into the receiving chamber. A tapered valve stem includes a retaining recess, and wherein the tapered valve stem is received within the receiving chamber of the receiver so that at least a portion of the wire form retainer extends through the slot of the receiver and is received within the retaining recess of the tapered valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210179461
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing a fluid includes a spout, a pull-out spray head removably coupled to the spout and including an outlet, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the outlet. Additionally, the faucet includes a fluid treatment assembly configured to output a treatment into the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Patrick B. Jonte, Adam M. DeVries, Kurt J. Thomas, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Patent number: 10947138
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing a fluid includes a spout, a pull-out spray head removably coupled to the spout and including an outlet, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the outlet. Additionally, the faucet includes a fluid treatment assembly configured to output a treatment into the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Patrick B. Jonte, Adam M. DeVries, Kurt J. Thomas, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Publication number: 20210048130
    Abstract: A fluid coupler including a ferrule adapter having a body with a receiving bore for receiving a fluid conduit, a stop axially spaced away from the body and configured to engage an end of the fluid conduit, and a connector configured to adjust the axial distance between the body and the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Patent number: 10267022
    Abstract: An electronic faucet assembly includes a mixing valve and a user interface in communication with a controller. Input to the user interface illustratively causes the controller to operate in a flow control mode or a temperature control mode. In the flow control mode the mixing valve provides flow control of water at a constant temperature, while in the temperature control mode the mixing valve provides temperature control of water at a constant flow. A memory device may be secured to a faucet component to store identification data related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt J. Thomas, Mark Galambus, Adam M. DeVries, Anthony E. Tyner, Joel D. Sawaski, Kyle Robert Davidson
  • Publication number: 20190085993
    Abstract: A waterway assembly for a faucet including a plurality of tubular assemblies. Each tubular assembly includes a collar overmolded onto an end thereof and press fit onto a barbed fitting of an adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Alfred Charles Nelson, Adam M. DeVries
  • Patent number: 10184232
    Abstract: An electronic faucet assembly includes a mixing valve and a user interface in communication with a controller. Input to the user interface illustratively causes the controller to operate in a flow control mode or a temperature control mode. In the flow control mode the mixing valve provides flow control of water at a constant temperature, while in the temperature control mode the mixing valve provides temperature control of water at a constant flow. A memory device may be secured to a faucet component to store identification data related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt J. Thomas, Mark Galambus, Adam M. DeVries, Anthony E. Tyner, Joel D. Sawaski, Kyle Robert Davidson
  • Patent number: 9995023
    Abstract: A faucet includes a delivery spout, a lift rod supported by the delivery spout for movement between a lowered position and a raised position, and a finial coupled to the upper end of the lift rod, the finial being configured to conform to the outer surface of the delivery spout when in a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventor: Adam M. DeVries
  • Publication number: 20180118592
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing a fluid includes a spout, a pull-out spray head removably coupled to the spout and including an outlet, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the outlet. Additionally, the faucet includes a fluid treatment assembly configured to output a treatment into the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Patrick B. Jonte, Adam M. DeVries, Kurt J. Thomas, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Patent number: 9919939
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing a fluid includes a spout, a pull-out spray head removably coupled to the spout and including an outlet, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the outlet. Additionally, the faucet includes a fluid treatment assembly configured to output a treatment into the fluid. The faucet further comprises a first flow path and a second flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Patrick B. Jonte, Adam M. DeVries, Kurt J. Thomas, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Publication number: 20160333556
    Abstract: An electronic faucet assembly includes a mixing valve and a user interface in communication with a controller. Input to the user interface illustratively causes the controller to operate in a flow control mode or a temperature control mode. In the flow control mode the mixing valve provides flow control of water at a constant temperature, while in the temperature control mode the mixing valve provides temperature control of water at a constant flow. A memory device may be secured to a faucet component to store identification data related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt J. Thomas, Mark Galambus, Adam M. DeVries, Anthony E. Tyner, Joel D. Sawaski, Kyle Robert Davidson
  • Publication number: 20160208464
    Abstract: A faucet includes a delivery spout, a lift rod supported by the delivery spout for movement between a lowered position and a raised position, and a finial coupled to the upper end of the lift rod, the finial being configured to conform to the outer surface of the delivery spout when in a lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Adam M. DeVries
  • Patent number: 9333698
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Adam M. DeVries, Kurt Judson Thomas, Kyle Robert Davidson, Michael J. Veros, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Patent number: 9334633
    Abstract: A tub filler faucet assembly for coupling to a floor 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Curtis H. Harris, Scott K. Jones, Adam M. DeVries