Patents by Inventor Bentai Chen

Bentai Chen 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).

  • Pull-out faucet with magnetic docking system
    Patent number: 10907329
    Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: XIAMEN LOTA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Jianping Zhou, Bentai Chen
  • PULL-OUT FAUCET WITH MAGNETIC DOCKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190292756
    Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Jianping Zhou, Bentai Chen
  • Pull-out faucet with magnetic docking system
    Patent number: 10260216
    Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: XIAMEN LOTA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Jianping Zhou, Bentai Chen
  • PULL-OUT FAUCET WITH MAGNETIC DOCKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190040611
    Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Jianping Zhou, Bentai Chen
  • Fluid delivery system with a housing and at least one fluid inlet and one fluid outlet
    Patent number: 9758949
    Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a cartridge housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: XIAMEN LOTA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Bentai Chen
  • Fluid Delivery System with a Housing and At Least One Fluid Inlet and One Fluid Outlet
    Publication number: 20150308087
    Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a cartridge housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Bentai Chen
  • Fluid delivery system with a housing and at least one fluid inlet and one fluid outlet
    Patent number: 9109350
    Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a cartridge housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly or to replace the entire faucet assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chunanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Bentai Chen
  • Split-Type Valve Seat For A Faucet
    Publication number: 20110061753
    Abstract: The inventive valve seat for a faucet includes a one-piece plastic valve seat body, a metal cover and a flange. The metal cover is set outside the valve seat body and is fixed to the valve seat body by the flange. The valve seat is environmentally friendly, and of light weight and low materials cost. Since the metal cover has high strength and is combined with a plastic valve seat body, it can bear the substantial forces imposed upon the valve seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Xiamen Lota International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liming Ye, Bentai Chen