Patents by Inventor Derek A. Brown

Derek A. Brown 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).

  • VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC FAUCET
    Publication number: 20250019947
    Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Faucet handle with angled interface
    Patent number: 12173489
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Valve assembly for an electronic faucet
    Patent number: 12129632
    Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20210348370
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC FAUCET
    Publication number: 20210332574
    Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Faucet handle with angled interface
    Patent number: 11091901
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Valve assembly for an electronic faucet
    Patent number: 11085176
    Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20200024837
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Faucet handle with angled interface
    Patent number: 10428497
    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: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Integrated solenoid valve for an electronic faucet
    Patent number: 10138622
    Abstract: An electrically operable valve assembly for an electronic faucet includes a valve housing having an interior region for receiving a fluid, a solenoid valve, and a temperature sensor positioned outside the interior region. A heat transfer device extends between the temperature sensor and the interior region to transfer heat from fluid in the interior region to the temperature sensor. A controller is in communication with the temperature sensor and operative to control the solenoid valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC FAUCET
    Publication number: 20180298597
    Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a spout, a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout, and a valve assembly including an electrically operable valve. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and includes a processor operative to control the electrically operable valve to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit. The controller includes a port in communication with the processor, the port being releasably coupled to electronics of a secondary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20170101767
    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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Faucet handle with angled interface
    Patent number: 9567734
    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 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • INTEGRATED SOLENOID VALVE FOR AN ELECTRONIC FAUCET
    Publication number: 20160362877
    Abstract: An electrically operable valve assembly for an electronic faucet includes a valve housing having an interior region for receiving a fluid, a solenoid valve, and a temperature sensor positioned outside the interior region. A heat transfer device extends between the temperature sensor and the interior region to transfer heat from fluid in the interior region to the temperature sensor. A controller is in communication with the temperature sensor and operative to control the solenoid valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Integrated solenoid valve for an electronic faucet
    Patent number: 9458612
    Abstract: An electronic faucet is provided comprising a spout; a fluid supply conduit supported by the spout; a valve assembly including a solenoid valve positioned to control fluid flow through the fluid supply conduit, the solenoid valve including a solenoid coil and a moveable valve member operably coupled to the solenoid coil; and a controller operative to control the solenoid valve, the controller including a circuit board coupled to the valve assembly and a processor mounted to the circuit board to control the solenoid valve, the solenoid coil being mounted to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Joel D. Sawaski
  • Centerset faucet body and method of making same
    Patent number: 9403304
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignees: DELTA FAUCET COMPANY, MERCURY PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow, Timothy J. Sailors, Jr., Earl G. Christian, Jr.
  • Two piece moveable hose retractor for a faucet
    Patent number: 9234335
    Abstract: A hose retractor for use with a pull-out dispensing unit of a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • Overmolded fitting connection with color indication
    Patent number: 8990974
    Abstract: A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20140338118
    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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • 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