Patents by Inventor Garry Robin Marty

Garry Robin Marty 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).

  • Publication number: 20240226923
    Abstract: An exposed secondary showerhead system configured to be supported by a conventional shower enclosure. The illustrative showerhead system includes an overhead conduit fluidly coupled to a conventional shower inlet pipe and to at least one showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kyle Robert Davidson, Joshua Drew Wales, Garry Robin Marty, David Lee, Bocomo Fu
  • Publication number: 20230366186
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 11746516
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20230079771
    Abstract: A showerhead assembly including a first fluid dispensing unit including a plurality of first fluidic devices, and a second fluid dispensing unit removably coupled to the first fluid dispensing unit and including a plurality of second fluidic devices. The first fluidic devices and the second fluidic devices each provide a multi-dimensional spray pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony G. Spangler, Paul V. Patton, Garry Robin Marty, Brian Wayne Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210388584
    Abstract: An electronic shower valve including a coaxially aligned motor and gear assembly received within a valve body and configured to move a flow control element. Illustratively, a display is supported by the valve body and is in electrical communication with a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Mark A. Cipriani, Michael Scot Rosko, Randy L. Schneider, II, Garry Robin Marty
  • Patent number: 11198992
    Abstract: A drain assembly for a faucet includes a lift rod configured to be carried by the faucet and actuated relative to the faucet. A lever arm is configured to actuate a drain plug. A coupling device includes a first coupling portion coupled to the lift rod, a second coupling portion coupled to the lever arm, and a living hinge coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. The living hinge facilitates actuation of the lever arm and the drain plug upon actuation of the lift rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • Publication number: 20210222417
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10995481
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20210016301
    Abstract: An exposed secondary showerhead system configured to be supported by a conventional shower enclosure. The illustrative showerhead system includes an overhead conduit fluidly coupled to a conventional shower inlet pipe and to at least one showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Cipriani, Michael J. Veros, Michael Scot Rosko, Kyle Robert Davidson, Joshua Drew Wales, Garry Robin Marty, Thomas Edward Gospel, David Lee, Bocomo Fu
  • Publication number: 20200399878
    Abstract: A drain assembly for a faucet includes a lift rod configured to be carried by the faucet and actuated relative to the faucet. A lever arm is configured to actuate a drain plug. A coupling device includes a first coupling portion coupled to the lift rod, a second coupling portion coupled to the lever arm, and a living hinge coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. The living hinge facilitates actuation of the lever arm and the drain plug upon actuation of the lift rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • Patent number: 10449683
    Abstract: A razor comb hair tool and a kit containing the same are disclosed. Embodiments include an elongated guard member having an exterior with first and second opposing edges and a hollowed interior defining a cavity, wherein the first edge includes a plurality of spaced apart comb teeth and the second edge includes an opening allowing access to the cavity. A razor blade may optionally be positioned within the cavity. Embodiments also include a handle member adapted along a first edge to make a slidable connection with the second edge of the guard member. When the slidable connection is made, access to the opening and/or razor blade is obstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Litomi LLC
    Inventors: Lillian Love Spencer, Thomas F. Foust, Garry Robin Marty, Maureen E. Carroll, Stephen D. M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20190264434
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10221554
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 9939083
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge configured for use within a dual handle faucet. The valve cartridge includes an upper plate and a bottom plate received within a valve housing and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet to an outlet. The valve may include anti-water hammer port geometry to reduce turbulent flow and shut-off shock wave noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Matthew Lee Kemp, Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • Publication number: 20180080207
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20170355090
    Abstract: A razor comb hair tool and a kit containing the same are disclosed. Embodiments include an elongated guard member having an exterior with first and second opposing edges and a hollowed interior defining a cavity, wherein the first edge includes a plurality of spaced apart comb teeth and the second edge includes an opening allowing access to the cavity. A razor blade may optionally be positioned within the cavity. Embodiments also include a handle member adapted along a first edge to make a slidable connection with the second edge of the guard member. When the slidable connection is made, access to the opening and/or razor blade is obstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Lillian Love Spencer, Thomas F. Foust, Garry Robin Marty, Maureen E. Carroll, Stephen D.M. Jones
  • Patent number: 9834918
    Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl, a tank coupled to the bowl, a flush valve positioned within the tank, and a flush device configured to initiate a flush cycle. The automatic toilet further comprises an electronic sensing assembly having a sensing member positioned on the bowl for detecting an overflow condition of the bowl, an overflow device operably coupled to the flush device, and a controller in electronic communication with the electronic sensing assembly and the overflow device for controlling the flush device in response to a condition of the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Robert W. Rodenbeck, Garry Robin Marty, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 9309976
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge 10 configured for use within a dual handle faucet 16, 18. The valve cartridge 10 includes first and second fluid flow control members 94 and 96 received within a valve housing 74 and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet 32, 36 to an outlet 29.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Garry Robin Marty, Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20160084403
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a faucet valve cartridge configured for use within a dual handle faucet. The valve cartridge includes an upper plate and a bottom plate received within a valve housing and configured to control fluid flow from an inlet to an outlet. The valve may include anti-water hammer port geometry to reduce turbulent flow and shut-off shock wave noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Lee Kemp, Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • Patent number: 9242262
    Abstract: A body spray configured to be supported within a shower wall. The body spray includes an outer housing and an inner waterway supporting a sprayhead for axial movement relative to the outer housing. Water pressure against the inner waterway causes the sprayhead to move axially outwardly from a refracted position to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Huffington, Garry Robin Marty, Paul Patton, Daniel Steven Genord