Patents by Inventor Hans-Ulrich Alder

Hans-Ulrich Alder 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: 10047506
    Abstract: A water outlet fitting having a base, a hose device with a hose and a water outlet head as well as a holding device including: a mounting portion for mounting the holding device on the base of the water outlet fitting; a locking portion on the free end of the holding device for producing detachable locking of the hose device; and a guide portion for connecting the locking portion to the mounting portion and provide a contact face for the hose device; wherein in a first handling variant the hose device is locked on the holding device, wherein in a second handling variant the hose device is removed from the holding device and is movable in relation to the holding device, and a corresponding holding device. The water outlet fitting has an operating element which is developed in the manner of a stirrup-shaped handle surrounding the water outlet and/or base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: KWC AG
    Inventors: Benjamin Wagner, Hans-Ulrich Alder
  • Publication number: 20170275859
    Abstract: A water outlet fitting having a base, a hose device with a hose and a water outlet head as well as a holding device including: a mounting portion for mounting the holding device on the base of the water outlet fitting; a locking portion on the free end of the holding device for producing detachable locking of the hose device; and a guide portion for connecting the locking portion to the mounting portion and provide a contact face for the hose device; wherein in a first handling variant the hose device is locked on the holding device, wherein in a second handling variant the hose device is removed from the holding device and is movable in relation to the holding device, and a corresponding holding device. The water outlet fitting has an operating element which is developed in the manner of a stirrup-shaped handle surrounding the water outlet and/or base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: KWC AG
    Inventors: Benjamin WAGNER, Hans-Ulrich ALDER
  • Patent number: 9708801
    Abstract: A water outlet fitting having a base, a hose device with a hose and a water outlet head as well as a holding device including: a mounting portion for mounting the holding device on the base of the water outlet fitting; a locking portion on the free end of the holding device for producing detachable locking of the hose device; and a guide portion for connecting the locking portion to the mounting portion and provide a contact face for the hose device; wherein in a first handling variant the hose device is locked on the holding device, wherein in a second handling variant the hose device is removed from the holding device and is movable in relation to the holding device, and a corresponding holding device. The water outlet fitting has an operating element which is developed in the manner of a stirrup-shaped handle surrounding the water outlet and/or base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: KWC AG
    Inventors: Benjamin Wagner, Hans-Ulrich Alder
  • Publication number: 20150000033
    Abstract: A water outlet fitting having a base, a hose device with a hose and a water outlet head as well as a holding device including: a mounting portion for mounting the holding device on the base of the water outlet fitting; a locking portion on the free end of the holding device for producing detachable locking of the hose device; and a guide portion for connecting the locking portion to the mounting portion and provide a contact face for the hose device; wherein in a first handling variant the hose device is locked on the holding device, wherein in a second handling variant the hose device is removed from the holding device and is movable in relation to the holding device, and a corresponding holding device. The water outlet fitting has an operating element which is developed in the manner of a stirrup-shaped handle surrounding the water outlet and/or base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin WAGNER, Hans-Ulrich ALDER
  • Patent number: 8713725
    Abstract: The rinsing device comprises a flexible connecting pipe which at one end is connected to a connecting element which may be attached to a fitting and at the other end bears a spray head with an actuating lever. The spray head is held on a holder, which protrudes outwardly from the connecting element. The connecting pipe comprises a flexible water feed pipe which is surrounded by a casing element, which is formed by a single spiral tension spring consisting of one piece. Said spiral tension spring consists of a first upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, a second curved spring portion attached thereto and a third, similarly upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, which is attached to the second spring portion. A tube-shaped protective casing extends around the casing element which protects the casing element from soiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: KWC AG
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Alder, Michael Lehner, Heinz Graber
  • Patent number: 7810521
    Abstract: Sanitary fitting (10, 10A) with an outlet (38) and a first supply line connection (74) connected hydraulically thereto and capable of being connected to a first source of liquid, with a pilot valve arrangement (48) arranged hydraulically between the first supply line connection (74) and the outlet (38), and with a second supply line connection (76) capable of being connected to a second source of liquid. The sanitary fitting (10, 10A) also exhibits a control device (50), which is connected on the inlet side to the first and the second supply line connection (74, 76) and on the outlet side to the pilot valve arrangement (48), the pilot valve arrangement (48) being permanently connected by hydraulic means via the control device (50) to at least the first supply line connection (74) or the second supply line connection (76).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: KWC AG
    Inventors: Herbert Gloor, Hans-Ulrich Alder
  • Publication number: 20080196160
    Abstract: The rinsing device comprises a flexible connecting pipe which at one end is connected to a connecting element which may be attached to a fitting and at the other end bears a spray head with an actuating lever. The spray head is held on a holder, which protrudes outwardly from the connecting element. The connecting pipe comprises a flexible water feed pipe which is surrounded by a casing element, which is formed by a single spiral tension spring consisting of one piece. Said spiral tension spring consists of a first upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, a second curved spring portion attached thereto and a third, similarly upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, which is attached to the second spring portion. A tube-shaped protective casing extends around the casing element which protects the casing element from soiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: KWC AG
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Alder, Michael Lehner, Heinz Graber
  • Publication number: 20080105313
    Abstract: Sanitary fitting (10, 10A) with an outlet (38) and a first supply line connection (74) connected hydraulically thereto and capable of being connected to a first source of liquid, with a pilot valve arrangement (48) arranged hydraulically between the first supply line connection (74) and the outlet (38), and with a second supply line connection (76) capable of being connected to a second source of liquid. The sanitary fitting (10, 10A) also exhibits a control device (50), which is connected on the inlet side to the first and the second supply line connection (74, 76) and on the outlet side to the pilot valve arrangement (48), the pilot valve arrangement (48) being permanently connected by hydraulic means via the control device (50) to at least the first supply line connection (74) or the second supply line connection (76).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: KWC AG
    Inventors: Herbert Gloor, Hans-Ulrich Alder