Patents by Inventor Jack E. Davies

Jack E. Davies 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: 12601430
    Abstract: A quick-connect system for a plumbing fixture includes an arm attachment, an intermediate fitting, and a collar. A first end of the arm attachment is mountable to a fluid conduit. At least a portion of the arm attachment at a second end of the arm attachment is sized to be received within the intermediate fitting and the collar. The collar is configured to slidably engage with the intermediate fitting and press against the intermediate fitting to deform the intermediate fitting over the second end of the arm attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Liam J. MacGillivray, Jack E. Davies
  • Publication number: 20250153202
    Abstract: A shower assembly including an inlet assembly is described herein. The inlet assembly includes an inlet end configured to receive a water supply and a pivot configured to rotate about the inlet end. The inlet assembly includes first arm extending radially from the pivot, a second arm extending radially from the pivot, opposite the first arm, and diverter valve configured to rotate within the inlet assembly and direct water between a first path and a second path. The first path is defined by the first arm and is fluidly connected between a first outlet of the diverter valve and an inlet of a showerhead, and the second path is defined by a flexible hose and is fluidly connected between a second outlet of the diverter valve and an inlet of a removable hand shower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Jack E. Davies, Brandon H. Miller
  • Patent number: 12220715
    Abstract: A shower assembly includes a stationary base and an inlet assembly configured to rotate relative to the stationary base. The inlet assembly includes a pivot rotatably coupled to the stationary base, a first arm extending radially from the pivot, and a second arm extending radially from the pivot, opposite the first arm. The shower assembly further includes a showerhead disposed on an end of the first arm and a first ball joint disposed between the showerhead and the end of the first arm. A docking member is disposed on an end of the second arm and has a second ball joint disposed between the docking member and the end of the second arm. The docking member includes a magnet disposed therein. A removable hand shower including a ferromagnetic element is configured to magnetically couple to the magnet of the docking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Jack E. Davies, Brandon H. Miller
  • Publication number: 20230086368
    Abstract: A quick-connect system for a plumbing fixture includes an arm attachment, an intermediate fitting, and a collar. A first end of the arm attachment is mountable to a fluid conduit. At least a portion of the arm attachment at a second end of the arm attachment is sized to be received within the intermediate fitting and the collar. The collar is configured to slidably engage with the intermediate fitting and press against the intermediate fitting to deform the intermediate fitting over the second end of the arm attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Liam J. MacGillivray, Jack E. Davies
  • Patent number: 11511304
    Abstract: A quick-connect system for a plumbing fixture includes an arm attachment, an intermediate fitting, and a collar. A first end of the arm attachment is mountable to a fluid conduit. At least a portion of the arm attachment at a second end of the arm attachment is sized to be received within the intermediate fitting and the collar. The collar is configured to slidably engage with the intermediate fitting and press against the intermediate fitting to deform the intermediate fitting over the second end of the arm attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Liam J. MacGillivray, Jack E. Davies
  • Publication number: 20210178410
    Abstract: A shower assembly includes a stationary base and an inlet assembly configured to rotate relative to the stationary base. The inlet assembly includes a pivot rotatably coupled to the stationary base, a first arm extending radially from the pivot, and a second arm extending radially from the pivot, opposite the first arm. The shower assembly further includes a showerhead disposed on an end of the first arm and a first ball joint disposed between the showerhead and the end of the first arm. A docking member is disposed on an end of the second arm and has a second ball joint disposed between the docking member and the end of the second arm. The docking member includes a magnet disposed therein. A removable hand shower including a ferromagnetic element is configured to magnetically couple to the magnet of the docking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Co
    Inventors: Jack E. Davies, Brandon H. Miller
  • Publication number: 20200384494
    Abstract: A quick-connect system for a plumbing fixture includes an arm attachment, an intermediate fitting, and a collar. A first end of the arm attachment is mountable to a fluid conduit. At least a portion of the arm attachment at a second end of the arm attachment is sized to be received within the intermediate fitting and the collar. The collar is configured to slidably engage with the intermediate fitting and press against the intermediate fitting to deform the intermediate fitting over the second end of the arm attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Liam J. MacGillivray, Jack E. Davies