Patents by Inventor Kurt J. Thomas

Kurt J. Thomas 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).

  • Integrated kitchen faucet side spray and diverter
    Patent number: 8646476
    Abstract: A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Spout tip retention method
    Patent number: 8590572
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Alfred C. Nelson, Jeffrey L. Moore, Kurt J. Thomas
  • Waterway adapter
    Patent number: 8453669
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes a waterway assembly, a valve assembly, and a waterway adapter that fluidly couples the waterway assembly to the valve assembly. An illustrative waterway adapter may be constructed of a polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Timothy J. Sailors, Alfred C. Nelson, Kurt J. Thomas
  • FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20130014844
    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 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Kyle Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Centerset Faucet Body and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20120227843
    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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Brian A. Enlow, Timothy J. Sailors, Derek A. Brown
  • OVERMOLDED FITTING CONNECTION WITH COLOR INDICATION
    Publication number: 20120151673
    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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Kurt J. THOMAS, Derek A. BROWN, Brian A. ENLOW
  • SPOUT TIP RETENTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20120144650
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Alfred C. Nelson, Jeffrey L. Moore, Kurt J. Thomas
  • Overmolded fitting connection with color indication
    Patent number: 8146955
    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: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • Spout tip retention method
    Patent number: 8104512
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Alfred C. Nelson, Jeffrey L. Moore, Kurt J. Thomas
  • WATERWAY ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20120018009
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes a waterway assembly, a valve assembly, and a waterway adapter that fluidly couples the waterway assembly to the valve assembly. An illustrative waterway adapter may be constructed of a polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Timothy J. Sailors, Alfred C. Nelson, Kurt J. Thomas
  • MOLDED WATERWAY FOR A TWO HANDLE FAUCET
    Publication number: 20110259456
    Abstract: A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube and a cold water inlet tube overmolded within a coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Christopher Michael McGuire, Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • Locking Pressurized Fluid Connectin
    Publication number: 20110089263
    Abstract: A water delivery system (10) includes a first component (52) coupled to a fluid transport member (20) and a second component (66) coupled to an aerator (34) for positioning within a faucet spout (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael S. Hughett, Kurt J. Thomas
  • Centerset Faucet With Mountable Spout
    Publication number: 20110079307
    Abstract: A faucet assembly 10 including base 28 configured to be supported by a sink deck 12, a waterway 22 supported by the base 28, and a valve cartridge 18, 20 fluidly coupled to the waterway 112 way 22. A delivery spout 26 is illustratively supported by the base 28 and receives an outlet conduit 46 in fluid communication with the waterway 22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Kurt J. Thomas, Brian A. Enlow, Brian Wayne Johnson, Matthew Lee Kemp
  • INTEGRATED KITCHEN FAUCET SIDE SPRAY AND DIVERTER
    Publication number: 20110061754
    Abstract: A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Overmold interface for fluid carrying system
    Patent number: 7748409
    Abstract: A fluid carrying system is disclosed including a fluid transport component and an overmold component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Spout tip attachment
    Patent number: 7717133
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed including a first component coupled to a fluid transport member, the first component including an interface, and a second component coupled to an aerator. The second component positioning the first component relative to the aerator. The aerator and the interface of the first component cooperate to form a water tight seal there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • SPOUT TIP RETENTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20100071778
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Alfred C. Nelson, Jeffrey L. Moore, Kurt J. Thomas
  • CONSTRUCTION OF HOLLOW ZINC DIE-CASTING BY THIXOTROPIC WELDING
    Publication number: 20090260153
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plumbing fixture by thixotropic welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Kurt J. Thomas
  • TWO PIECE MOVEABLE HOSE RETRACTOR FOR A FAUCET
    Publication number: 20090145492
    Abstract: A hose retractor for use with a pull-out dispensing unit of a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • OVERMOLDED FITTING CONNECTION WITH COLOR INDICATION
    Publication number: 20090078322
    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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow