Patents by Inventor Kurt Judson Thomas

Kurt Judson 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).

  • Patent number: 8365770
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Publication number: 20110308652
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Patent number: 8079098
    Abstract: A pull rod coupling configured to operably couple a pull rod to a fluid control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Patent number: 8074675
    Abstract: A faucet handle assembly configured to couple to a valve stem extending outwardly from an escutcheon. The faucet handle assembly includes a handle base axially adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the valve stem. A glide surface is supported by the handle base and is configured to contact an outer surface of the escutcheon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Brian Jolliffe, Dan Zendzian
  • Publication number: 20110197984
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Michael Scot Rosko
  • Patent number: 7980268
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Publication number: 20110094604
    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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Garry Robin Marty
  • Publication number: 20110073205
    Abstract: A faucet assembly (10, 200, 300) including a waterway (28, 228, 328) fluidly coupled to a valve assembly (26). In one illustrative embodiment, a valve body (54, 206, 306) receives the waterway (28, 228, 328), and at least one retainer (64, 66, 216, 316, 318) restrains movement of the waterway (28, 228, 328).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Garry Robin Marty, Kurt Judson Thomas, Brian Wayne Johnson, Brian Alan Enlow, Derek Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20100313979
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Publication number: 20100252131
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Patent number: 7766043
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Patent number: 7753074
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: MASCO Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Patent number: 7721761
    Abstract: A diverter assembly configured to be connected to a faucet assembly that may be installed on a sink. The diverter assembly includes a diverter and a mechanism for dispensing fluid, such as a sprayer. The diverter assembly may be connected to a tube connected to an outlet of the faucet. The diverter assembly may redirect flow from the outlet of the faucet to the sprayer upon activation of the sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Kurt Judson Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090205719
    Abstract: A faucet handle assembly configured to couple to a valve stem extending outwardly from an escutcheon. The faucet handle assembly includes a handle base axially adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the valve stem. A glide surface is supported by the handle base and is configured to contact an outer surface of the escutcheon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: KURT JUDSON THOMAS, BRIAN JOLLIFFE, DAN ZENDZIAN
  • Patent number: 7540300
    Abstract: A faucet handle assembly configured to couple to a valve stem extending outwardly from an escutcheon. The faucet handle assembly includes a handle base axially adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the valve stem. A glide surface is supported by the handle base and is configured to contact an outer surface of the escutcheon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Brian Jolliffe, Dan Zendzian
  • Publication number: 20090126820
    Abstract: A corrugated tube assembly for use in connection with a plumbing fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Publication number: 20090114743
    Abstract: A combination swivel spray aerator includes a stem that defines an inlet port for supplying water. The stem includes a neck and a swivel connector that is provided at one end of the stem. A spray head is coupled to the swivel connector in a swiveling manner. The spray head includes a housing and a swivel seal that seals between the housing and the swivel connector. A shroud is coupled to the stem for hiding at least the neck of the stem from view in order to provide a clean appearance. The swivel spray aerator further includes a diverter that switches between spray and aeration modes regardless which direction the spray head is rotated. A gimbal mechanism in the spray head allows the spray head to twist without requiring excessive swiveling friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Josh Barber
  • Patent number: D593652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Michael Shane Hughett, Brian Alan Enlow, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: D623724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Michael Scot Rosko, Jeffrey L. Moore, Derek Allen Brown
  • Patent number: D633987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Michael Scot Rosko, Jeffrey L. Moore, Derek Allen Brown