Patents by Inventor Kyle R. Davidson

Kyle R. Davidson 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: 12173489
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20210348370
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 11091901
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 10689835
    Abstract: A valve assembly of a faucet includes a valve body, a valve cartridge received within the valve body and including a valve stem defining a longitudinal axis, and a handle operably coupled to the valve stem of the valve cartridge. Illustratively, a spring biases splines of a valve stem adapter downwardly into engagement with splines of the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Curtis H. Harris, Gerald R. Hayes, Darrell S. Crowe
  • Publication number: 20200024837
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a first water parameter. A dial is supported for rotation independent of the handle for adjusting a second water parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Wales, Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 10428497
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20190271140
    Abstract: A valve assembly of a faucet includes a valve body, a valve cartridge received within the valve body and including a valve stem defining a longitudinal axis, and a handle operably coupled to the valve stem of the valve cartridge. Illustratively, a spring biases splines of a valve stem adapter downwardly into engagement with splines of the valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Curtis H. Harris, Gerald R. Hayes, Darrell S. Crowe
  • Patent number: 10287760
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an active sensor, and a passive sensor. The active sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The passive sensor is configured to define a sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the passive sensor and the active sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the sensing field based on an output signal from the active sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the sensing field with the passive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the active sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joel D. Sawaski, Kyle R. Davidson, Kent Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20180266089
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an active sensor, and a passive sensor. The active sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The passive sensor is configured to define a sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the passive sensor and the active sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the sensing field based on an output signal from the active sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the sensing field with the passive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the active sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joel D. Sawaski, Kyle R. Davidson, Kent Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 9976291
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an ultrasonic sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The capacitive sensor is configured to define a capacitance sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the capacitive sensor and the ultrasonic sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the capacitance sensing field based on an output signal from the capacitance sensor. The controller is also programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Joel D. Sawaski, Kyle R. Davidson, Kent Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 9632514
    Abstract: An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffington, Kyle R. Davidson, Brian W. Johnson, Larry D. O'Cull, Patrick B. Jonte
  • Publication number: 20170101767
    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: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 9567734
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160024766
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an ultrasonic sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The capacitive sensor is configured to define a capacitance sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the capacitive sensor and the ultrasonic sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the capacitance sensing field based on an output signal from the capacitance sensor. The controller is also programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Joel D. SAWASKI, Kyle R. DAVIDSON, Kent RITTENHOUSE
  • Patent number: 9243392
    Abstract: A faucet includes a logical control, a spout, a hub, a handle, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout, the hub, and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Joel D. Sawaski, Kurt J. Thomas, Kyle R. Davidson
  • Patent number: 9243756
    Abstract: An electronic user interface for use with a water delivery device, such as a faucet. The user interface illustratively includes a plurality of bonded layers thermally formed into a multi-dimensional shape. The layers may include a conductive layer, a graphics layer, and a protective layer. A structural support may be molded to a rear of the conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Adam M. De Vries
  • Publication number: 20150013064
    Abstract: A faucet includes a logical control, a spout, a hub, a handle, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout, the hub, and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Joel D. Sawaski, Kurt J. Thomas, Kyle R. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20140338118
    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 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Kyle R. Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20130075483
    Abstract: An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffington, Kyle R. Davidson, Brian W. Johnson, Larry D. O'Cull, Patrick B. Jonte
  • Publication number: 20130062422
    Abstract: An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffington, Kyle R. Davidson, Brian W. Johnson, Larry D. O'Cull, Patrick B. Jonte