Patents by Inventor Liam J. MacGillivray

Liam J. MacGillivray 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).

  • 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: 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