Patents by Inventor Rafael Rexach

Rafael Rexach 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: 20160298320
    Abstract: A faucet includes a spout base having a first end mounted to a mounting surface and a second end opposite the first end that includes an elbow, more than one water supply line within the spout base, and a hub containing a mixing valve. The hub includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The second end of the spout base and the inlet end of the hub connect together. The inlet end of the hub connects to the water supply lines. The mixing valve is approximately midway between the elbow and a dispensing end of the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: GREGORY de Swarte, Rafael Rexach, John Esche, Brad Raymond Hadfield
  • Patent number: 9464415
    Abstract: A faucet includes a spout base having a first end mounted to a mounting surface and a second end opposite the first end that includes an elbow, more than one water supply line within the spout base, and a hub containing a mixing valve. The hub includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The second end of the spout base and the inlet end of the hub connect together. The inlet end of the hub connects to the water supply lines. The mixing valve is approximately midway between the elbow and a dispensing end of the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Gregory de Swarte, Rafael Rexach, John Esche, Brad Raymond Hadfield
  • Publication number: 20160145840
    Abstract: A faucet includes a spout base having a first end mounted to a mounting surface and a second end opposite the first end that includes an elbow, more than one water supply line within the spout base, and a hub containing a mixing valve. The hub includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The second end of the spout base and the inlet end of the hub connect together. The inlet end of the hub connects to the water supply lines. The mixing valve is approximately midway between the elbow and a dispensing end of the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory de Swarte, Rafael Rexach, John Esche, Brad Raymond Hadfield
  • Patent number: 9128495
    Abstract: A plumbing fixture is operated by a user interface that has an enclosure with a faceplate from which a pedestal seamlessly projects outward. An alphanumeric display is visible through the faceplate and a plurality of switches respond to the user pressing different portions of the faceplate. A selector includes a selector ring that has a plurality of permanent magnets and which is positioned to rotate around the pedestal. A Hall effect sensor of the selector is located adjacent the selector ring and produces an electrical signal in response to motion of the permanent magnets. The user interface also enables the selection of a plurality of predefined operating configurations for the plumbing fixture. An optional wireless remote control may be provided by which the user can activate and deactivate the plumbing fixture and select from among the predefined operating configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Donald P. Freier, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D718425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Rafael A. Rexach, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D718426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Rafael A. Rexach, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D718842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Rafael A. Rexach, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D721164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D737929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Rafael A. Rexach, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D737930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Rafael A. Rexach, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D741454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Donald P. Freier, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D750205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D750754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D751180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D757904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D757905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D758546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D758552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D758553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D765225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach