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: 20110169786
    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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Donald P. Freier, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: 7889187
    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: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Donald P. Freier, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Publication number: 20080259056
    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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: DONALD P. FREIER, RAFAEL A. REXACH
  • Patent number: D564626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D566229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D567907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D572337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D573695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D574061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D588235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D622825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Alexander V. LeTourneau, Rafael Rexach
  • Patent number: D637702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D697178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D697179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D703789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Gregory de Swarte, Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D703790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Gregory de Swarte, Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D703793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D705400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D713938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Gregory de Swarte, Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach
  • Patent number: D713939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Gregory de Swarte, Paul B. Georgeson, Rafael A. Rexach