Patents by Inventor Stuart Banham
Stuart Banham 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).
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Patent number: 12697635Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with at least one fluid delivery device having a plurality of spray modes. A controller is also provided to control operation of the fluid delivery device(s) in response to a user input. The controller allows a user to select between one or more scripted user experiences stored on a memory. Each scripted user experience lasts for a predetermined overall length of time, includes one or more switches between spray modes, and comprises a series of two or more program blocks. Each program block comprises instructions for two or more fluid delivery device operating characteristics including water flow rate and temperature. Each program block lasts for a predetermined length of time.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2023Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: Kohler Mira LimitedInventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne
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Patent number: 12497767Abstract: A shower fitting includes a riser bar having an upper end. The shower fitting also includes an overhead arm with a first end and a second end. The first end may be attached to the upper end of the riser bar, and the second end may be attached to an overhead showerhead. The first end of the overhead arm is attached to the upper end of the riser bar, and the overhead arm is arranged and oriented such that the overhead showerhead is located a distance laterally away from the riser bar. The upper end of the riser bar and the first end of the overhead arm are each adapted using inserts such that they can be attached together in a plurality of discrete angular orientations.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2024Date of Patent: December 16, 2025Assignee: Kohler Mira LimitedInventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
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Patent number: 12163319Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with a digital mixer valve providing a principal stream having a controlled temperature and flow rate. A fluid delivery device is also provided downstream of the digital mixer valve, the fluid delivery device having two or more sets of outlets, each of the two or more sets of outlets comprising at least two outlets, and having an outlet operating valve being disposed upstream of each set of outlets and being operable to control fluid flow to the set of outlets downstream thereof. A communication link is also provided between the digital mixer valve and the outlet operating valves. The digital mixer valve is configured, in use, to adjust the temperature and flow rate of the principal stream in dependence upon which set of outlets or combination of sets of outlets is in operation at a given time.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Kohler Mira LimitedInventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne, Robin Whitfield, Craig Fitton
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Publication number: 20240328129Abstract: A shower fitting includes a riser bar having an upper end. The shower fitting also includes an overhead arm with a first end and a second end. The first end may be attached to the upper end of the riser bar, and the second end may be attached to an overhead showerhead. The first end of the overhead arm is attached to the upper end of the riser bar, and the overhead arm is arranged and oriented such that the overhead showerhead is located a distance laterally away from the riser bar. The upper end of the riser bar and the first end of the overhead arm are each adapted using inserts such that they can be attached together in a plurality of discrete angular orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
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Patent number: 12043993Abstract: A diverter for use in a shower system, the diverter having a diverter inlet and at least two diverter outlets. The diverter inlet is provided with a diverter inlet fitting adapted to be connected to a hose or pipe. The diverter inlet fitting is freely movable about an axis of the diverter.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
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Publication number: 20230294120Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with at least one fluid delivery device having a plurality of spray modes. A controller is also provided to control operation of the fluid delivery device(s) in response to a user input. The controller allows a user to select between one or more scripted user experiences stored on a memory. Each scripted user experience lasts for a predetermined overall length of time, includes one or more switches between spray modes, and comprises a series of two or more program blocks. Each program block comprises instructions for two or more fluid delivery device operating characteristics including water flow rate and temperature. Each program block lasts for a predetermined length of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne
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Publication number: 20230295907Abstract: A plumbing system is provided with a digital mixer valve providing a principal stream having a controlled temperature and flow rate. A fluid delivery device is also provided downstream of the digital mixer valve, the fluid delivery device having two or more sets of outlets, each of the two or more sets of outlets comprising at least two outlets, and having an outlet operating valve being disposed upstream of each set of outlets and being operable to control fluid flow to the set of outlets downstream thereof. A communication link is also provided between the digital mixer valve and the outlet operating valves. The digital mixer valve is configured, in use, to adjust the temperature and flow rate of the principal stream in dependence upon which set of outlets or combination of sets of outlets is in operation at a given time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne, Robin Whitfield, Craig Fitton
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Publication number: 20210079632Abstract: A diverter for use in a shower system, the diverter having a diverter inlet and at least two diverter outlets. The diverter inlet is provided with a diverter inlet fitting adapted to be connected to a hose or pipe. The diverter inlet fitting is freely movable about an axis of the diverter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Kohler Mira LimitedInventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
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Patent number: D647551Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Vision Engineering LimitedInventors: Karen Lawson (née Babel), Stuart Banham
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Patent number: D432366Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Thermos LimitedInventors: Anthony Worsley, Martin Gaze, Terry Gander, De Kinsellar, Stuart Banham
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Patent number: D764627Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventor: Stuart Banham