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).

  • Patent number: 12163319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Mira Limited
    Inventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne, Robin Whitfield, Craig Fitton
  • Publication number: 20240328129
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
  • Patent number: 12043993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
  • Publication number: 20230294120
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne
  • Publication number: 20230295907
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Stuart Banham, Charlie Parker, James Bourne, Robin Whitfield, Craig Fitton
  • Publication number: 20210079632
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Mira Limited
    Inventors: Colin Beattie, Stuart Banham
  • Patent number: D647551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Vision Engineering Limited
    Inventors: Karen Lawson (née Babel), Stuart Banham
  • Patent number: D432366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Thermos Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Worsley, Martin Gaze, Terry Gander, De Kinsellar, Stuart Banham
  • Patent number: D764627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
    Inventor: Stuart Banham