Patents by Inventor Werner Egli

Werner Egli 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: 8967498
    Abstract: A device is disclosed which is intended for spraying a pressurized liquid, in particular water, and brings about a good cleaning action despite a low volume flow. The device comprises a plurality of swirl chambers (14), wherein each of the swirl chambers has at least one inlet for feeding the liquid into the respective swirl chamber and an outlet nozzle (18) in order for a liquid jet to exit from the swirl chamber. A liquid stream entering into the device is distributed between the inlets of the swirl chambers by means of an arrangement of inflow channels. The outlet nozzles are inclined in relation to one another such that the exiting liquid jets come into contact with one another at a predetermined distance from the outlet nozzles. This achieves an improved cleaning action. The device may be designed, for example, as a mouthpiece for a sanitary outflow fitting, as a showerhead, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Neoperl International AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Publication number: 20130221132
    Abstract: A device is disclosed which is intended for spraying a pressurized liquid, in particular water, and brings about a good cleaning action despite a low volume flow. The device comprises a plurality of swirl chambers (14), wherein each of the swirl chambers has at least one inlet for feeding the liquid into the respective swirl chamber and an outlet nozzle (18) in order for a liquid jet to exit from the swirl chamber. A liquid stream entering into the device is distributed between the inlets of the swirl chambers by means of an arrangement of inflow channels. The outlet nozzles are inclined in relation to one another such that the exiting liquid jets come into contact with one another at a predetermined distance from the outlet nozzles. This achieves an improved cleaning action. The device may be designed, for example, as a mouthpiece for a sanitary outflow fitting, as a showerhead, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Neoperl International AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: 7669613
    Abstract: A connecting device (100) for a wall mixer has a cold water inflow (2) and a hot water inflow (3), a mixer insert (5), a mixer cartridge (7) and an outlet (29). Mixed water is directed to outlet (29) regardless of the rotary position of the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: ARWA AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: 7314063
    Abstract: A single-lever mixing valve with stirrup-shaped handle (9) comprises a mixing cartridge (2) which is arranged in a fitting housing (1) and projects with an actuating shank (14), pivotable about a pivot axis (16), into a handle head (18) closed off to the outside, it being possible for the actuating shank (14) to be actuated by the stirrup-shaped handle (9) via pins (11, 11?) leading into the handle head (18). In such a single-lever mixing valve, increased hygiene and an improved visual impression are achieved in a simple construction by the pins (11, 11?) being rotatably mounted about a rotation axis (17) which is in alignment with the pivot axis (16) of the actuating shank (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: ARWA AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Publication number: 20070144593
    Abstract: A connecting device (100) for a wall mixer for fitting in masonry or for fastening to an installation wall, comprising a housing (1) which can be fastened to the masonry or the installation wall and has a cold-water inflow (2) and a hot-water inflow (3), a mixer insert (5) which is rotatable relative to the housing (1) about an axis (42) disposed perpendicularly to the masonry or the installation wall and which is provided for accommodating a mixer cartridge (7) and is connected to the housing (1) in such a way that, irrespective of the rotary position of the mixer insert (5) about the axis (42), cold water is always directed in the same manner from the cold-water inflow (2) and hot water is always directed in the same manner from the hot-water inflow (3) to the mixer cartridge (7), and means (15, 22, 23, 24, 26) which direct the resulting mixed water from the mixer cartridge (7) to an outlet (29) for the mixed water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: ARWA AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Publication number: 20060130916
    Abstract: A single-lever mixing valve with stirrup-shaped handle (9) comprises a mixing cartridge (2) which is arranged in a fitting housing (1) and projects with an actuating shank (14), pivotable about a pivot axis (16), into a handle head (18) closed off to the outside, it being possible for the actuating shank (14) to be actuated by the stirrup-shaped handle (9) via pins (11, 11?) leading into the handle head (18). In such a single-lever mixing valve, increased hygiene and an improved visual impression are achieved in a simple construction by the pins (11, 11?) being rotatably mounted about a rotation axis (17) which is in alignment with the pivot axis (16) of the actuating shank (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: 6321788
    Abstract: The armature consists of a base part (12), in which a pivoting outlet (2) is mounted in a pivoting manner, in which a mixer valve (1) with one connection (9) each for cold and warm water is mounted. A rotating part (8) is inserted into the base part (12) with one first canal (18, 19) each for cold and warm water. The first canals (18, 19) are connected via rigid lines (7) with the connections (9). The supply lines (16′, 17′) for cold and warm water are connected to second canals (16, 17) in the base part (12). The first and second canals (16-19) are connected hydraulically via a separate pivoting connection each. In so doing, an unimpaired pivoting of the outlet as well as a problem-free implementation of the high-pressure warm and cold water supply to the mixer valve is made possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Armaturefabrik Wallisellen AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: 5647393
    Abstract: An inner body 3 of a single lever faucet contains channels 29 for cold and hot water, and carries a mixing valve 11 with an operating lever 1. The inner body fits within a casing 2, and is equipped with a quick coupling 16 on the discharge nozzle side. Attachment members 4, 5, 6 for mounting the inner body of an armature connection unit 7 in a building wall 23 are designed for flexible connection in a rotational direction, and are removable in an axial direction. The resulting single-point armature can be economically manufactured and mounted quickly without problems in the construction trade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Wallisellen AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: 5325887
    Abstract: A device for correcting interchanged pipe connections in a sink or bathtub faucet has a housing 1 with passages 10,11 for hot and cold water. From each passage tap lines 14, 15 run to a cylindrical recess 2 having a flat bottom 22. Discharge pipes 5,5' for mixed water are also led to the bottom by tap lines 16,17. The two feed tap lines 14,15 and, diagonally opposite, the discharge tap lines 16,17, empty centrally. A connector 6 installed in the recess 2 is provided with passages 34-37, which starting from annular channels 18-20 located at the bottom, lead to openings of feed pipes 24-27 in a fitting housing 9. The connector has two pieces, a central part 7 installed interchangeably by 180.degree. in a peripheral part 8. The connector 6 can also be rotated by 180.degree. on the housing 9, or by 360.degree. together with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Fides Trust AG
    Inventors: Werner Egli, Rene Dolder
  • Patent number: 5123437
    Abstract: A safety valve arrangement for a single lever water tap includes, disposed coaxially in series in a removable module 18, a first air ventilating valve 20, a second air ventilating valve 21, and a non-return valve 22 coupled to and controlling the second ventilating valve. The non-return valve is disposed in the mixed water outlet passage of the tap such that when it opens in response to a water demand, it automatically closes the second ventilating valve, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Wallisellen AG
    Inventors: Werner Egli, Jakob Wettstein
  • Patent number: 4705072
    Abstract: In a mixing valve having a stationary ceramic disc 22 and a movable control disc 20, a control shaft 5 is arranged in a radial through bore 46 in a guide part 43 rotatably mounted in a housing 32. A control pin 15 is inserted through a central bore in the control shaft, and its spherical lower end engages a socket 17 of a connecting piece 18 rigid with the control disc. Sleeves 7 having flanged outer ends configured for the attachment of an operating yoke 3 are mounted on both ends of the control shaft by means of mating axial serrations. The position of the yoke can be adjusted by varying the position of the sleeves. Only one rotating element is employed whose bearing parts are not subject to wear since only very small rotary angles are necessary, and the rotary force is transmitted from the yoke to such element over the entire length of the control shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Wallisellen AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: D517652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: arwa, AG
    Inventors: Werner Egli, Winfried Noth
  • Patent number: D529991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Wallisellen AG
    Inventors: Werner Egli, Winfried Noth
  • Patent number: D534245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: arwa, AG
    Inventors: Werner Egli, Winfried Noth
  • Patent number: D535360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: arwa, AG
    Inventors: Winfried Noth, Werner Egli
  • Patent number: D535361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: arwa, AG
    Inventors: Winfried Noth, Werner Egli
  • Patent number: D555771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: ARWA AG
    Inventors: Winfried Noth, Werner Egli
  • Patent number: D569948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: ARWA AG
    Inventors: Winfried Noth, Werner Egli
  • Patent number: D778406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Astra Resources AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli
  • Patent number: D778407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Astra Resources AG
    Inventor: Werner Egli