Patent classifications
E03C1/042
Shower
A shower assembly includes an inlet, a reservoir, a plurality of first outlets, and a plurality of second outlets. The inlet is for receiving water from a water source, and is configured to restrict water flow from the water source to a maximum inlet flow rate. The reservoir receives from the inlet. The plurality of first outlets are configured to pass water from the reservoir. The plurality of second outlets are configured to selectively pass water from the reservoir. The shower assembly is configured for a user to selectively control whether water passes through the plurality of second outlets. A sum of a first collective flow rate of the plurality of first outlets and a second collective flow rate of the plurality of second outlets is greater than the maximum inlet flow rate.
Shower
A shower assembly includes an inlet, a reservoir, a plurality of first outlets, and a plurality of second outlets. The inlet is for receiving water from a water source, and is configured to restrict water flow from the water source to a maximum inlet flow rate. The reservoir receives from the inlet. The plurality of first outlets are configured to pass water from the reservoir. The plurality of second outlets are configured to selectively pass water from the reservoir. The shower assembly is configured for a user to selectively control whether water passes through the plurality of second outlets. A sum of a first collective flow rate of the plurality of first outlets and a second collective flow rate of the plurality of second outlets is greater than the maximum inlet flow rate.
Universal rough-in valve
A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.
Configurable faucet apparatus and methods of implementing and operating same
A faucet apparatus and method of implementing a faucet apparatus are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, the apparatus includes a body integrated or coupled to a base, where the body includes surfaces within which are formed first and second orifices that respectively extend inward into the body along first and second axes, respectively. A first cross-section of the first orifice taken perpendicular to the first axis has a first size and a first shape that are, respectively, substantially identical to a second size and a second shape of a second cross-section of the second orifice taken perpendicular to the second axis. The apparatus also includes a spout having a first end supported within the first orifice, and a sensor structure having a cross-sectional surface supported within the second orifice, where each of the first end and cross-sectional surface is configured to fit complementarily within either of the orifices.
DEVICE FOR A SHOWER, CONSISTING OF A HOUSING, A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER, AN LCD SCREEN, A LED RING, TWO OPENING TAPS; A HOT AND COLD WATER INLET; A THREE-WAY VALVE, A FLOWMETER CONNECTED TO A PUMP; A THERMOSTATIC VALVE, A SERVOMOTOR; AND AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD; METHOD
A water recirculating device, liter counter, and temperature regulator for showers, which allows the user to predetermine the water temperature required for any bathroom having cold water network and hot water network, whereby any water below the predetermined temperature is recirculated passing through the boiler of the house until it reaches the temperature preset in the device, wherein said device is composed of a housing, a temperature regulator, an LCD display, a LED ring, two water valves; a hot and cold water inlet; a three-way valve; a flowmeter connected to a pump; a thermostatic valve; a servomotor; and an integrated circuit board; and a method.
DEVICE FOR A SHOWER, CONSISTING OF A HOUSING, A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER, AN LCD SCREEN, A LED RING, TWO OPENING TAPS; A HOT AND COLD WATER INLET; A THREE-WAY VALVE, A FLOWMETER CONNECTED TO A PUMP; A THERMOSTATIC VALVE, A SERVOMOTOR; AND AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD; METHOD
A water recirculating device, liter counter, and temperature regulator for showers, which allows the user to predetermine the water temperature required for any bathroom having cold water network and hot water network, whereby any water below the predetermined temperature is recirculated passing through the boiler of the house until it reaches the temperature preset in the device, wherein said device is composed of a housing, a temperature regulator, an LCD display, a LED ring, two water valves; a hot and cold water inlet; a three-way valve; a flowmeter connected to a pump; a thermostatic valve; a servomotor; and an integrated circuit board; and a method.
UNIVERSAL ROUGH-IN VALVE AND MANIFOLD
A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.
UNIVERSAL ROUGH-IN VALVE AND MANIFOLD
A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.
Universal Rough-In Valve
A universal rough-in valve (20) includes a valve chamber (34) configured to receive a valve manifold (72). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet (22) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet (24) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet (29) configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold (72) coupled to the valve chamber.
Rain shower
A shower assembly includes an inlet port, a reservoir, and a plurality of drop outlets. The inlet is for receiving water from a water source. The reservoir receives water from the inlet port and is not pressurized by a line pressure of the water source. Each of the drop outlet ports is configured, such that water passes from the reservoir, through the plurality of drop outlet ports, forms a drop at each drop outlet port, and falls from each drop outlet port only as discrete drops of water.