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Push-button tub and shower diverter

US12196328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Kohler Co. · US

Inventors

Tucker A. Jones · Elkhart Lake, US
Brian J. Mooren · Sheboygan Falls, US
Evan Yee · Grafton, US
Gregory R. Schmidt · Port Washington, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2023
Grant date	Jan 14, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 15, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE03C2201/30
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.

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