Provided herein is a showerhead that may include inlets, inlet channels, and nozzles. The inlets may provide different media to the showerhead. The inlet channels may be connected to the inlets, such that the media flowing into the inlets flows through the inlet channels. The nozzles may include outlet channels, each of which are operably coupled to one of the inlet channels. As one example, the inlets may provide a first media (air) and a second media (water). When the first media mixes with the second media into an output, the flow rate of the output is greater than the flow rate of the second media. Even when a decreased water flow rate is used, a user perceives a high flow rate due to the introduction of air into the water.
B05B 1/26 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with means for mechanically breaking-up or deflecting the jet after discharge, e.g. with fixed deflectorsBreaking-up the discharged liquid or other fluent material by impinging jets
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
A venturi is provided herein that includes a tubular passageway, a pod, a first entry point, and a second entry point. The pod may be positioned and contained within the tubular passageway. The first entry point may introduce a first media into the venturi, and a second entry point may introduce a second media into the venturi. The first media and second media may be any media, including fluid or gas. The first media may mix with the second media to develop a mixed media, and the mixed media may flow around the pod. The pod may translate axially within the tubular passageway via a translation rod and a spring. The spring may cause the pod to translate axially based on a pressure of the fluid entering the venturi.
The present disclosure relates to a recirculating shower system. The recirculating shower system may include a first shower outlet and a second shower outlet. The recirculating shower system may include a fresh water conduit fluidly coupled to the first shower outlet and a recirculated fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the second shower outlet. The fresh water conduit and the recirculated fluid conduit may be arranged such that warmer fresh water flowing through the fresh water conduit may heat cooler recirculated fluid flowing through the recirculated fluid conduit.
A valve device includes an inlet, an outlet connected to the inlet, a valve member having an open position in which fluid can pass from the inlet to the outlet, and a closed position in which fluid cannot pass from the inlet and the outlet, and an actuator. The actuator selectively actuates the valve member, and has an open actuator position and a closed actuator position. The valve has a first operating mode in which, over a whole of the range of operating values of the inlet pressure, the actuator is fixed in the open actuator position and the valve member is in the open valve position. In a second operating mode, the actuator switches from the closed actuator position to the open actuator position, switching the valve member from the closed valve position to the open valve position, when the inlet pressure exceeds a second threshold inlet pressure.
F16K 39/02 - Devices for relieving the pressure on the sealing faces for lift valves
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
A fluid delivery device comprises an inlet, a plurality of outlets, a first chamber suppling fluid to a first selection of the plurality of outlets, a second chamber suppling fluid to a second selection of the plurality of outlets, and a switching device between the inlet and the two or more chambers. The switching device has a first operating mode in which there is a first fluid flow rate from the inlet to the first chamber and a second operating mode in which there is a second fluid flow rate from the inlet to the second chamber. In the first operating mode, a fluid flow rate from the inlet to the second chamber is not equal to the second fluid flow rate. The switching device cycles between the first operating mode and the second operating mode.
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
A fluid delivery device includes an inlet, fluid delivery outlets, and a switching device between the inlet and the fluid delivery outlets. The switching device cycles between a first operating mode in which fluid flows from the inlet to a first chamber leading to fluid delivery outlets, and a second operating mode in which fluid flows from the inlet to a second chamber leading to fluid delivery outlets. In the first operating mode, the first fluid flow enters a fluid delivery outlet from the first chamber in a first direction and/or at a first location. In the second operating mode, the second fluid flow enters the fluid delivery outlet from the second chamber in a second direction and/or at a second location. The second direction is different from the first direction and/or the second location is different from the first location.
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
An apparatus includes a valve assembly, which includes a valve inlet, two or more valve outlets, and a switching element to allow fluid communication between the inlet and a first valve outlet and/or the second valve outlet. Fluidic pressure acting on the switching element above or below a threshold value causes fluid communication between the inlet and the first valve outlet but not the second, or between the inlet and the second valve outlet but not the first. A first set of fluid delivery outlets are in fluid communication with the first valve outlet, and provide a first spray mode. A second set of fluid delivery outlets in fluid communication with the second valve outlet, and provide a second spray mode.
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
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.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
E03C 1/044 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having a heating or cooling apparatus in the supply line
E03C 1/06 - Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
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DIRECTIONAL WATER NOZZLE VIA FLOW CONTROL OF IMPINGING JETS
A showerhead is provided that may include a plurality of nozzle systems (each nozzle system including a first channel and a second channel) and a first and second fluid path. The showerhead may include a first valve which may control a first flow rate of fluid flowing through the first fluid path and a second valve which may control a second flow rate of fluid flowing through the second fluid path. The showerhead may include at least one controller which may control the first and second valves. The first and second channels may be angled such that fluid exiting the first channel impinges on fluid exiting the second channel.
B05B 1/26 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with means for mechanically breaking-up or deflecting the jet after discharge, e.g. with fixed deflectorsBreaking-up the discharged liquid or other fluent material by impinging jets
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
A showerhead for an overhead shower is provided, and includes a faceplate with one or more apertures, and a chamber within the showerhead. The chamber is in fluid communication with a water supply. A nozzle is also disposed at least partially in each aperture. One or more of the nozzles have a nozzle body with a nozzle inlet at a first end and a nozzle outlet at a second end. The nozzle inlet is inboard of the faceplate. One or more enclosure portions protrude into the chamber from a back plate. A portion of the nozzle body including the nozzle inlet is surrounded at least partially by the enclosure portion. A first gap is between the nozzle body and the enclosure portion. The enclosure portion and the nozzle body together provide a tortuous, relatively narrow flow path.
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
19 - Non-metallic building materials
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Apparatus and instruments for controlling and detecting liquids and gases; remote control mechanisms and devices; thermostats; thermometers; apparatus for thermostatically controlling the mixture of fluids; electric and electronic flow control systems; apparatus for indicating and recording the flow of fluids; temperature sensors and scanners; water temperature regulators; temperature display units; valve position indicators; liquid level indicators; electric and electronic timing devices; timed flow controls; infra-red detection units; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; solenoids; batteries; electric cable and wire; protection devices for electric circuits; all relating directly or indirectly to water supply and sanitary installations; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Apparatus for water supply and sanitary purposes; metal baths, metal bath cubicles, metal shower stalls and metal shower stall frames, baths, bathtubs, whirlpool baths and bath installations; showers and shower installations; shower and bath enclosures; hydromassage bath apparatus; electric showers; electric water heaters; shower and bath cubicles; shower pans; shower heads; shower doors; water mixing appliances and water taps for use in showers; water diverters; shower spray heads; basins; bidets; lavatories; toilets; toilet flushing apparatus, toilets and parts thereof; toilet bowls; toilet seats; touchless toilets; flushing levers; flushing apparatus, touchless flushing apparatus; water closets; lights; dome lights; dome lights for furniture; electric lighting; lighting fixtures; sinks; sink pedestals; metal sinks and metal sink units; taps; faucets; touchless faucets; water filters; thermostatically, infrared, radar or electronically controlled faucets; electric hand dryers; strainers for use with sinks, baths and shower trays; touchless hand drying apparatus; stoppers for use with sinks, baths and shower trays; bath spouts; water control valves for water cisterns; water control valves; water control valves for faucets; thermostatic mixing valves; urinals; water cisterns; water softeners; drinking fountains; saunas; non-metallic levers for cisterns; sanitary apparatus and installations; water supply apparatus and sanitaryware; shower stalls and partitions; bath screens and shower screens; non-metallic shower pans. Building materials for shower stalls and shower partitions; door frames; doors; drain traps; non-metallic pipes; glass doors; hand rails of non-metallic materials; glass panels for doors; glass panels for windows; non-metallic door thresholds; water pipes and non-metallic water pipe valves; window frames; all of the foregoing goods being wholly or principally non-metallic; drain traps [valves], not of metal or plastic; water-pipe valves, not of metal or plastic.
The heat exchanger tray provided herein may include a base, a cover, and a heat exchange coil. The base may include a cutout and a bottom portion with one or more sidewalls forming a serpentine path for wastewater. The cover may be positioned within the cutout of the base to create a space between the base and the cover. The cover may include one or more protruding portions that engage with the one or more sidewalls of the bottom portion of the base to enclose the serpentine path. The heat exchange coil may be positioned in and along at least a portion of the serpentine path between the base and the cover. Fresh water may flow through the heat exchange coil. Wastewater may flow through the serpentine path between the base and the cover, such that the wastewater may heat the fresh water flowing through the heat exchange coil.
A system is provided that includes a water supply. The water supply includes a hot-water supply or a cold-water supply or both. A plurality of bistable solenoid valves is also provided in a sequence. The plurality of bistable solenoid valves is in fluid communication with the water supply, and each of the plurality of bistable solenoid valves has a respective flow rate. Each successive solenoid valve in the sequence allows double the flow rate of the previous solenoid valve of the sequence. Each of the plurality of bistable solenoid valves is opened or closed to adjust the water supply into a water supply outlet.
G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
A plumbing or ablutionary system is provided, in which a water supply stream flow path from a water supply inlet to a water supply outlet, such that a water supply stream flowing in a water supply pipe is in an antiparallel counterflow heat exchanging relationship with a waste water stream flowing along a length of a serpentine portion of a waste water conduit. When the waste water stream has a higher temperature than the water supply stream heat is exchanged from the waste water stream to the water supply stream, thereby increasing the temperature of the water supply stream.
A diverter valve assembly is provided, including a diverter valve chamber, an inlet to the diverter valve chamber, a first outlet, a second outlet, a first fluid flow path from the inlet to the first outlet, a second fluid flow path from the inlet to the second outlet, a diverter valve member, and a motor coupled to the diverter valve member. The motor drives movement of the diverter valve member within the valve chamber between a first end point and a second end point located further from the motor than the first end point. When the diverter valve member is at the first end point the second fluid flow path is open and the first fluid flow path is closed. When the diverter valve member is at the second end point the second fluid flow path is closed and the first fluid flow path is open.
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
A heater tank for an instantaneous water heater is provided, comprising a heater tank having a heater tank inlet, a heater tank outlet, and a fluid flow path from the heater tank inlet to the heater tank outlet. One or more electric heating elements have an electric heating element power and are operable to heat fluid flowing, in use, along the fluid flow path. One or more of the electric heating elements extend along at least a portion of the fluid flow path and are configured such that the fluid flowing, in use, along the fluid flow path experiences a reduction in a local electric heating element power as the fluid flows, in use, along the fluid flow path.
F24H 1/10 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium
F24H 1/14 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium by tubes, e.g. bent in serpentine form
A riser bar assembly is provided for use in an ablutionary setting. An adjustable riser bar has a telescopic arrangement, and includes a first bar element, a second bar element translatable relative to the first bar element along a length of the first bar element, and a collet configured such that relative positions of the first bar element and the second bar element can be fixed by tightening the collet.
A fluid flow control valve assembly is provided, and includes a fluid flow control valve which includes a first flow control member having one or more flow channels, and a second flow control member adjacent to the first flow control member. The second flow control member moves relative to the first flow control member. A first valve actuator causes movement of the second flow control member relative to the first flow control member. An operating member connects to the first valve actuator. The operating member moves in a linear direction and the operating member on the first valve actuator moves the second flow control member. Movement of the second flow control member adjusts the position of the second flow control member relative to the one or more flow channels in the first flow control member such that a flow rate through the fluid flow control valve may change.
The present disclosure relates to a recirculating shower system. The recirculating shower system may include a first shower outlet and a second shower outlet. The recirculating shower system may include a fresh water conduit fluidly coupled to the first shower outlet and a recirculated fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the second shower outlet. The fresh water conduit and the recirculated fluid conduit may be arranged such that warmer fresh water flowing through the fresh water conduit may heat cooler recirculated fluid flowing through the recirculated fluid conduit.
A liquid dosing apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a container into a liquid stream of a shower, toilet, or tap includes an adapter, a dosing mechanism, a damping control system, and a dispensing outlet. The adapter is arranged to detachable receive the container. The dosing mechanism includes a dosing chamber and a movable member. The dosing mechanism is arranged to draw a set volume of the liquid into the dosing chamber on activation by moving the moveable member in a first direction. The damping control system is arranged to control a dispensing rate of the set volume of the liquid by controlling return speed of the moveable member. The damping control system is arranged to allow and control adjustment of the dispensing rate. The dispensing outlet is arranged to dispense the liquid into the water stream at the controlled dispensing rate.
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.
B05B 12/04 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery for sequential operation or multiple outlets
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
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Shower head with multiple valves and multiple outlets
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.
A showerhead mounting pipe is provide for mounting a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted showerhead. The pipe has two ends, and a bend of at least 45° between the ends. Each end of the pipe comprises a connector for a showerhead. The pipe is arranged to be cut at a selected location between the two ends so as to provide a suitable portion for use to mount a showerhead.
A control system is provided for a fluid delivery device. The control system includes an emitter operable to emit a series of pulses of electromagnetic radiation, as well as a detector operable to detect as a series of detection events electromagnetic radiation pulses reflected by an object on which the emitted pulses of electromagnetic radiation are incident. The control system also includes a microprocessor operable to receive signals corresponding to each detection event from the detector, and to analyse a series of samples of the signals received from the detector. Each sample corresponds to a plurality of successive detection events. The microprocessor is also operable to subsequently generate one or more signals to control operation of the fluid delivery device depending on the results of the analysis.
G01V 8/12 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
G05B 19/41 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by interpolation, e.g. the computation of intermediate points between programmed end points to define the path to be followed and the rate of travel along that path
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
A controller is provided for use in a wet environment such as an ablutionary setting. The controller includes a base member, an input member, a seal extending between the input member and the base member, and a sealed internal volume defined at least partially by the base member, the input member, and the seal. The input member is moveable relative to the base member between a neutral position and a control position. The seal biases the input member towards the neutral position.
A diaphragm valve is provided, and includes a diaphragm moveable over a range from a first position to a second position, to open and close an outlet. A control bleed hole extends from a first side of the diaphragm to a second side, opposite the first side. A closing member is moveable to open and close the control bleed hole, to modify the pressure on either side of the diaphragm, and to cause the movement the diaphragm over at least part of the range. A mechanical means is arranged to move the closing member to open and close the control bleed hole. The mechanical means is configured to engage the diaphragm and cause movement of the diaphragm over at least part of the range.
F16K 31/385 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side the fluid acting on a diaphragm
F16K 7/16 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being mechanically actuated, e.g. by screw-spindle or cam
An apparatus is provided for generating an electrical current from a temperature differential in an ablutionary fitting. A heat transfer plate includes a projection directly contacting water carried in a first region of the fitting. A thermoelectric module includes one or more thermoelectric elements thermally coupled between the heat transfer plate and a housing of the ablutionary fitting in a second region of the ablutionary fitting. The thermoelectric elements generate electricity from a temperature differential between water carried in the first and second regions of the ablutionary fitting.
H01L 35/30 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
H01L 35/32 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device
A plumbing component includes a cold water inlet; a hot water inlet; an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water, or a mixture thereof; a flow shut-off mechanism for restricting the flow of water out of the outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of cold water; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of hot water. Each of the flow control valves comprises a valve member and an associated valve seat, each valve member arranged to engage with the associated valve seat to control the flow of water through the flow control valves to the water outlet. One or both of the valve members includes a graduated flow control bead arranged to seal against the associated valve seat to provide a graduated flow transition between a maximum flow state and a minimum flow state of the, or each, control valve.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
F16K 1/44 - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves
F16K 1/54 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
A controller for use in a wet environment is provided. The controller includes a manually operable input device coupled to a base housing. The manually operable input device includes a first manual input member and a second manual input member, where the second manual input member is movable relative to the first manual input member. The manually operable input device includes a sealed environment disposed at least partially within the base housing and having one or more electronic components that control at least one function of a fluid delivery device. The one or more electronic components actuate responsive to user-initiated movement of the first manual input member and user-initiated movement of the second manual input member. The first manual input member and the second manual input member are disposed at least partially outside the sealed environment.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
A control system for a bathing apparatus includes a pairing station associated with the bathing apparatus and having a pairing interface, and a portable user device arranged to be used to control the bathing apparatus, the portable user device being able to control one or more functions of the bathing apparatus only while it is paired with the pairing station. The portable user device is paired with the pairing station by activation of the pairing interface when the portable user device is in a pairing region.
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
A controller for use in a wet environment such as an ablutionary setting includes a display for displaying information related to the operation of a fluid delivery system. The display includes a light source, a semi-transparent layer, and a touch interface configured to provide an input to the controller. The light source and the semi-transparent layer are configured such that the semi-transparent layer absorbs or reflects light transmitted towards the light source and allows light transmitted from the light source to be transmitted from the display, such that the light source appears hidden when light is not transmitted from the light source.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
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Apparatus and instruments for measuring, sampling and testing liquids and gases; apparatus for recording data; computers and computer software; computer programmes; printed circuit boards; records, disks, tapes, cartridges, CD-ROM and other media for recording and/or carrying data; magnetic and encoded smart cards; electronic apparatus and instruments, all for processing, logging, storing, transmission, reception, displaying and printing out of data; remote control mechanisms and devices; diagnostics apparatus and instruments; instructional and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for controlling and detecting liquids and gases; thermostats; thermometers; apparatus for thermostatically controlling the mixing of fluids; thermostatic mixing valves, electric and electronic flow control systems; apparatus for indicating and recording the flow of fluids; temperature sensors and scanners; water temperature regulators; temperature display units; valve position indicators, pressure and vacuum gauges, liquid level indicators; electric and electronic timing devices; timed flow controls; protection devices for electric circuits; insulated cable and wire, circuit breakers, alarms, fuse boxes, switches, sockets and fuses; electrical connectors and terminals; transformers; batteries; measures, rules and spirit levels; plumb bobs, plumb levels and plumb lines; spectacles, sunglasses, eyeshields, goggles and safety glasses, fitted cases for spectacles and for goggles; protective clothing and helmets and safety boots for use in industry; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; and all relating directly or indirectly to water supply and sanitary Installations. Baths, bathtubs, whirlpool baths and bath installations; showers and shower installations; shower and bath cubicles; shower pans; shower heads; shower doors; water diverters; basins; bidets; lavatories; toilets; toilet seats; infrared controlled flushing apparatus; water closets; sinks; sink pedestals; taps; faucets; electric hand dryers; strainers for use with sinks, baths and shower trays; infrared controlled hand drying apparatus; stoppers for use with sinks, baths and shower trays; bath spouts; water control valves for water cisterns; water control valves; water control valves for faucets; urinals; water cisterns; bath fittings; drinking fountains; saunas; sanitary apparatus and installations; water supply apparatus and sanitaryware; metal baths, metal bath cubicles, metal sinks and metal sink units; non-metallic shower pans; bath cubicles; shower spray heads. Bathroom vanities; shelves made of glass or porcelain for bathroom use. Household and kitchen utensils and containers; cooking pots; cooking pans; crockery; plates; dishes; drinking glasses; bowls; earthenware; glassware; basins; brushes; soap dishes; soap dispensers; tea services; paper towel dispensers; toilet paper holders and dispensers; scrubbing brushes; non-metallic soap dispensers; wash basins; toilet brushes and vanity cases; works of art, of porcelain, terra-cotta or glass. Services for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and servicing of water supply and sanitary apparatus, including showers, water heaters, water pumps, and electrical appliances.
A plumbing fitting includes a housing and a missing valve. The housing includes a first aperture, a second aperture, a third aperture, and a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture. The mixing valve is disposed within the housing. The mixing valve includes a first flow control valve that is configured to control a first flow of fluid from the first aperture to the mixing chamber.
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
F16K 1/44 - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves
F16K 11/24 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an electromagnetically-operated valve, e.g. for washing machines
G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
F16K 49/00 - Means in or on valves for heating or cooling
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
B05B 1/24 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means incorporating means for heating the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. electrically
G05D 11/16 - Controlling mixing ratio of fluids having different temperatures, e.g. by sensing the temperature of a mixture of fluids having different viscosities
G05D 23/185 - Control of temperature with auxiliary non-electric power
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
A control system for one or more ablutionary devices, comprising: a mixer valve having a first inlet and a second inlet configured to receive a supply of hot and cold water, and an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water or a mixture thereof as an output stream for suppling water to the one or more ablutionary devices downstream of the mixer valve; and a controller in communication with the mixer valve. The controller is configured to control the mixer valve according to one or more target output water properties; obtain one or more operating signals each related to an operating parameter of the control system; and generate, based on the one or more operating signals, a diagnostic signal that indicates an associated failure mode of the water supply if the mixer valve cannot be controlled to reach the one or more target water output properties.
A control system for one or more ablutionary devices includes a mixer valve having a first inlet and a second inlet configured to receive a supply of hot and cold water, and an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water or a mixture thereof as an output stream for suppling water to the one or more ablutionary devices downstream of the mixer valve; and a controller in communication with the mixer valve. The controller is configured to obtain a supply coupling setting that indicates which of the first and second inlets is to receive, or is receiving, hot water during operation of the control system and which of the first and second inlets is to receive, or is receiving, cold water during operation of the control system; and control the mixer valve according to one or more target output water properties and the supply coupling setting.
A control system for one or more ablutionary devices includes a mixer valve having a first inlet and a second inlet configured to receive a supply of hot and cold water, and an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water or a mixture thereof as an output stream for suppling water to the one or more ablutionary devices downstream of the mixer valve; and a controller. The controller is configured obtain one or more current operating signals related to the flow rate of the output stream produced by the mixer valve and compare each of the one or more current operating signals to a corresponding historical operating signal, the historical operating signal being an operating signal previously obtained by the controller, and to generate a diagnostic signal based on the comparison.
A control system for one or more ablutionary devices includes a valve having one or more valve members, one or more supply inlets, and an output for supplying output water to one or more ablutionary devices downstream of the valve. The control system may include one or more temperature sensors arranged to communicate one or more temperature signals indicative of one or more upstream water supplies to a controller when the ablutionary devices are not in use. The controller may then generate an indicator signal based on a comparison of the one or more temperature signals to one or more thresholds. In response to an indicator signal being generated, the control system may activate the valve to prevent or reduce the likelihood of damage due to severe environmental conditions.
A liquid dosing apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a container into a liquid stream of a shower, toilet, or tap includes an adapter, a dosing mechanism, a damping control system, and a dispensing outlet. The adapter is arranged to detachable receive the container. The dosing mechanism includes a dosing chamber and a movable member. The dosing mechanism is arranged to draw a set volume of the liquid into the dosing chamber on activation by moving the moveable member in a first direction. The damping control system is arranged to control a dispensing rate of the set volume of the liquid by controlling return speed of the moveable member. The damping control system is arranged to allow and control adjustment of the dispensing rate. The dispensing outlet is arranged to dispense the liquid into the water stream at the controlled dispensing rate.
The present disclosure relates to a recirculating shower system. The recirculating shower system may include a first shower outlet and a second shower outlet. The recirculating shower system may include a fresh water conduit fluidly coupled to the first shower outlet and a recirculated fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the second shower outlet. The fresh water conduit and the recirculated fluid conduit may be arranged such that warmer fresh water flowing through the fresh water conduit may heat cooler recirculated fluid flowing through the recirculated fluid conduit.
This disclosure relates to a switch (10) for use in a wet environment such as a shower. The switch (10) comprises: a base member (1); an input member (2); a seal (3) extending between the input member (2) and the base member (1); and a sealed internal volume (4) defined at least partially by the base member (1), the input member (2) and the seal (3). The input member (2) is moveable relative to the base member (1) between a neutral position and a switch position. The seal (3) is configured to bias the input member (2) towards the neutral position.
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 23/28 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button with three operating positions
The present invention relates to a controller (1) for use in a wet environment such as an ablutionary setting. The controller (1) comprises a display (10) for displaying information related to the operation of a fluid delivery system. The display (10) comprises a light source (11) and a semi-transparent layer (12). The light source (11) and the semi-transparent layer (13) are configured such that the semi-transparent layer (13) absorbs or reflects light transmitted towards the light source (11) and allows light transmitted from the light source (11) to be transmitted from the display (10). The light source (11) therefore appears hidden when information is not displayed by the light source (11). The display (10) may also provide one or more inputs to the controller (1); the display (10) may comprise an input member of a control member. Also disclosed is a fluid delivery system and a method of manufacture. The controller (1) may be used as a digital shower controller.
A controller for use in a wet environment such as an ablutionary setting, comprising: an input member; a base member; an internal volume defined at least partially by the input member and the base member; a pivot joint configured to allow the input member to pivot relative to the base member from a neutral position to a control position; and an actuation point located at least partially within the internal volume and configured to be actuated by pivoting the input member to the control position.
A control system for a fluid delivery device comprising: an emitter operable to emit a series of pulses of electromagnetic radiation; a detector operable to detect as a series of detection events electromagnetic radiation pulses reflected by an object on which the emitted pulses of electromagnetic radiation are incident; and a microprocessor operable to receive signals corresponding to each detection event from the detector, to analyse a series of samples of the signals received from the detector, each sample corresponding to a plurality of successive detection events and subsequently to generate one or more signals to control operation of the fluid delivery device depending on the results of the analysis.
A showerhead mounting pipe for mounting a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted showerhead has two ends, and a bend of at least 45° between the ends. Each end of the pipe comprises a connector for a showerhead. The pipe is arranged to be cut at a selected location between the two ends so as to provide a suitable portion for use to mount a showerhead. A method of using such a pipe to install a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted showerhead is also disclosed, as is a kit of parts including the showerhead mounting pipe.
A shower head (1) is mounted on a distal end of an arm (2) on a structure such as a wall (3) or ceiling. The shower head (1) has at least two separate sets (4) of nozzles (5) for delivering water, each set (4)4 being supplied by a separate flow path (12, 13) in the arm (2), each flow path (12, 13) including a pipe (6, 7) mounted coaxially with a longitudinal axis of the arm (2). This enables the shower head (1) to provide different spray patterns. Because the pipes (6, 7) are coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the arm (2), the shower head (1) can be mounted for rotation about the axis of the arm (2), as well as being adjustable about a perpendicular axis, using a pivotal mounting for the shower head (1) on the arm (2).
A shower handset holder (1) includes a body (5) arranged to slide along a slide rail (14), a deformable constriction member (2) being mounted within the body (5) and having a contact surface arranged to contact the slide rail (14), and an actuation member (11) which acts on the constriction member (2) in response to an applied force such that in an unactuated configuration, the contact surface of the constriction member (2) contacts the slide rail (14), applying a frictional force to hold the holder (1) in place, and in an actuated configuration, the frictional force on the slide rail (14) is reduced, such that the holder (1) may be moved along the slide rail (14).
A spray head for an ablutionary appliance such as a shower includes a body with a fluid inlet, a spray plate with a plurality of holes, and nozzles of flexible material. Each nozzle has an inlet end for fluid and a discharge end adapted to project through a corresponding hole for discharge of the fluid, and a control member, movement of which is adapted to adjust the angle of the discharge end of at least one nozzle relative to the spray plate and the inlet end of the nozzle, between two end positions.
B05B 1/12 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means capable of producing different kinds of discharge, e.g. either jet or spray
A fitting assembly for attaching an elongate member to a surface within a shower or bath area includes a clamp including a collar arranged to receive and abut the elongate member, the collar having an axially extending split, the clamp further including a finger extending outwardly from the collar adjacent one side of the split. A cover includes an aperture arranged to receive the elongate member, the cover arranged to retain the clamp within such that the collar is axially aligned with the aperture. A bracket is arranged to be fixed to the surface and to receive and retain the cover containing the clamp, the bracket comprising a receiving portion arranged to urge the finger so as to compress the collar portion at the split, thereby clamping the elongate member within the collar.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A47K 10/04 - Towel racksTowel railsTowel rodsTowel rolls, e.g. rotatable
E03C 1/06 - Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
F16B 9/00 - Connections of rods or tubular parts to flat surfaces at an angle
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
A diaphragm valve (33) comprising: a diaphragm (201) moveable over a range from a first position to a second position, to open and close an outlet (41); a control bleed hole (205) extending from a first side (233a) of the diaphragm (201) to a second side (233b), opposite the first side (233a); a closing member (401) moveable to open and close the control bleed hole (205), to modify the pressure on either side of the diaphragm (201), to cause the movement the diaphragm (201) over at least part of the range; and mechanical means (501) arranged to move the closing member (401) to open and close the control bleed hole (205), wherein the mechanical means (501) is configured to engage the diaphragm (201) and cause movement of the diaphragm (201) over at least part of the range.
F16K 31/38 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side
An apparatus (41) for generating an electrical current from a temperature differential in an ablutionary fitting (1), the apparatus (41) comprising: a heat transfer plate (43) having a projection (63) configured to directly contact water carried in a first region of the fitting (1); and a thermoelectric module (45) comprising one or more thermoelectric elements (97a-c), the thermoelectric elements (97a-c) configured to be thermally coupled between the heat transfer plate (43) and a housing (3) of the ablutionary fitting (1) in a second region of the ablutionary fitting (1), the thermoelectric elements (97a-c) also being configured to generate electricity from a temperature differential between water carried in the first and second regions of the ablutionary fitting (1).
A handwashing valve structure includes a mounting structure, a dispensing structure, and a control structure. The mounting structure is configured to attach to a liquid vessel. The dispensing structure is configured to dispense a liquid from the liquid vessel and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The control structure is configured to move the dispensing structure between the closed position and the open position. The control structure is configured to be moved by pressure from a portion of a user's body to move the dispensing structure from the closed position to the open position. The dispensing structure is configured to automatically move from the open position to the closed position in the absence of any pressure from the portion of the user's body onto the control structure.
F16K 31/62 - Pedals or like operating members, e.g. actuated by knee or hip
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
B67D 3/02 - Liquid-dispensing valves having operating members arranged to be pressed upwards, e.g. by the rims of receptacles held below the delivery orifice
A47K 1/02 - Portable toilet tablesWash cabinets or stands
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 47/24 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves
B65D 47/28 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
A spray head (1) for an ablutionary appliance comprises a body (2) with a fluid inlet (3), a spray plate (5) with a plurality of holes 6, and a plurality of nozzles (7). Each nozzle (7) has an inlet end (11) for fluid and a discharge end (12) adapted to project through a corresponding hole (6) for discharge of the fluid. At least one nozzle (7) is acted on by a radially-movable actuator 16 at or adjacent the inlet end (11) to adjust the angle of the discharge end (12) relative to the spray plate (5), between two end positions. Adjusting the angle of the discharge end (12) of the nozzles (7) relative to the spray plate (5) provides a way of varying the spray pattern continuously between the end positions. Using the radially-movable actuator (16) provides a simple construction.
A faucet includes a body that extends between a first end and a second end, and is arranged to receive a mixing cartridge. A diaphragm valve is provided in the body, and includes a flexible diaphragm having a first side and a second side, the flexible diaphragm being moveable to open and close the diaphragm valve to control a flow of water to an outlet of the faucet. A fluid bypass, separate from the flexible diaphragm, is in fluid communication between the first side and the second side of the flexible diaphragm. A bypass valve member is moveable to open and close the fluid bypass to vary a pressure differential across the flexible diaphragm, to open and close the diaphragm valve. A push operated control member is arranged to move the bypass valve member at the second end of the body.
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
F16K 21/12 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with hydraulically-operated opening meansSelf-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with arrangements for pressure relief before opening
An apparatus for recovering heat in an ablutionary or plumbing system includes first and second pipes for carrying fluids at different temperatures. A first heat transfer element is configured to be thermally coupled to the first pipe and a second heat transfer element configured to be thermally coupled to the second pipe, with each having an elongate portion extending in a direction away from the associated pipe. The elongate portions of the first and second heat transfer elements at least partially overlap. A thermoelectric device is provided that includes one or more thermoelectric elements located between the elongate portions, the thermoelectric element(s) being in thermal communication with the elongate portion of the first heat transfer element and the elongate portion of the second heat transfer element and being arranged to generate electricity from a temperature differential between the elongate portions of the first and second heat transfer elements.
H10N 10/13 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
F24D 18/00 - Small-scale combined heat and power [CHP] generation systems specially adapted for domestic heating, space heating or domestic hot-water supply
F24D 101/60 - Thermoelectric generators, e.g. Peltier or Seebeck elements
H10N 10/17 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device
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.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
E03C 1/044 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having a heating or cooling apparatus in the supply line
E03C 1/06 - Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
A water heater comprising: a heater tank with a heater tank inlet and a heater tank outlet; and a valve disposed upstream of the heater tank inlet, the valve comprising: a valve body comprising a valve body inlet, a valve body outlet in fluid communication with the heater tank inlet and a valve member disposed between the valve body inlet and the valve body outlet, the valve member being operable to control water flow from the valve body inlet to the valve body outlet; wherein the valve body outlet is disposed in a first plane and the valve body inlet is disposed in a second plane, the first plane and the second plane being non-parallel with each other and the valve body inlet is rotatable about an axis that is normal to the first plane and passes through the valve body outlet.
A waterproof or splash-resistant article comprising: a shell defining at least partially an internal volume, the internal volume having a shape; and a pre-formed core, wherein the pre-formed core has substantially the shape of the internal volume and the pre-formed core occupies 90% or more of the internal volume.
A bar valve includes an elongate housing having a first inlet located towards a first end of the housing, a second inlet located towards a second end of the housing, and an outlet located between the first inlet and the second inlet. A mixing chamber is located within the housing, the mixing chamber being configured to receive first and second input flows from the first inlet and second inlet, respectively. A flow controller is configured to receive a mixed flow from the mixing chamber and controllably output an outlet flow to the outlet. The mixing chamber and flow controller is disposed sequentially in a region of the housing between the first end and the outlet, thereby confining the mixed flow and the outlet flow to the region of the housing between the first end and the outlet.
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
66.
A MODULAR FLUID DELIVERY ASSEMBLY FOR SANITARY INSTALLATIONS
A modular assembly (1) for use in a sanitary fluid delivery system comprising: a mount (2) having at least one waterway (15, 17) providing fluid communication between a mount inlet (5, 7) and a mount outlet; and a first module (4, 6, 46, 46') comprising an inlet and at least one outlet (20); wherein the first module (4, 6, 46, 46') is adapted to be mountable on the mount (2) and is configured such that, when mounted on the mount (2), the inlet is in fluid communication with the mount outlet.
A control mechanism for a rotary selector of a fluid delivery device comprises a base (3, 50) in which is mounted a relatively stationary member (7, 52), a selector member (8, 53) rotatable against a return force provided by springs (9), and a drive member (6, 54) rotatable to alter fluid delivery. The drive member (6, 54) is configured for connection to the selector member (8, 53) through a ratchet mechanism (10, 55), the arrangement being such that on rotation of the selector member (8, 53) against the return force of a spring (9), the ratchet mechanism (10, 55) engages the drive member (6, 54) to transmit rotation of the selector member (8, 53) to the drive member (6, 54).
An article of sanitary ware includes a hollow shell. A filler material is disposed within the shell, the filler material forming a continuous structure within the shell. The shell includes a first surface adapted to provide a water collection surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface. The second surface includes a pattern of recesses with ribs therebetween, and the depth of the recesses varies with position in such a way that the minimum distance between the water collection surface and bases of the recesses is maintained substantially constant.
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
B29C 70/74 - Moulding material on a relatively small portion of the preformed part, e.g. outsert moulding
A spray head comprising: a spray plate including at least one aperture; and at least one deformable element configured to prevent flow of a fluid through the aperture when a pressure of the fluid is at or below a threshold fluid pressure. When the pressure of the fluid is above the threshold fluid pressure the deformable element elastically deforms to allow flow of the fluid through the aperture
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
A flow dispersion device for use with an ablutionary fitting having an outlet providing a water stream includes a coupling mechanism arranged to removably couple the flow dispersion device to the ablutionary fitting such that, when coupled, the flow dispersion device is arranged to disperse the water stream into a water spray. The flow dispersion device further includes a data storage medium arranged to store computer readable information defining one or more spray characteristics, wherein the data storage medium is readable by the ablutionary fitting to control the water spray according to the one or more stored spray characteristics. An ablutionary fitting and a set of dispersion devices is also disclosed.
A spray head comprising: a spray plate including at least one aperture; and at least one restrictor in a substantially fixed spaced apart configuration with the spray plate; wherein a spacing between the spray plate and the at least one restrictor, in a vicinity of the at least one aperture, is configured such that, below a predetermined fluid pressure, a fluid is prevented from flowing through the spacing due to its surface tension, whilst above the predetermined fluid pressure the fluid is able to flow through the spacing and pass through the at least one aperture.
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
A spray head (100) comprises a face plate (102) including at least one aperture (114), a support plate (120) positioned above each aperture (114), and at least one movable element (124) configured to prevent flow of a fluid between the face plate (102) and the support plate (120) to the at least one aperture 114 when a pressure of the fluid is at or below a threshold fluid pressure. When the pressure of the fluid is above the threshold fluid pressure the movable element (124) moves to allow flow of the fluid between the support plate (120) and face plate (102) to the at least one aperture (114).
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
A spray head (100) comprises a face plate (102) including at least one aperture (118); and a blocking plate (124) positioned above each aperture (118). The blocking plate (124) is configured to be in a first position when a pressure of a fluid is at or below a threshold fluid pressure, whereby in the first position the blocking plate (124) prevents the flow of the fluid through the at least one aperture (118). The blocking plate (124) is configured to slide over the face plate (102) to a second position when the pressure of the fluid is above the threshold fluid pressure. In the second position, the blocking plate (124) allows flow of water through the at least one aperture (118).
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
74.
SPRAY HEAD AND METHOD FOR VARYING A SPRAY PATTERN FROM A SPRAY HEAD
A spray head, e.g. for a shower, comprising: an at least partially flexible spray tube having a wall defining a bore for conveying fluid, e.g. water, along the spray tube and one or more nozzles disposed in the wall of the spray tube to provide a spray pattern; and a means operable to twist the spray tube at one or more points, thereby changing the spray pattern.
An adjustable mounting assembly includes a wall channel; an adjustment channel fitting within the wall channel; and a connection means arranged to adjustably connect the adjustment channel to the wall channel. The connection means includes a fixing block, with a first aperture therethrough, arranged to fit within the wall channel and between the wall and adjustment channels, the first aperture arranged to receive a wall fixing member arranged to pass through the base of the wall channel so as to secure the fixing block to the wall channel; and an adjustable fixing member arranged to secure the adjustment channel to the fixing block, a head of the adjustable fixing member being within the adjustment channel in use; wherein movement of the adjustable fixing member is arranged to allow movement of the adjustment channel, and the adjustment channel is arranged to receive a profile strip to cover the adjustable fixing member.
A valve for an ablutionary system, the valve comprising: a waterway body; and a diverter; wherein the waterway body includes: a first waterway portion configured to direct fluid flow from an inlet to the diverter; a second waterway portion configured to direct fluid flow from the diverter to a first outlet; and a third waterway portion configured to direct fluid flow from the diverter to a second outlet; wherein the diverter is configured to selectively direct fluid flow from the first waterway portion to at least one of the first waterway portion and the second waterway portion; wherein one or more of the first waterway portion, the second waterway portion, and the third waterway portion i s/are formed integrally with and defined by the waterway body.
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
F16K 27/04 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of sliding valves
A mixer valve (100) for an ablutionary system, the mixer valve comprising: a body (102) having a first inlet (108), a second inlet (112), and at least one outlet (128); a mixing chamber (118) configured to receive flows from the first inlet and the second inlet to create a mixed flow; and a diverter (122) configured to control the mixed flow from the mixing chamber to the at least one outlet; wherein the diverter has a closed configuration, wherein the mixed flow is prevented from flowing to the at least one outlet, and wherein the diverter is configured to prevent the flow from the first inlet reaching the mixing chamber, thus preventing cross-flow between the first inlet and the second inlet when in the closed configuration.
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
A plumbing component includes a cold water inlet; a hot water inlet; an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water, or a mixture thereof; a flow shut-off mechanism for restricting the flow of water out of the outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of cold water; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of hot water. Each of the flow control valves comprises a valve member and an associated valve seat, each valve member arranged to engage with the associated valve seat to control the flow of water through the flow control valves to the water outlet. One or both of the valve members includes a graduated flow control bead arranged to seal against the associated valve seat to provide a graduated flow transition between a maximum flow state and a minimum flow state of the, or each, control valve.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
F16K 1/44 - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves
F16K 1/54 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
A retaining means for retaining a cartridge on a body includes a snap ring having an opening angle of between 130° and 300°, and comprising a first indexing means, the snap ring being arranged to be slideable between a first position with respect to the body in which the retaining means retains the cartridge on the body and a second position with respect to the body in which the cartridge can be removed from the body. The retaining means also includes a cap arranged to be fixedly connected to a housing of the cartridge, and comprising a second indexing means. The first indexing means is arranged to interlock with the second indexing means so as to allow the snap ring to be moved between, and held in each of, the first and second positions.
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
F16B 21/04 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation with bayonet catch
F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor
A spray head (100) for a shower, comprising: an inlet (110) for water flow into the spray head (100); and a face (102) comprising a plurality of spray apertures (114) for water flow out of the spray head (100); and a drain mechanism (118, 120) including a drain aperture (120) and a closure means (118), the drain aperture (120) being proximal to the face (102), and the drain mechanism (118, 120) having an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein, in the open configuration, water can flow out of the spray head (100) through the drain aperture (120) and, in the closed configuration, water is prevented from flowing through the drain aperture (120) by the closure means (118); wherein, in the absence of a predetermined water pressure within the spray head (100), the drain mechanism (118, 120) is biased towards the open configuration and, in the presence of a predetermined water pressure within the spray head (100), the drain mechanism (118, 120) is forced into the closed configuration.
B05B 1/32 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages in which a valve member forms part of the outlet opening
An ablutionary fitting includes an outlet for providing a stream of water and a dispersing barrier arranged in the stream, such that the liquid passing through the dispersing barrier is broken up into a plurality of smaller streams, forming a spray, wherein the smaller streams are at least in part directed by the dispersing barrier.
E03C 1/08 - Jet regulators, e.g. anti-splash devices
B05B 3/00 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
B05B 1/26 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with means for mechanically breaking-up or deflecting the jet after discharge, e.g. with fixed deflectorsBreaking-up the discharged liquid or other fluent material by impinging jets
A spray head (1) for an ablutionary appliance such as a shower comprises a body (2) with a fluid inlet (3), a spray plate (5) with a plurality of holes (6), and nozzles (7) of flexible material. Each nozzle (7) has an inlet end (19) for fluid and a discharge end (22) adapted to project through a corresponding hole (6) for discharge of the fluid, and a control member (8), movement of which is adapted to adjust the angle of the discharge end 22of at least one nozzle (7) relative to the spray plate (5) and the inlet end (19) of the nozzle (7), between two end positions.
A liquid dosing apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a container into a liquid stream of a shower, toilet, or tap includes a dosing mechanism that includes a dosing chamber and a moveable member. The dosing mechanism is arranged to draw a set volume of the liquid into the dosing chamber on activation by moving the moveable member in a first direction. The apparatus further includes a damping control system arranged to control a dispensing rate of the set volume of the liquid by controlling return speed of the moveable member, as well as a dispensing outlet arranged to dispense the liquid into the water stream at the controlled dispensing rate.
A hinge assembly for a shower door includes a first panel rotatably connected to a second panel. A first hinge member has a first body portion for attachment to the first panel and a first neck portion, the first hinge member being arranged to allow rotation of the first panel with respect to the second panel about a hinge axis. The first body portion is arranged to be connected to the first panel so as to lie at least partially within a recessed region thereof, such that the hinge axis lies within a footprint of the first panel. The hinge assembly further comprises a second hinge member having a second body portion for attachment to the second panel such that the hinge axis lies outside a footprint of the second panel, and a second neck portion arranged to be rotatably connected to the first neck portion to allow the rotation.
A fitting assembly (1) for attaching an elongate member (5) to a surface (17) within a shower or bath area (18), the fitting assembly comprising: a clamp (3) comprising a collar (10) arranged to receive and abut the elongate member, the collar having an axially extending split (8), the clamp further comprising a finger (9a, 9b) extending outwardly from the collar adjacent one side of the split; a cover (4) comprising an aperture (12) arranged to receive the elongate member, the cover arranged to retain the clamp within such that the collar is axially aligned with the aperture; and a bracket (2) arranged to be fixed to the surface and to receive and retain the cover containing the clamp, the bracket comprising a receiving portion (15a, 15b) arranged to urge the finger so as to compress the collar portion at the split, thereby clamping the elongate member within the collar.
F16L 3/24 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special member for attachment to profiled girders
A47K 10/10 - Towel racksTowel railsTowel rodsTowel rolls, e.g. rotatable characterised by being mounted on cabinets, walls, doors, or the like
A bath screen for mounting on a rim of a bathtub comprising: a fixed part; a movable panel attached to the fixed part by one or more hinges; and a channel member disposed at or near a lower corner or edge of the fixed part or the movable panel and extending beneath the one or more hinges, the channel member being arranged to collect water falling from above and to divert the collected water inboard of the one or more hinges.
An apparatus operable to recover heat in an ablutionary or plumbing system comprising a first pipe for carrying fluid having a first temperature and a second pipe for carrying fluid having a second temperature, the second temperature being different from the first temperature such that there exists, in use, a temperature differential between the fluid in the first pipe and the fluid in the second pipe, the apparatus comprising: a first heat transfer element configured to be thermally coupled to the first pipe and comprising an elongate portion extending in a direction away from the first pipe; a second heat transfer element configured to be thermally coupled to the second pipe and comprising an elongate portion extending in a direction away from the second pipe, wherein the elongate portions of the first and second heat transfer elements at least partially overlap; and a thermoelectric device, the thermoelectric device comprising one or more thermoelectric elements located between the elongate portions, the thermoelectric element(s) being in thermal communication with the elongate portion of the first heat transfer element and the elongate portion of the second heat transfer element and being arranged to generate electricity from a temperature differential between the elongate portions of the first and second heat transfer elements.
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. Also disclosed is a shower fitting comprising: a riser bar, the riser bar having an upper end; and an overhead arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being adapted to be attached to the upper end of the riser bar and the second end being adapted to be attached to an overhead showerhead, wherein when the first end of the overhead arm is attached to the upper end of the riser bar, the overhead arm is arranged and oriented such that the overhead showerhead is located a distance laterally away from the riser bar, and wherein the first end of the overhead arm and the upper end of the riser bar are adapted such that they permit the position of the overhead showerhead to be selected between a plurality of positions about an axis of the riser bar.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
E03C 1/044 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having a heating or cooling apparatus in the supply line
E03C 1/06 - Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
A control system for a bath includes one or more processors and one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are arranged to sense water flow parameter data as a user fills the bath and to transmit the water flow parameter data to the one or more processors. The one or more processors are arranged to determine water flow parameter values suitable for use to fill the bath based on the water flow parameter data, and store the determined water flow parameter values as a pre-set bath-fill option arranged to be used to automatically fill the bath for future use.
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
A bar valve comprising: an elongate housing having a first inlet located towards a first end of the housing, a second inlet located towards a second end of the housing, and an outlet located between the first inlet and the second inlet; a mixing chamber within the housing, the mixing chamber being configured to receive first and second input flows from the first inlet and second inlet, respectively; and a flow controller configured to receive a mixed flow from the mixing chamber and controllably output an outlet flow to the outlet; the mixing chamber and flow controller being disposed sequentially in a region of the housing between the first end and the outlet, thereby confining, the mixed flow and the outlet flow to the region of the housing between the first end and the outlet.
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
An article of sanitary ware comprising a hollow shell; wherein a filler material is disposed within the shell, the filler material forming a continuous structure within the shell, the shell comprising: a first surface (2, 3) adapted to provide a water collection surface; and a second surface (7) opposed to the first surface (2, 3); wherein the second surface (7) comprises a pattern of recesses (8, 9) with ribs therebetween; wherein the depth of the recesses (8, 9)varies with position in such a way that the minimum distance between the water collection surface (2, 3)and bases of the recesses is maintained substantially constant.
B29C 70/60 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising fillers only comprising a combination of distinct filler types incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, and with or without non-filled layers
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
A flow dispersion device (1) for use with an ablutionary fitting having an outlet (4) providing a water stream is disclosed. The flow dispersion device (1) comprises a coupling mechanism (7) arranged to removably couple the flow dispersion device (1) to the ablutionary fitting such that, when coupled, the flow dispersion device (1) is arranged to disperse the water stream into a water spray. The flow dispersion device (1) further comprises a data storage medium (9) arranged to store computer readable information defining one or more spray characteristics, wherein the data storage medium is readable by the ablutionary fitting to control the water spray according to the one or more stored spray characteristics. An ablutionary fitting and a set of dispersion devices is also disclosed.
A mixer valve (1) having a body (2) and adapted to be connected to two fluid supplies. The mixer valve (1) has at least one connector (6) comprising a housing (8); a fluid delivery tube (10) within the housing, the fluid delivery tube (10) having at least one aperture (22); a slider (16) arranged around and slideable over the delivery tube (10) and having an interior chamber (18) in fluid communication with an interior (20) of the delivery tube by means of the at least one aperture (22); and a fluid inlet (14) connected to the slider (16) at an angle thereto, the fluid inlet (14) being connectable to a fluid supply pipe. The fluid inlet (14) is in fluid communication with the chamber (18), and the housing (8) has an external opening (12) within which the fluid inlet (14) is located and movable.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
E03C 1/042 - Arrangements on taps for wash-basins or baths for connecting to the wall
F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
An adjustable mounting assembly comprises a wall channel; an adjustment channel fitting within the wall channel; and a connection means arranged to adjustably connect the adjustment channel to the wall channel, and comprising: a fixing block, with a first aperture therethrough, arranged to fit within the wall channel and between the wall and adjustment channels, the first aperture being arranged to receive a wall fixing member arranged to pass through the base of the wall channel so as to secure the fixing block to the wall channel; and an adjustable fixing member arranged to secure the adjustment channel to the fixing block, a head of the adjustable fixing member being within the adjustment channel in use; wherein movement of the adjustable fixing member is arranged to allow movement of the adjustment channel, and the adjustment channel is arranged to receive a profile strip to cover the adjustable fixing member.
