As America, Inc.

As IP Holdco, LLC

Hsiao Chang Li

Walter Pitsch

Francis A Seggio

Anthony D'Amato

Frank Seggio

Xiao Jing Ye

Jesus Garcia

Victor Loredo

Enrique Gonzalez-corona

Jose David Hernandez

Provided are extraction tools for removing a thermostatic cartridge from a valve assembly. The extraction tool comprises a cap having an opening and a screw, wherein the cap is configured to receive the screw at the opening. Further, when the extraction tool is placed over a portion of a thermostatic cartridge installed in a valve assembly, an end of the screw is configured to screw into an opening of the thermostatic cartridge.

Thermostatic cartridge extraction tool

A rough-in valve assembly comprising a valve body, wherein the valve body comprises a thermoplastic, the valve body comprises a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet, the valve body comprises a valve chamber configured to receive a fluid mixing valve assembly, and the valve chamber is in fluid communication with the first fluid inlet, the second fluid inlet, the first fluid outlet, and the second fluid outlet. A rough-in valve body may comprise an engineering thermoplastic. A rough-in valve body may comprise an injection molded thermoplastic.

Rough-in valve

Provided are anti-scald assemblies for a faucet housing having a polymeric manifold housing with an anti-scald cavity housing an anti-scald device, a mixing cavity housing a mixing valve, and an actuator cavity housing an actuating member. A longitudinal axis of the anti-scald cavity is at an angle between 0 and 90 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the actuator cavity. The anti-scald device comprises a thermal actuator coupled to a plunger, and the thermal actuator and the plunger are held in an open position within the anti-scald cavity with a bias spring. When the temperature of the mixed water reaches a pre-set temperature in the sensing region of the anti-scald cavity, the thermal actuator is configured to expand such that the thermal actuator moves the plunger of the anti-scald device along the longitudinal axis of the anti-scald cavity to a closed position to close off the hot water inlet.

Plastic integrated anti-scald device

A universal rough-in valve () includes a valve chamber () configured to receive a valve manifold (). The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve inlet () configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a first supply line to the valve chamber and a second valve inlet () configured to provide a pathway for fluid from a second supply line to the valve chamber. The universal rough-in valve includes a first valve outlet () configured to provide a pathway for fluid from the valve chamber to a first outlet line, and a valve manifold () coupled to the valve chamber.

Universal rough-in valve manifold

A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising a first inlet; a second inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a cavity to receive a fluid mixing valve; a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first inlet; a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second inlet; a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first outlet; a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second outlet; wherein the manifold comprises a venturi tube extending from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and wherein the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.

Universal rough-in valve and manifold

Fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided, including faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. An exemplary faucet assembly includes an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. The faucet assemblies can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070.

Faucet assembly with integrated anti-scald device

Universal rough-in valve

Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.

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Edison, NJ, United States of America

Hsiao Chang Li