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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2019
Filed:
May. 16, 2017
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
John M. Wilson, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Erich D. Slothower, Mill Valley, CA (US);
Keegan J. Ford, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Steven Aykens, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
James T. Wanasek, West Allis, WI (US);
KOHLER CO., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
A method for installing a trim system for a fluid control valve mounted behind a wall and configured for use with a kitchen or bath fixture. The method includes positioning a locating ring against a trim assembly, where the locating ring has an adhesive layer on a rear surface thereof; coupling the trim assembly to the fluid control valve; pushing the trim assembly and locating ring toward the wall to bond the adhesive layer of the locating ring to the wall; removing the trim assembly from the locating ring; coupling a mounting bracket to the locating ring; securing the mounting bracket to the wall; and coupling the trim assembly to the mounting bracket.