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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2025
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2023
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Gabriel Maclean Niederlander, Wauwatosa, WI (US);
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
An improved fluid diverter mechanisms in fluid control valves for use within faucets, such as kitchen faucets. The fluid diverter mechanisms are aligned in a triangular formation and include a hollow, rotatable sphere with an extended shaft to allow for improved operation of a faucet. The hollow, rotatable sphere includes an entry hole and an exit hole to allow for fluid flow regulation. The hollow, rotatable sphere also includes an anti-rotation feature. The fluid diverter mechanism includes at least two set points, signifying multiple different spray types/functions, to which the mechanism diverts a fluid. In operation, the extended shaft of the hollow, rotatable sphere may be moved to a desired set point, rotating the sphere, which in turn aligns its exit hole with a respective spray delivery line associated with the selected desired set point.