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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2016
Applicant:
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Inventors:
John C. Esche, Kohler, WI (US);
Daniel E. Smith, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Assignee:
KOHLER CO., Kohler, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E03C 1/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E03C 1/0404 (2013.01); E03C 2001/0417 (2013.01);
Abstract
A sprayhead retraction assembly includes a first member defining first and second projections, a first pulley axially connected to the first projection, the first pulley configured to receive a hose, a second pulley axially connected to the second projection, and a constant-force spring defining a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the second pulley, such that the constant-force spring is configured to coil around the second pulley, and wherein the second end is configured to be coupled to a surface.