公开(公告)号：US20240328673A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18615596

申请日：2024-03-25

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventor： Matthew Schmitt ,  Greg Chesack ,  Don Gapko

IPC: F24H15/223 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24H15/281 ,  F24H15/315

CPC classification number: F24H15/223 ,  F24D19/1051 ,  F24H15/281 ,  F24H15/315

Abstract: Point-of-use water heating systems, systems including such heating systems, and methods of operating such systems are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, a point-of-use water heating system includes a thermostatic mixing valve and a hot water tank configured to heat a portion of input water received from the mixing valve to become heated water having an elevated temperature. The heating system includes an actuatable valve and a buffering chamber having an outlet configured to provide, at least indirectly, output water having an output temperature less than the elevated temperature. The mixing valve is configured to output mixed water, and buffering chamber is configured to retain a residual portion of the mixed water when the actuatable valve is switched to a closed status. When the actuatable valve is subsequently switched to an open status, an amount of water communicated from the mixing valve undergoes a mixing with the residual portion.

公开(公告)号：US12090487B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17854864

申请日：2022-06-30

Applicant: INSINKERATOR, LLC

Inventor： Eric J. Obermeyer

IPC: B02C18/00 ,  B02C23/36 ,  E03C1/266

CPC classification number: B02C18/0092 ,  B02C23/36 ,  E03C1/2665 ,  B02C2201/063

Abstract: Grinding sections for food waste disposers, food waste disposers having grinding sections, and methods of manufacturing food waste disposers having grinding sections are disclosed herein. The grinding sections include an internal wall having a plurality of projections extending into the food receiving area. Grinding inserts are attached to each projection. The grinding sections may be made by molding the grinding section housing with the projections and attaching the grinding inserts into the projections.

公开(公告)号：US20230332390A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18212280

申请日：2023-06-21

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventor： Dane T. Hofmeister ,  Eric J. Obermeyer ,  Kevin P. McClory

IPC: E03C1/266

CPC classification number: E03C1/2665

Abstract: Mounting systems for waste disposers such as food waste disposers, waste disposers employing such systems, and related methods are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, a mounting system includes a tubular structure extending between first and second ends, and an enclosure structure configured to be able to support, at least indirectly, the waste disposer. Further, the mounting system includes an elastomeric member coupled to each of the tubular structure, the enclosure structure, and the waste disposer. Additionally, the mounting system includes one or more backup support features that is or are configured to enable the enclosure structure and the waste disposer to be supported relative to the tubular structure when the elastomeric member is unable unilaterally to provide a desired support level of the enclosure structure and the waste disposer relative to the tubular structure.

公开(公告)号：US11746511B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US17532498

申请日：2021-11-22

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventor： Matthew A. Schmitt ,  Gregory Chesack ,  Mauricio Medaets

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/05

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  E03C1/057

Abstract: A faucet apparatus and method of implementing a faucet apparatus are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, the apparatus includes a body integrated or coupled to a base, where the body includes surfaces within which are formed first and second orifices that respectively extend inward into the body along first and second axes, respectively. A first cross-section of the first orifice taken perpendicular to the first axis has a first size and a first shape that are, respectively, substantially identical to a second size and a second shape of a second cross-section of the second orifice taken perpendicular to the second axis. The apparatus also includes a spout having a first end supported within the first orifice, and a sensor structure having a cross-sectional surface supported within the second orifice, where each of the first end and cross-sectional surface is configured to fit complementarily within either of the orifices.

公开(公告)号：US20240426089A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18750474

申请日：2024-06-21

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventor： Charles A. Farago ,  Daniel J. Stenke ,  Matthew R. Sandoval

IPC: E03C1/266 ,  E03C1/264

Abstract: Sink assemblies and food waste disposers for installation under a sink, can include a baffle configured to be located in the sink drain. Such baffles of the present technology can include a first baffle above a second baffle. The first baffle layer can include a plurality of upper flaps and a plurality of gaps between the upper flaps. The plurality of upper flaps can be attached to the outer rim and spaced apart from each other such that one of the gaps is located between each set of two upper flaps. The second baffle layer can include a plurality of lower flaps, and the plurality of lower flaps can be circumferentially offset compared to the plurality of upper flaps such that a portion of each lower flap is directly beneath at least one of the gaps of the plurality of gaps between the upper flaps.

公开(公告)号：US20240416356A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-19

申请号：US18743992

申请日：2024-06-14

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventor： Eric Wolf ,  Cori Winslow ,  Jonas Ciemny ,  Charles A. Farago

IPC: B02C19/18 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/26 ,  B02C18/12

Abstract: Disposer systems having antimicrobial lighting, lens assemblies for use in disposer systems, and methods of installing antimicrobial lighting into disposer systems are provided. The lens assemblies include a lens that forms an inner wall of the lens assembly and faces into an interior area of the disposer system, at least one LED board including at least one LED that emits violet light. Lens assemblies may be secured to at least one of a waste disposer, a sink flange or a mounting gasket of the waste disposer system.

公开(公告)号：USD1031934S1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US29883718

申请日：2023-02-02

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Designer： Carly A. Kelly ,  Joseph Rosandich ,  Clyde C. Verhoff ,  Benjamin Hines ,  Steffen F. Koury ,  Paul K. Metaxatos

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 6 is a top elevational view of the first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 7 is a bottom elevational view of the first embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the second embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view of the second embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view of the second embodiment of the faucet;
FIG. 13 is a top elevational view of the second embodiment of the faucet; and,
FIG. 14 is a bottom elevational view of the second embodiment of the faucet.
The features shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1-14 illustrate environmental features that form no part of the claimed design.

公开(公告)号：US20240170234A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US17989839

申请日：2022-11-18

Applicant: InSinkErator, LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Ward ,  Walter A. Bennage ,  Kelly T. Gamble

IPC: H01H3/22 ,  H01H9/02

CPC classification number: H01H3/22 ,  H01H9/02 ,  E03C1/2665

Abstract: Waste disposer systems such as food waste disposer systems in which waste disposers such as food waste disposers are integrated with air switch assemblies, and related methods, are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, a food waste disposer system includes a housing, a power control module, a motor, an actuator, an air conduction tube connecting the actuator at least indirectly with the module, and a power link. The module is configured to switch between having a first status and having a second status in response to a pressure change communicated through the tube as a result of an actuation of the actuator. Further, electric power received at the power link is communicated to the motor from the power link at least indirectly via the module when the module has the first status, but is not communicated to the motor when the module has the second status.

公开(公告)号：USD1026537S1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US29811009

申请日：2021-10-11

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Designer： Eric Schultz ,  Mark Cammarota ,  Kelly T. Gamble ,  Edward Gilchrest ,  Frank von Holzhausen ,  Scott Smith ,  Lee Marchetti ,  Craig Bures ,  Andrew Krystinik

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion according to the new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion of FIG. 1.
The broken lines shown in the drawings depict portions of the food waste disposer trim shell housing upper portion that form no part of the claimed design.

公开(公告)号：US20230212846A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-06

申请号：US18121177

申请日：2023-03-14

Applicant: INSINKERATOR LLC

Inventor： Dane Hofmeister ,  Kevin McClory ,  Matt Sandoval ,  Ron Bauer ,  Mohammad Hossein Ansari ,  Eric Schultz ,  Mark T. Cammarota

IPC: E03C1/266

CPC classification number: E03C1/2665

Abstract: Mounting assemblies for waste disposers such as food waste disposers, waste disposers employing such mounting assemblies, and related methods are disclosed herein. Mounting assemblies include an engagement feature having a first engagement structure located on the body flange and a second engagement structure located on the upper portion of the disposer body. When the engagement feature is in the engaged position, the body flange and the disposer body are engaged, forming a combined disposer and body flange assembly. The combined disposer and body flange assembly can be lifted into alignment with the strainer flange assembly and rotated as a unit to engage the body flange with the mounting flange.