GB2477449B - Ablutionary appliance having a retractable manually operable actuator - Google Patents

Ablutionary appliance having a retractable manually operable actuator

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Publication number
GB2477449B
GB2477449B GB201106910A GB201106910A GB2477449B GB 2477449 B GB2477449 B GB 2477449B GB 201106910 A GB201106910 A GB 201106910A GB 201106910 A GB201106910 A GB 201106910A GB 2477449 B GB2477449 B GB 2477449B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
manually operable
operable actuator
ablutionary appliance
retractable manually
retractable
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GB201106910A
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GB201106910D0 (en
GB2477449A (en
Inventor
Benjamin Lea
Austin Christopher Bumpsteed
Nigel Paul Sansum
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Kohler Mira Ltd
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Kohler Mira Ltd
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Priority claimed from GB0818000A external-priority patent/GB0818000D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0823181A external-priority patent/GB0823181D0/en
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Publication of GB2477449A publication Critical patent/GB2477449A/en
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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G05G1/087—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels retractable; Flush control knobs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0412—Constructional or functional features of the faucet handle
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
    • F16K11/10—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
    • F16K11/14—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/44—Mechanical actuating means
    • F16K31/60—Handles
    • F16K31/607—Handles characterised by particular material, by special measures to obtain aesthetical effects, or by auxiliary functions, e.g. storage
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G05G1/10—Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C2001/0417—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having space-saving features, e.g. retractable, demountable
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/08—Turn knobs
    • H01H2003/085—Retractable turn knobs, e.g. flush mounted

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Food-Manufacturing Devices (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
GB201106910A 2008-10-02 2009-10-02 Ablutionary appliance having a retractable manually operable actuator Active GB2477449B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0818000A GB0818000D0 (en) 2008-10-02 2008-10-02 Improvements in or relating to ablutionary appliances
GB0823181A GB0823181D0 (en) 2008-12-19 2008-12-19 Improvements in or relationg to ablutionary Applicances
PCT/GB2009/002356 WO2010038033A2 (en) 2008-10-02 2009-10-02 Improvements in or relating to ablutionary appliances

Publications (3)

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GB201106910D0 GB201106910D0 (en) 2011-06-01
GB2477449A GB2477449A (en) 2011-08-03
GB2477449B true GB2477449B (en) 2015-04-29

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WO (1) WO2010038033A2 (en)

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EP2410547B1 (en) * 2010-07-22 2016-08-10 Miele & Cie. KG Household appliance with a lowerable operating knob unit
IT1403261B1 (en) * 2010-12-16 2013-10-17 Bonomi Bresciane Rubinetterie BUILT-IN INTERCEPTING OR ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION LINES.
EP3892934A1 (en) * 2020-04-09 2021-10-13 Eccotemp Systems, LLC Improved water heater device and method of use

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1947282A (en) * 1932-12-24 1934-02-13 Amos H Theis Manipulating device
FR1233816A (en) * 1958-10-31 1960-10-12 Pignons Retractable crank
EP0077506A1 (en) * 1981-10-15 1983-04-27 Kohler Co. Fluid control valve
US5364065A (en) * 1993-09-09 1994-11-15 Tauati Reef L Push control faucet handle
WO1999039109A1 (en) * 1998-01-30 1999-08-05 Power Tool Holders Incorporated Hand actuable clamping device
US6473940B1 (en) * 2001-06-29 2002-11-05 Harsco Technologies Corporation Knob for a post valve
US20060096436A1 (en) * 2002-02-15 2006-05-11 Alan Phillips Blade clamp assembly
EP1962167A1 (en) * 2007-02-23 2008-08-27 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Control device with retractable knob for a household device and household device, particularly baking oven

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1947282A (en) * 1932-12-24 1934-02-13 Amos H Theis Manipulating device
FR1233816A (en) * 1958-10-31 1960-10-12 Pignons Retractable crank
EP0077506A1 (en) * 1981-10-15 1983-04-27 Kohler Co. Fluid control valve
US5364065A (en) * 1993-09-09 1994-11-15 Tauati Reef L Push control faucet handle
WO1999039109A1 (en) * 1998-01-30 1999-08-05 Power Tool Holders Incorporated Hand actuable clamping device
US6473940B1 (en) * 2001-06-29 2002-11-05 Harsco Technologies Corporation Knob for a post valve
US20060096436A1 (en) * 2002-02-15 2006-05-11 Alan Phillips Blade clamp assembly
EP1962167A1 (en) * 2007-02-23 2008-08-27 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Control device with retractable knob for a household device and household device, particularly baking oven

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WO2010038033A3 (en) 2010-06-24
WO2010038033A2 (en) 2010-04-08
GB201106910D0 (en) 2011-06-01
GB2477449A (en) 2011-08-03

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