Christine N Meyer

US Patent:

20160146373, May 26, 2016

Filed:

Jan 28, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/009498

Inventors:

- Kohler WI, US
Joseph S. Blake - Sheboygan WI, US
Margaret C. Mazz - Sheboygan WI, US
Sarah S. Fitzsimmons - Fond du Lac WI, US
Christine N. Meyer - Sheboygan Falls WI, US

International Classification:

F16K 31/60

Abstract:

A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.

US Patent:

20140261820, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/797297

Inventors:

- Kohler WI, US
Joseph S. Blake - Sheboygan WI, US
Margaret C. Mazz - Sheboygan WI, US
Sarah S. Fitzsimmons - Fond du Lac WI, US
Christine N. Meyer - Sheboygan Falls WI, US

Assignee:

KOHLER CO. - Kohler WI

International Classification:

F16K 31/60

US Classification:

137801, 16422

Abstract:

A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.