Vinh D Vu

US Patent:

7100630, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Dec 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/735205

Inventors:

Vinh T. Vu - Lawndale CA, US
Edward Erdely - Aliso Viejo CA, US

Assignee:

Newfrey LLC - Newark DE

International Classification:

F16K 11/07
F16K 11/16

US Classification:

137 98, 13762541

Abstract:

A fluid supply valve includes a valve plate having cold and hot apertures respectively aligned with the cold and hot inlets. A pressure balancer is rotatably supported adjacent to the mixing valve plate. The pressure balancer is rotatable between a closed position to prohibit fluid flow through the mixing valve plate and a range of positions to enable fluid flow through the pressure balancer and through the mixing valve plate to supply fluid from the outlet port.

US Patent:

7216663, May 15, 2007

Filed:

Oct 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/958914

Inventors:

Vinh Vu - Lawndale CA, US

Assignee:

Brasstech Inc. - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

E03C 1/02

US Classification:

13711904, 137597

Abstract:

A faucet assembly includes a diverter valve assembly mounted to an inlet of a cold-water pillar and is in fluid communication with a control valve disposed on a hot-water pillar. The diverter valve assembly selectively controls water flow through a spout and a hand spray. The faucet assembly includes a cold-water pillar and a hot-water pillar that are pivotally connected to a bridge that allows adjustment of a distance between the hot and cold-water pillars.

US Patent:

7264016, Sep 4, 2007

Filed:

Oct 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/973214

Inventors:

Charles Molina - Irvine CA, US
John Wojtaszek - Huntington Beach CA, US
Vinh Vu - Lawndale CA, US

Assignee:

Brasstech, Inc. - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

F16K 5/00

US Classification:

1374546, 137606, 251313

Abstract:

A water dispenser assembly includes valve cartridges for controlling the flow of cold water from the cold-water inlet and the spout. Each valve cartridge includes a rotatable stem extending from a body. The water dispenser assembly includes a self-closing feature that provides for the automatic shut-off of flow of hot water responsive to release of the handle. The self-closing feature includes a spring held onto the stem by an adaptor. The self-closing feature is contained entirely within the valve cartridge and therefore does not require any modification to the housing.

US Patent:

7717362, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Mar 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/368543

Inventors:

Thomas Beh - Corona Del Mar CA, US
Vinh Vu - Lawndale CA, US

Assignee:

Brasstech, Inc. - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

B05B 1/00

US Classification:

239600, 239525, 239530, 285258, 285282, 285316

Abstract:

An spray head includes a spray engine and a metal shell retained on the spray engine. The spray head is assembled by fitting the shell onto the spray engine and seating the shell against a cushioning ring. A retaining device is attached to the spray engine to secure the shell is position. A surface finish is applied to the outer surface of the shell to achieve a desired appearance.

US Patent:

20060157109, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Feb 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/067344

Inventors:

Vinh Vu - Lawndale CA, US

International Classification:

F16K 1/04

US Classification:

137216000

Abstract:

A faucet assembly includes an air gap assembly disposed within a lower housing onto which is assembled a faucet assembly. The faucet assembly substantially conceals the air gap assembly within the lower housing. The faucet is mounted atop the lower housing. The lower housing includes an outer surface that corresponds to an outer surface of the upper housing such that the two housings provide a substantially continuous and mated appearance. The design and shape of the upper housing and the lower housing provide for an integrated faucet assembly that includes the air gap assembly substantially concealed within the faucet.

US Patent:

20140041745, Feb 13, 2014

Filed:

Aug 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/571353

Inventors:

Vinh T. Vu - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

F16L 11/00
F16L 43/00

US Classification:

138109, 285179

Abstract:

A water supply fixture is used to connect water supply source to an electronic bidet toilet seat. The water supply fixture includes two main portions. The first portion is a decorative rigid assembly that can be designed to blend in with the electronic bidet toilet seat appearance. This first portion, when being installed with the electronic bidet toilet seat, will occupy the plain sight of the user's view when he or she is in the standing position and looking down to the bidet toilet seat. The second portion of the water supply fixture is a flexible supply hose which generally may not be aesthetically good-looking,. This unaesthetic flexible supply hose, when being used, will be partly covered by the first portion of the water supply fixture, largely hidden underneath the electronic bidet toilet seat, and almost completely out of the user's view when looking down to the bidet toilet seat.

US Patent:

20170067236, Mar 9, 2017

Filed:

Aug 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/245313

Inventors:

- Santa Ana CA, US
Vinh Trong Vu - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

E03C 1/04

Abstract:

A handle assembly for an in-wall plumbing fixture includes a control valve having a rough plumbing attachment interface that is configured to connect to a rough valve. The control valve includes a control stem having a first number of teeth. The assembly includes a lever handle, with a second number of teeth that is different than the first number of teeth, and which is configured for attachment to the control valve. An adapter couples the control stem to the lever handle. The adapter has a set of adapter internal teeth corresponding in number to the first number of teeth and a set of adapter external teeth corresponding in number to the second number of teeth. The adapter can be included in an adjustment kit to align the handle lever.

US Patent:

20150327760, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

May 16, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/280307

Inventors:

- Basel, CH
Vinh Vu - Garden Grove CA, US

Assignee:

NOVARTIS AG - Basel

International Classification:

A61B 3/10
A61B 3/00

Abstract:

Devices, systems, and methods that utilize a speaker to impart motion to an optical fiber positioned within an imaging probe are provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic imaging apparatus comprises an optical probe having a handle sized and shaped for handheld grasping by a user; and a cannula coupled to the handle, the cannula sized and shaped for insertion into an eye to be treated; an optical fiber positioned at least partially within the optical probe, the optical fiber configured to receive an imaging light from an imaging light source and guide the imaging light to an optical element positioned within the cannula of the optical probe; and an actuator system configured to impart motion to the optical fiber, the actuator system including a speaker positioned within the optical probe.