Hsiao Chen Li

US Patent:

20120228871, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

Dec 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/328900

Inventors:

Hsiao Chang Li - Edison NJ, US

Assignee:

AS IP Holdco, L.L.C. - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

F16L 37/244
F16K 51/00

US Classification:

285307, 137801

Abstract:

A coupling, conduit assembly, method for coupling conduits and faucet assembly are described herein, wherein the coupling includes a female section with a conduit connecting end and a retainer with at least one projection; a male section with a conduit connecting end and a male projecting portion with a two large diameter sections, each having an inwardly facing surface wherein the surfaces define a channel that is configured so a mating surface on the projection or projections contacts the surface of the first large diameter section when the coupling is locked; and a locking piece on the female section capable of sliding along that section to engage the projection or projections when situated in the channel so the mating surface on the projection or projections contacts the surface of the first large diameter section and the locking piece retains the projection or projections in position and locks the coupling.

US Patent:

20130220439, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Aug 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/594698

Inventors:

Walter Pitsch - Washigton NJ, US
Hsiao Chang Li - Edison NJ, US
Xiao Jing Ye - Guang Zhou, CN

Assignee:

AS IP Holdco, LLC - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

F16L 55/07
F16B 37/08

US Classification:

137 1508, 13731501, 137603, 251356, 411432

Abstract:

A spread faucet assembly, an installation kit, and an installation method are described herein. The spread faucet assembly has a spout assembly with a spout, a tailpiece, and at least one fluid inlet conduit. It also include at least one valve assembly having a shank, an fluid inlet conduit, a fluid outlet conduit and a valve cartridge, wherein the shank has an inner surface having a fluid receiving area in fluid communication with the valve cartridge and the fluid outlet conduit, the inner surface defines an opening in fluid communication with the valve cartridge and valve assembly fluid inlet conduit, and the valve cartridge is positioned in the opening. A connector is also included for coupling the at least one valve assembly fluid outlet conduit with the at least one spout assembly fluid inlet conduit. A self-turning nut assembly is also provided having a nut with an outer surface and a tightening sleeve having an outer surface with at least one outwardly extending projection for securing the nut to a fluid supply connection.

US Patent:

20220235537, Jul 28, 2022

Filed:

May 14, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/609658

Inventors:

- Piscataway NJ, US
Hsiao Chang Li - Edison NJ, US

Assignee:

AS America, Inc. - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

E03C 1/04

Abstract:

A hose guide for a pull-down faucet, the faucet comprising a spout having a hose disposed therein and a pull-out spray head coupled to and in flow communication with the hose and configured to dock to an end of the spout; wherein the hose guide is generally U-shaped and is configured to guide the hose against an interior surface thereof during extension and retraction of the spray head; and wherein the hose guide comprises two or more tabs extending from a lower end of the U-shaped hose guide; and/or an attachment element configured to affix the hose guide to an interior wall of the spout or to an interior wall of an assembly disposed in the spout; and/or a convex parabolic-shaped portion at the interior surface of the lower end of the U-shape.

US Patent:

20220195708, Jun 23, 2022

Filed:

Mar 9, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/690939

Inventors:

- Piscataway NJ, US
Hsiao Chang LI - Edison NJ, US
Anthony D'AMATO - Warren NJ, US

Assignee:

AS America, Inc. - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

E03C 1/04
G05D 23/02
G05D 23/13
F16K 11/076
F16K 17/38
F16K 11/085
F16K 31/00

Abstract:

Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE . Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.

US Patent:

20200378097, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

Aug 14, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/994445

Inventors:

- Piscataway NJ, US
Hsiao Chang LI - Edison NJ, US

Assignee:

AS America, Inc. - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

E03C 1/04

Abstract:

An auto-retracting faucet spray head has an auto-retract mechanism, which includes a docking assembly provided at the end of the faucet body to facilitate automatic retraction and docking of the spray head. The docking assembly includes a spring-loaded mechanism that automatically docks the spray head to the faucet body when an adapter coupled to the spray head engages the docking assembly.

US Patent:

20190177956, Jun 13, 2019

Filed:

Nov 5, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/181076

Inventors:

- Piscataway NJ, US
Hsiao Chang LI - Edison NJ, US
Anthony D'AMATO - Warren NJ, US

Assignee:

AS IP Holdco, LLC - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

E03C 1/04
F16K 31/00
F16K 11/085
G05D 23/02
G05D 23/13

Abstract:

Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASSE 1070. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.

US Patent:

20170328041, Nov 16, 2017

Filed:

May 13, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/153818

Inventors:

- Piscataway NJ, US
Hsiao Chang Li - Edison NJ, US
Anthony D'Amato - Warren NJ, US

Assignee:

AS IP Holdco, LLC - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

E03C 1/04
F16K 11/085
F16K 31/00
E03C 1/04
E03C 1/02

Abstract:

Improved fluid supply assemblies for fluid systems are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved fluid supply assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous faucet assemblies (e.g., electrically or mechanically actuated faucet assemblies) having an integrated anti-scald device and having an integrated temperature mixing valve. The present disclosure provides for a faucet assembly having an integrated temperature mixing valve, and/or having an integrated anti-scald device configured to stop the inlet flow of hot water in the event the mixed outlet water temperature exceeds a user-selected set point. Advantageous faucet assemblies of the present disclosure can prevent scalding as defined by ASST; 1070, Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved faucet assemblies in fluid systems are provided.

US Patent:

20170096801, Apr 6, 2017

Filed:

Sep 20, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/270329

Inventors:

- Piscataway NJ, US
Hsiao Chang Li - Edison NJ, US

International Classification:

E03C 1/04
E03C 1/02

Abstract:

A hose retraction system for a pull-out or pull-down faucet includes a support bracket configured to couple to a shank, a cylindrical housing mountable to the support bracket, and at least one constant force coil spring disposable in the cylindrical housing and configured to at least partially couple to a hose disposed in a faucet spout. The coil spring provides a recoil force sufficient to retract the hose when the hose is extended from the spout.