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1.

MOLDED ADSORBENT, AND WATER PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number JP2024013731
Publication Number 2025/210769
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirota Nanaho
  • Sato Kazuhiro
  • Takeuchi Tatsuyuki
  • Haraguchi Ryo
  • Onimaru Yuya

Abstract

Provided is a molded adsorbent in which shape retention is secured. A molded adsorbent (1) contains activated carbon (3) and a fibrous binder (7). The fibrous binder (7) is a mixture of a first fibrous binder (7A) and a second fibrous binder (7B) having a particle size distribution different from that of the first fibrous binder (7A). When the first fibrous binder (7A) is measured by a laser diffraction scattering type particle size distribution measuring device, the measured value obtained as a central particle diameter D50 is 80-300 μm inclusive, and when the second fibrous binder (7B) is measured by the laser diffraction scattering type particle size distribution measuring device, the measured value obtained as the central particle diameter D50 is 14-60 μm inclusive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

2.

WATER DISCHARGE SYSTEM, BATHROOM UNIT, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025005585
Publication Number 2025/211037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-19
Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Makita Mitsuaki
  • Sato Shogo

Abstract

This water discharge system may comprise: a water discharge part for discharging water in accordance with one or more types of water discharge modes; and an adjustment part for adjusting at least one of the flow rate and the temperature of water supplied to the water discharge part on the basis of at least one of the type of the water discharge mode and the distance between the water discharge part and a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 3/28 - Showers
  • A47K 4/00 - Combinations of baths, showers, sinks, wash-basins, closets, or urinals, not covered by a single other group of this subclass
  • E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps

3.

KEY

      
Application Number 18686715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-26
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akiyama, Fuminori
  • Mitsuhashi, Takashi

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a key that allows key number information to be changed or added and that allows key information to be easily read. A key 1 has a key body 2 and key information 3 displayed on the surface of the key body 2. The key information 3 is a two-dimensional code 30 that can be read by a reading device. The two-dimensional code 30 is preferably displayed on a flat surface of the key body. The key body 2 has a tip end 2a that can be inserted into a lock and a base end 2b on the side opposite the tip end 2a; and the two-dimensional code 30 is preferably located on the base end 2b side and displayed on a flat base end surface 23 that extends in a direction Z that intersects the direction connecting the tip end 2a and the base end 2b.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

MOLDED ADSORBENT, AND WATER PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE

      
Application Number JP2024013730
Publication Number 2025/210768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-03
Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirota Nanaho
  • Sato Kazuhiro
  • Takeuchi Tatsuyuki
  • Haraguchi Ryo
  • Onimaru Yuya

Abstract

Provided is a molded adsorbent capable of improving chloroform removal performance. A molded adsorbent (1) contains activated carbon (3) and a fibrous binder (7). The center particle diameter D50 of the activated carbon (3) is not less than 16 μm but less than 27 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption

5.

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025011046
Publication Number 2025/205436
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Arai Yuko
  • Akiyama Fuminori
  • Ando Megumi

Abstract

The present invention provides a display control device, a display control system, a program, and a display control method which make it easier than before to receive and place orders for a type of cylinders that are used for various types of equipment yet can be locked and unlocked with a single key. The display control device includes a display control unit and an order receiving/placing unit. The display control unit displays a plurality of categories of a type of cylinder, and if one of the categories is selected, displays cylinders belonging to the selected category, a plurality of kinds of cylinders of the type being unlockable with the same key. The order receiving/placing unit places or receives an order for a selected cylinder belonging to the selected category.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

CYLINDER LOCK AND BUILDING EQUIPMENT GROUP

      
Application Number JP2025011682
Publication Number 2025/205737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-25
Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akiyama Fuminori
  • Mitsuhashi Takashi
  • Ando Megumi
  • Ueyama Takaki
  • Arai Yuko
  • Fumoto Ai
  • Takahashi Hirotaka

Abstract

Provided is a cylinder lock comprising a key change mechanism capable of improving convenience. This cylinder lock comprises an inner cylinder having a key hole into which an unlocking key is inserted, an outer cylinder into which the inner cylinder rotatably fits, and a key change mechanism that is positioned along the axial direction and is provided across a shear line between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, wherein any of a plurality of cylinder locks having different axial lengths can be locked and unlocked using the same unlocking key.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 27/00 - Cylinder locks with tumbler pins or balls that are set by pushing the key in
  • E05B 15/00 - Other details of locksParts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices

7.

HOME SYSTEM, SERVER, OWNER AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND OWNER AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025003424
Publication Number 2025/197321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-03
Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ono Hirotaka

Abstract

This home system comprises: a server: facility equipment installed in a facility such as a house and capable of communicating with the server; and a terminal device capable of communicating with the server. The server determines whether the terminal device is in the facility, and when the terminal device is in the facility, authenticates a user of the terminal device in the facility as an owner of the facility.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 50/163 - Real estate management

8.

SASH, FITTING, CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR SASH, AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR FITTING

      
Application Number JP2025010460
Publication Number 2025/197908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita Tomihiro
  • Isaka Tomokazu
  • Kaga Shota
  • Koseki Yukiko

Abstract

Provided are a sash and a construction method for the sash which make it possible to reduce machining of an end part of a stile or an end part of a rail. A sash 20 includes: a framework body 200 which has a pair of vertical members 23, 24 and a pair of horizontal members 21, 22, and is configured by framing the same; corner blocks 25, 26, 27, 28 which are provided between the vertical members 23, 24 and the horizontal members 21, 22 at corner parts of the framework body 200; overlapping parts 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d in which portions of the vertical members 23, 24 and portions of the horizontal members 21, 22 are arranged in a manner overlapping with each other, when viewed in the depth direction, in a state where the end parts of the horizontal members 21, 22 are disposed in the vicinity of glass groove bottom parts 230a, 240a of the vertical members 23, 24; and fixing members 25a, 26a, 27a, 28a which fasten the vertical members 23, 24 and the horizontal members 21, 22 and are at least partially disposed inward of the corner blocks 25, 26, 27, 28.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 3/964 - Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces
  • E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
  • E06B 1/12 - Metal frames
  • E06B 1/36 - Frames uniquely adapted for windows
  • E06B 7/22 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of elastic edgings, e.g. elastic rubber tubesSealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings by means of resilient edgings, e.g. felt or plush strips, resilient metal strips

9.

TOILET DEVICE, TOILET SYSTEM, AND OVULATION ESTIMATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025010461
Publication Number 2025/197909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okuno Hiroki
  • Ueda Emi
  • Aoyama Hiroshige
  • Niwa Kei

Abstract

Provided is a toilet device capable of easily estimating and reporting a menstruation start date or the like of a woman. A toilet device 1 comprises: a toilet seat 12; a body temperature measurement sensor 14 that is disposed on a surface of the toilet seat 12 and that measures the body temperature of a person seated on the toilet seat 12; an estimation unit that estimates, on the basis of the body temperature of the person measured by the body temperature measurement sensor 14, menstruation ovulation information related to menstruation and ovulation of a woman; and a transmission unit 183 that transmits, to the outside, estimated information on the menstruation ovulation information estimated by the estimation unit 182.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 11/02 - Water-closet bowls
  • A47K 17/00 - Other equipment
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
  • A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
  • E03D 9/00 - Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories

10.

Content Detection Toilet Flush Valve

      
Application Number 19069903
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-04
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bai, Chenghao
  • Pitsch, Walter

Abstract

A toilet assembly is provided which includes a flush valve assembly. The flush valve assembly includes a valve inlet fluidly coupled to a water source inlet pipe, a valve outlet fluidly coupled to the vacuum breaker, a solenoid flush valve, and a power source. The flush valve assembly further includes a first sensor configured to collect and transmit a first set of data corresponding to a user presence at the toilet assembly; a second sensor configured to collect and transmit a second set of data corresponding to contents of a toilet bowl; and a controller configured to determine whether a user is present based on the first set of data, determine a status of the toilet assembly based on the second set of data, and transmit a third set of data corresponding to a status of the toilet assembly to a computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically

11.

Bathtub or Seated Shower With Storage

      
Application Number 19081065
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-17
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kuhns, Matthew A.
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • Peterson, Corey
  • Barndt, Ronald D.

Abstract

A bathtub assembly and seated shower assembly with storage compartments are described. A bathtub may include a basin wall defining a water basin, an outer wall defining a side of the bathtub, and a first storage compartment formed in an interior space between the outer wall and the basin wall. A seated shower assembly may include a seat and a first storage compartment formed in an interior space between a front wall and a back wall and adjacent to a first side wall of the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 3/00 - BathsShowersAppurtenances therefor
  • A47B 46/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending or pivoting
  • A47K 3/02 - Baths
  • A47K 3/28 - Showers
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing

12.

DOOR FITTING

      
Application Number JP2025004968
Publication Number 2025/192167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-14
Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hagiwara Atsushi
  • Yamaguchi Takahiro
  • Tang Xiu

Abstract

Provided is a door fitting with which it is possible to improve the strength of a glass-holding part while ensuring heat insulation performance. A door fitting 1 comprises glass 35, 45 having a thickness in a depth direction and extending in a width direction, and glass-holding parts 31, 32, 33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 44 that hold the width-direction end parts of the glass 35, 45. The glass-holding parts include glass-holding body sections 311, 321, 331, 341, 411, 421, 431, 441, and fiber-reinforced cores 313, 323, 333, 343, 413, 423, 433, 443 that are provided to the glass-holding body sections 311, 321, 331, 341 and are configured from fiber-reinforced plastic. The fiber-reinforced core 343 has a first portion 3431 extending along the depth direction, and second portions 3432, 3433, 3433a, 3434 extending from the first part 3431 along the width direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 3/26 - Compound frames, i.e. one frame within or behind another
  • E06B 3/54 - Fixing of glass panes or like plates

13.

EXSIOR

      
Application Number 1874557
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Registration Date 2025-03-21
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials

Goods & Services

Metal materials for building or construction; metal gates and fences; gates and fences of aluminum; prefabricated building assembly kits of metal; small items of metal hardware; security locks of metal, other than electric; rings of metal for keys; metal keys for locks; padlocks of metal, other than electronic; metal nameplates and door nameplates; letter boxes of metal; towel dispensers of metal; boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels; metal joinery fittings; safes; outdoor blinds of metal; outdoor window shades of metal; signboards of metal; door stops of metal; metal installations for parking bicycles; door closers of metal, non-electric; insect screens of metal; toilet paper dispensers of metal. Mechanisms for coin-operated car parking gates; fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; laboratory apparatus and instruments; photographic apparatus and instruments; cinematographic apparatus; optical machines and apparatus; measuring or testing machines and instruments; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; rotary converters; phase modifiers; solar batteries; batteries and cells; telecommunication machines and apparatus; intercoms; personal digital assistants; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; electronic data processing apparatus; electron tubes; semi-conductor elements; electronic circuits (not including those recorded with computer programs); computer programs; computer software; geiger counters; cyclotrons (not for medical purposes); industrial x-ray machines and apparatus (not for medical use); industrial betatrons (not for medical use); magnetic prospecting machines; magnetic object detectors; seismic exploration machines and apparatus; hydrophone machines and apparatus; echo sounders; ultrasonic flaw detectors; ultrasonic sensors; electronic door closing control systems; electron microscopes; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications; electric locks; buzzers; remote controls. Toilet bowls and seats sold as a unit; toilets [water-closets]; prefabricated sanitary and bathroom installations sold as a unit; bath installations; cooking apparatus and installations for commercial use; industrial dish drying machines; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for commercial use; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for household purposes; kitchen sinks for commercial use; kitchen sinks for household purposes; tap water faucets; level controlling valves in tanks; faucets for pipelines; waste water treatment tanks for industrial purposes; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for industrial purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus for industrial purposes; water purifying apparatus for household purposes; electric lamps; lighting apparatus; smart light bulbs; household electrothermic appliances; household electrothermic appliances for beauty or sanitary purposes; gas-fired water heaters; non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; toilet bowls; toilet seats; toilet seats for use with Japanese style toilet bowls; bath fittings; showers; microbubble generators for baths; wash-hand bowls [parts of sanitary installations]; wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]; pipes being parts of sanitary facilities; sanitary apparatus and installations; ventilation hoods; bidets; hand drying apparatus for washrooms. Building materials, not of metal; non-metallic minerals for building or construction; ceramic building materials, bricks and refractory products, not of metal; non-metallic sidings; fiber cement siding; ceramic tiles; plastic building materials; synthetic building materials; asphalt; building and construction materials and elements made of asphalt; rubber building or construction materials; plaster for building purposes; lime building or construction materials; building and construction materials of gypsum; building cardboard; buildings, not of metal; cement and cement products; building timber; building stone; building glass; smart glass for building; glass tiles for building; letter boxes of masonry; sliding doors, not of metal; Japanese style indoor sliding partitions [fusuma]; Japanese sliding screens of thin paper [shoji]; outdoor blinds, not of metal or of textile; outdoor window shades, not of metal or textile; bicycle parking installations, not of metal; insect screens, not of metal; window ventlights, not of metal. Curtain hooks; metal-substitute plastic fasteners; nails, wedges, nuts, screws, tacks, bolts, rivets and casters, not of metal; washers, not of metal, not of rubber or vulcanized fiber; locks, not of metal, other than electric; cushions [furniture]; zabuton [Japanese floor cushions]; pillows; mattresses; nameplates, not of metal; door nameplates, not of metal; dog kennels; nesting boxes for small birds; beds for household pets; letter boxes, not of metal or masonry; towel dispensers, not of metal; boxes, not of metal, for dispensing paper towels; furniture; bathroom vanities [furniture]; receiver-side storage boxes for home delivery services; indoor blinds; blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo (sudare); bead curtains for decoration; indoor window shades [furniture]; screens [furniture]; oriental folding partition screens (byoubu); benches; door handles, not of metal; door knockers, not of metal; non-metal knobs; door openers, not of metal, non-electric; door closers, not of metal, non-electric; door stops, not of metal or rubber; shower chairs; bathroom stools; bathtub rails, not made of metal; freestanding partitions [furniture]; deck chairs; mobile boarding stairs, not of metal, for passengers; valves of plastic, other than machine parts; toilet paper dispensers, not of metal; joinery fittings, not of metal. Textile fibers; cotton fibers; hemp fibers; silk fibers; coarse animal hairs; chemical fibers for textile use; inorganic fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; futon bags; cotton batting for futon; knitted cords; sanada-himo (Japanese-style cords); starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; netting (not of metal); elastic bands for binding; tarpaulins, not for ships; outdoor blinds of textile; tents, not for camping; outdoor window shades of textile; mountaineering ropes; tents for mountaineering or camping; brattice cloth; bindings, not of metal; webbing for venetian blinds; ladder tapes for venetian blinds; sash cord; awnings of textile; awnings of synthetic materials; industrial packaging containers of textile.

14.

Faucet

      
Application Number 29938161
Grant Number D1092692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-18
First Publication Date 2025-09-09
Grant Date 2025-09-09
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Nitz, Jacob

15.

DUAL-TRAP TOILET HAVING IMPROVED TRAPWAY AND IMPROVED CONNECTING TUBE INTERFACE

      
Application Number 18858133
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jensen, Robert M.
  • Sudol, Jr., Richard B.

Abstract

A toilet assembly may comprise a toilet tank to hold flush water, a flush valve assembly positioned in the toilet tank, a toilet deck, a toilet bowl, a trapway in flow communication with the toilet bowl, a container positioned in the toilet tank, and a connecting tube extending from an interior of the container to the trapway. A first gasket positioned between the toilet tank and the toilet deck may form a seal around the flush valve assembly. A second gasket positioned between the toilet tank and the toilet deck may form a seal around the connecting tube. The first gasket may comprise a recess for receiving the flush valve assembly and a protrusion extending into the toilet deck.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 11/18 - Siphons
  • E03D 1/26 - Bowl with flushing cistern mounted on the rearwardly extending end of the bowl

16.

CONTROL DEVICE, FAUCET SYSTEM, HOME SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND CONTROL DEVICE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024043539
Publication Number 2025/182229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wakahara Kyosuke

Abstract

This control device controls a residential facility and comprises: a communication unit capable of performing wireless communication with an access point having two or more SSIDs including a first SSID and a second SSID; and a control unit for controlling the residential facility on the basis of a control instruction for the residential facility. The control unit analyzes wireless communication with the access point in which the first SSID is used. When the first SSID is also used for the next wireless communication with the access point, the control unit determines whether a response period from the start of acquisition of the control instruction to the implementation of a predetermined function by the residential facility according to the control instruction will be longer than a reference response period.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 76/10 - Connection setup
  • G16Y 10/80 - HomesBuildings
  • H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 48/16 - DiscoveringProcessing access restriction or access information
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

17.

CONTROL DEVICE, FAUCET SYSTEM, HOME SYSTEM, DEVICE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, AND DEVICE DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024043578
Publication Number 2025/182230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wakahara Kyosuke

Abstract

This control device comprises: a control unit that controls home equipment on the basis of a control instruction; and a communication unit that can communicate by first wireless communication and second wireless communication. The control unit acquires the control instruction for the home equipment by the first wireless communication with respect to an access point. The control unit performs device diagnosis by the second wireless communication when the first wireless communication is malfunctioning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 24/04 - Arrangements for maintaining operational condition
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
  • H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
  • H04W 76/19 - Connection re-establishment
  • H04W 84/10 - Small scale networksFlat hierarchical networks
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

18.

CONTROL DEVICE, FAUCET SYSTEM, HOME SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE INFORMATION PROTECTION METHOD, AND CONTROL DEVICE INFORMATION PROTECTION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024043598
Publication Number 2025/182232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wakahara Kyosuke

Abstract

A control device according to the present invention comprises: a control unit that controls in-home equipment; a wireless communication unit that can communicate with the terminal device by short-range wireless communication; a recording unit that records a user authentication code, user-related information, and wireless connection information pertaining to the short-range wireless communication; a communication initialization unit that initializes the wireless connection information pertaining to the short-range wireless communication; and an information protection unit that restricts access to the user-related information when the user authentication code included in the short-range wireless communication by the terminal device is different from the user authentication code recorded in the recording unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
  • G06F 21/60 - Protecting data

19.

CONTROL DEVICE, FAUCET SYSTEM, HOME SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND CONTROL DEVICE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024043620
Publication Number 2025/182235
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wakahara Kyosuke

Abstract

This control device comprises: a control unit that controls housing equipment; a communication unit that is capable of wirelessly communicating with an access point having two or more service set identifiers (SSIDs) including a first SSID and a second SSID; and a recording unit that records the first SSID and a first password corresponding to the first SSID. The communication unit wirelessly communicates with the access point by using the first SSID and the first password. When it is determined that there is a need for switching the SSIDs, the communication unit selects the second SSID having a high degree of similarity to the first SSID from among a plurality of SSIDs that can be recognized by scan processing, and then attempts to wirelessly communicate with the access point having the second SSID by using the second SSID and the first password.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 36/06 - Reselecting a communication resource in the serving access point
  • G16Y 10/80 - HomesBuildings
  • H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 36/00 - Handoff or reselecting arrangements
  • H04W 76/10 - Connection setup
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

20.

HOME SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE, FAUCET SYSTEM, DIAGNOSIS RESULT IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, DIAGNOSIS RESULT IDENTIFICATION METHOD, AND DIAGNOSIS RESULT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024043594
Publication Number 2025/182231
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wakahara Kyosuke

Abstract

This home system comprises: housing equipment, a terminal device, a control device that controls the housing equipment and can perform short-distance wireless communication with the terminal device; and a diagnosis result identification device that can communicate with the terminal device. The terminal device acquires a device diagnosis result on the basis of the short-distance wireless communication with the control device. The diagnosis result identification device acquires the device diagnosis result from the terminal device, and identifies the device diagnosis result acquired from the terminal device by using temporarily valid simple identification information linked to the acquired device diagnosis result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04M 11/00 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

21.

TOILET BOWL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025006838
Publication Number 2025/183071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-27
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanimoto Takafumi
  • Kishino Tatsuma
  • Yamamoto Kentaro

Abstract

Provided is a toilet bowl device that performs a proper operation during lift-up of a functional unit. The toilet bowl device comprises: a functional unit that is disposed at a rear part of a toilet bowl body and includes a sanitary washing device for washing a human body; a lifting mechanism that raises and lowers at least a portion of the functional unit; and a control unit that controls the operation of the sanitary washing device. The sanitary washing device includes: a washing nozzle that discharges washing water for washing the human body; and a shutter unit that opens and closes an open part of the functional unit from/into which the washing nozzle advances and retreats. The control unit prohibits shutter washing for washing the shutter unit from being executed while a portion of the functional unit is in an elevated position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 9/08 - Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed spraysModifications of the bowl for use with such devices
  • A47K 13/10 - Devices for raising and lowering

22.

WATER CONTAMINATION INDICATOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2025016413
Publication Number 2025/178914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-19
Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner AS AMERICA, INC. (USA)
Inventor Sweitzer, Zachary Robert

Abstract

A water contamination indicator assembly, comprising a first sensor device comprising one or more source water sensors; a second sensor device comprising one or more drain water sensors; a controller; and an indicator, the assembly configured to compare a cleanliness of inlet source water to a cleanliness of outlet drain water, and to indicate a degree of cleanlines of an item being washed in real-time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/28 - Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • A61L 2/26 - Accessories
  • E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
  • G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state

23.

CYLINDER LOCK

      
Application Number 19204891
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-12
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Mitsuhashi, Takashi

Abstract

This cylinder lock is a cylinder lock which can lock and unlock a mortise lock via a displacement transmission member. The cylinder lock comprises: a cylinder lock body; a key insertion part which is provided on one end side of the cylinder lock body and into which a key is inserted; and a displacement transmission member mounting part which is provided on the other end side of the cylinder lock body and on which the displacement transmission member can be mounted. A plurality of displacement transmission members corresponding to each of case locks having a plurality of specifications can be removably mounted on the displacement transmission member mounting part. Thus, cylinder locks having the same specification can be applied to case locks having a variety of specifications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 9/04 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of cylinder locks
  • E05B 17/14 - Closures or guards for keyholes
  • E05B 27/08 - Cylinder locks with tumbler pins or balls that are set by pushing the key in operated by the edge of the key arranged axially
  • E05B 63/08 - Mortise locks

24.

LAVATORY FAUCET WITH CENTER WATER INLET

      
Application Number 19060998
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ye, Xiaojing
  • Marinov, Marin

Abstract

A faucet assembly includes a bridge having a central water inlet configured to removably connect to a cold water supply line and a hot water supply line; a cold water valve connected to the bridge at a first end of the bridge and configured to receive cold water from a lower cold water pathway; and a hot water valve connected to the bridge at a second end of the bridge and configured to receive hot water from a lower hot water pathway, wherein the bridge includes a mixing chamber for receiving cold water from the cold water valve via an upper cold water pathway and hot water from the hot water valve via an upper hot water pathway. The faucet assembly may have a central extended shank or extended side shanks extending below the cold water valve and the hot water valve respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
  • E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
  • F16K 11/20 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members

25.

One Key Solution

      
Application Number 1871298
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Registration Date 2025-03-21
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.

Goods & Services

Metal materials for building or construction; metal doors; metal window sashes; metal gates and fences; prefabricated building assembly kits of metal; small items of metal hardware; security locks of metal, other than electric; rings of metal for keys; metal keys for locks; locks of metal, other than electric; key cylinders of metal; lock cylinders of metal; padlocks of metal, other than electronic; metal nameplates and door nameplates; letter boxes of metal; towel dispensers of metal; boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels; metal joinery fittings; safes; outdoor blinds of metal; signboards of metal; door stops of metal; metal installations for parking bicycles; door closers of metal, non-electric; insect screens of metal; toilet paper dispensers of metal. Mechanisms for coin-operated car parking gates; fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; security surveillance robots; laboratory apparatus and instruments; photographic apparatus and instruments; cinematographic apparatus; optical machines and apparatus; measuring or testing machines and instruments; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; rotary converters; phase modifiers; solar batteries; batteries and cells; telecommunication machines and apparatus; intercoms; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of security systems; personal digital assistants; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; electronic data processing apparatus; electron tubes; semi-conductor elements; electronic circuits (not including those recorded with computer programs); computer programs; computer programs for personal digital assistants; encoded identity cards; monitors [computer programs]; computer software; downloadable computer software programs; recorded computer programs; computer programs, downloadable; application software; geiger counters; cyclotrons (not for medical purposes); industrial x-ray machines and apparatus (not for medical use); industrial betatrons (not for medical use); magnetic prospecting machines; magnetic object detectors; seismic exploration machines and apparatus; hydrophone machines and apparatus; echo sounders; ultrasonic flaw detectors; ultrasonic sensors; electronic door closing control systems; electron microscopes; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications; electric locks; electric cylinder locks; electronic key cards; integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; cases for integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; smart card readers; buzzers; remote controls. Toilet bowls and seats sold as a unit; toilets [water-closets]; prefabricated sanitary and bathroom installations sold as a unit; bath installations; cooking apparatus and installations for commercial use; industrial dish drying machines; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for commercial use; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for household purposes; kitchen sinks for commercial use; kitchen sinks for household purposes; tap water faucets; level controlling valves in tanks; faucets for pipelines; waste water treatment tanks for industrial purposes; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for industrial purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus for industrial purposes; water purifying apparatus for household purposes; electric lamps; lighting apparatus; smart light bulbs; household electrothermic appliances; household electrothermic appliances for beauty or sanitary purposes; gas-fired water heaters; non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; toilet bowls; toilet seats; toilet seats for use with japanese style toilet bowls; bath fittings; showers; microbubble generators for baths; wash-hand bowls [parts of sanitary installations]; wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]; pipes being parts of sanitary facilities; sanitary apparatus and installations; ventilation hoods; bidets; hand drying apparatus for washrooms. Curtain hooks; metal-substitute plastic fasteners; nails, wedges, nuts, screws, tacks, bolts, rivets and casters, not of metal; washers, not of metal, not of rubber or vulcanized fiber; locks, not of metal, other than electric; locks, not of metal, for windows; locks, not of metal, for doors; locks, not of metal, for vehicles; lock barrels, not of metal; plastic key cards, not encoded and not magnetic; cushions [furniture]; zabuton [japanese floor cushions]; pillows; mattresses; nameplates, not of metal; door nameplates, not of metal; dog kennels; nesting boxes for small birds; beds for household pets; letter boxes, not of metal or masonry; towel dispensers, not of metal; boxes, not of metal, for dispensing paper towels; furniture; bathroom vanities [furniture]; receiver-side storage boxes for home delivery services; lockers [furniture]; indoor blinds; blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo (sudare); bead curtains for decoration; indoor window shades; indoor window shades [furniture]; screens [furniture]; oriental folding partition screens (byoubu); benches; door handles, not of metal; door knockers, not of metal; non-metal knobs; door openers, not of metal, non-electric; door closers, not of metal, non-electric; door stops, not of metal or rubber; shower chairs; bathroom stools; bathtub rails, not made of metal; freestanding partitions [furniture]; deck chairs; mobile boarding stairs, not of metal, for passengers; valves of plastic, other than machine parts; toilet paper dispensers, not of metal. Construction; installation of lockers; installation of receiver-side storage boxes for home delivery services; installation, changing, replacement and repair of locks; installation of door openers and closers; provision of construction information; construction consultancy; building construction supervision; maintenance and repair services of public utilities in buildings; repair or maintenance of loading-unloading machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of telephone apparatus; repair or maintenance of consumer electric appliances; repair or maintenance of electric lighting apparatus; repair or maintenance of measuring and testing machines and instruments; repair or maintenance of medical machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of mechanical parking systems; repair or maintenance of bicycle parking apparatus; furniture restoration; repair or maintenance of lockers; safe maintenance or repair; setup or repair of locks; replacement of lock cylinders; repair of security locks; repair or maintenance of gas water heaters; repair or maintenance of non-electric cooking heaters; installation, repair or maintenance of electronic lock assemblies for security systems; rental of machines and tools for lock repair; repair or maintenance of cooking pots and pans; repair or maintenance of bath fittings; repair of toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; repair of tatami mats. Metalworking; processing of rubber; processing of plastics; ceramic processing; woodworking; paper treating; stone treating; processing of bamboo, tree barks, rattan, vines or other mineral vegetable materials, other than processing of ingredients; water treatment services; recycling of waste; rental of metal treating machines and tools; rental of machines and tools for key cutting; custom manufacture of locks; key processing; key cutting services; 3d printing; rental of machines and apparatus for lumbering; rental of water purifying apparatus; rental of chemical processing machines and apparatus; rental of 3d printers; printing; sorting and disposal of waste and trash; sorting and disposal of domestic waste and trash; sorting and disposal of industrial waste and trash; rental of humidifier for industrial purposes; rental of air purifiers for industrial purposes; rental of air conditioners for industrial purposes; sandblasting services; custom 3d printing for others; laminating; production of energy; custom assembling of materials for others; window tinting treatment being surface coating; air freshening; sorting of waste and recyclable material [transformation]. Providing weather information; architectural design; surveying; geological research; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments (including their parts) or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; designing (other than for advertising purposes); computer programming services; computer programming for electronic authentication; providing online authentication services for registered users and providing information relating thereto; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; research on building construction or city planning; testing or research on prevention of pollution; testing or research on electricity; testing or research on civil engineering; rental of measuring apparatus; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; providing computer programs on electronic authentication; leasing of laboratory apparatus; architectural consultancy; providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website; research and development of new products for others; research in the field of building construction; testing or research on machines, apparatus and instruments; scientific research in the field of environmental protection; providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; evaluation and certification of standards and adaptability for computer security systems; testing, inspection or research of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuff; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries. Rental of safes; rental of locks; unlocking of locks; opening of door locks; legal services relating to social insurance claims; security guarding for facilities; personal bodyguarding; monitoring of security systems; rental of security surveillance equipment; investigation or surveillance services for checking background profiles; fortune-telling; lifestyle counseling [spiritual assistance]; pet sitting; caring for babies [excluding services provided at facilities]; personal shopping for others; house sitting; guardianship services; rental of fire alarms; rental of fire extinguishers.

26.

DUAL-TRAP TOILET HAVING IMPROVED PRESSURIZATION AND FLUSHING

      
Application Number 18857416
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sudol, Jr., Richard B.
  • Kolekar, Nitin S.
  • Grover, David
  • Jensen, Robert M.
  • Esposito, Antonio

Abstract

A toilet assembly may comprise a toilet tank to hold flush water, a flush valve assembly positioned in the toilet tank, a trapway in flow communication with the toilet bowl, a container positioned in the toilet tank, and a connecting tube extending from an interior of the container to the trapway. Between flush cycles, the tank may store a volume of flush water. The flush water may be divided between different regions of the tank that are defined by the structure of the container. Between flush cycles, the container and the trapway may contain pressurized air. A force exerted by pressurized air in the trapway on water in a lower trap may cause an upstream water level in the lower trap to be lower than a downstream water level in the lower trap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 11/13 - Parts or details of bowlsSpecial adaptations of pipe joints or couplings for use with bowls

27.

DOOR FITTING

      
Application Number JP2024045611
Publication Number 2025/173394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-24
Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oohigashi Masaki
  • Kuwayama Yuji
  • Okazaki Shiro
  • Motohashi Masanori

Abstract

The present invention provides a door fitting improved in aesthetic appearance by unifying lateral widths of leading-edge and trailing-edge vertical stiles of two paper sliding-doors without requiring a structure where when the leading-edge vertical stiles of two paper sliding-doors sliding on the same rail are brought into contact with each other, the leading-edge vertical stile of one paper sliding-door overlaps and covers the indoor-facing surface of the leading-edge vertical stile of the other paper sliding-door. The door fitting comprises a first paper sliding-door and a second paper sliding-door sliding on an indoor-side rail extending in the longitudinal direction of a horizontal frame. The first paper sliding-door has a first leading-edge vertical stile and a first trailing-edge vertical stile, and the second paper sliding-door has a second leading-edge vertical stile and a second trailing-edge vertical stile. In closed states of the first paper sliding-door and the second paper sliding-door, the total lateral width of the first leading-edge vertical stile and the second leading-edge vertical stile, which are brought into contact with each other, is equal to the lateral width of each of the first trailing-edge vertical stile and the second trailing-edge vertical stile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 3/46 - Horizontally-sliding wings
  • E06B 3/16 - Hollow frames
  • E06B 3/32 - Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movementArrangements of movable wings in openingsFeatures of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing

28.

FITTING

      
Application Number JP2025002540
Publication Number 2025/169783
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-28
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sakai Hidetada

Abstract

To provide a fitting capable of surely keeping a locked state when a door is in a closed position. This fitting comprises: an openable door body provided in an opening of a building; an electric lock for locking/unlocking the door body; a control unit for controlling locking/unlocking operation of the electric lock so as to perform automatic locking after unlocking; and a power supply path for supplying power to the electric lock via the control unit. The power supply path includes a first power supply path connected to a regular power supply and/or a second power supply path connected to a preliminary power supply.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

29.

BATHTUB, BATHROOM, AND BATHTUB DRYING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025001938
Publication Number 2025/164471
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-22
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Katagiri Tsuyoshi
  • Iio Kazunori
  • Anzawa Tomoaki
  • Nagase Norihiko
  • Nishizawa Kenichi
  • Imamura Ryota
  • Toshikawa Fumiyoshi

Abstract

Provided is a bathtub comprising a bathtub body made of a sheet, wherein sufficient waterproof properties and durability are ensured. A bathtub (10, 210, 310, 510, 610) includes a bathtub body that is made of a sheet (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5) and is used, in a suspended state, by collecting hot water in the bathtub body. The sheet (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5) includes a plurality of layers (a first layer (L1) and a second layer (L2)). Among the plurality of layers (the first layer (L1) and the second layer (L2)), at least one layer (the first layer (L1)) is formed of a water-impermeable material, and at least one different layer (the second layer (L2)) is formed of a durable material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 3/06 - Collapsible baths
  • A47K 3/02 - Baths
  • A47K 3/12 - Separate seats or body supports
  • A47K 3/16 - Devices for fastening baths to floors or wallsAdjustable bath feet
  • E03C 1/12 - Plumbing installations for waste waterBasins or fountains connected theretoSinks
  • E03C 1/22 - Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks
  • E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles

30.

Faucet

      
Application Number 29824104
Grant Number D1087298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2025-08-05
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Emilie
  • Zhang, Jian

31.

VENTURI DEVICE TO DISPLACE AIR FROM PLUMBING FIXTURE TRAPWAY

      
Application Number 18730743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-18
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jensen, Robert M.
  • Kolekar, Nitin S.

Abstract

A plumbing fixture system comprising a plumbing fixture bowl and a trapway fluidly coupled with the plumbing fixture bowl. The plumbing fixture system further comprises a Venturi device comprising an inlet and an outlet. The Venturi device forms an interior volume. The Venturi device further forming a channel from the inlet to the outlet. The interior volume is fluidly coupled to the channel. Liquid flow from the inlet to the outlet causes a first reduction in pressure in the interior volume. The plumbing fixture system further comprises a conduit extending from the interior volume of the Venturi device to the trapway. The first reduction in pressure in the interior volume of the Venturi device causes a second reduction in pressure in the trapway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 3/10 - Flushing devices with pressure-operated reservoir, e.g. air chamber
  • E03D 11/18 - Siphons

32.

Sink

      
Application Number 29902581
Grant Number D1084245
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2025-07-15
Grant Date 2025-07-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

33.

Sink

      
Application Number 29902582
Grant Number D1084246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2025-07-15
Grant Date 2025-07-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

34.

Sink

      
Application Number 29902589
Grant Number D1084247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2025-07-15
Grant Date 2025-07-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

35.

Toilet

      
Application Number 29901021
Grant Number D1084253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2025-07-15
Grant Date 2025-07-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

36.

PLUMBING FIXTURE BOOST SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18849457
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-31
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Kappus, Steven D.

Abstract

A plumbing fixture system includes a plumbing fixture bowl forming a liquid pathway. The plumbing fixture system further includes a plumbing fixture tank configured to house liquid. The plumbing fixture system further includes an actuator configured to evacuate gas from the liquid pathway. The plumbing fixture system further includes a flush valve assembly configured to provide at least a portion of the liquid from the plumbing fixture tank to the plumbing fixture bowl via the liquid pathway to flush the plumbing fixture bowl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 1/34 - Flushing valves for outletsArrangement of outlet valves
  • E03D 1/38 - Adaptations or arrangements of flushing pipes

37.

CERAMIC MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2023047223
Publication Number 2025/141851
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endoh Shoichi
  • Shuto Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a ceramic material with improved design. The ceramic material includes a base material and a design material. At least a part of the design material mixed in the base material is randomly distributed and exposed on the surface. The random degree is represented by the formula {(dmax-dmin)/dav } × 100, and is preferably 3% or more. Preferably, the ceramic material, while having an excellent design, enables almost the same design to be obtained on the surface and on cross-section by randomly distributing the design material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
  • B28B 11/08 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads
  • C04B 14/02 - Granular materials
  • C04B 18/10 - Burned refuse
  • C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distributionTreatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stoneExpanding or defibrillating materials
  • C04B 41/72 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone of only artificial stone involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated articles, e.g. etching

38.

CERAMIC MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR CERAMIC MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2024045671
Publication Number 2025/142916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-24
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endoh Shoichi
  • Shuto Yuki

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a ceramic material that exhibits superior design properties and has an external appearance like that of a natural material. The ceramic material includes a base material and a design material such that at least a part of the design material is exposed on the surface. The design material has a different particle size/and or color tone from the base material. The ceramic material makes it possible to achieve a design having a more natural appearance. It is preferable for the ceramic material to further contain a coloring material, for the bulk density of the design material to be 0.02-0.4, and for the bulk density of the coloring material to be 0.3-0.8. The design material preferably has at least a color tone different from that of the base material. In such a case, it is preferable that the ΔL*value be more than 0 but not more than 70, the Δa*value be more than 0 but not more than 20, the Δb*value be more than 0 but not more than 45, and the ΔE*ab value be more than 0 but not more than 73.8.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
  • B28B 11/08 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads
  • C04B 14/02 - Granular materials
  • C04B 18/10 - Burned refuse
  • C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distributionTreatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stoneExpanding or defibrillating materials
  • C04B 103/60 - Agents for protection against chemical, physical or biological attack

39.

ROLL-UP SCREEN DEVICE

      
Application Number 18849722
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-22
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Ishii, Hisashi

Abstract

A roll-up screen device includes a sheet-shaped screen, and a wind-up mechanism that winds the screen. The screen includes a fabric layer, a first encapsulation layer on the fabric layer, a solar cell on the first encapsulation layer, a second encapsulation layer on the solar cell, and a coating layer provided on a surface of the fabric layer facing the first encapsulation layer to restrain an encapsulant constituting the first encapsulation layer from entering the fabric layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
  • E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
  • E06B 9/58 - Guiding devices
  • H10F 77/50 - Encapsulations or containers

40.

CERAMIC MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2023047222
Publication Number 2025/141850
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endoh Shoichi
  • Shuto Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a ceramic material with improved design. The ceramic material includes a base material and a design material. At least a part of the design material is exposed on the surface and has a particle diameter and/or a color tone different from that of the base material. With the ceramic material, a more natural-looking design can be obtained. The ceramic material preferably has at least a color tone different from that of the design material, and in such a case, preferably, ΔL *is more than 0 and 70 or less, Δa *is more than 0 and 20 or less, Δb *is more than 0 and 45 or less, and ΔE *ab is more than 0 and 73.8 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
  • B28B 11/08 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads
  • C04B 14/02 - Granular materials
  • C04B 18/10 - Burned refuse
  • C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distributionTreatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stoneExpanding or defibrillating materials
  • C04B 41/72 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone of only artificial stone involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated articles, e.g. etching
  • C04B 103/60 - Agents for protection against chemical, physical or biological attack

41.

CERAMIC MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR CERAMIC MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2024045672
Publication Number 2025/142917
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-24
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endoh Shoichi
  • Shuto Yuki

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a ceramic material that exhibits superior design properties and has an external appearance like that of a natural material. The ceramic material includes a base material and a design material such that at least some of the design material mixed into the base material is exposed on the surface with a random distribution. The degree of randomness is represented by the expression {(dmax-dmin)/dav} × 100, and is preferably 3% or greater. It is preferable for the ceramic material to further contain a coloring material, for the bulk density of the design material to be 0.02-0.4, and for the bulk density of the coloring material to be 0.3-0.8. The ceramic material exhibits superior design properties, and the random distribution of the design material makes it possible to achieve a substantially uniform design on the surfaces and cross sections thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
  • B28B 11/08 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads
  • C04B 14/02 - Granular materials
  • C04B 18/10 - Burned refuse
  • C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distributionTreatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stoneExpanding or defibrillating materials

42.

Aqua Polymer

      
Application Number 1861048
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Registration Date 2025-03-21
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Toilet bowls and seats sold as a unit; toilets [water-closets]; prefabricated sanitary and bathroom installations sold as a unit; bath installations; cooking apparatus and installations for commercial use; industrial dish drying machines; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for commercial use; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for household purposes; kitchen sinks for commercial use; kitchen sinks for household purposes; tap water faucets; mixer taps for water pipes; mixer taps for kitchen sinks; single-lever faucets for sinks; kitchen sink sprayers; level controlling valves in tanks; faucets for pipelines; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus for household purposes; electric lamps; lighting apparatus; smart light bulbs; household electrothermic appliances; household electrothermic appliances for beauty or sanitary purposes; gas-fired water heaters; non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; toilet bowls; toilet seats; bath fittings; showers; microbubble generators for baths; wash-hand bowls [parts of sanitary installations]; wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]; pipes being parts of sanitary facilities; sanitary apparatus and installations; ventilation hoods; bidets; hand drying apparatus for washrooms.

43.

CYLINDER LOCK AND FITTING

      
Application Number JP2024044521
Publication Number 2025/135005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-17
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akiyama Fuminori
  • Takahashi Hirotaka
  • Ando Megumi

Abstract

Provided is a cylinder lock in which an inner cylinder can freely rotate with respect to an outer cylinder and a deviation amount in an axial direction between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder can be minimized, and which allows for a reduced diameter. This cylinder lock comprises an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder rotatably fitting with the inner cylinder. The inner cylinder has a fixed pin insertion groove extending along a circumferential direction on an outer circumferential surface. The outer cylinder has a fixed pin insertion hole communicating with the fixed pin insertion groove at a position corresponding to the fixed pin insertion groove. As the fixed pin is inserted into the fixed pin insertion hole toward the fixed pin insertion groove, the inner cylinder is positioned with respect to the outer cylinder rotatably and so as not to fall out in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 15/00 - Other details of locksParts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices

44.

Key blank

      
Application Number 29853376
Grant Number D1079437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-15
First Publication Date 2025-06-17
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akiyama, Fuminori
  • Mitsuhashi, Takashi

45.

FamiLock

      
Application Number 1859169
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Registration Date 2025-03-21
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Metal materials for building or construction; prefabricated building assembly kits of metal; small items of metal hardware; metal nameplates and door nameplates; letter boxes of metal; metal joinery fittings; outdoor blinds of metal; metal installations for parking bicycles. Fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; electric locks; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; rotary converters; phase modifiers; solar batteries; batteries and cells; telecommunication machines and apparatus; intercoms; electronic data processing apparatus; electron tubes; semi-conductor elements; electronic circuits (not including those recorded with computer programs); computer programs; computer software; application software.

46.

TOILET SEAT AND TOILET SEAT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024042510
Publication Number 2025/121280
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-02
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oguri Motoyoshi
  • Hirakawa Ayumu

Abstract

Provided are a toilet seat and a toilet seat device capable of ensuring a function that makes it less likely for a seated user to feel discomfort due to cold. A toilet seat (10, 50) is provided with a toilet seat main body (11, 311) having an upper surface (12) made of a foamed resin, wherein the heat flux of the upper surface (12) of the toilet seat main body (11, 311), serving as seating surface for a user, is less than the heat flux of a lower surface (13) of the toilet seat main body (11, 311) that faces an upper surface of a toilet main body (41) when installed on the toilet main body (41). The toilet seat device (30) comprises the toilet seat (10, 50), a toilet lid (31), and a supporting portion (32) for supporting the toilet seat (10, 50) and the toilet lid (31).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 13/00 - Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
  • A47K 13/02 - Seats or covers for all kinds of closets of plastic materials

47.

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18844352
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Tetsurou
  • Gomita, Shinichi
  • Haida, Shuhei

Abstract

A housing equipment device includes a fluidic oscillator, a branch flow path connected to a discharge port of the fluidic oscillator and having multiple branch outlets, and multiple flow path outlets that each are connected to one of the multiple branch outlets and through which a fluid from each of the branch outlets is discharged to open space. Pulsating flows are discharged through the flow path outlets, and the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the narrowest portions in fluid passages located downstream of the discharge port of the fluidic oscillator is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of the discharge port of the fluidic oscillator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
  • B05B 1/12 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means capable of producing different kinds of discharge, e.g. either jet or spray

48.

PLUMBING FIXTURE AUXILIARY PORT

      
Application Number 18842390
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Jensen, Robert M.

Abstract

A plumbing fixture system includes a plumbing fixture bowl and a plumbing fixture tank coupled to the plumbing fixture bowl. The plumbing fixture tank is configured to house liquid. The plumbing fixture tank is configured to provide at least a portion of the liquid to the plumbing fixture bowl to flush the plumbing fixture bowl. The plumbing fixture system further includes a fill valve assembly disposed in the plumbing fixture tank. The fill valve assembly includes an auxiliary port. The auxiliary port is configured to modify a level of the liquid in the plumbing fixture tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 1/14 - Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water
  • E03D 1/08 - Siphon action initiated by air or water pressure
  • E03D 1/34 - Flushing valves for outletsArrangement of outlet valves
  • E03D 3/12 - Flushing devices discharging variable quantities of water

49.

FITTING AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING FITTING

      
Application Number JP2024040102
Publication Number 2025/115590
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-12
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naruse Ryo
  • Terada Shinichi
  • Toita Naoyuki
  • Murai Tomoyuki

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a fitting having excellent environmental performance. A double sliding window 1 has a long right stile 60. The right stile 60 includes: an outdoor frame portion 61 formed from a metal material; an indoor frame portion 62 provided on the indoor side of the outdoor frame portion 61 and formed from a metal material; and bridge portions 63 provided between the outdoor frame portion 61 and the indoor frame portion 62 to connect the outdoor frame portion 61 and the indoor frame portion 62. When the right stile 60 is divided into three equal parts in the vertical direction, namely a first region A31, a second region A32, and a third region A33, the plurality of regions include regions (the second region A32 and the third region A33) in which the bridge portions 63 are arranged more densely, and a region (the first region A1) in which the bridge portions 63 are arranged more sparsely.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 3/263 - Frames with special provision for insulation
  • E06B 1/18 - Metal frames composed of several parts with respect to the cross-section of the frame itself

50.

NEWBROOK

      
Application Number 240285900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-03
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Toilets

51.

NEWBROOK

      
Serial Number 99213902
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-02
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Toilets.

52.

PLUMBING FIXTURE SIPHON FLOW ACTUATOR

      
Application Number 18842389
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Jensen, Robert M.

Abstract

A plumbing fixture system includes a plumbing fixture bowl and a plumbing fixture tank coupled to the plumbing fixture bowl. The plumbing fixture tank is configured to house liquid. The plumbing fixture system further includes a siphon flush valve assembly disposed in the plumbing fixture tank and an electric actuator configured to induce, via the siphon flush valve assembly, a siphon flow of a portion of the liquid from the plumbing fixture tank into the plumbing fixture bowl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 1/12 - Siphon action initiated by outlet of air
  • E03D 1/14 - Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water

53.

KITCHEN FAUCET ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18851015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Leavitt, Douglas F.
  • Williams, Emilie
  • Myers, Verne
  • Giblin, Noelle
  • Gunawardena, Mahendra

Abstract

Provided are faucet assemblies comprising temperature control and/or a spray mode control. In some embodiments, a faucet assembly a faucet body having a fluid inlet; a fluid flow path within the faucet body fluidly connected to the fluid inlet; and a spray head; and a temperature control system positioned on the faucet body proximate to the spray head, the temperature control system having one or more controls configured to receive a user input comprising a user's desired fluid temperature; one or more lights configured to emit light based on the user input; and one or more circuit traces configured cause the mixing valve to control a temperature of the fluid based on the user's desired fluid temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps

54.

MAGNETIC SELF-DOCKING FAUCET

      
Application Number 18840442
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ye, Xiaojing
  • Zhang, Weijian
  • Williams, Emilie

Abstract

A self-docking faucet is provided. The faucet comprises a body and an arm extending from the body. A hose extends from the body and is fluidly coupled to an adapter, which is fluidly coupled to a sprayhead. The arm comprises a first magnetic component and the adapter comprises a second magnetic component. The first and second magnetic components exert an attractive magnetic force on one another to cause the adapter—and, therefore, the sprayhead—to be pulled toward and docked to a docking portion of the arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

55.

MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024040157
Publication Number 2025/105371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-12
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Arai Yuko
  • Ueyama Takaki
  • Akiyama Fuminori

Abstract

A management device according to an embodiment is provided with an identification information acquisition unit and a key information acquisition unit. The identification information acquisition unit acquires identification information stored in a storage medium provided to a user who uses a key. The key information acquisition unit acquires, from a storage unit that stores the identification information and key information for identifying the key in association with each other, the key information associated with the identification information.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

EDGELINE

      
Application Number 240002200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-21
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Faucets

57.

EDGELINE

      
Serial Number 99194105
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-20
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Faucets.

58.

ECO-FRIENDLY SHOWERHEAD

      
Application Number 18839877
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kappus, Steven D.
  • Gunawardena, Mahendra
  • Heydari, Behnam

Abstract

Provided are showerhead assemblies comprising a showerhead and a control panel. The showerhead includes a diverter configured to switch between each of a plurality of spray configurations and a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of fluid that flows through the conduit to the showerhead face. The control panel includes a control configured to receive a user input. The diverter is configured to, when a user causes the showerhead assembly to assume an open configuration, initially cause the fluid to flow from the showerhead at the standard spray configuration until the temperature sensor detects the fluid temperature to be in a range of the desired fluid temperature, and, if the fluid temperature is within about 3 degrees of the desired fluid temperature and no user presence is detected, the diverter is configured to switch to the low spray configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
  • B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
  • B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
  • E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
  • E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps

59.

PULSATING FLOW GENERATION DEVICE AND BUILDING EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number JP2024033488
Publication Number 2025/100111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto Tetsurou
  • Gomita Shinichi

Abstract

A pulsating flow generation device comprising: a fluidic device 30 having a common flow path 34 into which a working fluid flows from an upstream side, and a first branch flow path 36 and a second branch flow path 38 connected to the common flow path 34; and an accumulator 32 to which the working fluid is supplied from the common flow path 34 via the first branch flow path 36, wherein the second branch flow path 38 is for supplying the working fluid supplied from the common flow path to a discharge part 20 for discharging the working fluid, and, when the working fluid flows into the common flow path 34, the fluidic device 30 is automatically and continuously switchable between a first flow state in which the supply flow rate of the working fluid supplied from the common flow path 34 to the first branch flow path 36 is increased and a second flow state in which the supply flow rate of the working fluid supplied from the common flow path 34 to the second branch flow path 38 is increased.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024033923
Publication Number 2025/100117
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-24
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uno Mai
  • Fujiwara Miho

Abstract

An animal management system 10 comprises a detection device 50 for detecting the condition of an animal at rest in a non-contact manner and an analysis device 103 for analyzing the condition of the animal. The analysis device 103 includes a vital sign calculation unit for calculating vital signs of the animal at rest on the basis of the result of the detection by the detection device 50 and an output unit for outputting provision information generated on the basis of the vital signs calculated by the vital sign calculation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A01K 29/00 - Other apparatus for animal husbandry
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61B 5/113 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb occurring during breathing

61.

CONTROL DEVICE AND WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18694364
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-15
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Kihara, Yukiko

Abstract

A control device may comprise a controller configured to control water volume to be supplied to one or more specific sanitary facility devices of the plurality of sanitary facility devices by using a first indicator and a second indicator, the first indicator being related to an actual water volume actually used in a plurality of sanitary facility devices, and the second indicator being related to a target water volume to be used in the plurality of sanitary facility devices, and the controller being configured to control the water volume to prevent the actual water volume to exceed the target water volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically

62.

REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE WATER PURIFIER

      
Application Number JP2023037039
Publication Number 2025/079206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-12
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kiyokawa Takehiro

Abstract

Provided is a reverse osmosis membrane water purifier capable of achieving a reduction in the TDS concentration of initial water and a reduction of the drainage flow rate. A reverse osmosis membrane water purifier (100) comprises: a reverse osmosis membrane module (10); an introduced water passage section (20) that forms a flow path through which water introduced into the reverse osmosis membrane module (10) flows; a pump (20B) that is provided in the introduced water passage section (20) and pressurizes water introduced into the reverse osmosis membrane module (10); a permeated water passage section (30) that forms a flow path through which permeated water that has passed through the reverse osmosis membrane (10A) is discharged from the reverse osmosis membrane module (10); a return water passage section (40) that forms a flow path for returning the permeated water to the upstream side of the pump (20B); a non-permeated water passage section (50) that forms a flow path through which the non-permeated water discharged from the reverse osmosis membrane module (10) without passing through the reverse osmosis membrane (10A) flows; and a flow rate adjustment section (60) for reducing the flow rate of the water flowing through the non-permeated water passage section (50) during the flushing of the reverse osmosis membrane module (10) compared to when purified water is generated.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

Faucet

      
Application Number 29857259
Grant Number D1071095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-15
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Soonjae
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • Lyons, Alison J.
  • Williams, Emilie
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

64.

Vanity sink

      
Application Number 29902587
Grant Number D1071104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2025-04-15
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

65.

AQUA STEAM

      
Serial Number 99133558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-11
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Steam sanitizer unit integrated as a feature of sinks for use in the sanitizing of objects including kitchen utensils

66.

AQUA RAPID

      
Serial Number 99133577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-11
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Kitchen sink sprayers sold as a component of sinks.

67.

SELF-CLEANING TOILET ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18695501
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques
  • Song, Ki Bok
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Lyons, Alison J.
  • Flowers, Paul
  • Reinecker, Greg

Abstract

A self-cleaning toilet assembly, configured to operate in a flush mode to perform a flush cycle to clear a toilet bowl of bowl contents, and to operate in an independent on-demand cleaning mode to perform a clean cycle to clean the bowl. The toilet assembly comprises a clean cycle actuator and a chamber housing coupled to a lower tank lid. The cleaning agent chamber may be positioned in the housing in an inserted position during operation of the toilet, and may be positioned at least partially extended out of the housing in order to refill the chamber with cleaning agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 9/03 - Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising or cleaning agent to the water while flushing, or in the flushing tank consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction
  • E03D 1/34 - Flushing valves for outletsArrangement of outlet valves
  • E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically
  • E03D 9/02 - Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising or cleaning agent to the water while flushing, or in the flushing tank

68.

BATH VANITY ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18695486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques
  • Song, Ki Bok
  • Reinecker, Greg
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Flowers, Paul

Abstract

A bath vanity assembly comprising a countertop configured to receive a sink basin; and a power accessory, wherein the countertop comprises an aperture configured to receive the power accessory, the power accessory is configured to be positioned in the aperture in an inserted state and in an extended state, in the inserted state, a top surface of the power accessory is positioned adjacent to the countertop, and in the extended state, a top surface of the power accessory is positioned a distance above the countertop to provide access to a power feature positioned below the power accessory top surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 1/08 - Accessories for toilet tables, e.g. glass plates, supports therefor
  • A46B 17/06 - Devices for cleaning brushes after use
  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

69.

VALVE AND LIQUID SUPPLY CONTAINER

      
Application Number JP2023036612
Publication Number 2025/074635
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirota Masaharu
  • Haraguchi Ryo
  • Narumi Yousuke
  • Ota Noritoshi
  • Komaki Hideyuki

Abstract

A valve 150 includes a mouth part 53, a root part 52, and a rib part 54. The mouth part 53 has a cut 53a. The root part 52 forms a flow passage continuing to the cut 53a, and is formed in a cylindrical shape such that the flow passage expands from one bottom part 52a where the mouth part 53 is formed toward the other bottom part 52b. The rib part 54 is provided on an outer surface of the root part 52 and protrudes in a direction crossing the cut 53a.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members
  • F04B 43/02 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
  • B41J 2/175 - Ink supply systems

70.

Faucet handles

      
Application Number 29857246
Grant Number D1070005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-08
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Soonjae
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • Lyons, Alison J.
  • Williams, Emilie
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques

71.

Gasket

      
Application Number 29849098
Grant Number D1069054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-04-01
Grant Date 2025-04-01
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jensen, Robert M.
  • Esposito, Antonio

72.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY

      
Application Number JP2023034517
Publication Number 2025/062633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanamori Hiroyuki
  • Yao Takashi
  • Kumano Takashi
  • Uozumi Naohiro
  • Hiramoto Koji
  • Ogasawara Aya
  • Matsuo Hideki

Abstract

This method of manufacturing a resin composition molded body comprises: preparing plastic waste containing a low-melting-point resin having a melting point in the range of 80°C to less than 190°C and a non-low-melting-point resin that is either a high-melting-point resin having a melting point of 190°C or higher or a thermosetting resin; pulverizing the plastic waste to obtain a resin composition powder; adding a previously-prepared low-melting-point resin-containing powder and/or a non-low-melting-point resin-containing powder to the resin composition powder and mixing to obtain a resin composition powder mixture in which the content ratio of the low-melting-point resin to the content of the non-low-melting-point resin has been adjusted to a predetermined range; and molding the resin composition powder mixture to obtain a resin composition molded body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 11/14 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition
  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials

73.

Anti-Clog Assemblies

      
Application Number 18895460
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pitsch, Walter
  • Ye, Xiaojing

Abstract

An anti-clog assembly for a sink drain, comprising a filter part and a body, the filter part configured to be inserted into the body to place the assembly in an operable position, and to be at least partially withdrawn from the body to place the assembly in a maintenance position, the assembly configured to be positioned in-line in a drain. An anti-clog assembly for a faucet, comprising a filter part and a body, the filter part configured to be coupled to the body to place the assembly in an operable position, the filter part configured to be decoupled from the body to place the assembly in a maintenance position, and the assembly configured to be positioned in-line in an upstream source water line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03C 1/264 - Separate sieves or similar object-catching inserts

74.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION POWDER FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY

      
Application Number JP2023034518
Publication Number 2025/062634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanamori Hiroyuki
  • Kumano Takashi
  • Okamoto Takahiro
  • Kase Takahiro
  • Uozumi Naohiro
  • Yao Takashi

Abstract

A method for producing a resin composition molded body according to the present invention prepares plastic waste containing a low melting point resin having a melting point within the 80°C to less than 190°C range and a non-low melting point resin containing at least one of a high melting point resin and a thermosetting resin having a melting point of 190°C or higher, which is plastic waste containing at least one of waste plastic residue derived from general waste, waste plastic derived from industrial waste, and waste plastic derived from marine plastic waste, subjects the plastic waste or a shredded material obtained by shredding the plastic waste to treatment to remove magnetic materials and water washing treatment, obtains a resin composition powder by pulverizing the washed plastic waste or shredded material, and molds the resin composition powder to obtain a resin composition molded body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 11/14 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition
  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials
  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor

75.

LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND MORTAR AND CONCRETE USING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024029410
Publication Number 2025/062912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-20
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ono Katsuo

Abstract

A lightweight aggregate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a granular material in which protrusions having an average diameter of less than 3.0 mm are scattered on a surface thereof and the arithmetic average roughness Ra of the surface excluding the protrusions falls within the range of 10 μm to 100 μm, and the density of which falls within the range of 0.9 g/cm3to 1.3 g/cm3.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distributionTreatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stoneExpanding or defibrillating materials
  • B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
  • C04B 16/02 - Cellulosic materials
  • C04B 16/04 - Macromolecular compounds
  • C04B 18/20 - Waste materialsRefuse organic from macromolecular compounds
  • C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates

76.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY

      
Application Number JP2024033520
Publication Number 2025/063246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanamori Hiroyuki
  • Yao Takashi
  • Kumano Takashi
  • Uozumi Naohiro
  • Hiramoto Koji
  • Ogasawara Aya
  • Matsuo Hideki

Abstract

A method for producing a resin composition molded body according to the present disclosure comprises: preparing a plastic waste containing a low melting point resin having a melting point in the range of 80°C to less than 190°C and a non-low melting point resin that is a high melting point resin or a thermosetting resin having a melting point of 190°C or higher; pulverizing the plastic waste to obtain a resin composition powder; adding at least one of a low melting point resin-containing powder and a non-low melting point resin-containing powder prepared in advance to the resin composition powder, and mixing to obtain a resin composition powder mixture adjusted so that the ratio of the content of the low melting point resin to the content of the non-low melting point resin falls within a predetermined range; and molding the resin composition powder mixture to obtain a resin composition molded body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 11/14 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition
  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials

77.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION POWDER FOR RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY PRODUCTION

      
Application Number JP2024033521
Publication Number 2025/063247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanamori Hiroyuki
  • Kumano Takashi
  • Okamoto Takahiro
  • Kase Takahiro
  • Uozumi Naohiro
  • Yao Takashi

Abstract

A method for producing a resin composition molded body according to the present disclosure comprises: preparing a plastic waste that includes at least one of waste plastic residues derived from general waste, a waste plastic derived from industrial waste, and a waste plastic derived from marine plastic waste, and that contains a low melting point resin having a melting point in the range of not lower than 80°C but lower than 190°C and a non-low melting point resin including a thermosetting resin and/or a high melting point resin having a melting point not lower than 190°C; subjecting the plastic waste or a crushed material obtained by crushing the plastic waste to a treatment for removing magnetic substances and a water-washing treatment; pulverizing the plastic waste or the crushed material after the water-washing treatment to obtain a resin composition powder; and molding the resin composition powder to obtain the resin composition molded body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 11/14 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition
  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials
  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor

78.

DETERMINATION DEVICE, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024033747
Publication Number 2025/063298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-20
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Hayashida Atsushi

Abstract

This determination device is provided with a control unit that, on the basis of type information indicating the type of a building material used in a building or exterior structure to be determined, and usage amount information indicating the usage amount of the building material, determines information relating to the amount of GHG that can be reduced when the building or exterior structure to be determined is built by using the building material indicated by the type information in the amount indicated by the usage amount information compared with a case in which a type of building material serving as a prescribed general reference is used.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

AQUA POLYMER

      
Serial Number 79426524
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Toilet bowls and seats sold as a unit; toilets; prefabricated sanitary and bathroom installations sold as a unit; bath installations; cooking apparatus and installations for commercial use; industrial dish drying machines; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for commercial use; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for household purposes; kitchen sinks for commercial use; kitchen sinks for household purposes; tap water faucets; mixer taps for water pipes; mixer taps for kitchen sinks; single-lever faucets for sinks; kitchen sink sprayers; level controlling valves in tanks; faucets for pipelines being parts of sanitary installations; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus for household purposes; electric lamps; lighting apparatus; smart light bulbs; household electrothermic appliances; household electrothermic appliances for beauty or sanitary purposes; gas-fired water heaters; non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; toilet bowls; toilet seats; bath fittings; showers; microbubble generators for baths; wash-hand bowls being parts of sanitary installations; wash-hand basins being parts of sanitary installations; pipes being parts of sanitary facilities; sanitary apparatus and installations; ventilation hoods; bidets; hand drying apparatus for washrooms.

80.

ONE KEY SOLUTION

      
Serial Number 79430747
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-21
Owner LIXIL Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Metal materials for building or construction, namely, metal reinforcement materials, metal cladding, metal building flashing, metal pre-fabricated balconies; building materials, namely, composite panels composed primarily of metal; metal building materials, namely, fascia and soffits; metal building materials, namely, ceiling boards and floor boards; stair nosing of metal being building materials; metal doors; metal window sashes; metal gates and fences; prefabricated building assembly kits of metal; metal hardware, namely, nuts, screws and washers; security locks of metal, other than electric; split rings of common metal for keys; metal keys for locks; locks of metal, other than electric; key cylinders of metal; lock cylinders of metal; padlocks of metal, other than electronic; metal nameplates and door nameplates; letter boxes of metal; towel dispensers of metal; boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels; metal joinery fittings; metal safes; outdoor blinds of metal; upright signboards of common metal; door stops of metal; bicycle parking installations of metal; hinge pin door closers of metal; spring-loaded door closers of metal; insect screens of metal; toilet paper dispensers of metal Rental of safes; rental of locks; unlocking of locks; opening of door locks; legal services relating to social insurance claims; security guarding for facilities; personal bodyguarding; monitoring of security systems; rental of security surveillance equipment; investigation or surveillance services for checking background profiles; fortune-telling; lifestyle counseling [spiritual assistance]; pet sitting; caring for babies [excluding services provided at facilities]; personal shopping for others; house sitting; guardianship services; rental of fire alarms; rental of fire extinguishers. Metalworking; processing of rubber; processing of plastics; ceramic processing; woodworking; paper treating; stone treating; processing of bamboo, tree barks, rattan, vines or other mineral vegetable materials, other than processing of ingredients; water treatment services; recycling of waste; rental of metal treating machines and tools; rental of machines and tools for key cutting; custom manufacture of locks; key processing; key cutting services; 3d printing; rental of machines and apparatus for lumbering; rental of water purifying apparatus; rental of chemical processing machines and apparatus; rental of 3d printers; printing; sorting and disposal of waste and trash; sorting and disposal of domestic waste and trash; sorting and disposal of industrial waste and trash; rental of humidifier for industrial purposes; rental of air purifiers for industrial purposes; rental of air conditioners for industrial purposes; sandblasting services; custom 3d printing for others; laminating; production of energy; custom assembling of materials for others; window tinting treatment being surface coating; air freshening; sorting of waste and recyclable material [transformation]. Mechanisms for coin-operated car parking gates; fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; security surveillance robots; laboratory apparatus and instruments; photographic apparatus and instruments; cinematographic apparatus; optical machines and apparatus; measuring or testing machines and instruments; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; rotary converters; phase modifiers; solar batteries; batteries and cells; telecommunication machines and apparatus; intercoms; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of security systems; personal digital assistants; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; electronic data processing apparatus; electron tubes; semi-conductor elements; electronic circuits (not including those recorded with computer programs); computer programs; computer programs for personal digital assistants; encoded identity cards; monitors [computer programs]; computer software; downloadable computer software programs; recorded computer programs; computer programs, downloadable; application software; geiger counters; cyclotrons (not for medical purposes); industrial x-ray machines and apparatus (not for medical use); industrial betatrons (not for medical use); magnetic prospecting machines; magnetic object detectors; seismic exploration machines and apparatus; hydrophone machines and apparatus; echo sounders; ultrasonic flaw detectors; ultrasonic sensors; electronic door closing control systems; electron microscopes; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications; electric locks; electric cylinder locks; electronic key cards; integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; cases for integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; smart card readers; buzzers; remote controls. Toilet bowls and seats sold as a unit; toilets [water-closets]; prefabricated sanitary and bathroom installations sold as a unit; bath installations; cooking apparatus and installations for commercial use; industrial dish drying machines; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for commercial use; kitchen sinks incorporating integrated worktops for household purposes; kitchen sinks for commercial use; kitchen sinks for household purposes; tap water faucets; level controlling valves in tanks; faucets for pipelines; waste water treatment tanks for industrial purposes; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for industrial purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus for industrial purposes; water purifying apparatus for household purposes; electric lamps; lighting apparatus; smart light bulbs; household electrothermic appliances; household electrothermic appliances for beauty or sanitary purposes; gas-fired water heaters; non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; toilet bowls; toilet seats; toilet seats for use with japanese style toilet bowls; bath fittings; showers; microbubble generators for baths; wash-hand bowls [parts of sanitary installations]; wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]; pipes being parts of sanitary facilities; sanitary apparatus and installations; ventilation hoods; bidets; hand drying apparatus for washrooms. Curtain hooks; metal-substitute plastic fasteners; nails, wedges, nuts, screws, tacks, bolts, rivets and casters, not of metal; washers, not of metal, not of rubber or vulcanized fiber; locks, not of metal, other than electric; locks, not of metal, for windows; locks, not of metal, for doors; locks, not of metal, for vehicles; lock barrels, not of metal; plastic key cards, not encoded and not magnetic; cushions; japanese floor cushions (zabuton); pillows; mattresses; nameplates, not of metal; door nameplates, not of metal; dog kennels; nesting boxes for small birds; beds for household pets; letter boxes, not of metal or masonry; towel dispensers, not of metal; boxes, not of metal, for dispensing paper towels; furniture; bathroom vanities; receiver-side storage boxes for home delivery services; lockers; indoor blinds; blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo (sudare); bead curtains for decoration; indoor window shades; screens being furniture; oriental folding partition screens (byoubu); benches; door handles, not of metal; door knockers, not of metal; non-metal knobs; door openers, not of metal, non-electric; door closers, not of metal, non-electric; door stops, not of metal or rubber; shower chairs; bathroom stools; bathtub rails, not made of metal; freestanding partitions being furniture; deck chairs; mobile boarding stairs, not of metal, for passengers; valves of plastic, other than machine parts; toilet paper dispensers, not of metal Building construction; installation of lockers; installation of receiver-side storage boxes for home delivery services; installation, changing, replacement and repair of locks; installation of door openers and closers; providing construction information; construction consultancy; building construction supervision; maintenance of utilities in buildings; repair or maintenance of loading-unloading machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of electronic machines; repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of telephone apparatus; repair or maintenance of consumer electric appliances; repair or maintenance of electric lighting apparatus; repair or maintenance of measuring and testing machines and instruments; repair or maintenance of medical machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of mechanical parking systems; repair or maintenance of bicycle parking apparatus; furniture restoration; repair or maintenance of lockers; safe maintenance or repair; setup or repair of locks; replacement of lock cylinders; repair of security locks; repair or maintenance of gas water heaters; repair or maintenance of non-electric cooking heaters; installation, repair or maintenance of electronic lock assemblies for security systems; rental of machines and tools for lock repair; repair or maintenance of cooking pots and pans; repair or maintenance of bath fittings; repair of toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; repair of tatami mats Providing weather information; architectural design; surveying; geological research; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments (including their parts) or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; designing (other than for advertising purposes); computer programming services; computer programming for electronic authentication; providing online authentication services for registered users and providing information relating thereto; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; research on building construction or city planning; testing or research on prevention of pollution; testing or research on electricity; testing or research on civil engineering; rental of measuring apparatus; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; providing computer programs on electronic authentication; leasing of laboratory apparatus; architectural consultancy; providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website; research and development of new products for others; research in the field of building construction; testing or research on machines, apparatus and instruments; scientific research in the field of environmental protection; providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; evaluation and certification of standards and adaptability for computer security systems; testing, inspection or research of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuff; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries.

81.

RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY, CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL, BUILDING MATERIAL, HORTICULTURAL MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY

      
Application Number JP2023033711
Publication Number 2025/057400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner
  • LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • HANDY TECHNO CO. LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kumano Takashi
  • Kanamori Hiroyuki
  • Uozumi Naohiro
  • Yao Takashi
  • Sakamoto Junichi
  • Okamoto Takahiro
  • Miura Koji
  • Akaho Tomoyuki

Abstract

A resin composition molded body (10) according to the present disclosure is a molded body of a composition containing a resin base material (11) that contains a low-melting-point resin, cellulose-based material particles (12) that are dispersed in the resin base material 11, and non-low-melting-point resin particles (13) that are dispersed in the resin base material (11), wherein the melting point of the low-melting-point resin is within the range of 80°C or higher but lower than 190°C, the low-melting-point resin content relative to the total amount of the composition is within the range of 10-80 mass%, the cellulose-based material particle (12) content relative to the total amount of the composition is within the range of 10-50 mass%, the non-low-melting-point resin particles (13) include one or both of a thermosetting resin and a high-melting-point resin having a melting point of 190°C or higher, and the non-low-melting-point resin particle (13) content with respect to the total amount of the composition is within the range of 10-80 mass%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B27N 3/02 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from particles

82.

ILLUMINATION DEVICE, TOILET BRUSH, AND TOILET DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024033153
Publication Number 2025/058086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Umeda Mayumi

Abstract

The present invention provides an illumination device that can be used for cleaning a sanitary facility such as a lavatory and that makes it easy to visually recognize dirt in the sanitary facility. Provided is an illumination device 1 used for cleaning sanitary facilities 3, 4, and 5, said illumination device comprising a light-emitting body 151 that emits visible light with a wavelength of 420-590 nm. The light-emitting body 151 preferably emits green visible light with a wavelength of 490-550 nm. The sanitary facilities are at least one of a toilet device 3, 3B, a lavatory sink 5, and a lavatory cabinet 4.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • A47K 11/10 - Hand tools for cleaning the toilet bowl
  • A47K 17/00 - Other equipment

83.

REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE WATER PURIFIER

      
Application Number JP2023033703
Publication Number 2025/057397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimazu Toshiaki
  • Adachi Kosuke
  • Yamane Hiroshi
  • Kakehi Hiroshi

Abstract

Provided is a reverse osmosis membrane water purifier capable of maintaining heavy metal removal performance over a long period while exhibiting sufficient heavy metal removal performance. A reverse osmosis membrane water purifier (100) comprises: a reverse osmosis membrane module (10) that performs a process for allowing introduced water to permeate through a reverse osmosis membrane (10A), the reverse osmosis membrane module (10) separating the water into permeated water that has permeated through the reverse osmosis membrane (10A) and non-permeated water that has not permeated through the reverse osmosis membrane (10A), and discharging the permeated water and the non-permeated water; a permeated water passage part (30) that forms a flow channel through which the permeated water is discharged from the reverse osmosis membrane module (10); and a removal part (60) that is provided to the permeated water passage part (30) and removes heavy metals contained in the permeated water. The permeated water passage part (30) has: a first flow path (31); a second flow path (32) that is parallel to the first flow path (31), the removal part (60) being disposed in the second flow path (32); and a switching part (33) that freely switches to either passage state from among a state in which water can be passed through the first flow path (31) and a state in which water can be passed through the second flow path (32).

IPC Classes  ?

84.

RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY, CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL, BUILDING MATERIAL, HORTICULTURAL MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION MOLDED BODY

      
Application Number JP2024032806
Publication Number 2025/058048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner
  • LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
  • HANDY TECHNO CO. LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kumano Takashi
  • Kanamori Hiroyuki
  • Uozumi Naohiro
  • Yao Takashi
  • Sakamoto Junichi
  • Okamoto Takahiro
  • Miura Koji
  • Akaho Tomoyuki

Abstract

A resin composition molded body (10) according to the present disclosure is a molded body of a composition containing a resin base material (11) that contains a low-melting-point resin, cellulose-based material particles (12) that are dispersed in the resin base material 11, and non-low-melting-point resin particles (13) that are dispersed in the resin base material (11), wherein the low-melting-point resin has a melting point within the range of at least 80°C to less than 190°C, the low-melting-point resin content relative to the total amount of the composition is within the range of 10-80 mass%, the cellulose-based material particles (12) content relative to the total amount of the composition is within the range of 10-50 mass%, the non-low-melting-point resin particles (13) include one or both of a high-melting-point resin and a thermosetting resin having a melting point of 190°C or higher, and the non-low-melting-point resin particles (13) content with respect to the total amount of the composition is within the range of 10-80 mass%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B27N 3/02 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from particles

85.

Shower controller

      
Application Number 29818007
Grant Number D1067385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-18
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Swedberg, Lydia

86.

HIGHGROVE

      
Application Number 238614900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-14
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Faucets

87.

HIGHGROVE

      
Serial Number 99084307
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-14
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Faucets

88.

TOILET BOWL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031184
Publication Number 2025/053068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchiyama Takuma
  • Higashino Tooru
  • Inoue Hironao

Abstract

Provided is a toilet bowl device that has an improved degree of freedom in the layout of a rotation mechanism of an opening/closing body with respect to a toilet bowl body. The toilet bowl device includes: an opening/closing body which is at least one of a toilet seat and a toilet lid which are attached, so as to be able to open and close, to a toilet bowl body; and a rotation mechanism which is provided on the toilet bowl body and is configured so as to be interlockable with rotation between a closed position and an open position of the opening/closing body. The rotation mechanism includes: an eccentric mechanism part including an output shaft directly or indirectly connected to the opening/closing body; and at least one rotation auxiliary device connected to the eccentric mechanism part and assisting the rotation of the opening/closing body. The output shaft is disposed at a position eccentric to a rotation auxiliary device connection-section for connection with the eccentric mechanism part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 13/10 - Devices for raising and lowering
  • E03D 9/08 - Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed spraysModifications of the bowl for use with such devices

89.

Shower controller

      
Application Number 29818003
Grant Number D1066600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-11
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Swedberg, Lydia

90.

Shower controller

      
Application Number 29818006
Grant Number D1066601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-11
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Swedberg, Lydia

91.

Shower controller

      
Application Number 29817999
Grant Number D1066599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-11
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Swedberg, Lydia

92.

REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023032022
Publication Number 2025/046895
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimazu Toshiaki
  • Adachi Kosuke
  • Yamane Hiroshi
  • Kakehi Hiroshi

Abstract

Provided is a novel reverse osmosis membrane water purification system capable of stably removing heavy metals. A reverse osmosis membrane water purification system (100) generates purified water by performing a process of causing water to pass through a reverse osmosis membrane. The reverse osmosis membrane water purification system (100) comprises: a reverse osmosis membrane module (10) that has a reverse osmosis membrane (10A); and an addition unit (50) that adds water-soluble salt to water to be introduced into the reverse osmosis membrane module (10).

IPC Classes  ?

93.

FURNITURE, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING FURNITURE

      
Application Number JP2024031300
Publication Number 2025/047959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Anazawa Nobuhiro

Abstract

This furniture is provided with a furniture body including storage portions, wherein: the furniture body is attached to a wall surface in a state of being separated upward from a floor surface, and includes a supporting portion fixed to the wall surface, a plurality of side wall members fixed to the supporting portion and arranged at intervals in an intersecting direction that intersects the vertical direction, and a top wall member disposed above the plurality of side wall members; parts of the storage portions positioned in the intersecting direction are formed by the side wall members; parts of the storage portions positioned upward are formed by the top wall member; and each of the plurality of side wall members has an engagement portion that engages with the supporting portion from above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47B 77/02 - General layout, e.g. relative arrangement of compartments, working surface or surfaces, supports for apparatus

94.

DXV MODULUS

      
Application Number 238395400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-05
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Plumbing fittings, namely, faucets, shower nozzles and bath spouts; plumbing fixtures, namely, toilet bowls and tanks, bidets, sinks, lavatories, bathtubs and shower surrounds.

95.

DXV MODULUS

      
Serial Number 99067004
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-04
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Plumbing fittings, namely, faucets, shower nozzles and bath spouts; plumbing fixtures, namely, toilet bowls and tanks, bidets, sinks, lavatories, bathtubs and shower surrounds

96.

HAND WASHING STATION, NOZZLE ASSEMBLY, AND NOZZLE

      
Application Number JP2024029121
Publication Number 2025/041712
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiyama Daigo
  • Patel Gunjan Manu

Abstract

A hand washing station comprising a plurality of nozzle assemblies fluidly coupled to a water pipe or conduit, the nozzle assemblies each comprising a nozzle, wherein the nozzle comprises a lever arm pivotally coupled to a stationary arm; a handle coupled to a proximate end of the lever arm; a water inlet positioned at a distal end of the stationary arm; and a water outlet positioned in the stationary arm, wherein the nozzle is configured to be in a closed position when the lever arm is in a horizontal or down position, such that the water outlet does not allow water flow, and the nozzle is configured to be in an open position when the lever arm is in a vertical or up position, such that the water outlet allows water flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03B 9/20 - Pillar fountains or like apparatus for dispensing drinking water
  • F16K 1/00 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces

97.

LOWELL

      
Serial Number 99059885
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-27
Owner AS America, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Faucets

98.

Faucet

      
Application Number 29799648
Grant Number D1062999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-15
First Publication Date 2025-02-18
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques
  • Nitz, Jacob
  • Song, Ki Bok
  • Flowers, Paul
  • Reinecker, Greg

99.

TOILET DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024028072
Publication Number 2025/033426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-06
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner LIXIL CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murase Shohei
  • Matsuzono Genji
  • Koshimizu Noriyuki
  • Seike Reo
  • Hayashi Takaya
  • Fukagawa Masafumi
  • Domoto Naoki
  • Umeda Mayumi
  • Shimosato Akihiro
  • Kajitani Suguru
  • Koda Yobu

Abstract

The present specification provides a technique that allows for flushing washing water over a wide range of a toilet bowl. This toilet device may comprise: a toilet bowl communicating with a drain passage; a water discharge passage including a first water discharge port and a second water discharge port for discharging washing water flowing from an upper end part of the toilet bowl to the toilet bowl, and a third water discharge port for discharging the washing water toward the drain passage; and a pump for boosting the washing water to feed the washing water from the water discharge passage including the first water discharge port, the second water discharge port, and the third water discharge port, to the toilet bowl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 5/01 - Special constructions of flushing devices using flushing pumps
  • E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically
  • E03D 11/02 - Water-closet bowls

100.

Tub spout

      
Application Number 29857264
Grant Number D1061818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2025-02-11
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner AS America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Soonjae
  • Bucher, Christophe
  • Lyons, Alison J.
  • Williams, Emilie
  • L'Henaff, Jean-Jacques
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