Patent ID: 11946577
Assignee: KOHLER CO.
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  Y | IPC F

Claim 16:
17. A method comprising:
providing a plumbing fixture including an attachment structure;
providing an adapter comprising:
an annular body defining a bore extending therethrough;
a collar provided along an exterior of the annular body, the collar configured to engage an outlet of a water supply assembly to couple the outlet to the adapter;
an engagement structure provided along the exterior, the engagement structure configured to engage the attachment structure to couple the plumbing fixture to the adapter; and
a driving structure formed along an interior of the annular body about a portion of the bore and configured to engage a tool received within the bore to rotate the adapter;

engaging the engagement structure with the attachment structure;
engaging the driving structure with the tool by placing the tool within the bore; and
rotating the adapter using the tool after engaging the driving structure with the tool.