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

Claim 13:
14. A method comprising:
providing a plumbing fixture including an attachment structure;
providing an adapter configured to couple the plumbing fixture to an outlet of a water supply assembly, the adapter comprising:
an annular body extending between a first end and a second end and defining a bore extending therethrough;
a first collar provided along an exterior of the annular body;
a second collar provided along the exterior of the annular body;
a recess provided along the exterior of the annular body, the recess positioned between the first collar and the second collar;
an engagement structure provided along the exterior at the second end, 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 located adjacent the second end and configured to engage a tool received within the bore to rotate the adapter;

engaging the engagement structure with the attachment structure; and
engaging the driving structure with the tool.