Patents by Inventor Katherine A. Stanchak

Katherine A. Stanchak has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9003576
    Abstract: Grab rail assemblies are disclosed for mounting on walls, such as the tiled walls of a showering area or a mud room. The assemblies are designed to aesthetically meld with the surrounding environment by having a front tile mounting panel. They may also be provided with a drainage system to avoid water collecting long term within the rail when the rail is used in a shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Michael R. Bates, Nicholas T. Pairolero, Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: 8201289
    Abstract: A control is provided adjacent an overflow of a bathtub or sink. It both remotely controls operation of a basin bottom drain, and provides an option of shutting off flow through the overflow. Rotation of a handle of the control controls the bottom drain, and axial movement of the handle controls flow through the overflow. For example, a clicker-type pop-out valve can control overflow flow. Slot and projection structures restrict use of the overflow shutoff when the drain is not closed, and/or in some circumstances even when the drain is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Cary D. Edmonds, Katherine A. Stanchak, Murali Natarajan
  • Publication number: 20100325792
    Abstract: A control is provided adjacent an overflow of a bathtub or sink. It both remotely controls operation of a basin bottom drain, and provides an option of shutting off flow through the overflow. Rotation of a handle of the control controls the bottom drain, and axial movement of the handle controls flow through the overflow. For example, a clicker-type pop-out valve can control overflow flow. Slot and projection structures restrict use of the overflow shutoff when the drain is not closed, and/or in some circumstances even when the drain is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Cary D. Edmonds, Katherine A. Stanchak, Murali Natarajan
  • Publication number: 20090217452
    Abstract: Grab rail assemblies are disclosed for mounting on walls, such as the tiled walls of a showering area or a mud room. The assemblies are designed to aesthetically meld with the surrounding environment by having a front tile mounting panel. They may also be provided with a drainage system to avoid water collecting long term within the rail when the rail is used in a shower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Michael R. Bates, Nicholas T. Pairolero, Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: D592290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: D595817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Katherine A. Stanchak, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D603490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: D606636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: D613835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Timothy E. Hoh, Katherine A. Stanchak, Mary Reid, Kristopher W. Clover
  • Patent number: D617432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: D619224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Katherine A. Stanchak
  • Patent number: D621485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Katherine A. Stanchak