Patents by Inventor Leila M. Rubin

Leila M. Rubin 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: 9468939
    Abstract: A shower device and a faceplate assembly for a shower device. The faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having a front surface and a rear surface, a plurality of apertures being defined between the front surface and the rear surface, the faceplate being at least partially formed of a transparent material proximate the front surface, and an opaque material located proximate the rear surface. A pattern may be formed from facets, adjacent facets meeting at an intersection, at least one of the plurality of apertures being positioned at an intersection. A shower device may include a nozzle plate having a surface and including a plurality of nozzles for discharging water, at least one of the plurality of nozzles having a barb; and a faceplate snap-fit to the nozzle plate by the barb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hanna, Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130232684
    Abstract: A shower device and a faceplate assembly for a shower device. The faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having a front surface and a rear surface, a plurality of apertures being defined between the front surface and the rear surface, the faceplate being at least partially formed of a transparent material proximate the front surface, and an opaque material located proximate the rear surface. A pattern may be formed from facets, adjacent facets meeting at an intersection, at least one of the plurality of apertures being positioned at an intersection. A shower device may include a nozzle plate having a surface and including a plurality of nozzles for discharging water, at least one of the plurality of nozzles having a barb; and a faceplate snap-fit to the nozzle plate by the barb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Kenneth S. Hanna, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin
  • Patent number: 8505579
    Abstract: Valve assemblies are provided that have a selection member engaged with a housing to provide control of fluid communication between first and second fluid pathways. Positioning the selection member within a selection cavity of the housing provides fluid communication with a corresponding fluid pathway. An optional locking member can engage the valve assembly to prevent fluid communication with at least one fluid pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John C. Esche, Leila M. Rubin, David Eugene Hansen
  • Publication number: 20110214769
    Abstract: Valve assemblies are provided that have a selection member engaged with a housing to provide control of fluid communication between first and second fluid pathways. Positioning the selection member within a selection cavity of the housing provides fluid communication with a corresponding fluid pathway. An optional locking member can engage the valve assembly to prevent fluid communication with at least one fluid pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: John C. ESCHE, Leila M. RUBIN, David Eugene HANSEN
  • 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: D597774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Leila M. Rubin
  • Patent number: D605258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D608417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D622814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Gregory De Swarte
  • Patent number: D623275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Gregory De Swarte, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D635220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D635221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D635645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D636062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Leila M. Rubin, Gregory De Swarte, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D692527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hanna, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin
  • Patent number: D752712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hanna, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin, Eugenio Duarte
  • Patent number: D776788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hanna, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin, Eugenio Duarte
  • Patent number: D776789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hanna, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin, Eugenio Duarte
  • Patent number: D776790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hanna, Gregory de Swarte, Leila M. Rubin, Eugenio Duarte