Patents by Inventor Randy O. Mesun
Randy O. Mesun 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).
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Publication number: 20180216333Abstract: A method of securing a toilet base that includes coupling a foot of a first support member to a first portion of a trap; pivotally coupling a first clamping member to a leg of the first support member, so that first clamping member can rotate relative to the first support member; placing the toilet base over the trap, so that a skirt of the toilet base surrounds the first support member and the first clamping member; inserting a first adjusting member through a first opening in the skirt so that a shank of the first adjusting member is coupled to a distal end of the first clamping member; and rotating the first adjusting member in a first direction to a secure position in which a head of the first adjusting member loads the skirt and the first support member loads the shank to secure the toilet base to the trap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: JEFFREY T. LAUNDRE, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9976591Abstract: A bolt and cap assembly for mounting a plumbing fixture includes a flanged nut, a bolt, a washer, and a cap. The flanged nut includes a flange and a sleeve extending therefrom. The bolt includes a substantially planar head and a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft is configured to threadably engage the flanged nut to couple the plumbing fixture to a mounting flange. The washer is configured to be positioned between the bolt and the flanged nut. The cap is configured to be removably coupled to the washer and to encase the substantially planar head of the bolt between the washer and the cap so as to conceal the substantially planar head from view and to prevent fluid from entering an area between the cap and the washer.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Daniel N. Halloran, Jonathan R. Guay, Randy O. Mesun
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Publication number: 20180119401Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a pedestal, a tank disposed on the pedestal, and an inlet chamber formed in the pedestal. The inlet chamber includes an inlet portion comprising an upstream end defining an upstream inner diameter, and a downstream end defining a downstream inner diameter less than the upstream inner diameter. The inlet chamber further includes an elbow extending downstream from the inlet portion, the elbow defining an elbow diameter substantially the same as the downstream inner diameter. The inlet portion is configured to receive water from the tank. The toilet assembly further includes a flush valve disposed in the tank, the valve defining a valve outlet disposed below the tank and in the inlet portion of the inlet chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun, Andrew H. Matznick
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Patent number: 9951507Abstract: A mounting assembly configured to adjustably couple a toilet to a mounting surface. The mounting assembly includes a support member configured to mount to the mounting surface; a clamping member rotatably coupled to the support member at a pivot; and an adjusting member extending through an opening in the support member and engaging the clamping member. An adjustment of the adjusting member is configured to pivot the clamping member relative to the support member to adjust a first load between the adjusting member and the support member and a second load between the adjusting member and the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jeffrey T. Laundre, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Publication number: 20170145676Abstract: A skirted toilet base configured to be secured to a trap, the skirted toilet base having a bowl; a wall extending from the bowl; and a mounting assembly configured to secure the toilet base to the trap. The mounting assembly having a clamping member pivotally coupled to the trap, such that the clamping member can rotate about an axis of rotation relative to the trap, and an adjusting member that extends through an opening in the wall and through a bore in the clamping member. The adjusting member has a longitudinal axis that extends in a direction that is transverse to the axis of rotation, and rotation of the adjusting member about the longitudinal axis rotates the clamping member about the axis of rotation to secure the toilet base to the trap through the clamping member and the adjusting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9605418Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a dual flush toilet that includes a rotatable pivot pin including a body and an extension extending outwardly from the body; a first lever configured to contact the extension after a predetermined rotation of the first lever, such that continued rotation of the first lever rotates the pivot pin a first rotation to actuate the first flush mode; and a second lever configured to contact the extension after a predetermined rotation of the second lever, such that continued rotation of the second lever rotates the pivot pin a second rotation to actuate the second flush mode; wherein the first rotation is different than the second rotation.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Clayton C. Garrels, Douglas E. Bogard, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9598849Abstract: A method for installing a skirted toilet having a pedestal and a bowl, the method comprising securing a trap to a soil pipe, the trap having a base and a passageway configured to be fluidly connected between the bowl of the toilet and the soil pipe, wherein the base comprises a clamping member pivotally coupled thereto; positioning the pedestal over the trap to fluidly couple the bowl to the trap such that an opening in a wall of the pedestal is substantially aligned with an opening in the clamping member; and securing the toilet to the trap by inserting an adjusting member through the opening of the pedestal and into the opening of the clamping member and rotating the adjusting member to pivot the clamping member into engagement with the adjusting member.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9353513Abstract: A toilet has a trapway extending between a bowl opening and a toilet outlet opening. A heel links and provides a bend between a down leg and an out leg of the trapway. The heel has a cross-sectional profile having a major dimension and a minor dimension. The major dimension increases as the down leg transitions into the heel and reduces as the heel transitions into the out leg. This heel configuration in the trapway forms a siphon during a flushing action of the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Daniel N. Halloran
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Publication number: 20160076237Abstract: A mounting assembly comprising a support member having a leg and a foot configured to be coupled to the trap; a clamping member including a bore and a distal end pivotally coupled to the leg of the support member; and an adjusting member extending through an opening in a wall of the pedestal, through an opening in the leg of the support member, and into the bore of the clamping member; wherein adjustment of the adjusting member pivots the clamping member relative to the support member to change a pitch of the adjusting member such that the adjusting member imparts a load into both the support member and the wall of the pedestal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Jeff Laundre, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9212478Abstract: A mounting assembly comprising a support member having a leg and a foot configured to be coupled to the trap; a clamping member including a bore and a distal end pivotally coupled to the leg of the support member; and an adjusting member extending through an opening in a wall of the pedestal, through an opening in the leg of the support member, and into the bore of the clamping member; wherein adjustment of the adjusting member pivots the clamping member relative to the support member to change a pitch of the adjusting member such that the adjusting member imparts a load into both the support member and the wall of the pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jeff Laundre, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Publication number: 20150284939Abstract: A toilet has a trapway extending between a bowl opening and a toilet outlet opening. A heel links and provides a bend between a down leg and an out leg of the trapway. The heel has a cross-sectional profile having a major dimension and a minor dimension. The major dimension increases as the down leg transitions into the heel and reduces as the heel transitions into the out leg. This heel configuration in the trapway forms a siphon during a flushing action of the toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Daniel N. Halloran
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Publication number: 20150247310Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a dual flush toilet that includes a rotatable pivot pin including a body and an extension extending outwardly from the body; a first lever configured to contact the extension after a predetermined rotation of the first lever, such that continued rotation of the first lever rotates the pivot pin a first rotation to actuate the first flush mode; and a second lever configured to contact the extension after a predetermined rotation of the second lever, such that continued rotation of the second lever rotates the pivot pin a second rotation to actuate the second flush mode; wherein the first rotation is different than the second rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Clayton C. Garrels, Douglas E. Bogard, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Publication number: 20150219145Abstract: A bolt and cap assembly for mounting a plumbing fixture includes a flanged nut, a bolt, a washer, and a cap. The flanged nut includes a flange and a sleeve extending therefrom. The bolt includes a substantially planar head and a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft is configured to threadably engage the flanged nut to couple the plumbing fixture to a mounting flange. The washer is configured to be positioned between the bolt and the flanged nut. The cap is configured to be removably coupled to the washer and to encase the substantially planar head of the bolt between the washer and the cap so as to conceal the substantially planar head from view and to prevent fluid from entering an area between the cap and the washer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Daniel N. Halloran, Jonathan R. Guay, Randy O. Mesun
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Publication number: 20150159359Abstract: A method for installing a skirted toilet having a pedestal and a bowl, the method comprising securing a trap to a soil pipe, the trap having a base and a passageway configured to be fluidly connected between the bowl of the toilet and the soil pipe, wherein the base comprises a clamping member pivotally coupled thereto; positioning the pedestal over the trap to fluidly couple the bowl to the trap such that an opening in a wall of the pedestal is substantially aligned with an opening in the clamping member; and securing the toilet to the trap by inserting an adjusting member through the opening of the pedestal and into the opening of the clamping member and rotating the adjusting member to pivot the clamping member into engagement with the adjusting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9032560Abstract: An actuation mechanism comprising a first handle, a second handle, a housing, a link arm member provided within the housing and pivotally coupled to the handles, and a moveable stop member provided within the housing. The first handle may be mounted to a first side of a toilet tank, and the second handle may be mounted coaxially relative to the first handle on the first side. The housing may be mounted to a second side of the tank. A rotation of one of the first and second handles results in rotation of the link arm member being limited by the moveable stop member such that the link arm member is permitted to rotate a first amount. Rotation of both the first and second handles results in movement of the moveable stop member such that the link arm member is permitted to rotate a second amount greater than the first amount.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Clayton C. Garrels, Douglas E. Bogard, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9003575Abstract: A toilet has a trapway extending between a bowl opening and a toilet outlet opening. A heel links and provides a bend between a down leg and an out leg of the trapway. The heel has a cross-sectional profile having a major dimension and a minor dimension. The major dimension increases as the down leg transitions into the heel and reduces as the heel transitions into the out leg. This heel configuration in the trapway forms a siphon during a flushing action of the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Daniel N. Halloran
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Patent number: D797911Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Simon Mark Bickerstaffe, Ronald L. Smies, Robert S. Davis
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Patent number: D798424Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Simon Mark Bickerstaffe, Ronald L. Smies, Robert S. Davis
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Patent number: D798425Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Simon Mark Bickerstaffe, Ronald L. Smies, Robert S. Davis
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Patent number: D825042Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Simon Mark Bickerstaffe, Ronald L. Smies, Robert S. Davis