Patents Assigned to Kohler Co.
  • Clean toilet and accessories
    Patent number: 11674298
    Abstract: A toilet that includes a tank configured to hold water from a water supply; a reservoir fluidly connected to the tank and configured to hold a cleaning compound comprising a chemical compound and water from the water supply; and an actuator configured to control a flush cycle of the toilet upon a first activation, the actuator including at least one nozzle fluidly connected to the reservoir and configured to discharge an amount of the cleaning compound external to the tank upon at least one of the first activation or a second activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael Luettgen, William Kuru, Clayton Garrels, Peter W. Denzin
  • Push-button tub and shower diverter
    Patent number: 11674607
    Abstract: The tub and shower diverter assembly includes an escutcheon, a manifold sub-assembly, and a handle assembly. The manifold sub-assembly is fluidly coupled to an existing waterway connector of an existing conventional tub and shower diverter system. The manifold sub-assembly includes a mixing valve at least partially disposed through the escutcheon and coupled to the manifold sub-assembly by a valve nut. The handle assembly is coaxially aligned with the mixing valve. The handle assembly includes a base insertably coupled to the valve nut and a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve. The escutcheon abuts a wall when the handle is threadably coupled to the mixing valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Tucker A. Jones, Brian J. Mooren, Evan S. Yee, Gregory R. Schmidt
  • Inline shower device
    Patent number: 11666931
    Abstract: An inline shower device includes a housing, a hydraulic chamber, a first actuator, and a fluid-driven piston. The housing includes an outlet port. The hydraulic chamber is disposed within the housing. The first actuator is configured to connect a capsule to the housing and to fluidly connect the capsule to the hydraulic chamber. The fluid-driven piston is disposed within the hydraulic chamber and is configured to dispense a fluid from the capsule into the outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Robert J. Guthrie, Brian C. Wick, Andrew Klinger, Matthew Harrison
  • Rim jet nozzle system for toilets
    Patent number: 11668085
    Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a toilet body and a nozzle system. The toilet body defines a toilet bowl and a rim area disposed along an upper edge of the toilet bowl. The rim area includes a flange defining an opening. The nozzle system includes a nozzle having a first end configured to be fluidly coupled to a water supply conduit and a second end fluidly coupled to the rim area. The second end defines an outlet formed at a compound angle. The connector assembly detachably couples the nozzle to the flange such that the nozzle extends through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Tony L. Lambert, Randy O. Mesun, Rahul Bose, Keith E. Muellenbach, Sudip Mukerji, Jessica A. Grev
  • Motor generator control for fixed fuel source engine
    Patent number: 11667273
    Abstract: A system for supplementing a fixed fuel source for an engine includes a motor-generator set connected to a mechanical load device and a controller. The motor-generator set includes a motor and a generator. The engine is configured to provide a first torque from a fixed fuel source from an independent variable flow input. The fixed fuel source is independent of the engine and set external to the engine. The mechanical load device is driven by the engine and configured to require a second torque defined by an independent flow device. The controller is configured to compare the first torque and the second torque, provide a first control signal to the motor to provide power to the engine when the second torque exceeds the first torque and provide a second control signal to the generator to draw power from the engine when the first torque exceeds the second torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Isaac S. Frampton, Adam Larson
  • Apron front sink panel assembly
    Patent number: 11659928
    Abstract: A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Jason R. Miller
  • SHOWERHEAD
    Publication number: 20230149954
    Abstract: A showerhead includes a flow device and a flow distribution member. The flow device is configured to produce a substantially laminar fluid stream. The flow distribution member is coupled to the flow device and is spaced apart from the flow device. The flow distribution member is configured to receive the substantially laminar fluid stream from the flow device and to produce a distributed fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael J. Soetaert, James J. Barczynski, Paul B. Georgeson, Todd W. Leonhard
  • Toilet seat lift assembly
    Patent number: 11647877
    Abstract: In one example, a lifting assembly for a toilet includes at least a track arm and a track. The track arm is configured to guide a toilet seat assembly from a first position to a second position. The track is coupled to a base enclosure of the toilet and providing a track path for the track arm, and the track path has a radius of curvature to limit the range of motion of the toilet seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Chanseol Chung
  • Concrete form for freestanding bath filler installation and method of use
    Patent number: 11649618
    Abstract: A concrete form for installing a bath filler includes a base having an exposed top surface, a perimeter wall extending along each side of the base and oriented perpendicular to the base, and a rim extending from a top edge of the perimeter wall outwardly from the exposed top surface. The concrete form includes at least one notch disposed along the rim, such that the at least one notch is configured to align with a desired location of the bath filler. The concrete form includes a drill template corresponding with the notches. The drill template includes a plurality of markers configured to indicate drill-hole placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Matthew J. Ball
  • Water filter system
    Patent number: 11638891
    Abstract: A water filter system comprising a container configured to contain water, a lid configured to attach to the container, a filter element configured to filter the water and movable within the container, and a plunger coupled to the filter element and movable through the lid. The water filter system is at least one of powered by a mechanical force directly from a user or self-powered and is not electrically powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Chanseol Chung, Tsung-Yu Lu, Daniel E. Smith
  • Fluid connector for toilet
    Patent number: 11639599
    Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a toilet, a non-vitreous fluid delivery component, and a connector assembly. The non-vitreous fluid delivery component is coupled to, and in fluid communication with, the toilet. The connector assembly couples the non-vitreous fluid delivery component to the toilet in a substantially watertight manner. The connector assembly includes a connector body, a nut adjustably coupled to the connector body, and a sealing member disposed on the connector body. The nut is configured to be adjusted relative to the connector body to cause the connector body to compress the sealing member against a portion of the toilet, such that the sealing member creates a substantially watertight seal between the toilet and the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Randy O. Mesun, Jeremiah J. Rauwerdink, Daniel N. Halloran, Keith E. Muellenbach, Jennifer L. Tarplee
  • Articulating faucet
    Patent number: 11639762
    Abstract: A water delivery device includes a first conduit section and a second conduit section rotatably coupled to the first conduit section by a magnetic joint. The magnetic joint includes a plurality of magnets that cooperatively define a plurality of rotational positions between the first conduit 5 section and the second conduit section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Chanseol Chung
  • Soap dispenser
    Patent number: D985305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Drew Johnson, Tory L. Hayner
  • Bathtub
    Patent number: D986395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowen, Xinyao Liu
  • Handshower
    Patent number: D987034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Brandon H. Miller
  • Bath filler
    Patent number: D987323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Xinyao Lin
  • Handshower
    Patent number: D987780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Yutong Wu
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D987789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Dongha Lee
  • Handshower
    Patent number: D988472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Matthew T. Harrison, Gregory de Swarte
  • Shower handle
    Patent number: D989241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Dongha Lee, Rafael A. Rexach, Drew Johnson