Patents by Inventor Andrew H. Matznick

Andrew H. Matznick 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: 10711444
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun, Andrew H. Matznick
  • Publication number: 20180119401
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun, Andrew H. Matznick
  • Patent number: 6728976
    Abstract: An attachment system for mounting a flush tank to a toilet bowl includes a bracket disposed between the tank and the bowl. The bracket has a generally planar body defining a central opening receiving a tubular flush extension extending from the tank into an opening in a bowl extension. The bracket is fastened to the tank by a large nut threaded to the tank extension. The bracket is mounted to the bowl at two slots opening at opposite side edges of the bracket by two bolts disposed through openings in the bowl extension. The bracket has a unitary pair of upwardly extending spring arms contacting the bottom wall of the flush tank and a unitary pair of lower spring arms contacting the bowl extension. The spring arms are deflectable between the flush tank and the toilet bowl to accommodate for warping or mold variations between the tank and the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Andrew H. Matznick, Sudip Mukerji
  • Patent number: 6651264
    Abstract: A flush valve is connectable to a blind hole in a vertical wall of a toilet tank. An overflow member is in fluid communication with a flush valve housing. The flush valve housing is wider than it is higher, and fits into a blind hole in the tank wall of similar cross sectional shape. The tank is formed with an attachment ear. A clip mounted on the housing holds the housing against the tank wall, while the non-circular nature of the housing and blind hole prevent relative rotation there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Andrew H. Matznick
  • Publication number: 20030150052
    Abstract: A flush valve is connectable to a blind hole in a vertical wall of a toilet tank. An overflow member is in fluid communication with a flush valve housing. The flush valve housing is wider than it is higher, and fits into a blind hole in the tank wall of similar cross sectional shape. The tank is formed with an attachment ear. A clip mounted on the housing holds the housing against the tank wall, while the non-circular nature of the housing and blind hole prevent relative rotation there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Andrew H. Matznick
  • Patent number: 5361431
    Abstract: A faucet with a vacuum breaker for a pull-out spray head plumbing fixture is provided. The vacuum breaker is in the faucet housing and provides a guide for and surrounds an extendible and retractable hose connected to the pull-out spray head. The vacuum breaker has a flapper valve stretch fitted over a body member of the vacuum breaker. The body member also affords pivotal attachment of a spout. A tubular guide for the hose also provides a quick connect or disconnect feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Donald P. Freier, Andrew H. Matznick