Patents by Inventor Brian M. Kaule

Brian M. Kaule 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).

  • Publication number: 20230189417
    Abstract: A showerhead includes a plurality of water outlets for providing a flow of water. The showerhead includes one or more lighting elements and a light driver communicably coupled to the one or more lighting elements. The light driver is configured to control at least a subset of the lighting elements to output light based on various conditions corresponding to the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Connor McManus, Brian M. Kaule
  • Patent number: 11649943
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light receiver, an electrically-powered light source coupled to the light receiver, and a vessel containing a liquid. The vessel is translucent such that the light from the light source radiates through the vessel. The vessel includes an outer wall and an inner wall that define an enclosed area that receives and contains the liquid. The inner wall defines an open area positioned radially inward from the enclosed area and the inner wall includes a top opening and a bottom opening such that the open area is a through-hole extending through the enclosed area. The vessel is configured such that light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Nicholas R. Rindt, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: 11602032
    Abstract: A showerhead includes a plurality of water outlets for providing a flow of water. The showerhead includes one or more lighting elements and a light driver communicably coupled to the one or more lighting elements. The light driver is configured to control at least a subset of the lighting elements to output light based on various conditions corresponding to the showerhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Connor McManus, Brian M. Kaule
  • Publication number: 20220268419
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light receiver, an electrically-powered light source coupled to the light receiver, and a vessel containing a liquid. The vessel is translucent such that the light from the light source radiates through the vessel. The vessel includes an outer wall and an inner wall that define an enclosed area that receives and contains the liquid. The inner wall defines an open area positioned radially inward from the enclosed area and the inner wall includes a top opening and a bottom opening such that the open area is a through-hole extending through the enclosed area. The vessel is configured such that light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Nicholas R. Rindt, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: 11346525
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light receiver, an electrically-powered light source coupled to the light receiver, and a vessel containing a liquid. The vessel is configured such that light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel. The vessel is translucent such that the light from the light source radiates through the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Nicholas R. Rindt, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20210267420
    Abstract: A retractable shower assembly is provided. The retractable door assembly includes a housing, a retractable door, and a spring roller. The housing includes a shelving cavity. The retractable door is operable to move between a retracted position in which the retractable door is retracted into the housing and an extended position in which the retractable door extends out of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Ken Hanna
  • Publication number: 20210195712
    Abstract: A showerhead includes a plurality of water outlets for providing a flow of water. The showerhead includes one or more lighting elements and a light driver communicably coupled to the one or more lighting elements. The light driver is configured to control at least a subset of the lighting elements to output light based on various conditions corresponding to the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brandon H. Miller, Connor McManus, Brian M. Kaule
  • Publication number: 20210088198
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light receiver, an electrically-powered light source coupled to the light receiver, and a vessel containing a liquid. The vessel is configured such that light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel. The vessel is translucent such that the light from the light source radiates through the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Brian M. KAULE, Nicholas R. Rindt, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: D807989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Anna-Pia K. Slothower
  • Patent number: D819177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Anna-Pia K. Slothower
  • Patent number: D819786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Anna-Pia K. Slothower
  • Patent number: D822178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Gary N. Clarke, Brian M. Kaule
  • Patent number: D846080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Gary N. Clarke, Brian M. Kaule
  • Patent number: D846084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Anna-Pia K. Slothower
  • Patent number: D867546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kaule, Anna-Pia K. Slothower
  • Patent number: D966595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas R. Rindt, Brian M. Kaule, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: D968673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas R. Rindt, Brian M. Kaule, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: D968674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas R. Rindt, Brian M. Kaule, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: D992796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas R. Rindt, Brian M. Kaule, Dennis L. Snyder
  • Patent number: D994952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas R. Rindt, Brian M. Kaule, Dennis L. Snyder