Patents by Inventor Edwin R. Potter, Jr.

Edwin R. Potter, Jr. 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: 5617591
    Abstract: A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventors: John M. Bloemer, Michael J. Kurth, Alan D. Bengtson, Robert C. Giese, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Thomas A. Bonnell, Thomas W. Clarke
  • Patent number: 5546616
    Abstract: A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John M. Bloemer, Michael J. Kurth, Alan D. Bengtson, Robert C. Giese, Todd D. Dannenberg, Carter J. Thomas, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Thomas A. Bonnell, Daniel N. Halloran, Thomas W. Clarke
  • Patent number: 5305478
    Abstract: A waste storage and removal assembly for use with a waste chute under a sink wherein a carrier for a waste container is pivoted from positions outside and under the sink as well as raised and lowered in conjunction with a sealing member of the waste chute. The waste removal assembly is easily connected to a sink cabinet beneath the sink and is entirely accommodated therein so that no portion is visible when the waste container is stored thereunder. In an especially preferred form, the waste assembly is particularly suited for use with a chute connected to a saddle portion of a two basin sink which also has a drain control in the saddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Edwin R. Potter, Jr.