Patents by Inventor Gary Clarke

Gary Clarke 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: 20260153105
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses related to a waterway assembly for a fluid delivery device are provided herein. The waterway assembly includes a first waterway positioned within a body. The first waterway is configured to inlet water. The waterway assembly includes a second waterway formed within the body as a loop. The first waterway is arranged above the second waterway such that at least a portion of the second waterway is positioned underneath the first waterway. The waterway assembly includes at least one first opening configured to direct water from the first waterway to the second waterway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brian Douglas RENZELMAN, Andrew James STOKES, Joel Aldebaran SALAZAR ELORZA, Gary CLARKE
  • Patent number: 12553455
    Abstract: A waterway for a fluid delivery device includes a body, an inlet passage, a continuous header passage, a connector passage, a chamber, and a plurality of ports. The inlet passage is formed in the body and configured to receive a supply of water. The continuous header passage is formed in the body as a loop with elongated side passages. The connector passage is formed in the body and fluidly interconnects the inlet passage and the elongated side passages. The chamber is formed in the body in spaced relation to the elongated side passages. The plurality of ports is formed in the body and extends between the elongated side passages and the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Renzelman, Andrew James Stokes, Joel Aldebaran Salazar Elorza, Gary Clarke
  • Publication number: 20240125467
    Abstract: A portable steam generator includes a power source in a housing, a water tank in the housing, a heating element in the housing and configured to heat water in the water tank to produce steam using power from the power source, and a track on the housing configured to support the portable steam generator in an installation position and allow manual removal from the installation position. A pre-plumbed integrated bathroom panel includes a plumbing inlet configured to provide water to the panel, a water outlet connected to the plumbing inlet, a steam outlet connected to the plumbing inlet and a heating element, a sanitizing outlet connected to the plumbing inlet and an additive generator, valves for directing water from the plumbing inlet to the at least one water outlet, the at least one steam outlet, and the at least one sanitizing outlet, and a controller configured to operate at least the plurality of valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Huston Adam Sprang, Peter Kajuch, Robert Quasius, Aaron Mitchell, James Scott Giefer, Gary Clarke, Jessica Schroeder, Maria Evraets, Amber LaVerne Hall Nelson, Yutong Wu, Evan See-Leet Lee, Thomas Brian Sindelar, Crystal Marie Riste, Ryan Leichty, Zachary Paul Hillesland
  • Publication number: 20240044347
    Abstract: A waterway for a fluid delivery device includes a body, an inlet passage, a continuous header passage, a connector passage, a chamber, and a plurality of ports. The inlet passage is formed in the body and configured to receive a supply of water. The continuous header passage is formed in the body as a loop with elongated side passages. The connector passage is formed in the body and fluidly interconnects the inlet passage and the elongated side passages. The chamber is formed in the body in spaced relation to the elongated side passages. The plurality of ports is formed in the body and extends between the elongated side passages and the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Renzelman, Andrew James Stokes, Joel Aldebaran Salazar Elorza, Gary Clarke
  • Publication number: 20240009688
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to adjustable components of a shower assembly. The shower assembly includes at least one showerhead moveably coupled to a shower rail by a joint. The joint is located at a position away from a center axis of the showerhead such that the showerhead can move between at least two independent showerhead positions. The shower rail includes at least one slidable component such that a position of the shower rail can be adjusted in at least one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Gary Clarke, Tucker Jones, Connor McManus, Brandon Miller
  • Patent number: 11324078
    Abstract: A system for heating a window, the system comprises: a window movably disposed within a housing, the window comprising a first window heating zone and a second window heating zone; a heating device for heating at least one of the first window heating zone and the second window heating zone; and an actuator configured to determine which of the first and second window heating zones to heat depending on at least one of: the position of the window within the housing; and the height of an eye line of a user of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yucel Aybar, Gary Clarke
  • Publication number: 20190387584
    Abstract: A system for heating a window, the system comprises: a window movably disposed within a housing, the window comprising a first window heating zone and a second window heating zone; a heating device for heating at least one of the first window heating zone and the second window heating zone; and an actuator configured to determine which of the first and second window heating zones to heat depending on at least one of: the position of the window within the housing; and the height of an eye line of a user of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yucel Aybar, Gary Clarke
  • Patent number: 9380918
    Abstract: Various disclosed systems relate to fixtures, such as toilets, that include a lighting mechanism for illuminating portions of the fixture. One embodiment relates to a toilet. The seat assembly of the toilet includes a hinge assembly having a hinge housing and a lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism is at least partially encapsulated by the hinge housing. The lighting mechanism including a first light source and a power source. The seat assembly further includes a lid pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The seat assembly includes a ring pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The lighting mechanism is configured to direct light at the tank and to direct light into the bowl such that light is reflected off of the tank and off of an interior of the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roger W. Murphy, Michael Luettgen, Gary Clarke, Joseph L. Stauber
  • Publication number: 20140250578
    Abstract: Various disclosed systems relate to fixtures, such as toilets, that include a lighting mechanism for illuminating portions of the fixture. One embodiment relates to a toilet. The seat assembly of the toilet includes a hinge assembly having a hinge housing and a lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism is at least partially encapsulated by the hinge housing. The lighting mechanism including a first light source and a power source. The seat assembly further includes a lid pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The seat assembly includes a ring pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The lighting mechanism is configured to direct light at the tank and to direct light into the bowl such that light is reflected off of the tank and off of an interior of the bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roger W. Murphy, Michael Luettgen, Gary Clarke, Joseph L. Stauber