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).
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Publication number: 20260153105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2026Publication date: June 4, 2026Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Brian Douglas RENZELMAN, Andrew James STOKES, Joel Aldebaran SALAZAR ELORZA, Gary CLARKE
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Patent number: 12553455Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2023Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Brian Douglas Renzelman, Andrew James Stokes, Joel Aldebaran Salazar Elorza, Gary Clarke
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Publication number: 20240125467Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240044347Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Brian Douglas Renzelman, Andrew James Stokes, Joel Aldebaran Salazar Elorza, Gary Clarke
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Publication number: 20240009688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Gary Clarke, Tucker Jones, Connor McManus, Brandon Miller
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Patent number: 11324078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yucel Aybar, Gary Clarke
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Publication number: 20190387584Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yucel Aybar, Gary Clarke
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Patent number: 9380918Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Roger W. Murphy, Michael Luettgen, Gary Clarke, Joseph L. Stauber
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Publication number: 20140250578Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Roger W. Murphy, Michael Luettgen, Gary Clarke, Joseph L. Stauber