Patents by Inventor James L. Marlowe

James L. Marlowe 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: 10337222
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a clamp, a member, a base, a spacer, and a pin. The clamp is configured to receive a portion of a shower door. The member is coupled to the clamp, and comprises a circumferential slot. The base is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure, and defines a hole. The spacer is coupled to the base. The member is rotatably coupled to the spacer. The pin includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be received in the hole of the base, and the second end is configured to be received in the circumferential slot. The pin and the circumferential slot are cooperatively configured to define an end point of rotation for the shower door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Patent number: 10213060
    Abstract: A shower track guide system for a shower enclosure may include an elevated track positioned above a base and at least one stand disposed between the base and the track. The track may be mounted to the at least one stand. A shower door may be movable along a top of the track to permit access to the shower enclosure. The stand may elevate the track above the base to permit water to flow underneath the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Steven R. Aykens, Mark A. Johnson, James L. Marlowe, Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Nicholas Pairolero, Michael R. Bates
  • Publication number: 20180334840
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a clamp, a member, a base, a spacer, and a pin. The clamp is configured to receive a portion of a shower door. The member is coupled to the clamp, and comprises a circumferential slot. The base is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure, and defines a hole. The spacer is coupled to the base. The member is rotatably coupled to the spacer. The pin includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be received in the hole of the base, and the second end is configured to be received in the circumferential slot. The pin and the circumferential slot are cooperatively configured to define an end point of rotation for the shower door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: ROQUE M. CORPUZ, JR., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Patent number: 10060168
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a guide member including a generally cylindrical body, the body defining a plurality of diametrically opposed circumferential slots. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a clamp configured to receive a portion of a shower door, the clamp defining a recess configured to receive a first side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a base defining a plurality of openings and a spacer comprising a generally cylindrical body defining a plurality of through holes at an outer periphery thereof, a first side of the spacer configured to be rotatively received in a corresponding recess in a second side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a plurality of pins configured to be received in the plurality of openings of the base, extend through the plurality of through holes of the spacer, and engage a portion of the plurality of circumferential slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Publication number: 20180078096
    Abstract: A shower track guide system for a shower enclosure may include an elevated track positioned above a base and at least one stand disposed between the base and the track. The track may be mounted to the at least one stand. A shower door may be movable along a top of the track to permit access to the shower enclosure. The stand may elevate the track above the base to permit water to flow underneath the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Steven R. Aykens, Mark A. Johnson, James L. Marlowe, Roque M. Corpuz, JR., Nicholas Pairolero, Michael R. Bates
  • Patent number: 9839330
    Abstract: A shower track guide system for a shower enclosure may include an elevated track positioned above a base and at least one stand disposed between the base and the track. The track may be mounted to the at least one stand. A shower door may be movable along a top of the track to permit access to the shower enclosure. The stand may elevate the track above the base to permit water to flow underneath the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Steven R. Aykens, Mark A. Johnson, James L. Marlowe, Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Nicholas Pairolero, Michael R. Bates
  • Patent number: 9675215
    Abstract: A shower door assembly includes a wall member, a door and a hinge assembly. The wall member is configured to be coupled to a fixed portion of a bathing enclosure. The door is pivotably coupled to the wall member by the hinge assembly, and the door is positioned such that at least a portion of the door overlaps with at least a portion of the wall member when the door is in a closed position. The door is configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the wall member between an opened position and a closed position. The door is also configured to translate in a direction normal to the pivot axis to selectively adjust a relative distance between a side edge of the door and a side edge of the wall member such that the door fits in a door opening of the bathing enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris
  • Publication number: 20160208531
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a guide member including a generally cylindrical body, the body defining a plurality of diametrically opposed circumferential slots. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a clamp configured to receive a portion of a shower door, the clamp defining a recess configured to receive a first side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a base defining a plurality of openings and a spacer comprising a generally cylindrical body defining a plurality of through holes at an outer periphery thereof, a first side of the spacer configured to be rotatively received in a corresponding recess in a second side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a plurality of pins configured to be received in the plurality of openings of the base, extend through the plurality of through holes of the spacer, and engage a portion of the plurality of circumferential slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, JR., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Publication number: 20150113724
    Abstract: A shower door assembly includes a wall member, a door and a hinge assembly. The wall member is configured to be coupled to a fixed portion of a bathing enclosure. The door is pivotably coupled to the wall member by the hinge assembly, and the door is positioned such that at least a portion of the door overlaps with at least a portion of the wall member when the door is in a closed position. The door is configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the wall member between an opened position and a closed position. The door is also configured to translate in a direction normal to the pivot axis to selectively adjust a relative distance between a side edge of the door and a side edge of the wall member such that the door fits in a door opening of the bathing enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, JR., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris
  • Publication number: 20140259364
    Abstract: A shower track guide system for a shower enclosure may include an elevated track positioned above a base and at least one stand disposed between the base and the track. The track may be mounted to the at least one stand. A shower door may be movable along a top of the track to permit access to the shower enclosure. The stand may elevate the track above the base to permit water to flow underneath the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Steven R. Aykens, Mark A. Johnson, James L. Marlowe, Roque M. Corpuz, JR., Nicholas Pairolero, Michael R. Bates
  • Patent number: 5417272
    Abstract: A pivotal and extendable bathing door unit is disclosed wherein a first panel is pivotally connected to a supporting wall, and a second panel is extendably connected to the first panel, so that the door can operate to enclose without an overhead track. There are roller tracks and rollers cross-linked to each other while permitting lateral relative movement therebetween. In one form, cam members are associated with the pivotal connection of the first panel to provide a lifting action between bistable positions, and a magnetic member is connected to a handle on the second panel for attraction to a similar second panel of a second similar door unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Sterling Plumbing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Marlowe, Ronald M. Wise, Larry D. Bruce, James W. Hodges
  • Patent number: 4887394
    Abstract: An adjustment apparatus for supporting a slidable door is disclosed that has a bar-like pivotable frame member. A pair of track followers, such as rollers, are mounted adjacent the ends of the frame member. A door has upper and lower edges, and opposite side edges. The upper door edge is pivotally connected to a central portion of the pivot frame member. A pair of stems are pivotally fastened to the frame member adjacent the ends of the frame member. Each stem is also mounted in a sliding relationship with respect to the side edges of the door. In this way, the frame member can pivot with respect to the upper door edge. When installing the slidable door, this pivot action allows the door to be flush against the frame structure, even though the wall or frame may be out-of-plumb. Final adjustment of the apparatus simply requires tightly fastening a central bolt and at least one screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Sterling Plumbing Group, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Marlowe
  • Patent number: 4594475
    Abstract: An electrical insulating bushing for conversion between various current ratings and characterized by a tubular column including an insulating portion, a tubular conductor extending through the column and connected to terminals at the top and bottom of the column, and another conductor disposed within the tubular conductor and connected to the terminal at the top of the column. In order to convert the bushing to a different current rating, a replacement conductor is provided which can be substituted for the conductor within the tubular conductor. The replacement conductor and tubular conductor are electrically connected together in spaced alignment near the bottom terminal by a conductive annulus and a coil spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Dennis C. Bowman, James L. Marlowe
  • Patent number: D734124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Greg L. Parris, Adam M. Moller, Karger D. Kohler, James L. Marlowe, Alan T. McDonald
  • Patent number: D758828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Greg L. Parris, Adam M. Moller, Karger D. Kohler, James L. Marlowe, Alan T. McDonald