Patents by Inventor Jason R. Miller
Jason R. Miller 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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Patent number: 11963691Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
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Publication number: 20240110369Abstract: A method for making a sink with a supporting structure including providing a sink including at least one basin and a rim extending outwardly from at least one side of the at least one basin, and coupling a support structure in the form of at least one channel to an underside of the at least one side of the rim using a tool. The tool includes a channel support configured to receive one channel of the at least one channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Brian Siehr, Theodore Nikolai, Joseph Bolden
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Publication number: 20240065437Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the s sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
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Publication number: 20230389700Abstract: A mounting system for securing a sink to a countertop supported by a cabinet is provided. The mounting system includes a receiving structure configured to be supported under a rim of the sink, a bracket having a first portion configured to engage a portion of the cabinet and a second portion configured to engage a bottom of a basin of the sink, a linking member extending between the receiving structure and the bracket, a first connector configured to engage a first end of the linking member and retain the linking member relative to the receiving structure, and a second connector configured to engage a second end of the linking member and secure the bracket against the cabinet and the bottom of the basin of the sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Shawn J. Booth, Jason R. Miller, James S. Giefer
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Patent number: 11781301Abstract: A method for making a sink with a supporting structure including providing a sink including at least one basin and a rim extending outwardly from at least one side of the at least one basin, and coupling a support structure in the form of at least one channel to an underside of the at least one side of the rim using a tool. The tool includes a channel support configured to receive one channel of the at least one channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Brian Siehr, Theodore Nikolai, Joseph Bolden
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Patent number: 11771222Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the s sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
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Publication number: 20230295909Abstract: A sink includes a basin configured to hold water, an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron, and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, where the outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Ryan R. Detlaff
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Patent number: 11759011Abstract: A mounting system for securing a sink to a countertop supported by a cabinet is provided. The mounting system includes a receiving structure configured to be supported under a rim of the sink, a bracket having a first portion configured to engage a portion of the cabinet and a second portion configured to engage a bottom of a basin of the sink, a linking member extending between the receiving structure and the bracket, a first connector configured to engage a first end of the linking member and retain the linking member relative to the receiving structure, and a second connector configured to engage a second end of the linking member and secure the bracket against the cabinet and the bottom of the basin of the sink.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Shawn J. Booth, Jason R. Miller, James S. Giefer
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Patent number: 11659928Abstract: A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Jason R. Miller
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Patent number: 11598077Abstract: A sink includes a basin configured to hold water, an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron, and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, where an outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced apart from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Ryan R. Detlaff
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Publication number: 20220408918Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the s sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
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Patent number: 11457736Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
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Publication number: 20220298767Abstract: A method for making a sink with a supporting structure including providing a sink including at least one basin and a rim extending outwardly from at least one side of the at least one basin, and coupling a support structure in the form of at least one channel to an underside of the at least one side of the rim using a tool. The tool includes a channel support configured to receive one channel of the at least one channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Jason R. MILLER, Brian Siehr, Theodore Nikolai, Joseph Bolden
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Publication number: 20220257016Abstract: A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Kohler CoInventor: Jason R. Miller
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Publication number: 20220213674Abstract: A sink includes a basin configured to hold water, an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron, and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, where an outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced apart from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Ryan R. Detlaff
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Patent number: 11352773Abstract: A method for making a sink with a supporting structure, comprising: drawing a sink including at least one basin and a rim extending outwardly from at least one side of the at least one basin; and coupling a support structure in the form of at least one channel to an underside of the at least one side of the rim using a tool; wherein the tool includes a channel support configured to receive one channel of the at least one channels.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Brian Siehr, Theodore Nikolai, Joseph Bolden
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Patent number: 11324318Abstract: A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Jason R. Miller
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Patent number: 11286652Abstract: A sink is provided that includes a basin configured to hold water; an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron; and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, wherein an outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced apart from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Ryan R. Detlaff
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Patent number: D941970Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Erika Kovesdi, Chris Santos, Jason R. Miller
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Patent number: D954917Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Erika Kovesdi, Christopher J. Santos, Jason R. Miller