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).

  • Patent number: 8844070
    Abstract: A self-rimming sink is provided. The self-rimming sink includes a basin and a rim extending outwardly from an upper end of the basin in a relatively horizontal orientation. The rim is configured to be placed on top of a countertop for supporting the sink. The self-rimming sink also includes an apron coupled to the rim and defining a front portion of the sink. The apron has a front surface extending vertically below the rim and laterally between a first side surface and an opposite second side surface. The first and second side surfaces each having a front vertical lip that extends laterally to an outer periphery of the rim and a rear side wall portion. The rear side wall portion is recessed relative to the front vertical lip and the outer periphery of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Booth, Jason R. Miller, James S. Giefer
  • Publication number: 20140259377
    Abstract: A sink accessory comprising a wire-form attachment structure and a supporting structure. The wire-form attachment structure is configured to be secured to a section of a divider of the sink to support the sink accessory. The attachment structure includes a base, a first leg, and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg. The supporting structure is coupled to and extends from one of the first and second legs. The supporting structure is also configured to extend offset from and adjacent to the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140259380
    Abstract: One embodiment of the application relates to a sink assembly including a sink and a drain cover. The sink includes a basin and a projection provided in a bottom wall of the basin. The projection includes a first portion and a second portion that define a cavity and a drain opening. The first portion extends from the bottom wall at a first orientation and the second portion extends from the first portion at a second orientation that is different than the first orientation. The drain cover is installed into the cavity of the projection. The drain cover includes a base and at least one leg extending downward from a bottom surface of the base. The base has a top surface that is substantially coplanar with an upper surface of the bottom wall, and has an outer periphery that extends beyond an outer periphery of the drain opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: 8776283
    Abstract: A movable seat is disclosed which is positionable within a shower stall of a type having at least one rear support element, such as a rear ledge, and at least one frontal support element, such as a lower frontal threshold. The movable seat includes an essentially horizontal support that has a rearward portion that is suitable to be supported on the ledge and a leg that extends downwardly from a forward portion of the support to a foot. The seat is sufficiently flexible such that if a weight load of a human or thereabout is placed on the support, then the foot will flex forwardly in response thereto, thereby jamming the seat in place relative to the shower stall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Clayton C. Garrels, Thomas M. Spankowski, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: 8701223
    Abstract: A sink mountable to an underside of a counter, an assembly including this sink, a method installing this sink, and a method of manufacturing this sink are disclosed. The sink includes at least one basin with a rim extending generally outwardly from an upper boundary of the basin. The rim includes at least one channel recessed relative to an upper surface of the rim. Among other things, this channel may strengthen and inhibit warping of the rim as well as be configured to neatly receive a sealant during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Publication number: 20130263373
    Abstract: A sink comprising a basin, a rim extending outwardly from the basin, a support member in the form of a channel coupled to an underside of a portion of the rim to increase the rigidity of the rim, and a mounting element operatively coupled to the channel and configured to secure the rim to a fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Brian Siehr, Theodore Nikolai, Joseph Bolden
  • Publication number: 20120222213
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Shawn J. BOOTH, Jason R. Miller, James S. Giefer
  • Publication number: 20120222212
    Abstract: A self-rimming sink is provided. The self-rimming sink includes a basin and a rim extending outwardly from an upper end of the basin in a relatively horizontal orientation. The rim is configured to be placed on top of a countertop for supporting the sink The self-rimming sink also includes an apron coupled to the rim and defining a front portion of the sink The apron has a front surface extending vertically below the rim and laterally between a first side surface and an opposite second side surface. The first and second side surfaces each having a front vertical lip that extends laterally to an outer periphery of the rim and a rear side wall portion. The rear side wall portion is recessed relative to the front vertical lip and the outer periphery of the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Shawn J. Booth, Jason R. Miller, James S. Giefer
  • Publication number: 20120159703
    Abstract: A sink mountable to an underside of a counter, an assembly including this sink, a method installing this sink, and a method of manufacturing this sink are disclosed. The sink includes at least one basin with a rim extending generally outwardly from an upper boundary of the basin. The rim includes at least one channel recessed relative to an upper surface of the rim. Among other things, this channel may strengthen and inhibit warping of the rim as well as be configured to neatly receive a sealant during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Publication number: 20110252561
    Abstract: A movable seat is disclosed which is positionable within a shower stall of a type having at least one rear support element, such as a rear ledge, and at least one frontal support element, such as a lower frontal threshold. The movable seat includes an essentially horizontal support that has a rearward portion that is suitable to be supported on the ledge and a leg that extends downwardly from a forward portion of the support to a foot. The seat is sufficiently flexible such that if a weight load of a human or thereabout is placed on the support, then the foot will flex forwardly in response thereto, thereby jamming the seat in place relative to the shower stall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Clayton C. Garrels, Thomas M. Spankowski, Jason R. Miller
  • Publication number: 20100275368
    Abstract: A combined sink and storage rack assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a sink basin, a work area integral with the sink basin, and a wire rack hung underneath the work area at a side of the basin. Spring clips mounted on the sink basin and work area hook the rack. Sections of the rack's wire that insert into the spring clips are coated with an elastomer, such as silicone rubber, in order to dampen vibrations transmitted from the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Patent number: D702332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D703798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D703799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D703800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D703801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D710981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D716422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D716921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D716923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller