Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Schumacher
Jeffrey A. Schumacher 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: 20240108137Abstract: A stadium seat includes a mounting base configured to be connected to a support structure, a vertical support extending upwardly from the mounting base, a seat support movably coupled to the mounting base, and a back support coupled to the vertical support. The seat support is movable relative to the mounting base between a first position, in which the seat support is at a first horizontal distance from the vertical support, and a second position, in which the seat support is at a second horizontal distance from the vertical support, the first distance being different than the second distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventor: Jeffrey Schumacher
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Patent number: 11920717Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Ravi Kumar Rajendran, John C. Redding
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Publication number: 20230125370Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey A. SCHUMACHER, Ravi Kumar RAJENDRAN, John C. REDDING
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Patent number: 11566737Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Ravi Kumar Rajendran, John C. Redding
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Publication number: 20230019992Abstract: A mounting system includes a body extending from a first end to a second end. The mounting system includes a bracket adjustably coupleable to the first end to secure the body to a wall with a portion of the body between the first and second ends spaced apart from the wall. The first end of the body includes a first projection having a groove configured to receive a key of a second projection of the bracket to rotationally fix the bracket relative to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: KOHLER COInventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Chandrika Abhang, Cary D. Edmonds
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Publication number: 20220356685Abstract: A faucet includes an internal waterway at least partially formed of a first material. The internal waterway includes a valve seat, a conduit, and a unitary body. The valve seat is configured to receive water. The conduit is coupled to the valve seat. The conduit is in fluid communication with the valve seat and configured to receive the water from the valve seat. The unitary body is formed of a non-metallic material having a processing temperature less than a temperature at which the first material forming the internal waterway is undesirably affected, wherein the unitary body is molded around the internal waterway.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Kohler, David J. Macon, Mark W. Schibur, Thomas Manoni, Vindhya K. Tiwari, Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Patent number: 11464369Abstract: A mounting system includes an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to engage a first side of a wall. The mounting system further includes a bracket configured to engage a second side of the wall opposing the first side, the bracket coupled to the arm by a fastener, wherein the second end of the arm is configured to engage the first side of the wall at a location offset from the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Chandrika Abhang, Cary D. Edmonds
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Patent number: 11408158Abstract: The present application generally relates to a faucet. The faucet includes a continuous internal waterway and a body. The continuous internal waterway includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a valve seat, and a waterway. The second chamber is configured to receive water from a water source. The valve seat is coupled to the first chamber and the second chamber. The valve seat is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The waterway is in fluid communication with the valve seat. The body encapsulates the continuous internal waterway. The faucet is operational to receive the water from the water source and to provide the water to the waterway. The body is isolated from the water by the continuous internal waterway during operation of the faucet.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Kohler, David J. Macon, Mark W. Schibur, Thomas Manoni, Vindhya K. Tiwari, Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Patent number: 11396740Abstract: A free standing bath filler that includes a body having an inlet configured to receive hot and cold water, a first outlet, and a second outlet; a first valve located within the body and configured to control at least one of a flow rate or a temperature of water from the inlet to the first outlet; a second valve located within the body and configured to control at least one of a flow rate or a temperature of water from the inlet to the second outlet; a first controller configured to control an operation of the first valve; and a second controller configured to control an operation of the second valve, wherein the each controller is operable independently of the other controller.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Austen G. Thogersen, Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Publication number: 20200318327Abstract: The present application generally relates to a faucet. The faucet includes a continuous internal waterway and a body. The continuous internal waterway includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a valve seat, and a waterway. The second chamber is configured to receive water from a water source. The valve seat is coupled to the first chamber and the second chamber. The valve seat is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The waterway is in fluid communication with the valve seat. The body encapsulates the continuous internal waterway. The faucet is operational to receive the water from the water source and to provide the water to the waterway. The body is isolated from the water by the continuous internal waterway during operation of the faucet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jeffrey A. KOHLER, David J. MACON, Mark W. SCHIBUR, Thomas MANONI, Vindhya K. TIWARI, Jeffrey A. SCHUMACHER
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Publication number: 20200232197Abstract: A free standing bath filler that includes a body having an inlet configured to receive hot and cold water, a first outlet, and a second outlet; a first valve located within the body and configured to control at least one of a flow rate or a temperature of water from the inlet to the first outlet; a second valve located within the body and configured to control at least one of a flow rate or a temperature of water from the inlet to the second outlet; a first controller configured to control an operation of the first valve; and a second controller configured to control an operation of the second valve, wherein the each controller is operable independently of the other controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Austen G. Thogersen, Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Patent number: 10711442Abstract: The present application generally relates to a faucet. The faucet includes a continuous internal waterway and a body. The continuous internal waterway includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a valve seat, and a waterway. The second chamber is configured to receive water from a water source. The valve seat is coupled to the first chamber and the second chamber. The valve seat is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The waterway is in fluid communication with the valve seat. The body encapsulates the continuous internal waterway. The faucet is operational to receive the water from the water source and to provide the water to the waterway. The body is isolated from the water by the continuous internal waterway during operation of the faucet.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Kohler, David J. Macon, Mark W. Schibur, Thomas Manoni, Vindhya K. Tiwari, Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Patent number: 10604920Abstract: A drainage system for use in a bathtub, sink, or the like. A bathtub may include a bath basin and a basin drain that drains water from the bath basin. The drainage system forms a p-trap. The drainage system includes an inlet elbow having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to an outlet of the basin drain. The drainage system also includes a u-bend conduit having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet of the first elbow. The drainage system also includes a second elbow having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet of the u-bend conduit. The outlet is configured to connect to an inlet of a fluid drain.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Publication number: 20200041054Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Ravi Kumar Rajendran, John C. Redding
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Patent number: 10502353Abstract: A quick connect and quick disconnect adaptor for a fluid coupling system is provided. The adaptor includes a first half having a center point, and a sidewall at least partially defining a plurality of bores. Each of the bores contains an aperture, and each of the bores terminates at the center point. The first half further includes a plurality of release tabs. Each release tab is configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture, and each release tab terminates at the center point. The adaptor further includes a second half, which is at least partially symmetric to the first half.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Ravi Kumar Rajendran, John C. Redding
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Publication number: 20190360185Abstract: A drainage system for use in a bathtub, sink, or the like is described. A bathtub may include a bath basin and a basin drain that drains water from the bath basin. The drainage system forms a p-trap. The drainage system includes an inlet elbow having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to an outlet of the basin drain. The drainage system also includes a u-bend conduit having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet of the first elbow. The drainage system also includes a second elbow having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet of the u-bend conduit. The outlet is configured to connect to an inlet of a fluid drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey A. SCHUMACHER
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Patent number: 10060109Abstract: An adjustable lavatory drain assembly includes a receptor and a cover. The receptor includes a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the receptor includes an outer flange. The cover is removably coupled to the upper end of the receptor. The cover includes a body having an opening defining a first flow path and a sleeve extending from a bottom surface of the body. The sleeve is adjustably coupled to the upper end of the receptor forming a circumferential gap between an upper surface of the outer flange and a bottom surface of the body. The cover is selectively adjustable relative to the receptor to increase or decrease the circumferential gap. The circumferential gap defines part of a second flow path.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Cary D. Edmonds, Jeffrey A. Schumacher
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Publication number: 20180106420Abstract: A mounting system includes an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to engage a first side of a wall. The mounting system further includes a bracket configured to engage a second side of the wall opposing the first side, the bracket coupled to the arm by a fastener, wherein the second end of the arm is configured to engage the first side of the wall at a location offset from the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Chandrika Abhang, Cary D. Edmonds
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Publication number: 20170343143Abstract: A quick connect and quick disconnect adaptor for a fluid coupling system is provided. The adaptor includes a first half having a center point, and a sidewall at least partially defining a plurality of bores. Each of the bores contains an aperture, and each of the bores terminates at the center point. The first half further includes a plurality of release tabs. Each release tab is configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture, and each release tab terminates at the center point. The adaptor further includes a second half, which is at least partially symmetric to the first half.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Ravi Kumar Rajendran, John C. Redding
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Patent number: 9816641Abstract: A handle assembly configured to control water flow through a faucet valve. The handle assembly includes an output shaft rotatable about a first axis and configured to be operatively coupled to the valve; an input shaft rotatable about a second axis that is configured substantially transverse to the first axis, the input shaft configured to engage the output shaft to rotate the output shaft upon rotation of the input shaft; a handle coupled to the input shaft and configured to rotate the input shaft upon rotation of the handle about the second axis; and a saddle interconnecting the input shaft and the output shaft. The saddle includes a body having a channel that supports one of the input shaft and the output shaft, and a post extending away from the body and engaging an opening in the other of the input shaft and the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Max Bock-Aronson, Murali Natarajan, Benjamin W. Marotz, Michael J. Strege, Jeffrey Schumacher, Joel Smith, Sharathkumar Badiger