Patents by Inventor John M. Loberger
John M. Loberger 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: 11879239Abstract: A lavatory system includes a countertop, a fixture, and a soap system mounted to the countertop adjacent the fixture. The fixture includes at least one leg, a first passage and a second passage distributed through the at least one leg, and an extension section extending from the at least one leg. A first tube carrying water extends through one of the first passage and the second passage, while a second tube carrying soap extends through one of the first passage and the second passage. The soap system includes a mounting component within an orifice of the countertop, a refill port extending through the mounting component to a soap container below the countertop, a cap over the refill port, and a soap pump to transmit soap from the soap container to the second tube of the fixture. A mounting bracket is secured below the countertop to support the soap container.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge, Cassandra A. Schneider, Eric Doubet
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Publication number: 20230135577Abstract: A lavatory system includes a countertop, a fixture, and a soap system mounted to the countertop adjacent the fixture. The fixture includes at least one leg, a first passage and a second passage distributed through the at least one leg, and an extension section extending from the at least one leg. A first tube carrying water extends through one of the first passage and the second passage, while a second tube carrying soap extends through one of the first passage and the second passage. The soap system includes a mounting component within an orifice of the countertop, a refill port extending through the mounting component to a soap container below the countertop, a cap over the refill port, and a soap pump to transmit soap from the soap container to the second tube of the fixture. A mounting bracket is secured below the countertop to support the soap container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge, Cassandra A. Schneider, Eric Doubet
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Patent number: 11542692Abstract: A lavatory system includes a countertop, a fixture, and a soap system mounted to the countertop adjacent the fixture. The fixture includes at least one leg, a first passage and a second passage distributed through the at least one leg, and an extension section extending from the at least one leg. A first tube carrying water extends through one of the first passage and the second passage, while a second tube carrying soap extends through one of the first passage and the second passage. The soap system includes a mounting component within an orifice of the countertop, a refill port extending through the mounting component to a soap container below the countertop, a cap over the refill port, and a soap pump to transmit soap from the soap container to the second tube of the fixture. A mounting bracket is secured below the countertop to support the soap container.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge, Cassandra A. Schneider, Eric Doubet
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Publication number: 20210363737Abstract: A lavatory system includes a countertop, a fixture, and a soap system mounted to the countertop adjacent the fixture. The fixture includes at least one leg, a first passage and a second passage distributed through the at least one leg, and an extension section extending from the at least one leg. A first tube carrying water extends through one of the first passage and the second passage, while a second tube carrying soap extends through one of the first passage and the second passage. The soap system includes a mounting component within an orifice of the countertop, a refill port extending through the mounting component to a soap container below the countertop, a cap over the refill port, and a soap pump to transmit soap from the soap container to the second tube of the fixture. A mounting bracket is secured below the countertop to support the soap container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge, Cassandra A. Schneider, Eric Doubet
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Patent number: 11083340Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge
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Publication number: 20210204760Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge
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Patent number: 11015329Abstract: A lavatory drain system is disclosed. The basin, containing a U-shaped drain channel, employs one of two draining embodiments. In the first, a drain plate divides the drain channel into two chambers, allowing for fluid communication between them through openings in the drain plate. In another embodiment, the drain channel forms the upper chamber while a pipe disposed below the channel serves as a lower chamber for fluid to flow to the drain. Further, the drain cap of the claimed system is configured to direct air about the basin. One embodiment utilizes a ridge protruding over one of the basin's sides to captures air and directs it to a return duct. In the other embodiment, a series of louvres located in an opening are used to filter water and debris from the air before it returns to the fan.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas
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Patent number: 10697160Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason Thomas Dodge
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Publication number: 20200046172Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge
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Publication number: 20200002926Abstract: A lavatory drain system is disclosed. The basin, containing a U-shaped drain channel, employs one of two draining embodiments. In the first, a drain plate divides the drain channel into two chambers, allowing for fluid communication between them through openings in the drain plate. In another embodiment, the drain channel forms the upper chamber while a pipe disposed below the channel serves as a lower chamber for fluid to flow to the drain. Further, the drain cap of the claimed system is configured to direct air about the basin. One embodiment utilizes a ridge protruding over one of the basin's sides to captures air and directs it to a return duct. In the other embodiment, a series of louvres located in an opening are used to filter water and debris from the air before it returns to the fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas
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Patent number: 10294642Abstract: A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M. Loberger, Michelle L. Rundberg, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Theodore E. Dhein, Kenneth A. Kreitzer, Kevin B. Kline, Jason M. Renner, Scott I. Biba, Cory R. Boudreau, Terry Lee McCallum, Jon A. Dommisse
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Publication number: 20190032312Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason Thomas Dodge
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Patent number: 10172498Abstract: A lavatory system includes a hand dryer with at least a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor to detect an object for drying. A controller is communicatively linked to the first and second proximity sensors. The controller activates a drying operation after a first delay period if the first proximity sensor first detects the object for drying and activates a drying operation after a second delay period if the second proximity sensor first detects the object for drying. A filter flow sensor may also be provided to ensure proper filtering of the dryer's air.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M Loberger, Michelle L Rundberg, Kevin M Kohlwey, Theodore E Dhein, Kenneth A Kreitzer, Kevin B Kline, Jason M Renner, Scott I Biba, Cory R Boudreau
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Patent number: 10100501Abstract: A multi-purpose hand washing station is disclosed that includes a hand dryer attached to a basin. The hand dryer includes a top air plenum and a bottom air plenum. A grid molded into each air plenum provides structural support to the plenums. Both the top and bottom air plenums include a plurality of air outlets that direct pressurized air from a blower for hand drying. An air hose that supplies pressurized air to the bottom air plenum includes a water trap that prevents water from flowing into the air outlets, down the air hose, and to the blower. A soap dispenser mounted on the basin dispenses liquefied soap for hand washing and is refillable by opening a lid on the soap dispenser and pouring liquefied soap into a funnel insert where it travels through a fill port into a reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Mark A. Figurski, Michelle L. Rundberg, John M. Loberger, Terry Lee McCallum, Dale William Gallmann, Jason M. Renner, Jeffery S. Jaworski, Theodore E. Dhein
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Patent number: 10041236Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water, soap, and air to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water, soap, or air accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump, fan, valve, and the like to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge
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Publication number: 20180030701Abstract: A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M. Loberger, Michelle L. Rundberg, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Theodore E. Dhein, Kenneth A. Kreitzer, Kevin B. Kline, Jason M. Renner, Scott I. Biba, Cory R. Boudreau, Terry Lee McCallum, Jon A. Dommisse
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Publication number: 20170356173Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water, soap, and air to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water, soap, or air accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump, fan, valve, and the like to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: John M. Loberger, Scott M. Kluck, William L. Haas, Jason T. Dodge
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Patent number: 9642505Abstract: A lavatory system including a countertop and a first hand washing station is provided. The first hand washing station includes a basin supported by the countertop and a faucet supported by the countertop. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer including a housing supported by the countertop. The housing defines a cavity in which a user's hands are inserted during drying, and a motor configured to generate blown air which is supplied to the cavity. The housing is located such that the user's hands may be inserted into the cavity without the user leaving the first hand washing station.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, Timothy E. Perrin, John M. Loberger, Jason M. Renner, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Jon A. Dommisse, Thomas E. Pelt
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Publication number: 20160198909Abstract: A lavatory system includes a hand dryer with at least a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor to detect an object for drying. A controller is communicatively linked to the first and second proximity sensors. The controller activates a drying operation after a first delay period if the first proximity sensor first detects the object for drying and activates a drying operation after a second delay period if the second proximity sensor first detects the object for drying. A filter flow sensor may also be provided to ensure proper filtering of the dryer's air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, John M. Loberger, Michelle L. Rundberg, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Theodore E. Dhein, Kenneth A. Kreitzer, Kevin B. Kline, Jason M. Renner, Scott I Biba, Cory R. Boudreau
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Publication number: 20150282682Abstract: A lavatory system including a countertop and a first hand washing station is provided. The first hand washing station includes a basin supported by the countertop and a faucet supported by the countertop. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer including a housing supported by the countertop. The housing defines a cavity in which a user's hands are inserted during drying, and a motor configured to generate blown air which is supplied to the cavity. The housing is located such that the user's hands may be inserted into the cavity without the user leaving the first hand washing station.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Graeme S. Bayley, Mark A. Figurski, Timothy E. Perrin, John M. Loberger, Jason M. Renner, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Jon A. Dommisse, Thomas E. Pelt