Patents by Inventor Marwan Estiban

Marwan Estiban 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).

  • Publication number: 20240122389
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a cabinet and an apparatus. The cabinet includes a cabinet housing, a door coupled to the cabinet housing to form a cabinet storage compartment, and a support member mounted in the cabinet storage compartment, the support member having a front surface having a first mounting element. The apparatus has a second mounting element and a locking element. The locking element is alterable between: (1) an unlocked state in which the second mounting element of the apparatus can be coupled and decoupled from the first mounting element of the support member of the cabinet; and (2) a locked state in which the second mounting element of the apparatus is prohibited from being decoupled from the first mounting element of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, JR., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Patent number: 11949533
    Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jessica Schroeder, Miguel Arciniega, Ashley Springer, Shi Chao Zhang, Marwan Estiban, Anne Krauter, Perry Erickson, Anil Pendyala, Erin Geiger
  • Patent number: 11882953
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a cabinet and an apparatus. The cabinet includes a cabinet housing, a door coupled to the cabinet housing to form a cabinet storage compartment, and a support member mounted in the cabinet storage compartment, the support member having a front surface having a first mounting element. The apparatus has a second mounting element and a locking element. The locking element is alterable between: (1) an unlocked state in which the second mounting element of the apparatus can be coupled and decoupled from the first mounting element of the support member of the cabinet; and (2) a locked state in which the second mounting element of the apparatus is prohibited from being decoupled from the first mounting element of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: Robern, Inc., Kohler Co
    Inventors: James L Stanley, Jr., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Publication number: 20230326365
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring hygiene includes at least a communication interface configured to receive at least one hygiene criterion from a mobile device associated with a supervising user and receive hygiene performance data related to a hygiene activity a participating user via a sensor and a controller configured to perform an analysis the hygiene performance data according to at least one hygiene criterion and calculate a score for the participating user based on the analysis of the hygiene performance data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Delia Mixon, Shane Allis, Kathryn Bancks, Marwan Estiban, Ryan Leichty, Jason Kwacz, Alexander Fagg, Perry Erickson, Douglas Diemel, Kenneth Kapal, Jennifer Tarplee, Joel Smith, Lowell Lampen, Jacob Frye, Ellynna Ruan
  • Publication number: 20230200577
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a cabinet and an apparatus. The cabinet includes a cabinet housing, a door coupled to the cabinet housing to form a cabinet storage compartment, and a support member mounted in the cabinet storage compartment, the support member having a front surface having a first mounting element. The apparatus has a second mounting element and a locking element. The locking element is alterable between: (1) an unlocked state in which the second mounting element of the apparatus can be coupled and decoupled from the first mounting element of the support member of the cabinet; and (2) a locked state in which the second mounting element of the apparatus is prohibited from being decoupled from the first mounting element of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, JR., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Patent number: 11612261
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a cabinet, a cabinet housing, a mirrored door, and an accessory. The mirrored door includes a first mirror having a reflective surface forming an outer surface of the mirrored door, a second mirror having a reflective surface forming an inner surface of the mirrored door, and a first ferromagnetic element embedded within the mirrored door and located between the first and second mirrors. The accessory, which includes a second ferromagnetic element, is sized and shaped to be stored within the storage compartment of the cabinet. The accessory can be mounted to the mirrored door by magnetic attraction between the first and second ferromagnetic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, Jr., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Publication number: 20220229532
    Abstract: A controller for use in a wet environment such as an ablutionary setting includes a display for displaying information related to the operation of a fluid delivery system. The display includes a light source, a semi-transparent layer, and a touch interface configured to provide an input to the controller. The light source and the semi-transparent layer are configured such that the semi-transparent layer absorbs or reflects light transmitted towards the light source and allows light transmitted from the light source to be transmitted from the display, such that the light source appears hidden when light is not transmitted from the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Kohler Mira Limited
    Inventors: Marwan Estiban, Govinda Rao Koyala, Krishna C. Poduru, Richard Mead, Adam May
  • Publication number: 20220000294
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a cabinet, a cabinet housing, a mirrored door, and an accessory. The mirrored door includes a first mirror having a reflective surface forming an outer surface of the mirrored door, a second mirror having a reflective surface forming an inner surface of the mirrored door, and a first ferromagnetic element embedded within the mirrored door and located between the first and second mirrors. The accessory, which includes a second ferromagnetic element, is sized and shaped to be stored within the storage compartment of the cabinet. The accessory can be mounted to the mirrored door by magnetic attraction between the first and second ferromagnetic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, JR., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Publication number: 20210333772
    Abstract: A system of household appliances is configured to provide services according to user identity. The system includes a first appliance, a server or other network device, and a second appliance. The first appliance is configured to collect sensor data associated with an identity of a user. The server or other network device is configured to receive the sensor data from the first appliance and analyze the sensor data to determine the identity of the user. The second appliance is configured to provide a device function to the user based on the identity determined from the sensor data collected by the first appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Bradley, Marwan Estiban, Rafael Rexach, Nicole Allis
  • Patent number: 11147405
    Abstract: A system that includes a cabinet and an accessory capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The cabinet may include a cabinet housing and a mirrored door having a ferromagnetic element. The mirrored door may include a first mirror having a reflective surface forming an outer surface of the mirrored door and a second mirror having a reflective surface forming an inner surface of the mirrored door. The ferromagnetic element may be embedded within the first and second mirrors. In an example the first ferromagnetic element may be an elongated plate formed of a ferromagnetic material. The accessory may include another ferromagnetic element that may include one or more magnets. The accessory may be sized and shaped to be capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The accessory may be mounted to the mirrored door by magnetic attraction between the ferromagnetic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, Jr., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Patent number: 11099540
    Abstract: A system of household appliances is configured to provide services according to user identity. The system includes a first appliance, a server or other network device, and a second appliance. The first appliance is configured to collect sensor data associated with an identity of a user. The server or other network device is configured to receive the sensor data from the first appliance and analyze the sensor data to determine the identity of the user. The second appliance is configured to provide a device function to the user based on the identity determined from the sensor data collected by the first appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Bradley, Marwan Estiban, Rafael Rexach, Nicole Allis
  • Publication number: 20210228008
    Abstract: A system that includes a cabinet and an accessory capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The cabinet may include a cabinet housing and a mirrored door having a ferromagnetic element. The mirrored door may include a first mirror having a reflective surface forming an outer surface of the mirrored door and a second mirror having a reflective surface forming an inner surface of the mirrored door. The ferromagnetic element may be embedded within the first and second mirrors. In an example the first ferromagnetic element may be an elongated plate formed of a ferromagnetic material. The accessory may include another ferromagnetic element that may include one or more magnets. The accessory may be sized and shaped to be capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The accessory may be mounted to the mirrored door by magnetic attraction between the ferromagnetic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, JR., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Publication number: 20210203520
    Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jessica Schroeder, Miguel Arciniega, Ashley Springer, Shi Chao Zhang, Marwan Estiban, Anne Krauter, Perry Erickson, Anil Pendyala, Erin Geiger
  • Patent number: 10887125
    Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jessica Schroeder, Miguel Arciniega, Ashley Springer, Shi Chao Zhang, Marwan Estiban
  • Patent number: 10663938
    Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a plurality of microphones, a communication interface, and a controller. The plurality of microphones are configured to receive voice inputs from one or more users for operation of the voice controlled device. The communication interface is configured to receive sensor data from an external device, the sensor data describing an environment of the voice controlled device. The controller is configured to operate a first subset of the plurality of microphones in response to first sensor data and a second subset of the plurality of microphones in response to second sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jessica Schroeder, Miguel Arciniega, Ashley Springer, Shi Chao Zhang, Eric Plate, Marwan Estiban
  • Patent number: 10582769
    Abstract: A system that includes a cabinet and an accessory that is capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The cabinet may include a mirrored door having a ferromagnetic element. The accessory may include another ferromagnetic element. The accessory may be mounted to the door by magnetic attraction between the ferromagnetic elements. When the accessory is within the cabinet, it may be mounted to a charger so as to charge a power source of the accessory. In some embodiments, the accessory may be automatically transitioned into an active state when it is detected that the accessory is mounted to the door. The accessory may include a user-operated actuator that has a first functionality when the accessory is mounted to the door and a second functionality when the accessory is not mounted to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: ROBERN, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, Jr., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
  • Publication number: 20190089550
    Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jessica Schroeder, Miguel Arciniega, Ashley Springer, Shi Chao Zhang, Marwan Estiban
  • Publication number: 20190086890
    Abstract: A system of household appliances is configured to provide services according to user identity. The system includes a first appliance, a server or other network device, and a second appliance. The first appliance is configured to collect sensor data associated with an identity of a user. The server or other network device is configured to receive the sensor data from the first appliance and analyze the sensor data to determine the identity of the user. The second appliance is configured to provide a device function to the user based on the identity determined from the sensor data collected by the first appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Bradley, Marwan Estiban, Rafael Rexach, Nicole Allis
  • Publication number: 20190090056
    Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a plurality of microphones, a communication interface, and a controller. The plurality of microphones are configured to receive voice inputs from one or more users for operation of the voice controlled device. The communication interface is configured to receive sensor data from an external device, the sensor data describing an environment of the voice controlled device. The controller is configured to operate a first subset of the plurality of microphones in response to first sensor data and a second subset of the plurality of microphones in response to second sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jessica Schroeder, Miguel Arciniega, Ashley Springer, Shi Chao Zhang, Eric Plate, Marwan Estiban
  • Publication number: 20170181541
    Abstract: A system that includes a cabinet and an accessory that is capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The cabinet may include a mirrored door having a ferromagnetic element. The accessory may include another ferromagnetic element. The accessory may be mounted to the door by magnetic attraction between the ferromagnetic elements. When the accessory is within the cabinet, it may be mounted to a charger so as to charge a power source of the accessory. In some embodiments, the accessory may be automatically transitioned into an active state when it is detected that the accessory is mounted to the door. The accessory may include a user-operated actuator that has a first functionality when the accessory is mounted to the door and a second functionality when the accessory is not mounted to the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: James L. Stanley, JR., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren