Patents by Inventor Niels Eilmus
Niels Eilmus 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: 20240068216Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed towards a debris-reducing drain insert 90 for a drain. The debris-reducing drain insert 90 includes a battery to power a cutting component with at least one blade to cut debris as it travels down the drainpipe and prevent clogging of the drain. The debris-reducing drain insert 90 includes a drain cover with a seal such that when in a closed position water and debris cannot flow into the drain opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Andrew Smith, Diego Alejandro Cuervo Ayala, Matthew R. Wegner, Erich D. Slothower, Michael J. Smith, Niels Eilmus
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Publication number: 20230340766Abstract: A sink system includes a basin and a rinsing system. The basin includes a first wall configured to contain water within the basin. The rinsing system is integrated with the basin. The rinsing system includes one or more water outlets and a fluid conduit. The one or more water outlets are located along the first wall of the basin and are configured to dispense water into the basin. The fluid conduit extends at least partially along the first wall of the basin. The fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to the one or more water outlets and is configured to deliver water to the one or more water outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Chanseol Chung, Steven F. Ellingson, Christopher Santos
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Patent number: 11732450Abstract: A sink system includes a basin and a rinsing system. The basin includes a first wall configured to contain water within the basin. The rinsing system is integrated with the basin. The rinsing system includes one or more water outlets and a fluid conduit. The one or more water outlets are located along the first wall of the basin and are configured to dispense water into the basin. The fluid conduit extends at least partially along the first wall of the basin. The fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to the one or more water outlets and is configured to deliver water to the one or more water outlets.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Chanseol Chung, Steven F. Ellingsen, Christopher Santos
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Publication number: 20220364343Abstract: A sink system includes a sink basin and a disposal system. The disposal system includes a first inlet coupled to the sink basin, a second inlet fluidly coupled to a second fluid source, and a garbage disposal configured to receive a first flow of fluid from the sink basin via the first inlet and receive a second flow of fluid from a second fluid source via the second inlet. The sink basin delivers a flow of used water to the disposal system and the second fluid source delivers a flow of clean water to the disposal system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Evan Grybush, Margaret Mazz, Ken Kapal, Ryan Detlaff, Josh Hippert, Shawn Booth, Erika Kovesdi, Jason Miller, Luncheak Tan
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Publication number: 20220178122Abstract: A sink system is provided. The sink system is configured for coupling within a recessed cabinet space. The sink system includes a cabinet module and a sink module coupled to an upper end of the cabinet module. The sink module includes a sink basin and a faucet. The sink system further includes a water delivery system configured to receive a flow of water from a utility line and selectively provide the flow of water to the sink module based on a control signal received from a controller. The controller may be a wired or wireless puck that is positioned near the sink basin. The water delivery system may further include a water filtration system, and the digital control valve may provide the flow of water to the water filtration system before the flow of water is provided to the sink module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Evan Grybush, Erika Kovesdi, Niels Eilmus, Margaret Mazz, Shawn Booth
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Publication number: 20220025620Abstract: A sink system includes a basin and a rinsing system. The basin includes a first wall configured to contain water within the basin. The rinsing system is integrated with the basin. The rinsing system includes one or more water outlets and a fluid conduit. The one or more water outlets are located along the first wall of the basin and are configured to dispense water into the basin. The fluid conduit extends at least partially along the first wall of the basin. The fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to the one or more water outlets and is configured to deliver water to the one or more water outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Chanseol Chung, Steven F. Ellingsen, Christopher Santos
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Publication number: 20210404152Abstract: A modular wall frame for a recycled water system, the modular wall frame includes a horizontal frame module, a vertical frame module, a greywater tank coupled to the horizontal frame or the vertical frame, at least one water consuming appliance drain coupled to the horizontal frame module, and at least one water consuming appliance water input coupled to the vertical frame module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Chanseol Chung, Clayton Garrels, William Kuru
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Patent number: 10064524Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
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Publication number: 20160270606Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: NIELS EILMUS, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
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Publication number: 20160206176Abstract: A dish mat includes a middle layer and a plurality of ribs. The middle layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The plurality of ribs extend from each of the top and bottom surfaces of the middle layer. The plurality of ribs are spaced laterally apart from each other such that the plurality of ribs and the middle layer collectively define a plurality of upper and lower channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Niels Eilmus
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Patent number: 9380917Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
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Publication number: 20150129605Abstract: A disposable wipes dispenser system includes a case that houses a disposable wipes container and a cover that is mounted to a mounting hole disposed within a mounting surface. The case engages the cover from below the mounting surface, and the disposable wipes are accessible from above the mounting hole when the case is engaged with to the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
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Publication number: 20070245483Abstract: A slide bar assembly is provided having slide bar supporting a bracket assembly that is suitable to retain a handheld showerhead. A brake assembly releasably couples the bracket assembly to the slide bar via a user-actuated trigger in order allow the user to adjust the height of the showerhead by pressing the trigger. The slide bar assembly further includes a wall mounting assembly that is configured to connect the slide bar to the shower wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Randy Graskamp, John Wilson
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Publication number: 20050194871Abstract: A cabinet includes side panels, a back panel, and a top panel that frictionally-attach together with non-intrusive integrally-formed connectors. The illustrated base is screw-attached, and includes openings for routing wiring within the cabinet. Brackets are adapted to support shelves in the cabinet in either a flush or inset condition, and at different heights based on which cabinet slots they engage and based on their orientation in those slots. A light-transmitting top panel and top shelf can be used to provide improved light within the cabinet. Hinge brackets on the cabinet support either a thick door with internal storage space, a proud door or an inset door. Drawers supported in the cabinet include a lock within the drawer's header for operating a vertical cabinet lock rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Bradley Youngs, Randall Nelsen, Timothy Wiersma, Kevin Longhurst, Keith Buffinga, William Korreck, Michael Jourden, Niels Eilmus, Michael Welsh
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Patent number: D657851Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Niels Eilmus
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Patent number: D659810Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Niels Eilmus
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Patent number: D663808Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Niels Eilmus
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Patent number: D669564Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Niels Eilmus
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Patent number: D881496Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Niels Eilmus
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Patent number: D895220Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Niels Eilmus