Patents by Inventor Niels J. Eilmus

Niels J. 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).

  • Patent number: 12066179
    Abstract: A sink system includes a basin, an apron, and a lighting system. The basin includes a bottom wall, a drain, a front wall, and a basin rim. The drain is disposed within the bottom wall. The front wall is contiguous with the bottom wall. The basin rim is contiguous with the front wall and separated from the bottom wall by the front wall. The apron is coupled to the basin rim. The apron includes an apron panel wall that has an interior surface and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. The interior surface is in confronting relation with the front wall. The lighting system includes an apron lighting element and a controller. The apron lighting element is coupled to the apron. The apron lighting element is configured to provide illumination to an apron illumination target disposed on the exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J Eilmus, Steven F. Ellingsen
  • Publication number: 20240065437
    Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the s sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Publication number: 20240052615
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sink assembly including a basin, an apron, and an apron module. The basin includes a floor and a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the floor. The floor and the plurality of sidewalls together define a reservoir configured to receive fluid therein. The apron module is disposed within the volume and includes an audio system. The apron module may be sized to be fully received within the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Rafael A. Rexach, Kristin S. Morehouse, Steven F. Ellingson
  • Patent number: 11795672
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sink assembly including a basin, an apron, and an apron module. The basin includes a floor and a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the floor. The floor and the plurality of sidewalls together define a reservoir configured to receive fluid therein. The apron module is disposed within the volume and includes an audio system. The apron module may be sized to be fully received within the volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Rafael A. Rexach, Kristin S. Morehouse, Steven F. Ellingsen
  • Patent number: 11781302
    Abstract: A sink system includes a basin and an apron. The basin includes a floor, a front wall, and a basin rim. The front wall is contiguous with the floor. The basin rim has a rim front side that is contiguous with the front wall. The rim front side includes an aperture. The apron includes an apron coupling wall. The apron coupling wall is configured to be coupled to the rim front side. The apron coupling wall includes an apron slot that is configured to be aligned with the aperture when the apron is coupled to the basin rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Evan M. Grybush, Steven F. Elllingsen, Niels J. Eilmus, Terrence K. Mahon
  • Patent number: 11771222
    Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the s sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Publication number: 20220408918
    Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the s sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Patent number: 11457736
    Abstract: A sink includes a front wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall includes an inner surface that defines part of a basin of the sink, and an outer surface located opposite the inner surface that is configured to be exposed in front of an opening of a cabinet in which the sink is installed. The front wall includes first and second lateral portions that extend outwardly past the first and second side walls. The first and second lateral portions of the front wall are configured to at least partially overlap a front face of the cabinet adjacent the opening, so as to substantially conceal the opening when the sink is installed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Publication number: 20210404643
    Abstract: A sink system includes a basin, an apron, and a lighting system. The basin includes a bottom wall, a drain, a front wall, and a basin rim. The drain is disposed within the bottom wall. The front wall is contiguous with the bottom wall. The basin rim is contiguous with the front wall and separated from the bottom wall by the front wall. The apron is coupled to the basin rim. The apron includes an apron panel wall that has an interior surface and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. The interior surface is in confronting relation with the front wall. The lighting system includes an apron lighting element and a controller. The apron lighting element is coupled to the apron. The apron lighting element is configured to provide illumination to an apron illumination target disposed on the exterior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Steven F. Ellingsen
  • Patent number: D933174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Christopher J. Santos, Erika Kovesdi
  • Patent number: D934400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Christopher J. Santos, Erika Kovesdi
  • Patent number: D940839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Christopher J. Santos, Erika Kovesdi
  • Patent number: D940840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Christopher J. Santos, Erika Kovesdi
  • Patent number: D941970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Erika Kovesdi, Chris Santos, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D943717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Evan M. Grybush, Carrie N. Hack, Niels J. Eilmus
  • Patent number: D944367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Christopher J. Santos, Erika Kovesdi
  • Patent number: D954917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Erika Kovesdi, Christopher J. Santos, Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: D1012399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Christopher J. Santos
  • Patent number: D1016990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Evan M. Grybush
  • Patent number: D1042759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Erika Kovesdi, Christopher J. Santos, Jason R. Miller