Patents by Inventor Norman J. Jaeckels

Norman J. Jaeckels 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: 5913611
    Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, John A. Fiumefreddo, Michael P. Gray, Anton J. Kolar, Randy O. Mesun, Jeffrey F. Tempas
  • Patent number: 5867844
    Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, Randy O. Mesun
  • Patent number: 5729837
    Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, John A. Fiumefreddo, Michael P. Gray, Anton J. Kolar, Randy O. Mesun, Jeffrey F. Tempas
  • Patent number: 5608923
    Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, Randy O. Mesun
  • Patent number: 5542132
    Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, Randy O. Mesun
  • Patent number: 5305475
    Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, John A. Fiumefreddo, Michael P. Gray, Anton J. Kolar, Randy O. Mesun, Jeffrey F. Tempas
  • Patent number: 5283913
    Abstract: A toilet which uses a reduced amount of water is disclosed. In one aspect there is a toilet having a bowl with an upper lip and a lower wall having a sump portion at its base. The sump is connected through a bowl outlet to a siphon for the discharge of cleaning liquid and waste from the bowl. A hollow rim receives cleaning liquid, the rim having a rim floor adjacent the upper lip of the bowl and being constructed to allow cleaning liquid to enter the bowl through a first and a second hole in the rim floor. A well is formed in the rim floor. The second hole is in the well floor. A partial block is also provided in the well and the well floor is sloped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Norman J. Jaeckels
  • Patent number: 5218726
    Abstract: A water conserving toilet having a set of holes around the rim to provide a washing of the bowl includes enlarged holes towards the front of the rim to create a focused jet of water used to initiate siphon action. The enlarged holes are positioned on an elevated multi-plateau boss within the rim. The boss extends beyond the highest normal level of water in the rim and has a vent to vent air from the rim. A sloped entry within the receiving chamber connects the tank of the toilet to the rim to further increase the momentum of this water. The jet from the enlarged front holes in the rim is further focused by a groove extending on the bowl's lower wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Norman J. Jaeckels, Fred Ogreenc
  • Patent number: D250202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Doman, Norman J. Jaeckels, Gerard D. Phillips, Jr.
  • Patent number: D271326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Doman, Norman J. Jaeckels