Patents by Inventor Robert C. Giese

Robert C. Giese 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).

  • Overflowing soaker bath tub
    Patent number: 6360380
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bath tub having a deep basin without an internal overflow. Instead, an overflow trough encircles the basin and collects water falling over a rim of the basin. A pump directs water within the overflow trough through a conduit back into the basin, so as to continuously maintain water flowing over the rim of the basin. Micro-effervescence and a chromatherapy system can also be provided with such a tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Peter W. Swart, Ronald A. Bauer, Carter J. Thomas, Michael G. Cook, Robert C. Giese, David J. O'Connell
  • Recirculating bath fixture
    Patent number: 6134722
    Abstract: A spout which can effect a waterfall in the form of a sheet of water in conjunction with the recirculation of bathing water is described. An accumulator with a baffle structure receives the recirculating bathing water to place it in a quiescent state before passage from the spout. In a preferred embodiment, there is a whirlpool basin which receives bathing water from the spout as well as body spray nozzles which also receive recirculating water from the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Scott R. Lowry, Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese, Todd S. Schaetz, Peter W. Swart
  • Head rest assembly
    Patent number: 5617591
    Abstract: A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventors: John M. Bloemer, Michael J. Kurth, Alan D. Bengtson, Robert C. Giese, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Thomas A. Bonnell, Thomas W. Clarke
  • Recirculating bathing fixture
    Patent number: 5608927
    Abstract: A spout which can effect a waterfall in the form of a sheet of water in conjunction with the recirculation of bathing water is described. An accumulator with a baffle structure receives the recirculating bathing water to place it in a quiescent state before passage from the spout. In a preferred embodiment, there is a whirlpool basin which receives bathing water from the spout as well as body spray nozzles which also receive recirculating water from the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Scott R. Lowry, Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Head rest assembly
    Patent number: 5546616
    Abstract: A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John M. Bloemer, Michael J. Kurth, Alan D. Bengtson, Robert C. Giese, Todd D. Dannenberg, Carter J. Thomas, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Thomas A. Bonnell, Daniel N. Halloran, Thomas W. Clarke
  • Panel
    Patent number: D563908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., Rafael A. Rexach, Robert C. Giese, Howard M. Montgomery
  • Seat for water closet
    Patent number: D368518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Robert C. Giese, Thomas A. Bonnell
  • Base for bathing enclosure
    Patent number: D370526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Wall mountable shower fixture
    Patent number: D372522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Wall mountable shower fixture
    Patent number: D375787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Base for bathing area
    Patent number: D378696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Wall mountable bathing pillow
    Patent number: D380041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Alan D. Bengtson, Thomas A. Bonnell, Todd D. Dannenberg, Robert C. Giese, Jason S. Lind, Carter J. Thomas
  • Wall mountable shower fixture
    Patent number: D384137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Wall mountable bathing pillow
    Patent number: D385340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Robert C. Giese, Carter J. Thomas
  • Plumbing enclosure
    Patent number: D390926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Plumbing enclosure
    Patent number: D390927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: David R. Funk, Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Plumbing enclosure
    Patent number: D391352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: David R. Funk, Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Wall mountable shower fixture
    Patent number: D398384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Shower stall
    Patent number: D405873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: David R. Funk, Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese
  • Shower stall
    Patent number: D412028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: David R. Funk, Thomas A. Bonnell, Robert C. Giese