Patents by Inventor Ryan Detlaff
Ryan Detlaff 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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Patent number: 12588786Abstract: A sink accessory configured to provide functional space within a sink includes a first end, a second end opposite the second end, and a work space defined between the first end and the second end. The first end and the second end are configured to respectively engage with a first wall and a second wall of a sink to wedge the sink accessory between the first wall and second wall of the sink. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sink accessory system that includes a sink having a first wall and a second wall opposing the first wall, and at least one sink accessory wedged within the sink.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2023Date of Patent: March 31, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
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Patent number: 12442166Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 14, 2025Assignee: 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: 20250277357Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to workstation sinks and related accessories. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to workstation sinks designed for use with several different sink and kitchen accessories to create a functional sink workplace. One example is a workstation sink system having a faucet, a basin, and one or more accessories configured for use in the basin or neighboring countertops and ledges. Another example is a workstation sink accessory kit containing two or more accessories for use with a basin or neighboring countertops and ledges. A user may select any number of accessories their particular kitchen and sink needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2025Publication date: September 4, 2025Inventors: Ryan Detlaff, Karl Hinkfuss
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Publication number: 20240108180Abstract: A sink accessory configured to provide functional space within a sink includes a first end, a second end opposite the second end, and a work space defined between the first end and the second end. The first end and the second end are configured to respectively engage with a first wall and a second wall of a sink to wedge the sink accessory between the first wall and second wall of the sink. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sink accessory system that includes a sink having a first wall and a second wall opposing the first wall, and at least one sink accessory wedged within the sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
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Patent number: 11857119Abstract: A sink accessory configured to provide functional space within a sink includes a first end, a second end opposite the second end, and a work space defined between the first end and the second end. The first end and the second end are configured to respectively engage with a first wall and a second wall of a sink to wedge the sink accessory between the first wall and second wall of the sink. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sink accessory system that includes a sink having a first wall and a second wall opposing the first wall, and at least one sink accessory wedged within the sink.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
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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: 20220287512Abstract: A sink accessory configured to provide functional space within a sink includes a first end, a second end opposite the second end, and a work space defined between the first end and the second end. The first end and the second end are configured to respectively engage with a first wall and a second wall of a sink to wedge the sink accessory between the first wall and second wall of the sink. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sink accessory system that includes a sink having a first wall and a second wall opposing the first wall, and at least one sink accessory wedged within the sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
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Patent number: 11129501Abstract: A cutting board is configured to be suspended above a sink basin. The cutting board includes a top, cutting surface, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The cutting board also includes a bevel, an upper ledge, and a bumper. The bevel is disposed along a first edge of the bottom surface. The upper ledge extends outwardly beyond the bevel to support the cutting board along a rim of the sink or countertop. The bumper is disposed on the bevel and engages with the sink to prevent movement of the cutting board in one direction. The cutting board is configured to be used in both a mounted configuration above a basin of the sink and an unmounted configuration on a flat surface away from the sink.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
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Publication number: 20200093334Abstract: A cutting board is configured to be suspended above a sink basin. The cutting board includes a top, cutting surface, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The cutting board also includes a bevel, an upper ledge, and a bumper. The bevel is disposed along a first edge of the bottom surface. The upper ledge extends outwardly beyond the bevel to support the cutting board along a rim of the sink or countertop. The bumper is disposed on the bevel and engages with the sink to prevent movement of the cutting board in one direction. The cutting board is configured to be used in both a mounted configuration above a basin of the sink and an unmounted configuration on a flat surface away from the sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
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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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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