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).

  • Publication number: 20240108180
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
  • Patent number: 11857119
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
  • Publication number: 20220364343
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Evan Grybush, Margaret Mazz, Ken Kapal, Ryan Detlaff, Josh Hippert, Shawn Booth, Erika Kovesdi, Jason Miller, Luncheak Tan
  • Publication number: 20220287512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
  • Patent number: 11129501
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
  • Publication number: 20200093334
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Ryan Detlaff
  • Patent number: 10064524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
  • Publication number: 20160270606
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: NIELS EILMUS, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
  • Patent number: 9380917
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith
  • Publication number: 20150129605
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Niels Eilmus, Ryan Detlaff, Madison Kay Smith