Patents by Inventor Thomas Lilly

Thomas Lilly 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: 20250341085
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including: a boot configured to be coupled at a first side to a base of a toilet and at a second side to a flange of a soil pipe inlet; a plurality of boot mounting holes extending through the boot from the first side to the second side, the plurality of boot mounting holes aligning with respective toilet mounting holes of the base of the toilet and aligning with respective flange mounting holes of the flange of the soil pipe inlet; and a plurality of fastening members configured to fasten the boot to the flange and to the base of the toilet by being respectively inserted through the flange mounting holes, the plurality of boot mounting holes, and the toilet mounting holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Azzar Bubb, Daniel N. Halloran, Jason Kim, Thomas Lilly, Cody Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20250314053
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to kitchen sinks. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to modular kitchen sinks configured to receive and use functional modules for various utilitarian purposes. One example is a modular kitchen sink having a faucet, a basin, a sink chassis configured to partially receive one or more functional modules, and a cover plate positioned over the sink chassis, such that the one or more functional modules are partially sealed within the sink chassis and partially positioned above the cover plate proximate the faucet. Each of the one or more functional modules may be configured to perform a kitchen sink function such as heating or cooling fluids, or dispensing soap, for example. Examples of the present disclosure advantageously satisfy the functional and aesthetic requirements necessary for modern sinks while incorporating multiple functional modules configured to perform a variety of useful functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2025
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Inventors: Azzar BUBB, Thomas LILLY, Jason KIM
  • Patent number: 10337222
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a clamp, a member, a base, a spacer, and a pin. The clamp is configured to receive a portion of a shower door. The member is coupled to the clamp, and comprises a circumferential slot. The base is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure, and defines a hole. The spacer is coupled to the base. The member is rotatably coupled to the spacer. The pin includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be received in the hole of the base, and the second end is configured to be received in the circumferential slot. The pin and the circumferential slot are cooperatively configured to define an end point of rotation for the shower door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Publication number: 20180334840
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a clamp, a member, a base, a spacer, and a pin. The clamp is configured to receive a portion of a shower door. The member is coupled to the clamp, and comprises a circumferential slot. The base is configured to be coupled to a fixed structure, and defines a hole. The spacer is coupled to the base. The member is rotatably coupled to the spacer. The pin includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be received in the hole of the base, and the second end is configured to be received in the circumferential slot. The pin and the circumferential slot are cooperatively configured to define an end point of rotation for the shower door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: ROQUE M. CORPUZ, JR., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Patent number: 10060168
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a guide member including a generally cylindrical body, the body defining a plurality of diametrically opposed circumferential slots. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a clamp configured to receive a portion of a shower door, the clamp defining a recess configured to receive a first side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a base defining a plurality of openings and a spacer comprising a generally cylindrical body defining a plurality of through holes at an outer periphery thereof, a first side of the spacer configured to be rotatively received in a corresponding recess in a second side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a plurality of pins configured to be received in the plurality of openings of the base, extend through the plurality of through holes of the spacer, and engage a portion of the plurality of circumferential slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Patent number: 10004363
    Abstract: A bathing area accessory may be used within a bathing area. The bathing area accessory may be a bathing area shelving assembly, a bathing area bar assembly, a storage assembly, a bathing area seat assembly, or a shaving ledge assembly. The shelving assembly for use within a bathing area may include a niche and at least one shelf that is attachable to, removable from, and reattachable to the attachment portions of the niche. The niche may include attachment portions that receive and secure the at least one shelf. The niche may include two sidewalls that extend substantially vertically along a vertical length of the niche. The attachment portions may be on the two sidewalls and the at least one shelf may attach with a pair of the attachment portions that are vertically aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Ben Cohen, Greta Knowles, Erin Lilly, Thomas Lilly, Alan McDonald, Jeff Tempas, Luke Zimbric
  • Publication number: 20170196411
    Abstract: A bathing area accessory may be used within a bathing area. The bathing area accessory may be a bathing area shelving assembly, a bathing area bar assembly, a storage assembly, a bathing area seat assembly, or a shaving ledge assembly. The shelving assembly for use within a bathing area may include a niche and at least one shelf that is attachable to, removable from, and reattachable to the attachment portions of the niche. The niche may include attachment portions that receive and secure the at least one shelf. The niche may include two sidewalls that extend substantially vertically along a vertical length of the niche. The attachment portions may be on the two sidewalls and the at least one shelf may attach with a pair of the attachment portions that are vertically aligned with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Ben Cohen, Greta Knowles, Erin Lilly, Thomas Lilly, Alan McDonald, Jeff Tempas, Luke Zimbric
  • Patent number: 9629457
    Abstract: A bathing area accessory may be used within a bathing area. The bathing area accessory may be a bathing area shelving assembly, a bathing area bar assembly, a storage assembly, a bathing area seat assembly, or a shaving ledge assembly. The shelving assembly for use within a bathing area may include a niche and at least one shelf that is attachable to, removable from, and reattachable to the attachment portions of the niche. The niche may include attachment portions that receive and secure the at least one shelf. The niche may include two sidewalls that extend substantially vertically along a vertical length of the niche. The attachment portions may be on the two sidewalls and the at least one shelf may attach with a pair of the attachment portions that are vertically aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Ben Cohen, Greta Knowles, Erin Lilly, Thomas Lilly, Alan McDonald, Jeff Tempas, Luke Zimbric
  • Patent number: 9462885
    Abstract: A bathing area accessory may be used within a bathing area. The bathing area accessory may be a bathing area shelving assembly, a bathing area bar assembly, a storage assembly, a bathing area seat assembly, or a shaving ledge assembly. The shelving assembly for use within a bathing area may include a niche and at least one shelf that is attachable to, removable from, and reattachable to the attachment portions of the niche. The niche may include attachment portions that receive and secure the at least one shelf. The niche may include two sidewalls that extend substantially vertically along a vertical length of the niche. The attachment portions may be on the two sidewalls and the at least one shelf may attach with a pair of the attachment portions that are vertically aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Ben Cohen, Greta Knowles, Erin Lilly, Thomas Lilly, Alan McDonald, Jeff Tempas, Luke Zimbric
  • Publication number: 20160208531
    Abstract: A shower door hinge assembly includes a guide member including a generally cylindrical body, the body defining a plurality of diametrically opposed circumferential slots. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a clamp configured to receive a portion of a shower door, the clamp defining a recess configured to receive a first side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a base defining a plurality of openings and a spacer comprising a generally cylindrical body defining a plurality of through holes at an outer periphery thereof, a first side of the spacer configured to be rotatively received in a corresponding recess in a second side of the guide member. The shower door hinge assembly further includes a plurality of pins configured to be received in the plurality of openings of the base, extend through the plurality of through holes of the spacer, and engage a portion of the plurality of circumferential slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, JR., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris, Andrew G. McClure, Thomas Lilly
  • Patent number: D767740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Terrence K. Mahon
  • Patent number: D769423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Matthew Ryan Wegner
  • Patent number: D770020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Terrence K. Mahon
  • Patent number: D787654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Terrence K. Mahon
  • Patent number: D838352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Matthew Ryan Wegner
  • Patent number: D838353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Terrence K. Mahon
  • Patent number: D854666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Matthew Ryan Wegner
  • Patent number: D855161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Matthew Ryan Wegner
  • Patent number: D857182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Matthew Ryan Wegner
  • Patent number: D861838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Lilly, Matthew Ryan Wegner