公开(公告)号：US20240398184A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18680488

申请日：2024-05-31

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Dustin Lobner ,  Jason M. Kwacz ,  Mark Schibur ,  Lowell Lampen ,  Jeffrey T. Laundre

IPC: A47K13/30 ,  H05B1/02

Abstract: In one example, a toilet seat assembly includes a toilet seat, a thin film heater adhered to a top surface of the toilet seat, and a coating of injected molded material on a surface of the thin film heater. In another example, a toilet seat assembly includes a toilet seat frame, and an electrically conductive polymer heater supported by the toilet seat frame, wherein the electrically conductive polymer heater includes carbon fiber and polypropylene.

公开(公告)号：US20240287683A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18218895

申请日：2023-07-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Dustin Lobner ,  Kjerstin Gronski ,  Cody Schwark

IPC: C23C28/00 ,  C23C14/02 ,  C23C14/16 ,  C23C14/58 ,  C25D3/04 ,  C25D5/00 ,  C25D5/34 ,  C25D7/00 ,  E03C1/02

CPC classification number: C23C28/321 ,  C23C14/028 ,  C23C14/16 ,  C23C14/5853 ,  C23C14/5873 ,  C23C28/345 ,  C25D3/04 ,  C25D5/34 ,  C25D5/627 ,  C25D7/00 ,  E03C1/02 ,  B44C1/228

Abstract: A composition includes a first coating electrolytically or electrolessly deposited on a surface of a fixture, a middle layer on the first coating, and a colored oxide in contact with at least a portion of the middle layer, wherein the middle layer includes two or more of zirconium, chromium, titanium, hafnium, and aluminum.

公开(公告)号：US20240044118A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18225963

申请日：2023-07-25

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Helene L. Cornils ,  John O. Lipinski ,  Dongha Lee ,  Xinyao Liu ,  Dustin Lobner ,  Jacob Planton ,  Fred Ogreenc ,  Mark Schibur ,  Steven Mark Tervo ,  Rebecca Becker

IPC: E03C1/05

CPC classification number: E03C1/057 ,  E03C2201/00

Abstract: In one example, a timing control system for a faucet for dispensing water includes a valve sensor, a timer, and a light. The valve sensor is configured to detect operation of the faucet. The timer is configured to trigger a countdown in response to the operation of the faucet. The light is configured to illuminate the water of the faucet in at least one color in response to the countdown.

公开(公告)号：US20230404352A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18211329

申请日：2023-06-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Kathryn L. Clouse ,  Helene L. Cornils ,  Brianna L. Crotty ,  Diego A. Cuervo Ayala ,  Amber L. Hall Nelson ,  Jason M. Kwacz ,  Jesse N. Lemel ,  John O. Lipinski ,  Dustin Lobner ,  Katerina A. Revlis ,  Mark Schibur ,  Erich Slothower ,  Andrew L. Smith ,  Jennifer L. Tarplee ,  Yunjie Zhang ,  Rebecca Becker ,  Lindsay Hartman ,  Aaron Mitchell

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/38

CPC classification number: A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/4091 ,  A47L11/38 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/026 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: The following embodiments include magnetic based devices, systems, and techniques applicable in a bathroom setting or a kitchen setting. A magnetic cleaning system is configured to clean a surface in the bathroom setting or kitchen setting. A magnetic mounting assembly is configured to mount a magnetic accessory. A cabinet includes the magnetic mounting assembly. A shower panel may include one or more magnetic acoustic shower tiles. A levitating drain stopper system for a basin is configured to magnetic open or close an opening in the basin. A magnetic water steering device is configured to magnetically direct water in a predetermined path.