公开(公告)号：US20210363741A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-25

申请号：US17395961

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Mark Schibur ,  Jeremiah Rauwerdink

IPC: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture.

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：US20230375169A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US18199140

申请日：2023-05-18

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Douglas J. Diemel ,  Feipeng LV ,  Yanxiong ZHUANG ,  Haichao SUN ,  Qiuyue LIU ,  Linan HAN ,  Kor Han CHEW ,  Yingying XU ,  Yuan GAO ,  Fan HUANG ,  Wendong ZHU ,  Danni GU ,  Mark Schibur ,  Maxwell Wasscher ,  Steve Hammond ,  Jesse Lemel ,  Margaret Mazz ,  Pete Kajuch ,  Erin Lilly ,  Dougals J. Diemel, JR. ,  Megan Wehmeier ,  Katie Stevens ,  Katerina Revelis ,  Shawn Booth ,  Matthew Wegner ,  Alexander V. LeToumeau

IPC: F21V23/04 ,  F21V14/02

CPC classification number: F21V23/0471 ,  F21V14/02 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a bathroom mirror lighting system comprising a mirror, a light source, a sensor, and a control circuit operably coupled to the light source and the sensor. The control circuit receives a sensor signal from the sensor indicative of at least one of a user's distance from the sensor, a user's position, a user's posture, a motion of the user towards or away from the sensor, or a task being performed by the user. The control circuit then transmits a control signal to the light source causing the light source to alter its light output based on the sensor signal from the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20230183963A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18107802

申请日：2023-02-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Mark Schibur ,  Jeremiah Rauwerdink

IPC: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13

CPC classification number: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13 ,  E03D11/18

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture.

公开(公告)号：US11913207B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US18107802

申请日：2023-02-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Mark Schibur ,  Jeremiah Rauwerdink

IPC: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13 ,  E03D11/18 ,  E03D5/12 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B28B1/26 ,  B32B27/08 ,  E03D5/10

CPC classification number: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B28B1/261 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B27/08 ,  E03D5/10 ,  E03D5/12 ,  E03D11/18

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture.

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.

公开(公告)号：US11603650B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US17395961

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Mark Schibur ,  Jeremiah Rauwerdink

IPC: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13 ,  E03D11/18 ,  E03D5/12 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B28B1/26 ,  B32B27/08 ,  E03D5/10

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture.

公开(公告)号：US20240159035A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18422737

申请日：2024-01-25

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Mark Schibur ,  Jeremiah Rauwerdink

IPC: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13

CPC classification number: E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/13 ,  E03D11/18

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture. A method of forming a toilet assembly includes casting a flush engine from vitreous material, installing a functional insert on the flush engine, placing the flush engine in a mold, and inserting a material in the mold to create a cavity with the functional insert.

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：US20230264395A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US18107351

申请日：2023-02-08

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Kathryn L. Clouse ,  Mark Schibur ,  John O. Lipinski

IPC: B29C45/00 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C45/04

CPC classification number: B29C45/0013 ,  B29C45/0055 ,  B29C45/04 ,  B29C45/14778 ,  B29C2791/004 ,  B29K2903/06 ,  B29K2995/0008 ,  B29K2995/0026

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a molded solid surface includes mixing ferrous particles into a resinous material, injecting the resinous material including the ferrous particles into a mold, the mold including an upper mold half and a lower mold half, creating a predetermined pattern in the resinous material by applying a force to the ferrous particles in the resinous material toward a surface of the upper mold half or the lower mold half using one or more magnets, and curing the resinous material in the mold into the molded solid surface.