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公开(公告)号：US11674296B2
公开(公告)日：2023-06-13
申请号：US17201285
申请日：2021-03-15
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Daniel Halloran , Kristy Pelon
Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to a quick-coupling mechanism including a clamp spring configured to receive a valve body. The clamp spring is coupled to a release button configured to manipulate one or more arms of the clamp spring. The quick-coupling mechanism includes a base structure coupled to the toilet pedestal/bowl. The base structure is configured to hold the clamp spring in place. In a locking-state, the clamp spring seats in a groove in the valve body thus securing the valve body in place and preventing an axial movement of the valve body relative to the clamp spring. In a non-locking state, the release button bends the arms of the clamp spring outwardly to increase the diameter of the clamping portion, thus releasing valve body such that the valve body can move axially relative to the clamp spring.
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公开(公告)号：US11667273B2
公开(公告)日：2023-06-06
申请号：US17560134
申请日：2021-12-22
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson
IPC: B60W20/15 , B60W10/06 , B60W10/08 , F02D41/00 , F02D19/02 , F02D29/06 , F02M21/02 , B60L15/20 , B60W10/26
CPC classification number: B60W20/15 , B60W10/06 , B60W10/08 , F02D19/021 , F02D29/06 , F02D41/0027 , F02M21/0215 , B60L15/2045 , B60W10/26 , F02D2250/24 , Y02T10/30
Abstract: A system for supplementing a fixed fuel source for an engine includes a motor-generator set connected to a mechanical load device and a controller. The motor-generator set includes a motor and a generator. The engine is configured to provide a first torque from a fixed fuel source from an independent variable flow input. The fixed fuel source is independent of the engine and set external to the engine. The mechanical load device is driven by the engine and configured to require a second torque defined by an independent flow device. The controller is configured to compare the first torque and the second torque, provide a first control signal to the motor to provide power to the engine when the second torque exceeds the first torque and provide a second control signal to the generator to draw power from the engine when the first torque exceeds the second torque.
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公开(公告)号：US11666931B2
公开(公告)日：2023-06-06
申请号：US16857705
申请日：2020-04-24
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Robert J. Guthrie , Brian C. Wick , Andrew Klinger , Matthew Harrison
Abstract: An inline shower device includes a housing, a hydraulic chamber, a first actuator, and a fluid-driven piston. The housing includes an outlet port. The hydraulic chamber is disposed within the housing. The first actuator is configured to connect a capsule to the housing and to fluidly connect the capsule to the hydraulic chamber. The fluid-driven piston is disposed within the hydraulic chamber and is configured to dispense a fluid from the capsule into the outlet port.
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公开(公告)号：US11649943B2
公开(公告)日：2023-05-16
申请号：US17743940
申请日：2022-05-13
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Brian M. Kaule , Nicholas R. Rindt , Dennis L. Snyder
Abstract: A light fixture includes a light receiver, an electrically-powered light source coupled to the light receiver, and a vessel containing a liquid. The vessel is translucent such that the light from the light source radiates through the vessel. The vessel includes an outer wall and an inner wall that define an enclosed area that receives and contains the liquid. The inner wall defines an open area positioned radially inward from the enclosed area and the inner wall includes a top opening and a bottom opening such that the open area is a through-hole extending through the enclosed area. The vessel is configured such that light emitted from the light source passes through the liquid contained within the vessel.
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公开(公告)号：US20230137908A1
公开(公告)日：2023-05-04
申请号：US18090925
申请日：2022-12-29
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Peter W. Denzin , Jeffrey C. Hildebrand , Brian D. Renzelman , Clayton C. Garrels , Joseph L. Stauber , Eric M. Plate
Abstract: A touchless actuation system for a toilet includes a touchless sensor, a motor assembly, and a processing circuit. The touchless sensor is located within a closed reservoir of the toilet. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal. The detection region is external to the closed reservoir. The processing circuit is configured to facilitate flushing of the toilet through interaction with the motor assembly when the object is detected.
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公开(公告)号：US11638891B2
公开(公告)日：2023-05-02
申请号：US15983526
申请日：2018-05-18
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Chanseol Chung , Tsung-Yu Lu , Daniel E. Smith
IPC: B01D33/01 , C02F1/00 , C02F101/20 , C02F101/12
Abstract: A water filter system comprising a container configured to contain water, a lid configured to attach to the container, a filter element configured to filter the water and movable within the container, and a plunger coupled to the filter element and movable through the lid. The water filter system is at least one of powered by a mechanical force directly from a user or self-powered and is not electrically powered.
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公开(公告)号：US20230119112A1
公开(公告)日：2023-04-20
申请号：US18084278
申请日：2022-12-19
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： William C. Kuru , William Kalk
IPC: E03D11/02
Abstract: A toilet includes a bowl, a trapway, and a passage. The trapway is fluidly connected to the bowl at a trapway inlet and extends downstream from the bowl. The trapway includes an up-leg and a down-leg extending downstream from the up-leg. The passage is fluidly connected to the trapway downstream from the trapway inlet. The passage is configured to allow ambient air from outside the toilet to pass therethrough toward the trapway.
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公开(公告)号：US11624333B2
公开(公告)日：2023-04-11
申请号：US17720350
申请日：2022-04-14
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Martin Louis Radue , Marshall Hau , David Hasler , Donald Castle , Michael E. Smies
Abstract: Engine systems which are safer and have reduced risk of fire are desirable in a wide range of equipment markets. The present engine systems utilize sensors and control systems which reduce the probability of fire or spark exiting the exhaust system. The sensors may monitor a wide range of conditions within the exhaust system to alter the operating parameters of the engine to prevent ignition of objects adjacent the engine system during use. By altering operation of the engine, conditions such as exhaust temperature or unburned fuel can be controlled to minimize risk of undesired ignition.
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公开(公告)号：US11614060B2
公开(公告)日：2023-03-28
申请号：US17858184
申请日：2022-07-06
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Terrence Rotter , Todd Baumann , Gary Stenz
Abstract: A carburetor includes a carburetor bowl, a fuel supply pipe, a fuel drain pipe, and a valve. The carburetor bowl is configured to store fuel and provide the fuel to an air passage. The fuel supply pipe is connected a fuel tank and the carburetor bowl. The fuel drain pipe is connected to the carburetor bowl and the fuel supply line. The valve for the fuel drain pipe is configured to open and close in response to an orientation of the carburetor.
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公开(公告)号：US20230085266A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-16
申请号：US17991085
申请日：2022-11-21
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： Robert A. Griswold , David Hasler , Brittany Nicole Tremblay , Sean Leroy Winter , Christopher Wolf , Alexander Anthony Yosick
Abstract: A heat management system for air-cooled engines suitable to power yard care equipment or vehicles. The system may generally comprise an engine, a blower configured to blow ambient cooling air across the engine, and an exhaust system comprising an exhaust header and a muffler. The exhaust header has an inlet end which receives heated exhaust gas from the engine and an outlet end fluidly coupled to the muffler. An air control baffle is configured to redirect a portion of the cooling air from the blower towards the exhaust header and the muffler to enhance cooling the exhaust system. The system may further include an outermost protective shield exposed to equipment operators and an inner heat barrier or shield located between the muffler and protective shield. The system is designed to ameliorate both radiative and convective sources of heat transfer to maintain the protective shield at temperatures below established industry standards.
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