公开(公告)号：US20230036530A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-02

申请号：US17966417

申请日：2022-10-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Terrence M. ROTTER

IPC: F01M1/10 ,  F01M9/06 ,  F01M11/00 ,  F01M11/12 ,  F01M11/03 ,  F01M1/02 ,  F01M1/04

Abstract: An oil treatment system for an internal combustion engine in one implementation includes an elongated dipstick tube defining a tube axis and a first flow passageway, a housing arranged on the dipstick tube and defining an internal cavity, an oil treatment apparatus disposed in the internal cavity, and a retainer coupled to the housing. The retainer may have a cylindrical body comprising an elongated first flow protuberance insertably received through the oil treatment apparatus to establish fluid communication between the oil treatment apparatus and the first flow passageway of the dipstick tube. The retainer comprises a cavity through which oil may be added directly to the first flow passageway of the dipstick which may be fluidly coupled to an oil sump of the engine. The oil treatment apparatus may be an oil filter. An oil treatment additive may optionally be added to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11565343B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US16032899

申请日：2018-07-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Arun Bhardwaj ,  Lokesh Mohanpuri ,  Jayarama M. Murthy

IPC: B23K26/00 ,  B21D22/02 ,  B23K26/24 ,  E03C1/04 ,  B23K101/04 ,  C25D7/04

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a faucet including a base and a spout includes providing a first faucet portion defining a first edge extending a distance between the base and the spout, providing a second faucet portion defining a second edge extending the distance, welding, by a laser welding apparatus, the first edge of the first faucet portion to the second edge of the second faucet portion to form a welded joint extending along the distance, and grinding the welded joint to form a faucet body.

公开(公告)号：US11555300B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US17408233

申请日：2021-08-20

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Brad R. Hadfield ,  Perry D. Erickson ,  David E. Hansen

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  F16K11/07 ,  F16K11/074 ,  F16K31/60

Abstract: Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem.

公开(公告)号：US11548017B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US16924562

申请日：2020-07-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael A. Rexach ,  Tory L. Hayner

IPC: B05B1/20 ,  B05B1/18

Abstract: A spray head assembly includes a body and a plurality of nozzles. The body is configured to receive a supply of fluid. The plurality of nozzles are disposed on the body and fluidly connected to the body. The plurality of nozzles are arranged in a substantially linear row having at least three nozzles. The plurality of nozzles are positioned to produce a non-linear spray pattern over a distributed area at a focal length from the body. In some embodiments, each one of the plurality of nozzles directs the fluid in a flow stream to a different location across the distributed area without intersecting the flow stream produced by another one of the plurality of nozzles.

公开(公告)号：US20220410186A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17896754

申请日：2022-08-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Rafael Alfredo Rexach ,  Stephanie Szemetylo ,  David J. Richter-O'Connell ,  Jeffrey James Elsesser ,  James S. Giefer

IPC: B05B1/18 ,  E03C1/04 ,  B05B15/60 ,  E03C1/042

Abstract: A shower assembly includes an inlet port, a reservoir, and a plurality of drop outlet ports. The inlet port receives water from a water source at an inlet flow rate. The reservoir receives water from the inlet port, and is not pressurized by a line pressure of the water source even when the reservoir receives the water at a maximum inlet flow rate of up to 2.5 gallons per minute. Each of the plurality of drop outlet ports is configured such that water passes from the reservoir through the plurality of drop outlet ports, forms a drop at each drop outlet port, and falls from each drop outlet port by gravity only as discrete drops of water. A total flow capacity of the plurality of drop outlet ports is greater than or equal to the maximum inlet flow rate.

公开(公告)号：US20220376526A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17741893

申请日：2022-05-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Benjamin Marotz ,  Harrison Chiu

IPC: H02J7/00

Abstract: A generator module includes a battery, a charging circuit, an electric power outlet, and an enclosure. The charging circuit is coupled to an output of a generator and configured to charge the battery. The electric power outlet is configured to provide an output from the battery, the generator, or a combination of the battery and the generator. The enclosure includes the battery, the charging circuit, and the electric power outlet such that the enclosure detachable from the generator.

公开(公告)号：US20220371932A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17743808

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason Kwacz

IPC: C02F9/00 ,  C02F1/36 ,  C02F1/38 ,  C02F1/78 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F1/463 ,  C02F1/465 ,  C02F1/24 ,  C02F1/46 ,  C02F1/467 ,  C02F3/12

Abstract: A multistage greywater treatment system including at least one separation stage, at least one solid removal stage, and at least one disinfection stage. The at least one separation stage is configured to separate water from one or more water draining device into at least three outputs including a first intermediate greywater. The at least one solid removal stage is configured to receive the first intermediate greywater and dissolve solids from the first intermediate greywater to output a second intermediate greywater. The at least one disinfection stage is configured to receive the second intermediate greywater. The resultant greywater may be provided to at least one recycled water consuming device after passing through the at least one separation stage, at least one solid removal stage, and the at least one disinfection stage.

公开(公告)号：US20220371031A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17873866

申请日：2022-07-26

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Matthew Ball

IPC: B05B1/30 ,  B05B15/654 ,  B05B15/62 ,  B05B1/18 ,  A47K3/28

Abstract: A shower device includes an elongated hollow waterway, a spray head configured to emit water, and a valve. The elongated hollow waterway extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first end configured to receive water, a second end, and an internal fluid passage extending from the first end to the second end. The second end has a port extending in a radial direction from the internal fluid passage through the waterway. The valve is configured to control a water flow rate from the internal fluid passage of the waterway to the spray head. The valve includes a valve body that surrounds the port and a control member operatively coupled to the valve body and surrounding at least a portion of the valve body. Rotation of the control member and valve body relative to the waterway provides a variable adjustment of the water flow rate to the spray head.

公开(公告)号：US20220354320A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17730926

申请日：2022-04-27

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jeffrey Champagne ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: A47K13/30 ,  B03C9/00

Abstract: An apparatus for generation and application of a hydrophobic effect in a bathroom fixture including an electrostatic generator, a liquid shielded object, and a bowl or basin. The electrostatic generator is configured to generate an electrostatic field configured to repel liquid. The liquid shielded object is positioned in relationship to the electrostatic generator. The bowl or basin is configured to collected liquid repelled away from the liquid shielded object by the electrostatic field.

公开(公告)号：US20220354318A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17869382

申请日：2022-07-20

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Erich Slothower ,  Mary J. Reid

IPC: A47K13/02 ,  A47K13/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible toilet seat including a top surface; a bottom surface; an inner edge, at which the top and bottom surfaces meet; an inner region, configured to elastically and vertically deform inward relative to the outer edge in response to an applied load; and an outer region supported by an upper surface of a toilet and configured to support the inner region.