公开(公告)号：US20240254750A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18427081

申请日：2024-01-30

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Daniel N. Halloran ,  Luke Bartel ,  Diego Alejandro Cuervo Ayala ,  Megan Joe Hizon Roehl ,  Wesley Irek ,  Robert S. Davis ,  William Kuru ,  Paola Alvarez ,  Crystel Tershner ,  Kenneth A. Kapal ,  Alan E. Lange ,  Cody Wilcox ,  Andrew van Gorden ,  Yi Liu ,  Jeffrey T. Laundre ,  Amber Colleen Resch ,  Amy Dehne ,  David Hammer ,  Aaron Mitchell ,  Ryan Grotegut ,  Mrudula Y ,  Jonathan Reik

IPC: E03D9/08 ,  E03D11/16

CPC classification number: E03D9/085 ,  E03D11/16 ,  E03D2201/20

Abstract: A toilet may include a base including a bowl, a rim disposed around a top of the bowl, and a seat rotatably coupled to the rim. The eat may include a top surface configured to support a user and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. In some examples, the top surface is disposed at an incline and the bottom surface is supported by the rim. In some example, a dampener including a softer material than the bowl and disposed within the bowl. In some examples, a bidet wand extends from the base and is configured to selectively change between a position for dispensing a flow of water for washing a user and a position for cleaning a surface of the bowl. In some examples, the toilet includes a floor connector including a channel formed by a first flange and a second flange.

公开(公告)号：US20240218640A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18541940

申请日：2023-12-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jacob Frye ,  Brett Wegner ,  Kenneth Andrew Kapal ,  Adam Reich ,  Chase Parda ,  Margaret Mazz ,  Daniel Panozzo ,  Karl Hinkfuss ,  Steven Thomas Radder ,  Nick Rindt ,  Mrudula Y

IPC: E03C1/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/02 ,  E03C2001/0418

Abstract: A sink system with various features that may provide improved functionality for kitchens and associated kitchen systems, particularly with regard to a user experience within a “smart” kitchen environment. In general, a sink system includes one or more sink basins integrated into a cabinet or housing, and a faucet coupled to the sink. The sink system can include a produce washing station in a second basin. The sink system can include smart features including audiovisual features for controlling various features of the sink systems. The sink system can also include a beverage or hydration station feature in which water can be customized for a user or for a desired end use of the water by the user. For example, flavors, vitamins, minerals, carbonation, filtration, instant hot, chilled, coffee, ice, and cocktails can be added into the water and dispensed by the sink system.