公开(公告)号：US20230270296A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-31

申请号：US18144012

申请日：2023-05-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Peter Kajuch ,  William Kuru ,  Peter Denzin ,  Jason Kwacz ,  Wesley J. Irek

IPC: A47K10/48 ,  F26B21/00

CPC classification number: A47K10/48 ,  F26B21/004

Abstract: An apparatus includes a duct, at least one air knife, and a separation tube. The at least one air knife is configured to direct air from the fan and configured to dry one or more hands and push water from the one or more hands into the duct. The separation tube includes an inclined vane. The separation tube is connected to the duct and configured to separate the water from air.

公开(公告)号：US20230141834A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US17975077

申请日：2022-10-27

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Peter Kajuch ,  William Kuru ,  Peter Denzin ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: A47K10/00 ,  F26B21/00 ,  A61L2/00

CPC classification number: A47K10/00 ,  F26B21/004 ,  A61L2/0047 ,  A61L2/0088 ,  A47K2210/00

Abstract: A hand dryer apparatus includes a fan, a duct, at least one air knife driven by the fan and configured to direct air to dry one or more hands and push water from the one or more hands into the duct, and at least one cyclone device to provide at least a partially circular path for the air and water from the hand.

公开(公告)号：US20220356689A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17736416

申请日：2022-05-04

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason Kwacz ,  Yunjie Zhang

IPC: E03D5/10 ,  E03D5/01

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods, and systems for generating and applying a magnetic field in a toilet. A toilet including a bowl having a discharge outlet, a trapway in fluid communication with the discharge outlet, and at least one magnet configured to generate a magnetic field to alter a flow of liquid through the trapway is described.

公开(公告)号：US20250114271A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18822978

申请日：2024-09-03

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Ariana Smies ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: A61H23/02 ,  A61H9/00 ,  A61H33/00

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed towards an ultrasonic showering device. The ultrasonic showering device includes a head portion including a plurality of nozzles that dispense a fluid, a movement component that detects movement of the head portion, and an ultrasonic transducer that generates and transmits ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic showering device includes a handle portion including a controller that operates the ultrasonic transducer based on the movement component.

公开(公告)号：US20250092957A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18888948

申请日：2024-09-18

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Andrew Smith ,  Clay Garrels ,  Lawrence Grin ,  Niels Eilmus ,  Michael Smith ,  William Kuru ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: F16K31/02 ,  A47K13/10 ,  E03D9/08 ,  F03G7/06 ,  F16K31/00 ,  G05D3/10

Abstract: Shape memory alloys (“SMAs”) may be used within and for many different contexts. The unique structure and makeup of SMAs may be more efficient and effective than existing solutions and may provide more advantageous benefits. For example, SMAs may be used to control direction and flow of water in bathing appliances. As another example, SMAs may be used to control the positioning of water outlets or different fixtures. SMAs may be used to control and adjust bathing products, which may further enhance user experience when handling such products.

公开(公告)号：US12029358B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17858627

申请日：2022-07-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason Kwacz

IPC: A47K3/022 ,  A47K3/10

CPC classification number: A47K3/022 ,  A47K3/10

Abstract: A bath receptor includes a water inlet, a first basin, a second basin, and a partition positioned between the first basin and the second basin. The water inlet is configured to supply water to the bath receptor. The first basin includes a first whirlpool system configured to direct water in a first direction within the first basin. The second basin includes a second whirlpool system configured to direct water in a second direction within the second basin. The second direction opposite the first direction. The partition is vertically provided along at least a portion of a height of the bath receptor.

公开(公告)号：US20240052619A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US18230927

申请日：2023-08-07

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： William Kuru ,  Jason Kwacz ,  Prasanth Jayakumar ,  Robin Whitfield

IPC: E03D1/26 ,  E03D5/08 ,  E03D5/10

CPC classification number: E03D1/263 ,  E03D5/08 ,  E03D5/105 ,  E03D5/092

Abstract: A toilet flushing assembly includes at least a spiral trapway and a drive mechanism. The spiral trapway includes an upstream portion coupled to a toilet bowl, a curved portion, and a downstream portion coupled to a waste outlet. The drive mechanism is coupled to the spiral trapway and configured to rotate the spiral trapway from a first orientation to a second orientation. The first orientation evacuates contents from the toilet bowl and the second orientation advances the contents from the spiral trapway to the waste outlet.

公开(公告)号：US20220064929A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：US17522526

申请日：2021-11-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Clayton C. Garrels ,  William C. Kuru ,  William Kalk ,  Randal S. Graskamp ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: E03D11/08 ,  B05B1/08 ,  B05B1/18

Abstract: A shower head includes a water input pipe, a fluidic oscillator, and at least one water outlet. The water input pipe is configured to supply a flow of water. The fluidic oscillator includes at least one predetermined geometry to control the flow of water ejected from the fluidic oscillator to include a repeating fan of water at a predetermined angle range. The at least one water outlet is configured to provide the flow water including the repeating pattern of water.

公开(公告)号：US10675214B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US15949652

申请日：2018-04-10

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Kenneth Stout ,  Craig Loest ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02 ,  A61H1/00

Abstract: A bath system comprises a tub and a fluid injection system. The tub has a jet orifice, and the fluid injection system is fluidly coupled to the jet orifice. The fluid injection system comprises a conduit, a heat source, an air supply source, and a fluid injector. The conduit has a central opening. The heat source is coupled to an outer portion of the conduit external to the central opening. The air supply source is fluidly coupled to the conduit, and is configured to provide a flow of air to the central opening. The fluid injector is configured to provide an atomized spray of water to the flow of air to produce a combined flow of air and water. The heat source and the conduit are cooperatively configured to heat the combined flow of air and water in the central opening before the combined flow enters the tub through the jet orifice.

公开(公告)号：US20190053978A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US15949652

申请日：2018-04-10

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Kenneth STOUT ,  Craig Loest ,  Jason Kwacz

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02

Abstract: A bath system comprises a tub and a fluid injection system. The tub has a jet orifice, and the fluid injection system is fluidly coupled to the jet orifice. The fluid injection system comprises a conduit, a heat source, an air supply source, and a fluid injector. The conduit has a central opening. The heat source is coupled to an outer portion of the conduit external to the central opening. The air supply source is fluidly coupled to the conduit, and is configured to provide a flow of air to the central opening. The fluid injector is configured to provide an atomized spray of water to the flow of air to produce a combined flow of air and water. The heat source and the conduit are cooperatively configured to heat the combined flow of air and water in the central opening before the combined flow enters the tub through the jet orifice.