公开(公告)号：US12123182B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17153514

申请日：2021-01-20

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Steven F. Ellingsen ,  Jason R. Miller ,  Paul A. Bonack ,  Evan M Grybush ,  Timothy R. Schultz ,  Jared B Dulaney

IPC: B23P15/00 ,  B29C45/14 ,  E03C1/186 ,  B29K705/12 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: E03C1/186 ,  B23P15/00 ,  B29C45/14065 ,  B29C2045/14114 ,  B29C2045/14147 ,  B29K2705/12 ,  B29L2031/7698

Abstract: An assembly process for assembling a basin using a molding tool operable between an open position and a closed position, the molding tool having a female molding insert, a male molding insert, and an insert jig, the female molding insert and the male molding insert cooperating to define a mold cavity when the molding tool is in the closed position, the female molding insert having an aperture, the insert jig having a sleeve and a cylinder, the cylinder repositionable within the sleeve and having an end with an end face and a pin protruding from the end face, includes applying adhesive to the pin. The assembly process also includes aligning the pin with an aperture of a basin rim insert. The assembly process also includes pressing the basin rim insert towards the end face such that the pin is received within the aperture of the basin rim insert.

公开(公告)号：US11759011B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17476172

申请日：2021-09-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Shawn J. Booth ,  Jason R. Miller ,  James S. Giefer

IPC: A47B77/06 ,  E03C1/18 ,  E03C1/33

CPC classification number: A47B77/06 ,  E03C1/18 ,  E03C1/33 ,  E03C1/335 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: A mounting system for securing a sink to a countertop supported by a cabinet is provided. The mounting system includes a receiving structure configured to be supported under a rim of the sink, a bracket having a first portion configured to engage a portion of the cabinet and a second portion configured to engage a bottom of a basin of the sink, a linking member extending between the receiving structure and the bracket, a first connector configured to engage a first end of the linking member and retain the linking member relative to the receiving structure, and a second connector configured to engage a second end of the linking member and secure the bracket against the cabinet and the bottom of the basin of the sink.

公开(公告)号：US11598077B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-07

申请号：US17703866

申请日：2022-03-24

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason R. Miller ,  Ryan R. Detlaff

IPC: E03C1/182

Abstract: A sink includes a basin configured to hold water, an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron, and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, where an outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced apart from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.

公开(公告)号：USD954917S1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US29819910

申请日：2021-12-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Designer： Niels J. Eilmus ,  Erika Kovesdi ,  Christopher J. Santos ,  Jason R. Miller

公开(公告)号：US11324318B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-10

申请号：US16589967

申请日：2019-10-01

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason R. Miller

IPC: A47B96/20 ,  E03C1/18

Abstract: A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.

公开(公告)号：US11286652B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US16545084

申请日：2019-08-20

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason R. Miller ,  Ryan R. Detlaff

IPC: E03C1/182

Abstract: A sink is provided that includes a basin configured to hold water; an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron; and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, wherein an outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced apart from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.

公开(公告)号：US10900209B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US15601112

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Jason R. Miller ,  Brian Siehr ,  Theodore Nikolai ,  Joseph Bolden

IPC: E03C1/18

Abstract: A method for making a sink with a supporting structure, comprising: drawing a sink including at least one basin and a rim extending outwardly from at least one side of the at least one basin; and coupling a support structure in the form of at least one channel to an underside of the at least one side of the rim using a tool; wherein the tool includes a channel support configured to receive one channel of the at least one channels.

公开(公告)号：US20200268150A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-27

申请号：US15930153

申请日：2020-05-12

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Shawn J. Booth ,  Jason R. Miller ,  James S. Giefer

IPC: A47B77/06 ,  E03C1/18 ,  E03C1/33

Abstract: A mounting system for securing a sink to a countertop supported by a cabinet is provided. The mounting system includes a receiving structure configured to be supported under a rim of the sink, a bracket having a first portion configured to engage a portion of the cabinet and a second portion configured to engage a bottom of a basin of the sink, a linking member extending between the receiving structure and the bracket, a first connector configured to engage a first end of the linking member and retain the linking member relative to the receiving structure, and a second connector configured to engage a second end of the linking member and secure the bracket against the cabinet and the bottom of the basin of the sink.

公开(公告)号：US10104962B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15349890

申请日：2016-11-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Shawn J. Booth ,  Jason R. Miller ,  James S. Giefer

IPC: E03C1/18 ,  A47B77/06 ,  E03C1/33

Abstract: A self-rimming sink is provided. The self-rimming sink includes a basin and a rim extending outwardly from an upper end of the basin in a relatively horizontal orientation. The rim is configured to be placed on top of a countertop for supporting the sink. The self-rimming sink also includes an apron coupled to the rim and defining a front portion of the sink. The apron has a front surface extending vertically below the rim and laterally between a first side surface and an opposite second side surface. The first and second side surfaces each having a front vertical lip that extends laterally to an outer periphery of the rim and a rear side wall portion. The rear side wall portion is recessed relative to the front vertical lip and the outer periphery of the rim.

公开(公告)号：US09775470B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13796933

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Niels J. Eilmus ,  Jason R. Miller

IPC: A47J47/20

CPC classification number: A47J47/20

Abstract: A sink accessory comprising a wire-form attachment structure and a supporting structure. The wire-form attachment structure is configured to be secured to a section of a divider of the sink to support the sink accessory. The attachment structure includes a base, a first leg, and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg. The supporting structure is coupled to and extends from one of the first and second legs. The supporting structure is also configured to extend offset from and adjacent to the divider.