公开(公告)号：US20200263405A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-20

申请号：US16791689

申请日：2020-02-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew L. Smith ,  Billy Jack Ahola ,  Donald G. Bogenschuetz ,  Lawrence E. Duwell ,  Peter W. Swart ,  Jeffrey T. Laundre ,  Bradley Strasser ,  Matthew Krebs ,  Douglas E. Bogard ,  Daniel N. Halloran ,  Scott R. Krebs ,  Edward F. Malls, JR. ,  Randy O. Mesun ,  Eric Demer ,  Stewart Anthony Schaal

IPC: E03D1/34 ,  E03D1/14

Abstract: A universal canister flush valve having a valve body configured to be fixed relative to a toilet tank and having a hollow wall defining an internal flow passage; a guide post coupled to and extending away from the valve body; a float fitted about and configured to slide relative to the guide post between a closed position and an open position, the float having an open top; and an extender that selectively couples to the open top in a first position, in which a first end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, and in a second position, in which a second end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, wherein the extender and float define a first overflow height in the first position and define a second overflow height in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US20180142457A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15360434

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew L. Smith ,  Billy Jack Ahola ,  Mark Baumgartner ,  Larry Duwell ,  Don Bogenschuetz ,  Peter Swart ,  Tobin Vetting

IPC: E03D11/18 ,  E03D11/02 ,  E03D5/02 ,  E03D5/10

CPC classification number: E03D11/18 ,  E03D5/003 ,  E03D5/024 ,  E03D5/10 ,  E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/10 ,  E03D2201/30

Abstract: A siphonic toilet including a bowl, a passageway and a valve. The passageway includes an entrance fluidly connected to the bowl, an outlet, and a dam located between the entrance and the outlet, wherein the dam and bowl are configured to hold a first volume of water prior to a flush cycle. An inlet is located in the passageway downstream from the dam to introduce water into the passageway downstream from the dam. The valve is located between the inlet and the outlet of the passageway, and the valve retains a second volume of water when in a closed position prior to the flush cycle of the toilet to affect a siphon during the flush cycle.

公开(公告)号：US09816259B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14303346

申请日：2014-06-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Billy Jack Ahola ,  Andrew L. Smith ,  Lawrence Westphal ,  Peter W. Swart ,  Mark E. Baumgartner ,  Lawrence Duwell ,  Don Bogenshuetz ,  Tobin J. Vetting ,  John F. Emmerling

IPC: E03D3/10 ,  E03D1/30

CPC classification number: E03D3/10 ,  E03D1/30

Abstract: One embodiment of the present application relates to a water tank for a toilet. The water tank includes a first chamber comprising an orifice for connecting to a toilet bowl. The water tank further includes a free-floating member within the first chamber that is not coupled to any other component and that is configured to selectively engage with and disengage from the orifice to selectively block or allow a flow of water through the orifice. The free-floating member can be selectively disengaged from the orifice via an actuator or a differential pressure within the water tank.

公开(公告)号：US20250067034A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18947901

申请日：2024-11-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew L. Smith ,  Billy Jack Ahola ,  Donald G. Bogenschuetz ,  Lawrence E. Duwell ,  Peter W. Swart ,  Jeffrey T. Laundre ,  Bradley Strasser ,  Matthew Krebs ,  Douglas E. Bogard ,  Daniel N. Halloran ,  Scott R. Krebs ,  Edward F. Malis, Jr. ,  Randy O. Mesun ,  Eric Derner ,  Stewart Anthony Schaal

IPC: E03D1/34 ,  E03D1/14

Abstract: A universal canister flush valve having a valve body configured to be fixed relative to a toilet tank and having a hollow wall defining an internal flow passage; a guide post coupled to and extending away from the valve body; a float fitted about and configured to slide relative to the guide post between a closed position and an open position, the float having an open top; and an extender that selectively couples to the open top in a first position, in which a first end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, and in a second position, in which a second end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, wherein the extender and float define a first overflow height in the first position and define a second overflow height in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US12163321B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US17674637

申请日：2022-02-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew L. Smith ,  Billy Jack Ahola ,  Donald G. Bogenschuetz ,  Lawrence E. Duwell ,  Peter W. Swart ,  Jeffrey T. Laundre ,  Bradley Strasser ,  Matthew Krebs ,  Douglas E. Bogard ,  Daniel N. Halloran ,  Scott R. Krebs ,  Edward F. Malis, Jr. ,  Randy O. Mesun ,  Eric Derner ,  Stewart Anthony Schaal

IPC: E03D1/34 ,  E03D1/14

Abstract: A universal canister flush valve having a valve body configured to be fixed relative to a toilet tank and having a hollow wall defining an internal flow passage; a guide post coupled to and extending away from the valve body; a float fitted about and configured to slide relative to the guide post between a closed position and an open position, the float having an open top; and an extender that selectively couples to the open top in a first position, in which a first end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, and in a second position, in which a second end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, wherein the extender and float define a first overflow height in the first position and define a second overflow height in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US20240218651A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18609959

申请日：2024-03-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Tony L. Lambert ,  Daniel N. Halloran ,  Andrew L. Smith

IPC: E03D11/08 ,  E03D11/13

CPC classification number: E03D11/08 ,  E03D11/13 ,  E03D2201/40

Abstract: A toilet includes an inlet structure, a bowl structure, and an outlet structure. The inlet structure is configured to receive water. The bowl structure has a toilet bowl including a rim and a sump, a split fluidly connected to the inlet structure and including a first passage and a second passage, a shelf located below the rim of the toilet bowl and fluidly connected to the first passage, a side channel fluidly connected to the second passage, and a diverter that redirects the water from the side channel to the sump of the toilet bowl. The outlet structure is fluidly connected to the sump and is configured to discharge water from the sump into a drain.

公开(公告)号：US11866921B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US17513514

申请日：2021-10-28

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Billy Jack Ahola ,  Andrew L. Smith ,  Mark E. Baumgartner ,  Donald G. Bogenschuetz ,  Tobin J. Vetting ,  Lawrence E. Duwell ,  Peter W. Swart

IPC: E03D11/13 ,  E03D1/26 ,  E03D11/02

CPC classification number: E03D11/13 ,  E03D1/26 ,  E03D11/02

Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a flush engine having a bowl defining a sump and a trapway extending from the sump. A bowl insert is configured to be located in the bowl and a shroud is configured to be positioned over the flush engine to conceal at least a portion of the flush engine.

公开(公告)号：US20230404352A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18211329

申请日：2023-06-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Kathryn L. Clouse ,  Helene L. Cornils ,  Brianna L. Crotty ,  Diego A. Cuervo Ayala ,  Amber L. Hall Nelson ,  Jason M. Kwacz ,  Jesse N. Lemel ,  John O. Lipinski ,  Dustin Lobner ,  Katerina A. Revlis ,  Mark Schibur ,  Erich Slothower ,  Andrew L. Smith ,  Jennifer L. Tarplee ,  Yunjie Zhang ,  Rebecca Becker ,  Lindsay Hartman ,  Aaron Mitchell

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/38

CPC classification number: A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/4091 ,  A47L11/38 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/026 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: The following embodiments include magnetic based devices, systems, and techniques applicable in a bathroom setting or a kitchen setting. A magnetic cleaning system is configured to clean a surface in the bathroom setting or kitchen setting. A magnetic mounting assembly is configured to mount a magnetic accessory. A cabinet includes the magnetic mounting assembly. A shower panel may include one or more magnetic acoustic shower tiles. A levitating drain stopper system for a basin is configured to magnetic open or close an opening in the basin. A magnetic water steering device is configured to magnetically direct water in a predetermined path.

公开(公告)号：US11421413B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17318553

申请日：2021-05-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew L. Smith ,  Lawrence E. Duwell ,  Donald G. Bogenschuetz ,  Billy Jack Ahola ,  Peter W. Swart ,  Scott R. Krebs

IPC: E03D11/13 ,  E03D13/00

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a sump and a trapway extending from sump at an inlet of the trapway. A jet orifice is disposed in the trapway at approximately the inlet and defines an angled axis that is oriented upwardly toward an upper wall of the trapway and rearwardly toward an interior of the trapway. The jet orifice is configured to direct fluid from a fluid supply source to the trapway.

公开(公告)号：US20210262215A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US17318553

申请日：2021-05-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew L. Smith ,  Lawrence E. Duwell ,  Donald G. Bogenschuetz ,  Billy Jack Aloha ,  Peter W. Swart ,  Scott R. Krebs

IPC: E03D11/13 ,  E03D13/00

Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a sump and a trapway extending from sump at an inlet of the trapway. A jet orifice is disposed in the trapway at approximately the inlet and defines an angled axis that is oriented upwardly toward an upper wall of the trapway and rearwardly toward an interior of the trapway. The jet orifice is configured to direct fluid from a fluid supply source to the trapway.