公开(公告)号：USD735295S1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US29499574

申请日：2014-08-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Designer： William C. McKeone ,  Michael Smith

公开(公告)号：US20240167259A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18498240

申请日：2023-10-31

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Andrew James Stokes ,  Andrew Smith ,  Erich Slothower ,  Michael Smith ,  Vikas Salunke

IPC: E03C1/232 ,  E03C1/262 ,  E03C1/30

CPC classification number: E03C1/232 ,  E03C1/262 ,  E03C1/30 ,  E03C2001/2317

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed towards a clean drain system. The clean drain system includes drain stopper system, a seal, and a flange. The seal is coupled to the flange. The drain stopper system is positioned through the seal. The drain stopper system further includes a drain cover, a drain housing, and a basket. The drain cover along a vertical axis to allow or prevent the flow of water through the tailpipe. The basket includes a plurality of openings. The basket is configured to catch debris as it flows downward through the drain to prevent the drain from clogging. The clean drain system further includes an overflow cover, an overflow tube, and a collar. The collar is positioned around the drain housing. The overflow cover is coupled to the overflow tube. The collar is coupled to another end of the overflow tube.

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：US20250092655A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18829503

申请日：2024-09-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Michael Smith

IPC: E03D5/10 ,  E03D1/34

Abstract: A toilet includes at least a water supply valve, a solenoid configured to open and close the water supply valve, and a printed circuit board (PCB) for controlling the solenoid. The PCB includes a first input corresponding to a first flush volume, a second input corresponding to a second flush volume, and a control circuit configured to open a valve for a first time period corresponding to the first flush volume when the first input is connected and open the valve for a second time period corresponding to the first flush volume when the second input is connected.

公开(公告)号：US20240116063A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18374961

申请日：2023-09-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Michael Smith ,  Andrew Smith

IPC: B05B3/16 ,  E03D9/08

CPC classification number: B05B3/16 ,  E03D9/08

Abstract: Provided is an oscillating bidet including a housing configured to receive a flow of water and a bidet wand configured to oscillate under the flow of water.

公开(公告)号：USD713002S1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US29452520

申请日：2013-04-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Designer： William C. McKeone ,  Michael Smith

公开(公告)号：US20250155050A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US18947416

申请日：2024-11-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Shaun Skelton ,  Lilly Schroeder ,  James Giefer ,  Michael Smith ,  Stephanie Krickeberg ,  Thomas Sindelar ,  Keith Ruh ,  Peter Kajuch ,  Bradley Reedy ,  Greta Knowles ,  Chad Cochart

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  F16K11/00

Abstract: A mixing valve adapter is configured to connect to a plumbing fixture for controlling the mixture of two supplies of water having different temperatures. The mixing valve adapter includes at least an adapter body, a first shaft coupled to the adapter body, and a second shaft coupled to the adapter body, wherein the first shaft has a first cross-section different than a second cross-section associated with the second shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20250034853A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18775928

申请日：2024-07-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Tony L. Lambert ,  Andrew L. Smith ,  Michael Smith

IPC: E03D1/34

Abstract: Provided is a system for flushing a toilet including a flow controller having a housing including an inlet configured to receive a first flow of water, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The flow controller may further include a hydraulic turbine disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to generate power as the first flow of water travels therethrough, a rim valve disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to control a second flow of water provided to the first outlet, and a sump jet valve disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to control a third flow of water provided to the second outlet.