ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,312,789, issued on May 27, was assigned to Kohler Co. (Kohler, Wis.).
"Quick-coupling mechanism for toilet and method of using same" was invented by Daniel Halloran (Fredonia, Wis.) and Kristy Pelon (Sheboyan Falls, Wis.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "At least one embodiment relates to a quick-coupling mechanism including a clamp spring configured to receive a valve body. The clamp spring is coupled to a release button configured to manipulate one or more arms of the clamp spring. The quick-coupling mechanism includes a base structure coupled to the toilet pedestal/bowl. The base structure is configured to hold the clamp spring in place....