ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,460,401, issued on Nov. 4, was assigned to Kohler Co. (Kohler, Wis.).

"Linear drain assembly" was invented by Andrew J. Stokes (Sheboygan, Wis.) and Vikas Salunke (Kohler, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A linear drain assembly is provided. The linear drain assembly includes a base portion, a first peripheral portion slidable relative to the base portion, and a sealing member disposed between the first peripheral portion and the base portion forming a seal between the base portion and the first peripheral portion."

The patent was filed on May 9, 2024, under Application No. 18/659,671.

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