Patents Represented by Attorney McGarry Bair PC

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  • Method and apparatus for determining laundry load size
    Patent number: 8166590
    Abstract: A method and apparatus according to one embodiment for operating a laundry treating appliance includes determining a parameter representative of a rotational speed of laundry in a drum and determining a laundry load size based on the parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Farhad Ashrafzadeh, Ryan Robert Bellinger
  • Apparatus and method for conveyance and control of a high pressure hose in jet drilling operations
    Patent number: 8167060
    Abstract: A jetting hose is conveyed downhole retracted within a tubing string for jetting lateral boreholes from a main wellbore, is released at the jetting depth and pumped from the tubing string and into a lateral borehole with jetting fluid. A piston is secured to the upper end of the jetting hose, and the pumped jetting fluid drives the piston. A speed control regulates the penetration rate of the jetting hose into the formation independent of the tubing string weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Brunet, Michel Bouchard
  • Conveyor belt
    Patent number: 8163214
    Abstract: A thermoplastic endless belt has a smooth outer surface substantially free of discontinuities and an inner surface with a plurality of teeth at a given belt pitch. The teeth are adapted to engage a sprocket with circumferentially spaced sheaves at a sprocket pitch greater than the belt pitch. The belt is slightly stretchable so that the sprocket can drive the endless belt when engaging the teeth within a range of load on the belt. The belt is preferred for use in conveyors in food processing industries where the smooth outer surface can transport food items and is easier to clean and keep free of impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Thermodrive LLC
    Inventor: Edward T. Mol
  • Method for monitoring the state of a tube for a coating in a system of pipes or ducts
    Patent number: 8162535
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a status of a sleeve for lining a system of pipes or conduits, the sleeve being impregnated with a curable resin, includes the steps of providing the sleeve, disposing at least one fiber optic sensor in thermally conductive contact with the sleeve, and generating, using the at least one fiber optic sensor, a positionally resolved thermographic image representative of a temperature of the sleeve as a function of position and time
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Ulrich Glombitza
  • Cyclonic vacuum cleaner with improved filter cartridge
    Patent number: 8161599
    Abstract: An upright cyclonic vacuum cleaner comprises juxtaposed first and second filters for filtering a working airstream on both the inlet and outlet sides of a vacuum motor. The first and second filters can be mounted in a common frame in the upright housing of the vacuum cleaner. The first and second filters can be juxtaposed to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Griffith, Alan J. Krebs
  • Method of reusing wash and rinse liquid in a dishwasher
    Patent number: 8157923
    Abstract: A method of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber for washing utensils includes draining, capturing, and storing a portion of a wash liquid multiple times within a single cycle to optimize water savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Bernhard J. Mohrbacher, Jr., Artur Przekora, Scott D. Slabbekoorn, Barry E. Tuller
  • Apparatus and method for drying clothes
    Patent number: 8156660
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying clothes by adjusting the heat input into a drying chamber of a clothes dryer based on the airflow rate through the drying chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: James Phillips Carow
  • Appliance host with multiple service interfaces for coupling multiple consumer electronic devices
    Patent number: 8154857
    Abstract: A modular system of an appliance host with multiple identical host service interfaces. The multiple identical host service interfaces provide a mechanical service and an electrical service for removable consumer electronic devices. Multiple distinct consumer electronic devices or adapters for consumer electronic devices may be coupled alternatively to the multiple host service interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Kendall, Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, John M. Knight, Christopher S. Moes, David A. Weinkauf
  • Software architecture system and method for discovering components within an appliance using fuctionality identifiers
    Patent number: 8155120
    Abstract: A network comprising a plurality of nodes, and each of the nodes has at least one identifier from pre-determined group of identifiers, with each identifier identifying at least one functionality applicable such node. A method of identifying the nodes comprises at least one node sending over the network a message configured to ask for the presence of at least one identifier from the pre-determined group of identifiers. At least one other node sends a feedback message affirming the existence of the at least one identifier on the at least one other node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. McCoy, Matthew P. Ebrom, Alexandre de Sonza Grosse, Judith Godeke Kicklighter
  • Mechanically energized electromagnetic service connector system
    Patent number: 8151016
    Abstract: A system for communicating an electromagnetic service, such as power or data, with an electromagnetic service communicating device. An electromagnetic service switch is provided for selectively transferring the electromagnetic service from a host or other electromagnetic service source to an electromagnetic service consumer. The electromagnetic service switch is activated to transfer the electromagnetic service from the electromagnetic service source to the electromagnetic service consumer in response to movement of a component associated with the electromagnetic service source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. McCoy
  • Surface cleaning apparatus with accessory working air path
    Patent number: 8146200
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an accessory hose mounted to an upright handle and a recovery tank mounted to a base. An accessory working air path is formed between the accessory hose and the recovery tank when the upright handle is in an upright position and is separated when the handle is tilted from the upright position. The upright handle and the base can include couplings that are in register when the upright handle is in the upright position to form the accessory working air path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz
  • System for anchoring the seal to a refrigerator
    Patent number: 8147017
    Abstract: A refrigerator, the construction of which provides for the use of a seal (70) inserted into the structure of the chamber (50) or into the door (60), which minimises the distance (D2) between the door and the structure of the chamber of the refrigerator in the closed position, increasing the thermal tightness of the refrigerator with the door closed and thereby increasing the efficiency of the refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Fiorenzo Casoli
  • Baseball swing trainer device and method
    Patent number: 8147357
    Abstract: A swing training device comprises a swing guide, a mount adapted to position the swing guide at a height above the ground selected by a user and a swing implement comprising a handle portion for gripping by a user. The first channel has a rearward end cooperating with a rearward end of the second channel, the second channel positioned angularly with respect to the first channel. The first and second channels also have a lateral opening extending generally along their length. The swing implement includes a connector portion mounted to the swing implement generally adjacent to the handle portion and has a distal end thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Gary S. Nichols
  • Convection oven
    Patent number: 8138452
    Abstract: A convection system for an oven comprising a baffle defining a single heating chamber mounted within a cavity of the oven, a heating element located within the single heating chamber for heating air within the heating chamber, and at least two fans located within the heating chamber. The oven cavity can be defined, in part, by a wall having at least a portion with a curved peripheral edge, so that air exhausted through the outlet is deflected away from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: David Stewart Thomas, Stephan A. Lemons, Abu Noman Hossain
  • Multiple wash zone dishwasher
    Patent number: 8137479
    Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber for washing dishes and a dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has a spray arm assembly configured to spray a first flow of wash liquid toward the dish rack, thereby providing a first wash zone. A spray manifold provided within the wash chamber is configured to provide a second flow of wash liquid toward the dish rack, thereby providing a second wash zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Chad T. Vanderroest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D656030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Lee, James E. McCay, Anne E. Nixon, James T. Starkey, Michael Luyckx, Douglas J. Medema
  • Carpet cleaner
    Patent number: D656819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryce K. Porter, Gabriel Prero
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D657191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Deep injection portable deep cleaner
    Patent number: D659309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Benacquisto, Michael Luyckx, Douglas J. Medema
  • Sweeper handle
    Patent number: D659314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan M. Raven, Douglas J. Medema, Jose Carlito Santiago