Patents Examined by Levon J Shahinian
  • Lock and home appliance having the same
    Patent number: 11419477
    Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jinhong Park, Kichul Cho, Jinhong Kim
  • Washing machine and control method thereof
    Patent number: 11421366
    Abstract: A method of controlling a washing machine includes: sensing a laundry amount accommodated in a drum; performing water supply into the drum according to the sensed laundry amount; rotating a pump motor at a certain initial rotation speed and transferring washing water discharged from the drum to at least one nozzle for spraying water into the drum; sensing a water level in the drum; performing a re-supply of water at least once until the sensed water level reaches a set water level; and increasing the rotation speed of the pump motor whenever the re-supply of water is performed, so that as the rotation speed of the pump motor is increased, the reaching range of the water stream sprayed through the nozzle gradually expands from the lower side of the circumferential surface of the drum to the rear surface of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myunghun Im, Hwanjin Jung, Kyungchul Woo
  • Dishwasher with tubular spray element slip ring alignment
    Patent number: 11412912
    Abstract: A dishwasher and method therefor utilize a slip ring alignment arrangement to facilitate control over a rotational position of a rack-mounted tubular spray element or other rotatable conduit that is capable of being decoupled from a rotational drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joel Boyer, Robert M. Digman
  • Spray arm and washing appliance having same
    Patent number: 11412913
    Abstract: Provided are a spray arm and a washing appliance having same. The spray arm comprises a main spray arm, a plurality of auxiliary spray arms and rolling ball assemblies, and each of the auxiliary spray arms is connected to the main spray arm, the auxiliary spray arms may rotate relative to the main spray arm, and the rolling ball assemblies are disposed at connecting and fitting parts between each of the auxiliary spray arms and the main spray arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Liming Zhao, Wangchun Fei, Haoping Xiong, Siqi Cai
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 11412911
    Abstract: A dishwasher is disclosed that may include a washing chamber and a detergent compartment. The detergent compartment may include an opening facing the washing chamber. The dishwasher may further include two or more static nozzle openings arranged in the washing chamber. Each of the two or more static nozzle openings may be configured to spray water into the detergent compartment, via the opening, during operation of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Kristian Reunanen
  • Dishwasher with sound attenuation
    Patent number: 11406242
    Abstract: A dishwasher having a treating chamber with one or more sprayers through which liquid is recirculated into the treating chamber, whereby the impact of the spray emitted from the sprayers impacts the structure forming the treating chamber to generate noise. Damping material is applied to structure forming the treating chamber to reduce the sound level of the impact exterior of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Venkata Dirisala, Daniel J. Lesko, Aaron P. Bennett
  • Rack for dishwasher and dishwasher having the same
    Patent number: 11406244
    Abstract: A rack of a dishwasher includes a loading space that accommodates one or more objects to be washed and has a loading surface, an outer edge rib disposed around the loading surface, lower ribs that extend in a first direction from a side of the outer edge rib, and upper ribs that are disposed vertically above the lower ribs and extend in a second direction crossing the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Myungwon Ko
  • Washing apparatus and control method thereof
    Patent number: 11401649
    Abstract: A washing apparatus and a control method of the washing apparatus in which a detergent received in a detergent supply case capable of being inserted or separated is automatically supplied to a mixing tank or a softening agent received in a softening agent supply case capable of being inserted or separated is automatically supplied to the mixing tank. According to one embodiment of the washing apparatus and the control method thereof, the detergent automatically supplied from the detergent supply case capable of being inserted or separated and a washing water are mixed together and a detergent-mixed water is supplied to a washing tub, or the softening agent automatically supplied from the softening agent supply case capable of being inserted or separated and a washing water are mixed together and then a softening agent-mixed water is supplied to the washing tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gi Hoon Ko, Simon Ireland, Yeon-Young Nam, Ji Hyeoung Lee
  • Dishwasher with heat pump
    Patent number: 11399694
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher having a heat pump, including a dishwasher body provided with a tub configured with a washing space therein and a sump provided at a bottom of the tub to temporarily accommodate washing water; a washing water storage unit provided in the dishwasher body to store washing water therein; a heat pump having a compressor, an evaporator, an expansion apparatus, and a condenser provided to exchange heat with the washing water of the washing water storage unit; and a controller that controls the heat pump to increase the temperature of the washing water of the washing water storage unit. As a result, a heating time of washing water may be shortened, thereby suppressing a time required for washing dishes from being prolonged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sangheon Yoon, Changyoon Jung
  • Dishwasher spray arm assembly
    Patent number: 11389043
    Abstract: A spray assembly may include a water supply conduit, a main spray arm, and a satellite spray arm. The main spray arm may be rotatably coupled to the water supply conduit to rotate about a first axis, and a satellite spray arm may be rotatably coupled to the main spray arm to rotate about a second axis. The satellite may define at least one nozzle and at least one fluid channel extending from the second axis to the at least one nozzle. The at least one fluid channel of the satellite spray arm may define an arcuate shape having a portion proximate the second axis disposed at a first distance relative to the base parallel to the second axis, and the at least one nozzle being disposed a second distance relative to the base parallel to the second axis. The second distance may be shorter than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventors: Anders Haegermarck, Marie Hakkarainen
  • Brake for drum washing machine and drum washing machine
    Patent number: 11384471
    Abstract: A brake for a drum washing machine and a drum washing machine are disclosed. The brake includes a brake disk, provided on a second shaft; a brake seat, provided with a slideway; a brake pawl, provided to the brake seat, switchable between a state of holding the brake disk and a state of releasing the brake disk; a brake lever, slidably fitted with the slideway between an extending position and a retracting position, and the brake pawl is switched to the tightening state when the brake lever is at the extending position, and the brake pawl is switched to the releasing state when the brake lever is at the retracting position; a brake driver, mounted to the brake seat and in transmission connection with the brake lever, the brake driver driving the brake lever to move between the extending position and the retracting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Guangfang Lin, Song Lu, Xiangkuan Liu, Chaolin Gu
  • Dishwasher with a dish rack and utensil caddy
    Patent number: 11375874
    Abstract: An automatic dishwasher configured to implement an automatic treating cycle of operation, comprising a tub defining a dish treating chamber, a dish rack located within the dish treating chamber, and a utensil caddy removably mounted to the dish rack. The utensil rack including a first set of utensil holders provided on a first side wall of the utensil caddy and a second set of utensil holders provided on a second side wall of the utensil caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Feddema, William J. Snell, Sachie Kakehi
  • Apparatus and method for delivery of concentrated disinfectant or sterilant to lumen of medical instrument
    Patent number: 11376097
    Abstract: A method for reprocessing a medical device uses a medical device processor with an enclosure for holding the medical device. The enclosure also has a reservoir containing a disinfectant, a water source, and a mixing chamber that retains the medical device. The method delivers disinfectant from the reservoir to an internal channel of the medical device, and further delivers water from the water source to the mixing chamber. A flow sensor is operable to monitor the disinfectant delivered to the internal channels of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ASP Global Manufacturing GmbH
    Inventors: Sungwook Yang, Navid Omidbakhsh
  • Laundry treating apparatus
    Patent number: 11365500
    Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus comprising a tub configured to store water, and a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub is provided. The drum is configured to store laundry therein and comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a circumferential surface. The apparatus further comprises a first body comprising a first body hub and a first body arm, a second body comprising a second body hub and a second body arm, and a connecting portion connecting the first body to the second body in a manner that forms a path between the first body and the second body to allow water to pass therethrough. A rotary shaft of the drum is fixed to the tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Yongdeok Kwon
  • Dishwasher having at least one water feed
    Patent number: 11363936
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a dishwasher cavity configured to receive an item to be washed. A water feed extends completely or partially in the dishwasher cavity for providing a water distribution in the dishwasher cavity. Associated with the water feed is a lighting device having a lighting line extending along a guiding direction of the water feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Janina Fey, Michael Plank, Alf Hackenberg
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: 11365504
    Abstract: A washing machine and a driver (e.g., a drive unit) suitable for the washing machine are provided. The driver includes a motor to rotate a shaft supported by a unit base, and a reducer interposed between the shaft and the motor. The motor and the reducer are integrally formed to be aligned in a line along a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Sonoda, Yukinori Nakagawa
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: 11365501
    Abstract: A washing machine of an embodiment includes: a washing tub in which laundry is housed and washed; and a roller rotatably provided in an inner wall portion of the washing tub, and the roller being rotated to facilitate movement of laundry, wherein the roller is detachably attached to the washing tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Toshiba Lifestyle Products & Services Corporation
    Inventors: Pinda Somyos, Pallasiri Rattarong, Ketsuwan Chakkaphop, Jitaree Paweethida
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 11357383
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a case, injection arms, a sump including an injection flow path coupling portion, a washing pump for supplying washing water stored in the sump to the injection arms, and a switching valve including a flow path distributor for distributing washing water to injection arms. The flow path distributor defines distribution holes. When the flow path distributor is in a reference position, the distribution holes are positioned so that all of the injection arm supply holes are opened, and, when the flow path distributor is rotated by a first angle from a reference position, the distribution holes are positioned so that any one of the injection arm supply holes is opened. The injection flow path coupling portion includes a plurality of support ribs protruded toward the flow path distributor and including a support rib corresponding to at least one of the distribution holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Gapsu Shin, Pilsu Kim
  • Dish treating appliance with a dish rack and rail assembly
    Patent number: 11344179
    Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub having at least a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. The tub at least partially defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A rail mounting assembly includes a pair of braces. Each of the braces are coupled with a different one of the opposing side walls. A rail assembly is mounted to each of the braces. A dish rack is slidingly mounted to the rail assemblies for movement in and out of the treating chamber relative to the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Ellsworth Nearpass, Thomas Matthew O'Brien, Benjamin Nicholas Fulbright, Michael Earl Gatt
  • Wheel cleaning and blowing method
    Patent number: 11344923
    Abstract: The invention discloses a wheel cleaning and blowing method. A flange plate on a sliding table I ascends from a low position to a high position, a flange plate on a sliding table II descends from a preset high position to the low position. A upper servo motor is started to drive the sliding table I and the sliding table II to move synchronously to the center, the wheel entering a cleaning system is cleaned in all directions. A lower servo motor is started to drive a rotating disk to rotate 180 degrees, the wheel enters a blowing system from the cleaning system. The upper servo motor stops working, the idle sliding table II moves to the initial position of the left station, the sliding table I moves to the initial position of the right station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: CITIC DICASTAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huiying Liu, Xin He