Patents by Inventor Christopher Nils Naber
Christopher Nils Naber has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10959438Abstract: A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Nolyn Lee Steffey, Ryan Murray Trostle
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Patent number: 10827565Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly includes a casing that is mountable to a mat at a hole of the mat. The mat is positioned between a top plate and a bottom plate of the casing when the casing is positioned within the hole of the mat. A temperature sensor is disposed within the casing between the top plate and the bottom plate of the casing. The temperature sensor is encased within the potting compound inside the casing.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Beau Muniz
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Patent number: 10772336Abstract: A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Thomas Joseph Dzierzak
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Patent number: 10577739Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and preventing a cabinet strike event in a washing machine appliance are provided. An exemplary method includes ramping a target speed of a motor from a first speed to a second speed over a ramping period. The method includes computing an average deviation of an observed speed of the motor from the target speed over the ramping period. The method includes computing an average power consumption by the motor over the ramping period. The method includes determining whether both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes rebalancing the load if both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes performing one or more standard operations if both conditions are not satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Allen Dedow, Christopher Nils Naber, Richard Dean Suel, II
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Publication number: 20190357544Abstract: A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Thomas Joseph Dzierzak
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Publication number: 20190327795Abstract: An oven appliance with one or more features for directly measuring a temperature of a food item in a cooking chamber of the oven appliance. The oven appliance is also configured to modify operation of at least one of a first heating element, a second heating element, and a convection fan in response to the directly measured temperature of the food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Sabrina Marie Hannah, Christopher Nils Naber
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Publication number: 20190327796Abstract: An oven appliance includes a controller configured to provide a first prompt and a second prompt. The first prompt and the second prompt each include a selectable range of values for a characteristic of a food item. A cooking cycle is initiated based on a first response to the first prompt and a second response to the second prompt. The cooking cycle includes activating at least one of a first heating element, a second heating element, and a convection fan based on the first response and the second response. Related methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Sabrina Marie Hannah, Christopher Nils Naber
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Patent number: 10444080Abstract: A battery-powered temperature probe for measuring the temperature of food products within a cooking utensil. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensor and a control housing positioned at opposite ends of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is magnetically attachable to the cooking utensil such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the food products and the control housing is positioned outside of and below the top of the cooking utensil. A radiant heat shield may be included in the control housing and the control housing may be oriented such that temperature-sensitive components, such as the battery and display, experience reduced temperatures during operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Justin Tyler Brown, Christopher Nils Naber, Deanna Mariel Moya
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Publication number: 20190289677Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly includes a casing that is mountable to a mat at a hole of the mat. The mat is positioned between a top plate and a bottom plate of the casing when the casing is positioned within the hole of the mat. A temperature sensor is disposed within the casing between the top plate and the bottom plate of the casing. The temperature sensor is encased within the potting compound inside the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Beau Muniz
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Patent number: 10416027Abstract: A battery-powered temperature probe for measuring the temperature of food products within a cooking utensil. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensor and a control housing positioned at opposite ends of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is magnetically attachable to the cooking utensil such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the food products and the control housing is positioned outside of and below the top of the cooking utensil. A radiant heat shield may be included in the control housing and the control housing may be oriented such that temperature-sensitive components, such as the battery and display, experience reduced temperatures during operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Justin Tyler Brown, Christopher Nils Naber
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Publication number: 20190166851Abstract: A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Nolyn Lee Steffey, Ryan Murray Trostle
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Patent number: 10247424Abstract: An oven appliance includes a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly couples a door to slide assemblies such that the door is pivotable. The hinge assembly includes a hinge arm that extends through an opening of the door. The hinge arm has a plurality of rounded edges at the opening of the door. A gasket is mounted to the door at the opening of the door. The gasket extends around the hinge arm and contacts the hinge arm at the rounded edges of the hinge arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Christopher James Adelmann, Stephen Bernard Froelicher, Christopher Nils Naber
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Publication number: 20180320302Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and preventing a cabinet strike event in a washing machine appliance are provided. An exemplary method includes ramping a target speed of a motor from a first speed to a second speed over a ramping period. The method includes computing an average deviation of an observed speed of the motor from the target speed over the ramping period. The method includes computing an average power consumption by the motor over the ramping period. The method includes determining whether both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes rebalancing the load if both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes performing one or more standard operations if both conditions are not satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Gregory Allen Dedow, Christopher Nils Naber, Richard Dean Suel, II
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Patent number: 10047471Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and preventing a cabinet strike event in a washing machine appliance are provided. An exemplary method includes ramping a target speed of a motor from a first speed to a second speed over a ramping period. The method includes computing an average deviation of an observed speed of the motor from the target speed over the ramping period. The method includes computing an average power consumption by the motor over the ramping period. The method includes determining whether both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes rebalancing the load if both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes performing one or more standard operations if both conditions are not satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Allen Dedow, Christopher Nils Naber, Richard Dean Suel, II
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Publication number: 20180073743Abstract: An oven appliance includes a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly couples a door to slide assemblies such that the door is pivotable. The hinge assembly includes a hinge arm that extends through an opening of the door. The hinge arm has a plurality of rounded edges at the opening of the door. A gasket is mounted to the door at the opening of the door. The gasket extends around the hinge arm and contacts the hinge arm at the rounded edges of the hinge arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Christopher James Adelmann, Stephen Bernard Froelicher, Christopher Nils Naber
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Patent number: 9695538Abstract: A balance ring for an appliance, such as e.g., a washing machine, is provided. The balance ring can reduce or eliminate features such as sink marks that might otherwise impede the movement of counterweights in the balance ring. The counterweights are used to stabilize a rotating element of the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Gary M. Barr
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Publication number: 20170138797Abstract: A battery-powered temperature probe for measuring the temperature of food products within a cooking utensil. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensor and a control housing positioned at opposite ends of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is magnetically attachable to the cooking utensil such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the food products and the control housing is positioned outside of and below the top of the cooking utensil. A radiant heat shield may be included in the control housing and the control housing may be oriented such that temperature-sensitive components, such as the battery and display, experience reduced temperatures during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Justin Tyler Brown, Christopher Nils Naber, Deanna Mariel Moya
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Publication number: 20170138798Abstract: A battery-powered temperature probe for measuring the temperature of food products within a cooking utensil. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensor and a control housing positioned at opposite ends of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is magnetically attachable to the cooking utensil such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the food products and the control housing is positioned outside of and below the top of the cooking utensil. A radiant heat shield may be included in the control housing and the control housing may be oriented such that temperature-sensitive components, such as the battery and display, experience reduced temperatures during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Justin Tyler Brown, Christopher Nils Naber
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Publication number: 20170088997Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and preventing a cabinet strike event in a washing machine appliance are provided. An exemplary method includes ramping a target speed of a motor from a first speed to a second speed over a ramping period. The method includes computing an average deviation of an observed speed of the motor from the target speed over the ramping period. The method includes computing an average power consumption by the motor over the ramping period. The method includes determining whether both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes rebalancing the load if both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes performing one or more standard operations if both conditions are not satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Gregory Allen Dedow, Christopher Nils Naber, Richard Dean Suel, II
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Patent number: 9518351Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and preventing a cabinet strike event in a washing machine appliance are provided. An exemplary method includes ramping a target speed of a motor from a first speed to a second speed over a ramping period. The method includes computing an average deviation of an observed speed of the motor from the target speed over the ramping period. The method includes computing an average power consumption by the motor over the ramping period. The method includes determining whether both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes rebalancing the load if both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes performing one or more standard operations if both conditions are not satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Allen Dedow, Christopher Nils Naber, Richard Dean Suel, II