Patents by Inventor Joshua Kopecky

Joshua Kopecky 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).

  • Capacitive proximity detection system for an appliance
    Patent number: 8248086
    Abstract: A proximity detection system for an appliance is disclosed. The system includes an electrically conductive sensor for a capacitive proximity detection system, the sensor forming a part of an accessory device for the appliance; and an electrically conductive member disposed substantially opposite a location of the sensor and electrically connected to a ground potential to form a ground shield for the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Anthony Cooper, Phillip Hombroer, Joshua Kopecky, Douglas Robertson, Haralabos Alexander Vassos
  • CAPACITIVE PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20110006789
    Abstract: A proximity detection system for an appliance is disclosed. The system includes an electrically conductive sensor for a capacitive proximity detection system, the sensor forming a part of an accessory device for the appliance; and an electrically conductive member disposed substantially opposite a location of the sensor and electrically connected to a ground potential to form a ground shield for the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Anthony COOPER, Phillip HOMBROER, Joshua KOPECKY, Douglas ROBERTSON, Haralabos Alexander VASSOS
  • Clothes washer additive dispenser apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20050144737
    Abstract: An additive dispensing system for a washing machine includes a top cover, a reservoir removably coupled to the top cover, and a water valve coupled to the reservoir. A controller is coupled to the water valve. The controller is configured to control the water valve to introduce water into the reservoir to dilute the additive and initiate delivery of the diluted additive to the washer at a predetermined time during a wash cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Jon Roepke, Joshua Kopecky