Patents Examined by Jason Ko
  • Component for feeding a pressurized liquid to a washing tub of a washing machine, in particular a dishwasher
    Patent number: 9770155
    Abstract: The component (10) comprises a hollow body (12) having: an inlet (14, 14a, 14b), which is adapted to be connected to a source of pressurized liquid, for example the water supply network (WS); an outlet (16), adapted to deliver said liquid to a washing chamber (WC) defined by said washing tub (WT); a path (18) for the liquid, which is defined in the hollow body (12) between the inlet (14, 14a, 14b) and the outlet (16) and includes anti-return means (26, 26a) for said liquid under pressure; a passage (28), adapted to receive, at its inlet, vapor coming from the washing chamber (WC) and to discharge the vapor into the environment outside of the washing tub (WT); and a valve device (30) comprising a plug element (32), adapted to at least partially free and obstruct said passage (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: ELBI INTERNATIONAL SPA
    Inventors: Paolo Da Pont, Paolo Chiapello, Luca Garetto, Paolo Ravedati, Pietro Villani
  • Macerator assembly for appliances
    Patent number: 9770156
    Abstract: A macerator assembly for an appliance circulation pump that improves pump and appliance performance. The macerator assembly includes an inner and outer cylinder concentrically disposed along a longitudinal axis. Each cylinder has a plurality of apertures defined by cutting edges. One or both of the inner and outer cylinders are rotated such that the cutting edges of the apertures fully filter and chop large incoming particles into smaller pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Hanping Xu
  • Fluid nozzle device and method for cleaning a substrate using the same
    Patent number: 9737901
    Abstract: A fluid nozzle device includes: at least one fluid nozzle which includes a nozzle body having a first inner surface, a second inner surface that is opposite to and spaced apart from the first inner surface, an inner bottom surface that interconnects the first and second inner surfaces and that cooperates with the first and second inner surfaces to define a receiving space thereamong; a gas-intake tube disposed on top of the nozzle body; a liquid-intake tube formed with a liquid inlet and having at least one liquid outlet that is distal from the gas-intake tube; and a plurality of ejecting channels spaced apart from each other and disposed in the nozzle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: ELS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Teng
  • Fabric treatment appliance with steam backflow device
    Patent number: 9732957
    Abstract: A fabric treatment appliance according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a receptacle defining a fabric treatment chamber for receiving laundry, a steam generator having an inlet for receiving water from a water supply and an outlet for supplying steam to the fabric treatment chamber, and a liquid trap upstream from the steam generation chamber blocking backflow of steam from the steam generation chamber to the water supply conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Markus Beck, Robert J. Pinkowski, Raveedran Vaidhyanathan, Alvaro Vallejo Noriega, Nyik S. Wong
  • Single use rinse in a linear Marangoni drier
    Patent number: 9728428
    Abstract: An apparatus for drying of wet substrates in a post CMP cleaning apparatus is provided. The apparatus provides a waterfall or shallow reservoir of rinsing solution, such as DIW, through which a substrate may be lifted. A solvent vapor may be provided at the rinsing solution interface on the substrate, such as in a Marangoni process. In certain embodiments, the volume of solution through which the substrate is lifted is reduced, which may provide for reduced or eliminated particle reattachment to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Brown
  • Laundry treating apparatus and method for controlling the same
    Patent number: 9725839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus including a first course for rotating washing water and laundry which are loaded in a drum, in a state where a drainage pump is off and a first spinning course for eliminating water elements from the laundry loaded in the drum after the first course, accelerating the drum, wherein the first spinning course comprises a preparing course for rotating the drum, in a state where the drainage pump is off and a drainage course for draining the washing water inside the drum, in a state where the drainage pump is off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sunku Kwon, Deokmin Kim, Bonkwon Koo, Sunho Lee
  • Dishwasher having a conduit framework
    Patent number: 9713414
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation. At least one wall of the tub has spaced outer and inner panels and a conduit framework extending between the outer and inner panels to define a plurality of conduits. The conduits can convey liquid, air, and/or electrical wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul E. Beshears, Jr., John J. Burns, Elliott V. Stowe, Rodney M. Welch
  • Turboengine water wash system
    Patent number: 9708928
    Abstract: A system for cleaning gas turbine engines is described. More specifically, methods and apparatuses for cleaning stationary gas turbines and on-wing turbofan engines found on aircraft are disclosed that includes a trailer-mounted, automated low-pressure water delivery system, additive and detergent injection system, nozzle and manifold technology, and active waste water effluent collector system. The system will deliver the liquid cleaning medium at a specific pressure, temperature, and flow rate to optimize the atomization that occurs at the nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: EcoServices, LLC
    Inventors: Hubert E. Sales, Jr., Peter Asplund
  • Liquid process apparatus and liquid process method
    Patent number: 9691602
    Abstract: A top plate is provided with a top plate rotation mechanism configured to rotate the top plate in a horizontal plane. An outside cup peripheral case disposed around a cup is configured to move between an upper position, in which a top end of the cylinder is positioned above the cup, and a lower position located below the upper position. A nozzle support arm configured to support a nozzle is moved, in a horizontal direction, between an advanced position, in which the arm is advanced into the outside cup peripheral case via a side opening formed in a side surface of the outside cup peripheral case when the cylinder is located in the upper position, and a retracted position, in which the arm is retracted outward from the outside cup peripheral case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Norihiro Ito, Kazuhiro Aiura, Naoki Shindo, Yosuke Hachiya, Takashi Nagai
  • Automatic dispenser for detergent and chlorine additives
    Patent number: 9689105
    Abstract: An additive dispenser for an automatic washing machine includes a container with a compartment for a wash additive. The compartment has a siphon system and a water fall on a wall of the compartment. A flow homogenizing system at the entrance of the dispenser includes: (a) a connection nozzle with an inner part, where the connection nozzle allows communication with a source of wash water, and the inner part of the connection nozzle has two areas with a different size to produce a Venturi effect; and (b) a damping tank with a container and a cover. The homogenizing system homogenize the wash water flow which enters. A perimeter pathway for the transfer of the wash water is formed by the container and the cover; and a deflector to direct the wash water flow which travels through the perimeter pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: MABE, S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventor: Luis Alberto Martinez Villarreal
  • Industrial washer door locking mechanism and system
    Patent number: 9689103
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: G.A. BRAUN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Misting chamber
    Patent number: 9681791
    Abstract: The invention proposes a domestic appliance having a drying apparatus, such as a dishwasher, a tumble dryer, a washing machine or the like, wherein the drying apparatus (8) has a contact space (8, 14) for establishing contact between drying air which originates from a working space (11) in the domestic appliance and a hygroscopic liquid (4) which is provided for drying purposes, in which domestic appliance effective drying is possible in a comparatively short time. According to the invention, this is achieved in that at least one nozzle (15, 16) for atomizing the hygroscopic liquid (4) in the contact chamber (8, 14) and/or for sprinkling the hygroscopic liquid (4) in the contact chamber (8, 14) is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: SANHUA AWECO APPLIANCE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventor: Heinz-Dieter Eichholz
  • Height adjuster mechanism for a dishwasher dish rack
    Patent number: 9681792
    Abstract: A dish rack is supported for both selective movement into and out of a washing chamber of a dishwasher tub and vertically relative to the tub, with the vertical adjustment being made by manually grasping and shifting at least one frontal cross bar extending along a front wall of the dish rack to cause pivoting of first and second lever members extending along sides of the dish rack. The side lever members cooperate with latching mechanisms to lift and retain the dish rack in a select raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Harshal J. Bhajak, Gerald J. McNerney, Mihir Ponkshe, Amit K. Sharma
  • Automatic film washout system
    Patent number: 9682585
    Abstract: Provided is an automatic film washout device includes a housing defining a rinsing chamber and a drain in fluid communication with the rinsing chamber. A drum is rotatably coupled to the housing and is configured to be engageable with the photosensitive material for washout thereof. A booster pump is operatively coupled to the housing and includes a pump inlet and a pump outlet, the pump inlet being fluidly connectable to the pressurized fluid source to receive fluid therefrom at an inlet pressure, the pump being configured to elevate the pressure of the fluid exiting the pump via the pump outlet. A plurality of nozzles are coupled to the housing and in fluid communication with the pump to receive fluid therefrom. The plurality of nozzles are configured to direct fluid into the rinsing chamber for washout of the photosensitive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Media Blast & Abrasives, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Storer, Robert A. Robinson
  • Bottle washer assembly for dishwasher appliance
    Patent number: 9675232
    Abstract: Bottle washer assemblies for dishwasher appliances are provided. A bottle washer assembly includes a supply conduit defining a main passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough. The bottle washer assembly further includes at least one spray tine. The at least one spray tine includes a conduit defining a passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough, the passage in fluid communication with the main passage, and a rotatable impeller disposed within the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brandon Ross, Kyle Edward Durham
  • Multifunctional jewelry cleaner
    Patent number: 9676008
    Abstract: A multiple jewelry cleaner having a heat insulation gasket; a front end of an upper surface of the heat insulation gasket is removably configured with a cup; a top part of the cup is removably mounted with a filter net; a front mounting panel is installed on the upper surface of the heat insulation gasket at one side of the cup; an end of the front mounting panel distant from the cup is fixedly installed with a front shell; a nozzle is fixedly installed on and passes through the front mounting panel and the front shell, with a nozzle head positioned external to the front mounting panel and the front shell; two sides of the front shell are fixedly installed with a right cover and a left cover respectively; bottom ends of both the right cover and the left cover rest on the upper surface of the heat insulation gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Anvid Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Weiyuan Huang
  • Filter cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 9668430
    Abstract: There is provided a cleaning apparatus for unclogging an irrigation emitter inlet filter by dislodging or crushing or breaking a trapped solids. In some embodiments, a ram pushes the trapped solids out of a fluid inlet of the emitter. In other embodiment, a constriction provided for retaining a particle has a changeable interior cross section. By changing the cross section of the constriction, the constriction is unclogged. In alternative embodiments the filtration member may include two rigid members moving in relation one to the other or the filtration member may be elastic. In further alternate embodiments the cleaning may be activated automatically or manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Amirim Products Development & Patents Ltd.
    Inventor: Amir Cohen
  • Method and apparatus for treating a workpiece with arrays of nozzles
    Patent number: 9666456
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tool for treating microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment materials, including liquids, gases, fluidized solids, dispersions, combinations of these, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: TEL FSI, INC.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Collins, David P. DeKraker, Tracy A. Gast, Alan D. Rose
  • Laundry washing machine
    Patent number: 9663892
    Abstract: A laundry washing machine includes an outer casing, a washing tub arranged inside the casing directly facing a laundry loading/unloading opening realized in a front wall of the casing, a rotatable drum arranged in an axially rotating manner inside the washing tub and structured for receiving the laundry to be washed, a detergent dispenser which is housed inside the casing between the washing tub and the top wall of the casing and is structured for feeding into the washing tub a detergent, softener and/or other washing agent mixed with fresh water arriving from the water mains, and a water softening device which is arranged inside the boxlike casing and is structured for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.
    Inventors: Maurizio Del Pos, Daniele Favaro, Andrea Zattin
  • Laundry treating appliance dispenser
    Patent number: 9663893
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance may comprise a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and having an opening at least partially aligned with an opening in the appliance front panel, thus providing access to the treating chamber through the front panel opening and the tub opening. A bellows may connect the front panel and the tub at their respective openings, and a treating chemistry dispenser may be located on the bellows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: George W. Malheiros