Patents by Inventor Aaron M. Stewart

Aaron M. Stewart 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).

  • Patent number: 12235037
    Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes a cabinet that defines a storage cavity, a door pivotably coupled to the cabinet via a hinge and configured to selectively cover an opening to the storage cavity, and a bracket that connects the door to the hinge. The door includes a first surface, a second surface adjacent to the first surface, and a third surface adjacent to the first and second surfaces. The bracket includes a first portion fixed to the first surface, a second portion fixed to the second surface, and a third portion fixed to the third surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Sai B. Krishna, Sanket Phalak, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 12235038
    Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an inner liner, an outer wrapper and a trim breaker extending between the inner liner and the outer wrapper to define an insulating cavity therebetween. The trim breaker includes a liner portion coupled with the inner liner, a wrapper portion coupled to the outer wrapper and an outer glazing member that extends between the liner and wrapper portions. An external surface of the outer glazing member defines a contact surface that is configured to receive a seal of an operable panel in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20240401870
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base plate that defines a fill opening and an aperture. A fill tube is coupled to a first side of the base plate. The fill tube is aligned with the fill opening. A radial flange is coupled to a second side of the base plate. The radial flange extends around the fill opening. A toggle magnet is coupled to the first side of the base plate proximate to the aperture. The toggle magnet is operable between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20240392990
    Abstract: A system for controlling an environment of interest is provided that includes a primary electronic device that can have a memory to store executable instructions and one or more processors. When implementing the executable instructions, the one or more processors are configured to obtain context data within an environment of interest and determine a condition within the environment of interest related to a user based on the context data. The one or more processors are also configured to communicate a message from the primary electronic device to the user, or dynamically adjust a characteristic of an environmental electronic device based on the condition within the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Rod D. Waltermann, Russell Speight VanBlon, David Schwarz, Aaron M. Stewart, Axel Ramirez
  • Patent number: 12143804
    Abstract: An audio augmentation system includes a memory and one or more processors that obtain a first audio stream generated by a first remote audio input device and a second audio stream generated by a second remote audio input device. The first and second audio streams are tagged with respective first and second source information. The processors assign the first audio stream to a first output setting based on the first source information, and assign the second audio stream to a different, second output setting based on the second source information. The processors control an audio output device to audibly emit the first audio stream according to the first output setting and the second audio stream according to the second output setting to acoustically differentiate the first audio stream from the second audio stream, independent of content of the first and second audio streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Stewart, Ellis Anderson
  • Patent number: 12092388
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base plate that defines a fill opening and an aperture. A fill tube is coupled to a first side of the base plate. The fill tube is aligned with the fill opening. A radial flange is coupled to a second side of the base plate. The radial flange extends around the fill opening. A toggle magnet is coupled to the first side of the base plate proximate to the aperture. The toggle magnet is operable between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 12019472
    Abstract: A computing device can include a first shell that includes a first bay; a second shell that includes a second bay; a hinge assembly that couples the first shell and the second shell; and a display assembly positionable in the first bay and positionable in the second bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
    Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Ali Ent, Dhruvi Suresh Fulfagar, Aaron M Stewart
  • Publication number: 20240175624
    Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes a cabinet that defines a storage cavity, a door pivotably coupled to the cabinet via a hinge and configured to selectively cover an opening to the storage cavity, and a bracket that connects the door to the hinge. The door includes a first surface, a second surface adjacent to the first surface, and a third surface adjacent to the first and second surfaces. The bracket includes a first portion fixed to the first surface, a second portion fixed to the second surface, and a third portion fixed to the third surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Sai B. Krishna, Sanket Phalak, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20240036602
    Abstract: A computing device can include a first shell that includes a first bay; a second shell that includes a second bay; a hinge assembly that couples the first shell and the second shell; and a display assembly positionable in the first bay and positionable in the second bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Ali Ent, Dhruvi Suresh Fulfagar, Aaron M Stewart
  • Publication number: 20240005219
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: receiving, at an information handling device, work data associated with a user; determining, based on the work data, a space assignment for the user within an environment; and assigning, utilizing a work space assignment system, the space assignment for the user with a current work condition. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventor: Aaron M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 11804121
    Abstract: A device can include a stand that includes a base and a pole; and a monitoring unit coupled to the pole, where the monitoring unit includes a sensor and a status indicator that changes from an unoccupied illumination to an occupied illumination responsive to detection via the sensor of human presence in a region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Stewart, Ellis Anderson
  • Publication number: 20230308826
    Abstract: An audio augmentation system includes a memory and one or more processors that obtain a first audio stream generated by a first remote audio input device and a second audio stream generated by a second remote audio input device. The first and second audio streams are tagged with respective first and second source information. The processors assign the first audio stream to a first output setting based on the first source information, and assign the second audio stream to a different, second output setting based on the second source information. The processors control an audio output device to audibly emit the first audio stream according to the first output setting and the second audio stream according to the second output setting to acoustically differentiate the first audio stream from the second audio stream, independent of content of the first and second audio streams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron M. Stewart, Ellis Anderson
  • Patent number: 11762418
    Abstract: A foldable device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a foldable frame that includes a hinge assembly that defines a folding axis offset from a center of the foldable frame; and a foldable display supported by the foldable frame and operatively coupled to the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD
    Inventors: Jonathan Yu, Jeffrey E. Skinner, Alden Rose, Hallie MacEldowney, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20230243576
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base plate that defines a fill opening and an aperture. A fill tube is coupled to a first side of the base plate. The fill tube is aligned with the fill opening. A radial flange is coupled to a second side of the base plate. The radial flange extends around the fill opening. A toggle magnet is coupled to the first side of the base plate proximate to the aperture. The toggle magnet is operable between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 11662136
    Abstract: A cabinet structure includes a wrapper defining an opening. At least one liner is positioned inside the opening of the wrapper and defines a temperature-controlled compartment. An insulation cavity is defined between the wrapper and the liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the wrapper and the liner. A first hinge bracket is positioned outwardly of the trim breaker. An encapsulation member is positioned rearwardly of the trim breaker and defines an encapsulation cavity. A first hinge support has a first section positioned along a second hinge support and a second section extending rearwardly from the first section. The first hinge bracket is coupled to the first and second hinge supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Lottinville, Lynne F Hunter, Karen J. Querfurth, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20230152032
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base plate that defines a fill opening and an aperture. A fill tube is coupled to a first side of the base plate. The fill tube is aligned with the fill opening. A radial flange is coupled to a second side of the base plate. The radial flange extends around the fill opening. A toggle magnet is coupled to the first side of the base plate proximate to the aperture. The toggle magnet is operable between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 11650004
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base plate that defines a fill opening and an aperture. A fill tube is coupled to a first side of the base plate. The fill tube is aligned with the fill opening. A radial flange is coupled to a second side of the base plate. The radial flange extends around the fill opening. A toggle magnet is coupled to the first side of the base plate proximate to the aperture. The toggle magnet is operable between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20230108323
    Abstract: A foldable device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a foldable frame that includes a hinge assembly that defines a folding axis offset from a center of the foldable frame; and a foldable display supported by the foldable frame and operatively coupled to the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Yu, Jeffrey E. Skinner, Alden Rose, Hallie MacEldowney, Aaron M. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20230066715
    Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an inner liner, an outer wrapper and a trim breaker extending between the inner liner and the outer wrapper to define an insulating cavity therebetween. The trim breaker includes a liner portion coupled with the inner liner, a wrapper portion coupled to the outer wrapper and an outer glazing member that extends between the liner and wrapper portions. An external surface of the outer glazing member defines a contact surface that is configured to receive a seal of an operable panel in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Aaron M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 11543172
    Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an inner liner, an outer wrapper and a trim breaker extending between the inner liner and the outer wrapper to define an insulating cavity therebetween. The trim breaker includes a liner portion coupled with the inner liner, a wrapper portion coupled to the outer wrapper and an outer glazing member that extends between the liner and wrapper portions. An external surface of the outer glazing member defines a contact surface that is configured to receive a seal of an operable panel in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Aaron M. Stewart