Patents by Inventor AJAY RAM NARAYANA PILLAI

AJAY RAM NARAYANA PILLAI 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: 11849898
    Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber having an open face for receiving dishes a door assembly movable between opened and closed positions the door assembly comprising a door panel, a pocket handle defining a pocket width and proximate the top of the door panel for selectively opening and closing the open face of the tub, and a console coupled to the top of the door panel and comprising an isogrid structure at a location proximate the pocket handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Priyanka Popat Mali, Eric John Walsh
  • Publication number: 20230326689
    Abstract: A method of assembly for a switch within a user interface for a home appliance includes housing a circuit board within the user interface. The circuit board has at least one mechanically actuated switch having a first area. An input interface of the user interface has a button defining a second area, greater than the first area, and having an actuator corresponding to the switch. The button is coupled to at least one of the circuit board or the input interface for relative movement between an actuation position, where the actuator actuates the switch, and a non-actuation position, where the actuator does not actuate the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Arkadiusz Michal Teclaw, Priyanka Popat Mali
  • Patent number: 11694857
    Abstract: A user interface for a home appliance comprises a circuit board having at least one mechanically actuated switch having a first area. The user interface further comprises an input interface having at least one button defining a second area, greater than the first area, and having an actuator corresponding to the switch. The button is coupled to at least one of the circuit board or the input interface for relative movement between an actuation position, where the actuator actuates the switch, and a non-actuation position, where the actuator does not actuate the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Arkadiusz Michal Teclaw, Priyanka Popat Mali
  • Publication number: 20230170160
    Abstract: A user interface for a home appliance comprises a circuit board having at least one mechanically actuated switch having a first area. The user interface further comprises an input interface having at least one button defining a second area, greater than the first area, and having an actuator corresponding to the switch. The button is coupled to at least one of the circuit board or the input interface for relative movement between an actuation position, where the actuator actuates the switch, and a non-actuation position, where the actuator does not actuate the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Arkadiusz Michal Teclaw, Priyanka Popat Mali
  • Publication number: 20230061769
    Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber having an open face for receiving dishes a door assembly movable between opened and closed positions the door assembly comprising a door panel, a pocket handle defining a pocket width and proximate the top of the door panel for selectively opening and closing the open face of the tub, and a console coupled to the top of the door panel and comprising an isogrid structure at a location proximate the pocket handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Priyanka Popat Mali, Eric John Walsh
  • Patent number: 11083360
    Abstract: An appliance, such as a dishwasher, can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening, a closure moveable relative to the access opening to selectively open and close the access opening and having at least one exterior surface, and a light source located within the closure. The appliance can also include a controller communicatively coupled to the light source, and an antenna communicatively coupled to the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Jonathan D. Pugh
  • Publication number: 20200337523
    Abstract: An appliance, such as a dishwasher, can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening, a closure moveable relative to the access opening to selectively open and close the access opening and having at least one exterior surface, and a light source located within the closure. The appliance can also include a controller communicatively coupled to the light source, and an antenna communicatively coupled to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Jonathan D. Pugh
  • Patent number: 9933131
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device has a controller and a fascia assembly, with a fascia, and a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted to the fascia. The PCB has a plurality of holes, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein one LED is mounted adjacent to each hole. The device also includes a wiring harness coupling the controller to the PCB wherein the LEDs may be energized according to signals received from the controller; and a console adjacent the PCB. The console has a plurality of light reflecting cups arranged therein so that each light reflecting cup covers an LED and the adjacent hole to reflect light from the LEDs through the holes so that the light is visible through the fascia assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew P. Ebrom, Eric J. Schuh, Sithaarth T. Subramaniyam, Sugosh Venkataraman, Shivayogi Annigeri, Michael E. Gatt, Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Mihir Ponkshe
  • Publication number: 20170280964
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a tub that defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A door assembly selectively permits access to the treating chamber and may carry electronics for the dishwasher. Appropriately placed chamfered fins in a crown in the door aids in assuring a flush fit and finish in a front panel of the door assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mihir Ponkshe, Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Shivayogi Annigeri, Michael E. Gatt
  • Patent number: 9775489
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a tub that defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A door assembly selectively permits access to the treating chamber and may carry electronics for the dishwasher. Appropriately placed chamfered fins in a crown in the door aids in assuring a flush fit and finish in a front panel of the door assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mihir Ponkshe, Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Shivayogi Annigeri, Michael E. Gatt
  • Publication number: 20160178160
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device has a controller and a fascia assembly, with a fascia, and a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted to the fascia. The PCB has a plurality of holes, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein one LED is mounted adjacent to each hole. The device also includes a wiring harness coupling the controller to the PCB wherein the LEDs may be energized according to signals received from the controller; and a console adjacent the PCB. The console has a plurality of light reflecting cups arranged therein so that each light reflecting cup covers an LED and the adjacent hole to reflect light from the LEDs through the holes so that the light is visible through the fascia assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: MATTHEW P. EBROM, ERIC J. SCHUH, SITHAARTH T. SUBRAMANIYAM, SUGOSH VENKATARAMAN, SHIVAYOGI ANNIGERI, MICHAEL E. GATT, AJAY RAM NARAYANA PILLAI, MIHIR PONKSHE
  • Patent number: D803491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Kahwaji, Ajay Ram Narayana Pillai, Jonathan D. Pugh