Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Bodine

Andrew C. Bodine 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).

  • Laundry appliance
    Patent number: 12215451
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet defining a front opening in a front panel. The front opening is defined by a lip having a curved edge. The lip defines a plurality of apertures spaced-apart around the front opening. A tub is disposed within the cabinet. The tub defines an access opening aligned with the front opening. A drum is disposed within the tub. A bellows assembly extends between the cabinet and the tub. The bellows assembly includes a projection coupled to the curved edge of the cabinet. A deflector has a rim and a chute wherein the chute extends toward the drum. The rim is configured to snap-fit over the projection of the bellows assembly. The rim includes a plurality of hooks where each hook is configured to extend through an aperture and interlock with the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl C. Bodine, Donald Erickson, Gregg P. Fitzgerald, Eric A. Hill, Patrick A. McCormick, Stephen D. Ostdiek, Anna C. Schelling, Robert J. Schneider, Mohaideen Abdul Khadaar Sikkandar Batcha, Todd J. Tunzi, Andrew C. Kubasiak
  • Container runtime support
    Patent number: 10628187
    Abstract: Processes, machines, and manufactures involving adaptable containers that can be built and torn down more efficiently than VMs, may support various processes, and may be maintained without the presence of an active process. These adaptable containers may also be configured to support a process type and may support various processes at the same time as well. Other features and aspects are provided and taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jason L. Anderson, Kalonji K. Bankole, Andrew C. Bodine, Shaun T. Murakami
  • Container Runtime Support
    Publication number: 20190042287
    Abstract: Processes, machines, and manufactures involving adaptable containers that can be built and torn down more efficiently than VMs, may support various processes, and may be maintained without the presence of an active process. These adaptable containers may also be configured to support a process type and may support various processes at the same time as well. Other features and aspects are provided and taught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jason L. Anderson, Kalonji K. Bankole, Andrew C. Bodine, Shaun T. Murakami
  • Container runtime support
    Patent number: 10133590
    Abstract: Processes, machines, and manufactures involving adaptable containers that can be built and torn down more efficiently than VMs, may support various processes, and may be maintained without the presence of an active process. These adaptable containers may also be configured to support a process type and may support various processes at the same time as well. Other features and aspects are provided and taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason L Anderson, Kalonji K Bankole, Andrew C Bodine, Shaun T Murakami
  • Container Runtime Support
    Publication number: 20170090960
    Abstract: Processes, machines, and manufactures involving adaptable containers that can be built and torn down more efficiently than VMs, may support various processes, and may be maintained without the presence of an active process. These adaptable containers may also be configured to support a process type and may support various processes at the same time as well. Other features and aspects are provided and taught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Jason L. Anderson, Kalonji K. Bankole, Andrew C. Bodine, Shaun T. Murakami