Patents by Inventor ANTHONY B. WELSH
ANTHONY B. WELSH 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).
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Patent number: 9907452Abstract: Dishwasher utensil caddies are disclosed. A disclosed example utensil caddy for a dishwasher having a tub and a door at least partially defining a treating chamber, and dish rack in the treating chamber, includes an attachment member configured to attach the utensil caddy to a side of the dish rack in a space between the dish rack and the tub or the door, and a slot oriented at an angle relative to the dish rack, and configured to receive a handle of a cooking utensil.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ryan K. Roth, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9888828Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening receiving dishes for treatment, a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position for selectively closing the access opening, the door having an interior side that faces the treating chamber in the closed position and an exterior side opposite the interior side and a handle extending from the exterior side of the door where a user may grasp the handle to move the door.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Michael W. Lagness, Rafael G. Reyes, Michael S. Seeley, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9861251Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid and at least one artificial boundary to aid in cleaning the filter.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Barry E. Tuller, Rodney M. Welch, Anthony B. Welsh
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Publication number: 20170360273Abstract: A liquid filtering system for a dishwasher, having a housing defining a filter chamber and configured to be fluidly coupled to a recirculation flow path of the dishwasher, a filter located within the filter chamber and having a first end axially spaced from a second end and defining a filter there between that has a first surface and a second surface, the filter being positioned within the recirculation flow path to filter soils from liquid flowing through the recirculation flow path as the liquid passes through the filter and a flow diverter to aid in cleaning the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Barry E. Tuller, Rodney M. Welch, Anthony B. WELSH
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Publication number: 20170303764Abstract: A window insert for a door includes opposing outer and inner panes, a spacer disposed between and spacing the panes, a first seal forming a seal between the panes, a frame having an outer frame element and an inner frame element sandwiching the panes, and a waterproof welded joint extending about the periphery of the frame elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: JUAN F. FLORES, DANIEL W. SOUTHWORTH, ANTHONY B. WELSH
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Patent number: 9763553Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, a window assembly and a window assembly support frame provided on the interior door panel to support the window assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kevin T. Kutto, Frederick A. Millett, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9750390Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to the automatic cycle of operation, an access opening provided in the tub and through which is had access to the treating chamber, and a door movable relative to the tub to selectively open and close the access opening, the door having an inner surface confronting the access opening when the door closes the access opening, an outer surface, opposite the inner surface, and a window assembly provided in the door and having inner and outer panes.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Juan F. Flores, Daniel W. Southworth, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9687134Abstract: A dishwasher includes a door with at least a first part and a second part. The first part may be pivotally mounted to the dishwasher. The second part may be configured to be coupled to the first part for cooperative pivoting of the first part and the second part in one mode of operation. The second part may also be configured to move independently of the first part in another mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Rexford W. Cordill, Marcus R. Fischer, Mike S. Hemry, Saadat Hussain, Duane M. Kobos, Justin D. McIver, Demetrius J. Schaaf, Bryan M. Topp, Barry E. Tuller, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Anthony B. Welsh, Elizabeth A. Moit, Brett Dibkey
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Patent number: 9675231Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly comprising a window assembly comprising first and second spaced window panes defining an intervening vacuum sealed chamber, a window assembly support frame provided on the door panel, and a seal provided between the window assembly support frame and the first and second panes and encapsulated by the window assembly support frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kevin T. Kutto, Frederick A. Millett, Anthony B. Welsh
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Publication number: 20170150867Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to the automatic cycle of operation, an access opening provided in the tub and through which is had access to the treating chamber, and a door movable relative to the tub to selectively open and close the access opening, the door having an inner surface confronting the access opening when the door closes the access opening, an outer surface, opposite the inner surface, and a window assembly provided in the door and having inner and outer panes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: JUAN F. FLORES, DANIEL W. SOUTHWORTH, ANTHONY B. WELSH
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Publication number: 20170049295Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening receiving dishes for treatment, a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position for selectively closing the access opening, the door having an interior side that faces the treating chamber in the closed position and an exterior side opposite the interior side and a handle extending from the exterior side of the door where a user may grasp the handle to move the door, and a method of using thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Michael W. Lagness, Rafael G. Reyes, Michael S. Seeley, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9572475Abstract: An appliance that conducts a useful cycle of operation on an article comprises a treating chamber receiving the article and having an access opening. A first closure element selectively closes at least a first portion of the access opening, and a second closure element movable relative to the first closure element selectively closes at least a second portion of the access opening. An operative device can be coupled to the second closure element. A cable providing at least one of electrical or data communication to the device is routed through the first closure element to the second closure element and is operatively connected to the device on the second closure element.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Jonathan D. Gephart, Andrew T. Middleton, Blayne C. Smith, Anthony B. Welsh
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Publication number: 20170020361Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, a window assembly and a window assembly support frame provided on the interior door panel to support the window assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: KEVIN T. KUTTO, FREDERICK A. MILLETT, ANTHONY B. WELSH
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Publication number: 20170014015Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, and a window assembly comprising first and second window panes supported within the door assembly by a peripheral frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: FREDERICK A. MILLETT, DANIEL W. SOUTHWORTH, ANTHONY B. WELSH
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Patent number: 9538900Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, a window assembly and a window assembly support frame provided on the interior door panel to support the window assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kevin T. Kutto, Frederick A. Millett, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9462926Abstract: A dishwasher may include a closure element, such as a door, a user interface on the closure element, and a controller. A data communication link having a first data connector may be coupled to the controller, and a second data connector may be coupled to the user interface. The first and second data connectors may communicatively couple when the closure element is in the closed condition to establish data communication between the controller and the user interface. The communication link may also form a power link to provide power to the user interface across an electrical link.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Blayne C. Smith, Marcus R. Fischer, Mike S. Hemry, Saadat Hussain, Duane M. Kobos, Justin D. McIver, Demetrius J. Schaaf, Bryan M. Topp, Barry E. Tuller, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Anthony B. Welsh, Elizabeh A. Moit
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Patent number: 9439552Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub having an open face, a door selectively moveable to open and close the open face, and comprising spaced interior and exterior panels having peripheral edges that are coupled along at least a portion of the peripheral edges by a peripheral wall to collectively define a door interior, and a controller mounting bracket located within the door interior.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Marcus R. Fischer, Daniel W. Southworth, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 9408519Abstract: Support structures that reduce rotation of a door crown are disclosed. An example dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub defining a treating chamber with an opening, and a door movably mounted to the tub to selectively open and close the opening. The door may include a front panel, a pocket panel coupled to the front panel and defining an opening in the front panel to receive a hand, a crown attached to a top of the front panel, a pocket handle defined in the crown having a first support structure engaging a second support structure of the pocket panel to reduce a rotation of the crown.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Marcus R. Fischer, Daniel W. Southworth, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: D765321Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mallory A. Fuller, John A. Hall, Michael Kahwaji, Jason W. Tippetts, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: D798509Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mallory A. Fuller, John A. Hall, Michael Kahwaji, Jason W. Tippetts, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Anthony B. Welsh