Patents by Inventor Casey Carr
Casey Carr 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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Publication number: 20230019675Abstract: A user positioning apparatus is provided including a malleable pad including a first gel elastomer. The first gel elastomer is releasably connectable to the second gel elastomer, and an adhesive layer is connected to the second gel elastomer. Further provided is a user positioning method. The user positioning method includes providing a malleable pad including a first gel elastomer, providing a platform, connecting the malleable pad to the platform via the first gel elastomer, providing a user, and positioning a body part of the user on the malleable pad. Further provided are a releasable fastening system, a releasable band, and a method for connecting a user to a platform. Further provided is a user positioning device including a malleable pad including a gel elastomer, the gel elastomer including a reaction product of a composition including an isocyanate prepolymer and a polyether polyol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Pittsburgh Plastics Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Casey Carr, Tanner Jack Kennedy, George A. Paleos, Jeffrey Allen Sleigher
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Patent number: 10694921Abstract: A dishwasher, including: a dishwashing compartment having a loading opening; a door configured to close the loading opening; a bottom washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment; a middle washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment; and a top washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment. The top rack is formed of wire thereby to hold washware including cutlery and to enhance drying performance. The spacing between an inner surface of a top wall of the dishwashing compartment and an upper surface of a deepest portion of the top rack is in a range of 79.0 mm to 83.0 mm. The top rack is formed with a notch section along at least one side in a bottom portion thereof, and include an angled portion to hold bowls at a slight tilt with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Casey Carr, James Michael Edwards, Matthew Richards
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Patent number: 10531783Abstract: A dishwasher rack includes a frame and a support rail disposed along sides of the frame. A plurality of cutlery baskets are coupled to the rail. Each cutlery basket is movable from a respective first location on the rail to a respective second location on the rail. The cutlery baskets may be removable to enable a user to adjust a ratio of cutlery storage area to crockery storage area as desired. Also, the cutlery baskets may be arranged to revolve along a perimeter of the rack so that a user can load empty baskets at the same location.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH HausgeräteInventors: Casey Carr, Deborah Harr
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Patent number: 10136794Abstract: A dishwasher rack includes a frame and a support rail disposed along sides of the frame. A plurality of cutlery baskets are coupled to the rail. Each cutlery basket is movable from a respective first location on the rail to a respective second location on the rail. The cutlery baskets may be removable to enable a user to adjust a ratio of cutlery storage area to crockery storage area as desired. Also, the cutlery baskets may be arranged to revolve along a perimeter of the rack so that a user can load empty baskets at the same location.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Casey Carr, Deborah Harr
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Publication number: 20180279851Abstract: A dishwasher rack includes a frame and a support rail disposed along sides of the frame. A plurality of cutlery baskets are coupled to the rail. Each cutlery basket is movable from a respective first location on the rail to a respective second location on the rail. The cutlery baskets may be removable to enable a user to adjust a ratio of cutlery storage area to crockery storage area as desired. Also, the cutlery baskets may be arranged to revolve along a perimeter of the rack so that a user can load empty baskets at the same location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Casey Carr, Deborah Harr
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Publication number: 20180220867Abstract: A dishwasher, including: a dishwashing compartment having a loading opening; a door configured to close the loading opening; a bottom washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment; a middle washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment; and a top washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment. The top rack is formed of wire thereby to hold washware including cutlery and to enhance drying performance. The spacing between an inner surface of a top wall of the dishwashing compartment and an upper surface of a deepest portion of the top rack is in a range of 79.0 mm to 83.0 mm. The top rack is formed with a notch section along at least one side in a bottom portion thereof, and include an angled portion to hold bowls at a slight tilt with respect to horizontal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Casey Carr, James Michael Edwards, Matthew Richards
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Patent number: 9723970Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treatment chamber configured to clean dishes; a rack in the treatment chamber configured to hold dishes, the rack including an upper horizontal bar, a lower horizontal bar and a vertical bar; and a stop removably attached to the rack. The stop includes a first latch that is latched to the upper horizontal bar, a second latch that is latched to the lower horizontal bar, a third latch that is latched to the vertical bar, and a stopper portion that extends below a lowest wire in the rack and is configured to abut a portion of the dishwasher to limit travel of the rack out of the dishwasher.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Casey Carr, David Hite, Napat Wanweerakul
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Patent number: 9661980Abstract: A dishwasher includes an independent presoak system which may be activated by a user of the dishwasher. The dishwasher presoak system utilizes a storage tank, supply tubes, and set of nozzles which are independent from components used in a washing cycle such that a presoak detergent is applied to items placed within a washing compartment of the dishwasher without being diluted by a standard wash cycle. As part of the presoak system, the dishwasher features a detection system which allows the user to select an automatic presoak operating state whereby the dishwasher utilizes a sensor to determine if items placed into the washing compartment are sufficiently dirty to need a presoak cycle prior to a washing cycle. The dishwasher further relies on a control system to analyze samples taken of the dirtiness levels of items placed within the washing compartment and determine whether a presoak option is necessary or suggested.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSK Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Casey Carr, Mike Holmes, Melvin Rich
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Publication number: 20170100013Abstract: A dishwasher includes an independent presoak system which may be activated by a user of the dishwasher. The dishwasher presoak system utilizes a storage tank, supply tubes, and set of nozzles which are independent from components used in a washing cycle such that a presoak detergent is applied to items placed within a washing compartment of the dishwasher without being diluted by a standard wash cycle. As part of the presoak system, the dishwasher features a detection system which allows the user to select an automatic presoak operating state whereby the dishwasher utilizes a sensor to determine if items placed into the washing compartment are sufficiently dirty to need a presoak cycle prior to a washing cycle. The dishwasher further relies on a control system to analyze samples taken of the dirtiness levels of items placed within the washing compartment and determine whether a presoak option is necessary or suggested.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Casey Carr, Mike Holmes, Melvin Rich
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Patent number: 9345382Abstract: A domestic dishwasher includes a wire rack that does not include any rolling elements that would otherwise allow the rack to roll between an extended position and a retracted position. Instead of rolling elements, the rack includes sliding surfaces that slide along corresponding surfaces inside the dishwasher and/or on a dishwasher door. The rack may be a lowermost rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Casey Carr, Mike Holmes, Jeff Vogus
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Publication number: 20140375190Abstract: A domestic dishwasher includes a wire rack that does not include any rolling elements that would otherwise allow the rack to roll between an extended position and a retracted position. Instead of rolling elements, the rack includes sliding surfaces that slide along corresponding surfaces inside the dishwasher and/or on a dishwasher door. The rack may be a lowermost rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Casey Carr, Mike Holmes, Jeff Vogus
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Publication number: 20140304944Abstract: A home appliance includes a handle; an end cap attaching the handle to the home appliance; and a crush rib disposed between the handle and the end cap. The home appliance may include a locating feature, wherein the crush rib is disposed on the locating feature. The locating feature may be a pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Casey Carr, David Hite
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Patent number: 8859076Abstract: A folded sheet panel assembly includes a gap formed in a corner region which is filled with a corner insert member. A retention clip is attached to the corner insert to retain the corner insert once installed in the gap. The retention clip includes outwardly flaring wing portions which press upon inner surfaces of the sheet panel to fix the installed position of the corner insert. The corner insert includes a locking device which engages a surface of the retention clip to limit or prevent movement of the corner insert relative to the retention clip.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Casey Carr, Michael Justis
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Publication number: 20130273303Abstract: A folded sheet panel assembly includes a gap formed in a corner region which is filled with a corner insert member. A retention clip is attached to the corner insert to retain the corner insert once installed in the gap. The retention clip includes outwardly flaring wing portions which press upon inner surfaces of the sheet panel to fix the installed position of the corner insert. The corner insert includes a locking device which engages a surface of the retention clip to limit or prevent movement of the corner insert relative to the retention clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Casey Carr, Michael Justis
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Publication number: 20130113353Abstract: A household appliance including a frame defining a cavity at a bottom of the household appliance and a toe-kick panel structured to cover electrical components of the household appliance housed in the cavity. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the toe-kick panel includes at least one snap-on connector to secure the toe-kick panel to the frame. The invention also includes a method for attaching the toe-kick panel to the household appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Casey Carr, Michael Justis
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Publication number: 20130093303Abstract: A household appliance including a lower rack system, the lower rack system including a lower rack movable into and out of the household appliance along first and second tracks extending from a tub of the household appliance to an interior portion of a door of the household appliance. In an exemplary embodiment, the lower rack includes a rack stop structured to limit ingress and egress of the lower rack from the tub along the first and second tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Casey Carr, Mike Holmes, Jeff Vogus
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Publication number: 20130071684Abstract: A household appliance including at least one fascia panel, wherein the at least one fascia panel includes a film having a metallic material that provides a metallic appearance to the at least one fascia panel. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the metallic material may include one of a stainless steel material and a brushed nickel material. Further, the fascia panel may be formed from at least one of plastic, wood, and metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Casey Carr, Michael Justis
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Patent number: D833691Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: David Chavez, Casey Carr, Matthew Richards, Michael Justis
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Patent number: D858007Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: David Chavez, Casey Carr, Michael Justis, Matthew Richards