Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Cullen

Christopher D. Cullen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240032771
    Abstract: A dishwasher with for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation. The dishwasher has a chassis comprising a base on which is supported a open-faced tub, which at least partially defines a treating chamber; a closure selectively moveable between and an open position and a closed position to selectively open and close the open-faced tub, a controller for selectively controlling the cycle of operation of the dishwasher, and a dispenser assembly comprising an engagement assembly in communication with the controller; the engagement assembly operably coupled with at least one of a dispensing device and one or more dispensing cartridges to adjust the position of one of the dispensing device and/or the dispensing cartridges to selectively dispense treating chemistry from the selected dispensing cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher D. Cullen, Rebecca Katherine Kasner, Richard Lee Hammond, Elliott Vernon Stowe, Avery Josephine Saylor, Chandler Alexander Longley
  • Patent number: 11672378
    Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a grill rack having a peripheral portion defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires bound by a peripheral frame. An inner retention portion is defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires generally co-planar with the plurality of laterally extending wires of the peripheral portion. The inner retention portion includes a retention border adapted to removably engage the drip tray. A drip tray is configured to removably engage the retention border, thereby securing the drip tray laterally. One of a searing pan and a cooking stone is configured to be received in the drip tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Chatot, Christopher D. Cullen, Timothy A. Mayberry, Jason Schneemann, Mary A. Watson
  • Patent number: 11517146
    Abstract: A cooking assistance appliance can include a body, at least one camera, at least one sensor, and an imaging device for capturing an image of a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance can provide for monitoring use of the cooking appliance, as well as assisting the user in operating the cooking appliance. Additionally, the cooking assistance appliance can be integrated into a hood or a microwave oven and vent combination above a stovetop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Collin A. Stipe, Cristiano Vito Pastore, Christopher D. Cullen, Andrea Gallivanoni, Gregory Bauman, Aaron Edward Showers, Rahul S. Dudhe, Natalie Hillmann, Tushar Ashok Kalbande, Ajit Janardan Manohar, Rahul R. Pandey, Neomar Giacomini, Kevin Chase, Josh Abdoo, Larissa Ducci De Araujo, Sugosh Venkataraman, Andrea Ferrise
  • Publication number: 20200367692
    Abstract: A cooking assistance appliance can include a body, at least one camera, at least one sensor, and an imaging device for capturing an image of a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance can provide for monitoring use of the cooking appliance, as well as assisting the user in operating the cooking appliance. Additionally, the cooking assistance appliance can be integrated into a hood or a microwave oven and vent combination above a stovetop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: COLLIN A. STIPE, CRISTIANO VITO PASTORE, CHRISTOPHER D. CULLEN, ANDREA GALLIVANONI, GREGORY BAUMAN, AARON EDWARD SHOWERS, RAHUL S. DUDHE, NATALIE HILLMANN, TUSHAR ASHOK KALBANDE, AJIT JANARDAN MANOHAR, RAHUL R. PANDEY
  • Publication number: 20200281401
    Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a grill rack having a peripheral portion defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires bound by a peripheral frame. An inner retention portion is defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires generally co-planar with the plurality of laterally extending wires of the peripheral portion. The inner retention portion includes a retention border adapted to removably engage the drip tray. A drip tray is configured to removably engage the retention border, thereby securing the drip tray laterally. One of a searing pan and a cooking stone is configured to be received in the drip tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. Chatot, Christopher D. Cullen, Timothy A. Mayberry, Jason Schneemann, Mary A. Watson
  • Patent number: 10702098
    Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a grill rack having a peripheral portion defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires bound by a peripheral frame. An inner retention portion is defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires generally co-planar with the plurality of laterally extending wires of the peripheral portion. The inner retention portion includes a retention border adapted to removably engage the drip tray. A drip tray is configured to removably engage the retention border, thereby securing the drip tray laterally. One of a searing pan and a cooking stone is configured to be received in the drip tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Chatot, Christopher D. Cullen, Timothy A. Mayberry, Jason Schneemann, Mary A. Watson
  • Publication number: 20180020873
    Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a grill rack having a peripheral portion defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires bound by a peripheral frame. An inner retention portion is defined by a plurality of laterally extending wires generally co-planar with the plurality of laterally extending wires of the peripheral portion. The inner retention portion includes a retention border adapted to removably engage the drip tray. A drip tray is configured to removably engage the retention border, thereby securing the drip tray laterally. One of a searing pan and a cooking stone is configured to be received in the drip tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. Chatot, Christopher D. Cullen, Timothy A. Mayberry, Jason Schneemann, Mary A. Watson
  • Patent number: D927996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kent Pilcher, Brent M. Burgess, Scott E. Carpenter, Christopher D. Cullen, Rahul S. Dudhe, Natalie Hillmann, Cristiano Vito Pastore, Aaron Edward Showers, Kyle A. Walters, Gregory Bauman