Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Southworth
Daniel W. Southworth 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: 10575709Abstract: A rack assembly for an automatic dishwasher having opposing side portions, at least two axles extending outwardly from each of the opposing side portions, and a roller wheel mounted to each axle. Each roller wheel roller wheel has a hub adapted to be fixedly attached to the axle, and a wheel rotatably mounted to the hub. A plurality of separators that define pockets is integrally molded with one of the hub or the wheel. Each pocket is adapted to contain one ball bearing such that no two adjacent ball bearings make contact.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ronald M. Nowell, Jr., Daniel W. Southworth, Matthew M. Hansen, Joseph T. Ferencevich
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Publication number: 20190208983Abstract: A rack assembly for an automatic dishwasher having opposing side portions, at least two axles extending outwardly from each of the opposing side portions, and a roller wheel mounted to each axle. Each roller wheel roller wheel has a hub adapted to be fixedly attached to the axle, and a wheel rotatably mounted to the hub. A plurality of separators that define pockets is integrally molded with one of the hub or the wheel. Each pocket is adapted to contain one ball bearing such that no two adjacent ball bearings make contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Ronald M. Nowell, JR., Daniel W. Southworth, Matthew M. Hansen, Joseph T. Ferencevich
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Patent number: 10342407Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Frederick A. Millett, Daniel W. Southworth, Anthony B. Welsh
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Patent number: 10292567Abstract: A rack assembly for an automatic dishwasher having opposing side portions, at least two axles extending outwardly from each of the opposing side portions, and a roller wheel mounted to each axle. Each roller wheel roller wheel has a hub adapted to be fixedly attached to the axle, and a wheel rotatably mounted to the hub. A plurality of separators that define pockets is integrally molded with one of the hub or the wheel. Each pocket is adapted to contain one ball bearing such that no two adjacent ball bearings make contact.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ronald M. Nowell, Jr., Daniel W. Southworth, Matthew M. Hansen, Joseph T. Ferencevich
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Patent number: 10213088Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Juan F. Flores, Daniel W. Southworth, Anthony B. Welsh
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Publication number: 20180256006Abstract: A rack assembly for an automatic dishwasher having opposing side portions, at least two axles extending outwardly from each of the opposing side portions, and a roller wheel mounted to each axle. Each roller wheel roller wheel has a hub adapted to be fixedly attached to the axle, and a wheel rotatably mounted to the hub. A plurality of separators that define pockets is integrally molded with one of the hub or the wheel. Each pocket is adapted to contain one ball bearing such that no two adjacent ball bearings make contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ronald M. Nowell, JR., Daniel W. Southworth, Matthew M. Hansen, Joseph T. Ferencevich
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Patent number: 10010239Abstract: An apparatus for the rack assembly of a dishwasher that includes opposing side portions, at least two axles extending outwardly from each of the opposing side portions, and a roller wheel mounted to each axle, wherein each roller wheel has ball bearings that enable at least a portion of the roller wheel to rotate about the axle. The rack assembly apparatus may be used for the upper or lower rack of the dishwasher. In case of the lower rack, the assembly may roll on the surface of the door. In case of the upper rack, the assembly may roll along guide rails.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Ronald M. Nowell, Jr., Daniel W. Southworth, Matthew M. Hansen, Joseph T. Ferencevich
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Publication number: 20180035866Abstract: An apparatus for the rack assembly of a dishwasher that includes opposing side portions, at least two axles extending outwardly from each of the opposing side portions, and a roller wheel mounted to each axle, wherein each roller wheel has ball bearings that enable at least a portion of the roller wheel to rotate about the axle. The rack assembly apparatus may be used for the upper or lower rack of the dishwasher. In case of the lower rack, the assembly may roll on the surface of the door. In case of the upper rack, the assembly may roll along guide rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Ronald M. Nowell, JR., Daniel W. Southworth, Matthew M. Hansen, Joseph T. Ferencevich
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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: 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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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: 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: 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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Publication number: 20140145572Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: MARCUS R. FISCHER, DANIEL W. SOUTHWORTH, ANTHONY B. WELSH
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Publication number: 20130234574Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: MARCUS R. FISCHER, DANIEL W. SOUTHWORTH, ANTHONY B. WELSH
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Patent number: 6658902Abstract: A dynamic balancer for an automatic washer includes an annular hollow first chamber. A first fluid is held within the first chamber and only partly fills the first chamber. An annular hollow second chamber is disposed adjacent to the first chamber and includes a plurality of objects disposed therein which are movable along the chamber. A second fluid is also held in the second chamber and, in combination with the solid bodies, only partly fills the second chamber. The first fluid in the first chamber produces a first balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The movable objects within the second chamber produce a second balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The second fluid held in the second chamber also produces a third balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Daniel W. Southworth, Eric K. Farrington, Gregory M. Garstecki
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Publication number: 20030110814Abstract: A dynamic balancer for an automatic washer includes an annular hollow first chamber. A first fluid is held within the first chamber and only partly fills the first chamber. An annular hollow second chamber is disposed adjacent to the first chamber and includes a plurality of objects disposed therein which are movable along the chamber. A second fluid is also held in the second chamber and, in combination with the solid bodies, only partly fills the second chamber. The first fluid in the first chamber produces a first balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The movable objects within the second chamber produce a second balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The second fluid held in the second chamber also produces a third balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Daniel W. Southworth, Eric K. Farrington, Gregory M. Garstecki
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Patent number: 6550292Abstract: A dynamic balancer for an automatic washer includes an annular hollow first chamber. A first fluid is held within the first chamber and only partly fills the first chamber. An annular hollow second chamber is disposed adjacent to the first chamber and includes a plurality of objects disposed therein which are movable along the chamber. A second fluid is also held in the second chamber and, in combination with the solid bodies, only partly fills the second chamber. The first fluid in the first chamber produces a first balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The movable objects within the second chamber produce a second balancing characteristic of the, dynamic balancer. The second fluid held in the second chamber also produces a third balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Daniel W. Southworth, Eric K. Farrington, Gregory M. Garstecki
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Patent number: 5809828Abstract: An airflow test device designed to be used in a clothes dryer. The device includes a retainer which is mounted to an outlet grate of the dryer drum. A vent card is removably supported a predetermined distance from the outlet grate by a support finger extending from the retainer. The vent card is supported in such a manner that a predetermined rate of airflow through the outlet grate during dryer operation moves the vent card toward the outlet grate. Movement of the vent card toward the outlet grate and off the support finger during clothes dryer operation signals that an adequate rate of airflow is passing through the outlet grate.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1997Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Dale Wayne Gardell, Doral Eugene Jackson, George Angelov, William A. Jackson, Daniel W. Southworth, Michael A. Dirlam, Steven J. Mejeur