Patents by Inventor Douglas B. Beaudet

Douglas B. Beaudet 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).

  • Patent number: 10905304
    Abstract: A method of operating an appliance including determining user satisfaction with an operation cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent cycle is disclosed along with the apparatus including a processor configured to perform the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Vincent A. Ireland, Traci L. Kachorek, Barry E. Tuller
  • Publication number: 20190090717
    Abstract: A method of operating an appliance including determining user satisfaction with an operation cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. BEAUDET, Vincent A. IRELAND, Traci L. KACHOREK, Barry E. TULLER
  • Patent number: 10194781
    Abstract: A method of operating a dishwashing machine including determining user satisfaction with a dishwashing cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the dishwashing cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent dishwashing cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Vincent A. Ireland, Traci L. Kachorek, Barry E. Tuller
  • Publication number: 20170354305
    Abstract: A method of operating a dishwashing machine including determining user satisfaction with a dishwashing cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the dishwashing cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent dishwashing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. BEAUDET, Vincent A. IRELAND, Traci L. KACHOREK, Barry E. TULLER
  • Patent number: 9743820
    Abstract: A method of operating a dishwashing machine including determining user satisfaction with a dishwashing cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the dishwashing cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent dishwashing cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Vincent A. Ireland, Traci L. Kachorek, Barry E. Tuller
  • Publication number: 20170078611
    Abstract: In an imaging evaluation method, camera, and system, a scene is imaged with a camera. User inputs to the camera are received concurrent with the imaging. The inputs each define a setting of one of a plurality of operational functions of the camera. The inputs are valued to provide a set of input values. An image value index is calculated using the input values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph A. Manico, John R. Fredlund, Elena A. Fedorovskaya, Douglas B. Beaudet
  • Patent number: 9003317
    Abstract: A method of sorting articles for subsequent treatment in an appliance. The method may sort the articles on a mobile device and the sorted articles may be treated according to a cycle of operation implemented by the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Nima Motamedi
  • Patent number: 8932411
    Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of an automatic dishwasher including receiving input for a zonal wash cycle from a user interface to a controller indicating a selection of a first cleaning cycle corresponding to a first wash zone and a second cleaning cycle, different from the first cleaning cycle, corresponding to a second wash zone, and implementing a zonal wash cycle by implementing each of the first and second cleaning cycles during a single cycle of operation of the dishwasher to define the zonal wash cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Vincent A. Ireland
  • Publication number: 20130086520
    Abstract: A method of sorting articles for subsequent treatment in an appliance. The method may sort the articles on a mobile device and the sorted articles may be treated according to a cycle of operation implemented by the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DOUGLAS B. BEAUDET, NIMA MOTAMEDI
  • Publication number: 20130002903
    Abstract: In an imaging evaluation method, camera, and system, a scene is imaged with a camera. User inputs to the camera are received concurrent with the imaging. The inputs each define a setting of one of a plurality of operational functions of the camera. The inputs are valued to provide a set of input values. An image value index is calculated using the input values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph A. Manico, John R. Fredlund, Elena A. Fedorovskaya, Douglas B. Beaudet
  • Patent number: 8330830
    Abstract: In an imaging evaluation method, camera, and system, a scene is imaged with a camera. User inputs to the camera are received concurrent with the imaging. The inputs each define a setting of one of a plurality of operational functions of the camera. The inputs are valued to provide a set of input values. An image value index is calculated using the input values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Joseph A. Manico, John R. Fredlund, Elena A. Fedorovskaya, Douglas B. Beaudet
  • Patent number: 8303726
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Darryl C. Bodine, Joshua D. Dickman, Michael C. Lah, Robert Springer
  • Publication number: 20120031432
    Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of an automatic dishwasher including receiving input for a zonal wash cycle from a user interface to a controller indicating a selection of a first cleaning cycle corresponding to a first wash zone and a second cleaning cycle, different from the first cleaning cycle, corresponding to a second wash zone, and implementing a zonal wash cycle by implementing each of the first and second cleaning cycles during a single cycle of operation of the dishwasher to define the zonal wash cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DOUGLAS B. BEAUDET, VINCENT A. IRELAND
  • Patent number: 8087054
    Abstract: A method for organizing event content in the form of electronic signals is provided. In accordance with this method an event profile is determined. The event content is obtained and the event content is organized based upon the event profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Carolyn A. Zacks, Michael J. Telek, Frank Marino, Dan Harel, Douglas B. Beaudet
  • Publication number: 20110209729
    Abstract: A method of operating a dishwashing machine including determining user satisfaction with a dishwashing cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the dishwashing cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent dishwashing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas B. BEAUDET, Vincent A. IRELAND, Traci L. KACHOREK, Barry E. TULLER
  • Patent number: 8007597
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Christopher G. Koch, Sandra C. Steward, Daniel Szecket, Jonathan West
  • Publication number: 20100141104
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DOUGLAS B. BEAUDET, DARRYL C. BODINE, JOSHUA D. DICKMAN, MICHAEL C. LAH, ROBERT SPRINGER
  • Publication number: 20100139721
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, CHRISTOPHER G. KOCH, Sandra C. Steward, Daniel Szecket, Jonathan West
  • Publication number: 20100139720
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, CHRISTOPHER G. KOCH, Jonathan West
  • Patent number: 7724290
    Abstract: An accessory is provided for use with an image capture device is provided. The accessory has a trigger button and an image capture system adapted to capture an image in response to actuation of the trigger button. The accessory also has a body adapted to be detachably connectable to the image capture device with the body including, a holding unit for receiving a removable metadata source having metadata stored therein; a communication interface for communicating with the removable metadata source; and a trigger sensor for generating a trigger signal when the trigger button of said image capture device is depressed. The communication interface obtains metadata from the removable metadata source in response to the trigger signal and stores the metadata in a metadata memory so that the metadata is associated with the captured image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Jennifer C. Perotti, Dan Harel, Elizabeth Rogers, Douglas B. Beaudet, Joseph A. Manico, John C. Neel