Patents by Inventor EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA

EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA 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: 11932979
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening providing access to the interior. A tub can be located within the interior and can at least partially define a liquid chamber. A drum is rotatably mounted within the liquid chamber and at least partially defines a treating chamber. A clothes mover is located within the treating chamber and rotatable about a vertical axis. The clothes mover can include a base and a barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Andrejczuk, Adam Gary, Philip J. Czarnecki, Benjamin D. Lowell, Sayer J. Murphy, James Jeffery, Eric W. Merrow, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Thomas R. Scott, Donald E. Erickson, Bradley D. Morrow, Jason S. Burnette, Kevin Peralta, Corinne M. Gorenchan, Kenneth L. McConnell
  • Patent number: 11732396
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Fernando Raiss Martins
  • Patent number: 11725328
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance with a first clothes mover and a removable basket assembly coupled to the first clothes mover. The removable basket assembly has a second wash basket and a second clothes mover. A first blocker is positioned between the second wash basket and the second clothes mover for stabilizing the second clothes mover relative to the second wash basket. A second blocker is positioned between the first clothes mover and the second wash basket for stabilizing the removable basket assembly relative to the first clothes mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Fernando R. Martins
  • Publication number: 20230118393
    Abstract: A structural arrangement introduced in a liquid dispensing set-up of a household appliance includes at least one feed pipe, at least one movable lid cooperating with a fixed body, and at least one liquid flow driver. The liquid flow driver is disposed adjacent a lower face of the movable lid. The liquid flow driver is associated with the feed pipe through a fluid connector. The fluid connector defines a hinge axis of the movable lid. The liquid flowing through the liquid flow driver is directed inside of at least one washing environment defined in an inside of the household appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rene Luiz Costa Araujo, Marcelo Campos Valente Filho, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga
  • Patent number: 11591742
    Abstract: A structural arrangement introduced in a liquid dispensing set-up of a household appliance includes at least one feed pipe, at least one movable lid cooperating with a fixed body, and at least one liquid flow driver. The liquid flow driver is disposed adjacent a lower face of the movable lid. The liquid flow driver is associated with the feed pipe through a fluid connector. The fluid connector defines a hinge axis of the movable lid. The liquid flowing through the liquid flow driver is directed inside of at least one washing environment defined in an inside of the household appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Rene Luiz Costa Araujo, Marcelo Campos Valente Filho, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga
  • Publication number: 20220356629
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, FERNANDO RAISS MARTINS
  • Patent number: 11414806
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Fernando Raiss Martins
  • Publication number: 20210363681
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance with a first clothes mover and a removable basket assembly coupled to the first clothes mover. The removable basket assembly has a second wash basket and a second clothes mover. A first blocker is positioned between the second wash basket and the second clothes mover for stabilizing the second clothes mover relative to the second wash basket. A second blocker is positioned between the first clothes mover and the second wash basket for stabilizing the removable basket assembly relative to the first clothes mover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, FERNANDO R. MARTINS
  • Patent number: 11111618
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance that has a first clothes mover and a removable basket assembly coupled to the first clothes mover. The removable basket assembly has a second wash basket and a second clothes mover. A first blocker is positioned between the second wash basket and the second clothes mover for stabilizing the second clothes mover relative to the second wash basket. A second blocker is positioned between the first clothes mover and the second wash basket for stabilizing the removable basket assembly relative to the first clothes mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Fernando R. Martins
  • Publication number: 20210246598
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and method of operating a laundry treating appliance includes a treating chamber receiving laundry for treating, a dispenser fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and a faucet. A water supply circuit includes a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet supplying hot water, cold water, or a mixture of hot and cold water to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: CELSO ANDRES ALARCON, MARCUS A. CANNON, EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, GUY STORMO
  • Patent number: 11053628
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and method of operating a laundry treating appliance includes a treating chamber receiving laundry for treating, a dispenser fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and a faucet. A water supply circuit includes a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet supplying hot water, cold water, or a mixture of hot and cold water to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Celso Andres Alarcon, Marcus A. Cannon, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Guy Stormo
  • Publication number: 20210062382
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening providing access to the interior. A tub can be located within the interior and can at least partially define a liquid chamber. A drum is rotatably mounted within the liquid chamber and at least partially defines a treating chamber. A clothes mover is located within the treating chamber and rotatable about a vertical axis. The clothes mover can include a base and a barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan A. ANDREJCZUK, Adam GARY, Philip J. CZARNECKI, Benjamin D. LOWELL, Sayer J. MURPHY, James JEFFERY, Eric W. MERROW, Emmanuel F. GONZAGA, Thomas R. SCOTT, Donald E. ERICKSON, Bradley D. MORROW, Jason S. BURNETTE, Kevin PERALTA, Corinne M. GORENCHAN, Kenneth L. McCONNELL
  • Publication number: 20210032795
    Abstract: A structural arrangement introduced in a liquid dispensing set-up of a household appliance includes at least one feed pipe, at least one movable lid cooperating with a fixed body, and at least one liquid flow driver. The liquid flow driver is disposed adjacent a lower face of the movable lid. The liquid flow driver is associated with the feed pipe through a fluid connector. The fluid connector defines a hinge axis of the movable lid. The liquid flowing through the liquid flow driver is directed inside of at least one washing environment defined in an inside of the household appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rene Luiz Costa Araujo, Marcelo Campos Valente Filho, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga
  • Patent number: 10829884
    Abstract: A structural arrangement introduced in a liquid dispensing set-up of a household appliance includes at least one feed pipe, at least one movable lid cooperating with a fixed body, and at least one liquid flow driver. The liquid flow driver is disposed adjacent a lower face of the movable lid. The liquid flow driver is associated with the feed pipe through a fluid connector. The fluid connector defines a hinge axis of the movable lid. The liquid flowing through the liquid flow driver is directed inside of at least one washing environment defined in an inside of the household appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Rene Luiz Costa Araujo, Marcelo Campos Valente Filho, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga
  • Publication number: 20200240069
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, FERNANDO RAISS MARTINS
  • Patent number: 10648120
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Emmanuel F. Gonzaga, Fernando Raiss Martins
  • Publication number: 20190352831
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance that has a first clothes mover and a removable basket assembly coupled to the first clothes mover. The removable basket assembly has a second wash basket and a second clothes mover. A first blocker is positioned between the second wash basket and the second clothes mover for stabilizing the second clothes mover relative to the second wash basket. A second blocker is positioned between the first clothes mover and the second wash basket for stabilizing the removable basket assembly relative to the first clothes mover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, FERNANDO R. MARTINS
  • Publication number: 20190024294
    Abstract: A structural arrangement introduced in a liquid dispensing set-up of a household appliance includes at least one feed pipe, at least one movable lid cooperating with a fixed body, and at least one liquid flow driver. The liquid flow driver is disposed adjacent a lower face of the movable lid. The liquid flow driver is associated with the feed pipe through a fluid connector. The fluid connector defines a hinge axis of the movable lid. The liquid flowing through the liquid flow driver is directed inside of at least one washing environment defined in an inside of the household appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rene Luiz Costa Araujo, Marcelo Campos Valente Filho, Emmanuel F. Gonzaga
  • Publication number: 20190017215
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, FERNANDO RAISS MARTINS
  • Publication number: 20190010654
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and method of operating a laundry treating appliance includes a treating chamber receiving laundry for treating, a dispenser fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and a faucet. A water supply circuit includes a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet supplying hot water, cold water, or a mixture of hot and cold water to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: CELSO ANDRES ALARCON, MARCUS A. CANNON, EMMANUEL F. GONZAGA, GUY STORMO