Patents by Inventor ERIC A. GALLAGHER

ERIC A. GALLAGHER 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: 20260028763
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance with a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treating and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the treating chamber. The liquid supply system includes a water supply system and a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a faucet, a support structure, one or more drawers, and one or more dispenser outlets for providing treating liquid and treating chemistries. Components of the dispensing system can be activated, e.g. for pretreating laundry items, for use as a utility sink, or during an automatic cycle of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric A. Gallagher, James Jeffery, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Eric Osler, Bruno T. Ramasco, Guy Stormo
  • Publication number: 20250154702
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: BENJAMIN A. BERES, PAUL E. BROWNIE, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, GUY M. KAZMIERZAK, ANDREW C. KUBASIAK
  • Patent number: 12234588
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Beres, Paul E. Brownie, Eric A. Gallagher, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Andrew C. Kubasiak
  • Publication number: 20230313432
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: BENJAMIN A. BERES, PAUL E. BROWNIE, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, GUY M. KAZMIERZAK, ANDREW C. KUBASIAK
  • Patent number: 11732395
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Beres, Paul E. Brownie, Eric A. Gallagher, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Andrew C. Kubasiak
  • Patent number: 11692294
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Beres, Paul E. Brownie, Eric A. Gallagher, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Andrew C. Kubasiak
  • Patent number: 11692297
    Abstract: A household cleaning appliance having a rotatable drum located within the interior and defining a treating chamber for receiving an article for treating and a method for operating the household cleaning appliance. The household cleaning appliance includes a dispensing system that includes and can be operated as a non-bulk dispensing system or as a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Colleen M. Doyle, Michael S. Hendrickson, Joel A. Luckman, Joseph W. Adams, Eric A. Gallagher, Erik D. Riutta, Ajay Singhal, Guy Stormo
  • Patent number: 11591740
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance with a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treating and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the treating chamber. The liquid supply system includes a water supply system and a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a faucet, a support structure, one or more drawers, and one or more dispenser outlets for providing treating liquid and treating chemistries. Components of the dispensing system can be activated, e.g. for pretreating laundry items, for use as a utility sink, or during an automatic cycle of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Eric A. Gallagher, James Jeffery, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Eric Osler, Bruno T. Ramasco, Guy Stormo
  • Publication number: 20210285146
    Abstract: A household cleaning appliance having a rotatable drum located within the interior and defining a treating chamber for receiving an article for treating and a method for operating the household cleaning appliance. The household cleaning appliance includes a dispensing system that includes and can be operated as a non-bulk dispensing system or as a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: COLLEEN M. DOYLE, MICHAEL S. HENDRICKSON, JOEL A. LUCKMAN, JOSEPH W. ADAMS, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, ERIK D. RIUTTA, AJAY SINGHAL, GUY STORMO
  • Publication number: 20210214876
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: BENJAMIN A. BERES, PAUL E. BROWNIE, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, GUY M. KAZMIERZAK, ANDREW C. KUBASIAK
  • Publication number: 20210180236
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: BENJAMIN A. BERES, PAUL E. BROWNIE, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, GUY M. KAZMIERZAK, ANDREW C. KUBASIAK
  • Patent number: 11035070
    Abstract: A household cleaning appliance having a rotatable drum located within the interior and defining a treating chamber for receiving an article for treating and wherein a rotational axis of the drum is vertical and a method for operating the household cleaning appliance. The household cleaning appliance includes a dispensing system that includes and can be operated as a non-bulk dispensing system or as a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Colleen M. Doyle, Michael S. Hendrickson, Joel A. Luckman, Joseph W. Adams, Eric A. Gallagher, Erik D. Riutta, Ajay Singhal, Guy Stormo
  • Publication number: 20210131016
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance, such as a clothes washer, either vertical or horizontal axis, can have a bulk dispenser capable of dispensing multiple doses of treating chemistry from a reservoir of treating chemistry. A housing fluidly couples a supply of water and the treating chemistry for supplying both to a treating chamber within the laundry treating appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: ERIC A. GALLAGHER, KURT L. MASCIOVECCHIO, MICHAEL T. MOORE, ROBERT J. PINKOWSKI, BRIAN ROGERS, DAVID SCHARICH, III, GUY STORMO, RAY THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 10995447
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Beres, Paul E. Brownie, Eric A. Gallagher, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Andrew C. Kubasiak
  • Patent number: 10982374
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Beres, Paul E. Brownie, Eric A. Gallagher, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Andrew C. Kubasiak
  • Patent number: 10914028
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance, such as a clothes washer, either vertical or horizontal axis, can have a bulk dispenser capable of dispensing multiple doses of treating chemistry from a reservoir of treating chemistry. A housing fluidly couples a supply of water and the treating chemistry for supplying both to a treating chamber within the laundry treating appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Eric A. Gallagher, Kurt L. Masciovecchio, Michael T. Moore, Robert J. Pinkowski, Brian Rogers, David Scharich, III, Guy Stormo, Ray Thompson
  • Patent number: 10760199
    Abstract: A household appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior, a tub located within the interior, and a basket located within the tub and having a loading opening confronting the tub opening. The appliance also includes a bulk dispenser with a dispensing opening, a first chamber in fluid communication with the dispensing opening, and a second chamber fluidly coupled to the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus A. Cannon, Eric A. Gallagher, Jenn-Yeu Nieh, Bruno T. Ramasco, Mary E. Zeitler
  • Publication number: 20200102688
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: BENJAMIN A. BERES, PAUL E. BROWNIE, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, GUY M. KAZMIERZAK, ANDREW C. KUBASIAK
  • Publication number: 20200102689
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: BENJAMIN A. BERES, PAUL E. BROWNIE, ERIC A. GALLAGHER, GUY M. KAZMIERZAK, ANDREW C. KUBASIAK
  • Patent number: 10519589
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Beres, Paul E. Brownie, Eric A. Gallagher, Guy M. Kazmierzak, Andrew C. Kubasiak