Patents by Inventor Helmut Jerg

Helmut Jerg 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).

  • DISHWASHER
    Publication number: 20110056527
    Abstract: A dishwasher comprising liquid lines that guide washing liquor towards spray devices arranged inside a washing receptacle. In an exemplary embodiment, the dishwasher includes a switch-over element, upon actuation of which, the washing liquor may be guided to a first liquid line leading to a first spray device, and/or to a second liquid line leading to a second spray device. The dishwasher may include at least one supplementary filter associated with the switch-over element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg, Hans-Peter Nannt, Kai Paintner, Thomas Wachinger
  • DISHWASHING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING A WASH CYCLE WITH A DISHWASHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20110048465
    Abstract: A dishwasher including a control device in which a wash program is stored to control a wash cycle for cleaning items to be washed. A water inlet device has a hot-water valve to take in hot water from an external hot-water supply and a cold-water valve to take in cold water from an external cold-water supply. The wash program has a wash step including an intake phase for taking in water via the water inlet device and a spraying phase for spraying the items to be washed with washing liquor containing the water that has been taken in via the water inlet device. The wash program includes a first phase of the intake phase during which the hot water is taken in via the hot-water valve and during which the temperature of the hot water that has been taken is measured by a temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Michael Rosenbauer
  • WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20110036413
    Abstract: A water-conducting household appliance having at least one water-conducting component; a hot water connection having a first feed valve to connect the household appliance to a hot water network and a first inlet line connecting the first feed valve to the at least one water-conducting component; and a cold water connection having a second feed valve to connect the household appliance to a cold water network and a second inlet line connecting the second feed valve to the at least one water-conducting component. A temperature measurement facility is disposed in the hot water connection and measures a temperature of hot water from the hot water network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Peter Jochimski, Karlheinz Rehm, Michael Rosenbauer
  • Filter
    Patent number: 7886752
    Abstract: A filter having a filter body with a plurality of filter openings, each having a passage cross-section which varies automatically in response to a characteristic inherent to a medium flowing through the openings to filter the medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Jerg
  • Dishwasher with integrated spray channels
    Patent number: 7887642
    Abstract: A device for spraying spray products in a dishwasher enables the dishes to be impinged upon with dishwashing fluid in an efficient manner and to avoid wear and tear caused by moving parts and to provide trouble-free operation. The spraying device sprays dishwashing fluid into the inside of the washing container and includes at least one spray channel that guides at least one dishwashing liquid and is integrated into the bottom, top and/or wall area of the washing container, whereby openings which are oriented toward the interior of the washing container are provided on one side and enable the dishwashing fluid to pass therethrough. An improved more homogeneous distribution of dishwashing fluid is provided and it is possible to dispense with moving parts, such as spray arms for the distribution of dishwashing fluid, leading to greater freedom in terms of washing container and wash basket design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Hans-Peter Nannt
  • DISHWASHER HAVING SORPTION DRYING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100326480
    Abstract: A dishwasher comprising a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material. The outlet and the inlet of the washing container are connected to the sorption drying device without mounting an air duct therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Kai Paintner
  • Dishwasher having a sorption drying device
    Patent number: 7846270
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material. The outlet and the inlet of the washing container are connected to the sorption drying device without mounting an air duct there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Kai Paintner
  • Method for detecting the load of items to be washed, and dishwasher machine
    Patent number: 7842137
    Abstract: A method for determining at least one of the type and the quantity of items to be washed in a dishwasher machine is provided for use with a dishwashing machine having a washing chamber in which the items are placed in receptacles for subsequent washing of the items during a dishwashing program with the respective disposition of the items in the receptacles constituting the load of the receptacles in the washing chamber of the dishwasher machine. The method includes detecting the load of the receptacles by an image detection system that measures distances in a non-contact manner by means of the speed of light such that the measured distances can be evaluated to obtain a three-dimensional image of the washing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg
  • METHOD FOR DETECTING THE LOAD OF ITEMS TO BE WASHED, AND DISHWASHER MACHINE
    Publication number: 20100294311
    Abstract: A method for determining at least one of the type and the quantity of items to be washed in a dishwasher machine is provided for use with a dishwashing machine having a washing chamber in which the items are placed in receptacles for subsequent washing of the items during a dishwashing program with the respective disposition of the items in the receptacles constituting the load of the receptacles in the washing chamber of the dishwasher machine. The method includes detecting the load of the receptacles by an image detection system that measures distances in a non-contact manner by means of the speed of light such that the measured distances can be evaluated to obtain a three-dimensional image of the washing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg
  • FLOOR-MOUNTED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH BALANCE WEIGHT
    Publication number: 20100282940
    Abstract: A floor-mounted household appliance including at least one balance weight suitable for preventing the floor-mounted household appliance from tipping over, in particular, by a shift in the center of gravity of the household appliance. In an exemplary embodiment, the balance weight may be provided with two opposing surfaces for force absorption that may occur when the appliance is clamped by a gripper when transported or moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Michael Rosenbauer, Bernd Schessl, Ernst Stickel, Martin Stickel
  • WATER CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20100252081
    Abstract: A water conducting household appliance, particularly a dishwasher or a washing machine, having a hydraulic circuit, in which cleaning fluid can be recycled and in which at least one further filter is provided for filtering recycled washing liquor. In an exemplary embodiment, the appliance includes a filter in the hydraulic circuit for filtering recycled washing liquor. The filter may be disposed in a region of the hydraulic circuit in which the recycled washing liquor is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg, Hans-Peter Nannt, Kai Paintner, Thomas Wachinger
  • WATER-GUIDING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING A SELF-CLEANING FILTER
    Publication number: 20100243006
    Abstract: A water-guiding appliance that includes a filter arranged in a line system. In an exemplary embodiment, the filter includes at least one filter element structured to be moved between a filter position and a cleaning position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Thomas Wachinger
  • Dishwashing machine having a dosing device for additives and associated method
    Patent number: 7789967
    Abstract: A dish washing machine is provided having a dosing device operable to add an additive product into the dishwasher, the dosing device being operatively connected to an arrangement that separately stores the basic chemical products of an all-round additive product independent of one another. The dosing device is operable to independently add into the dishwasher one basic chemical product not used for clear rinsing of the all-round additive product, at least two, but not all, of the basic chemical products of the all-round additive product together, or at least one reaction mixture consisting of the basic chemical products of the all-round additive product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg
  • DISHWASHER
    Publication number: 20100163082
    Abstract: A dishwashing machine including a housing and a pair of retractable pull-out dishwashing system containers mounted one above the other in the housing. The housing having an internal height and the pair of retractable pull-out dishwashing system containers having a total combined height less than the internal height of the housing. The lower container can be height adjustably mounted and the upper and lower containers can have different individual heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Bernd Schessl, Helmut Jerg, Michael Rosenbauer
  • Fire Protection Device For Domestic Appliances
    Publication number: 20100165531
    Abstract: A fire protection device for preventing damage to a domestic appliance from a malfunction which occurs in the appliance. The fire protection device includes at least one fault current circuit breaker, which disconnects the electrical supply from the appliance when a fault current is sensed. The fire protection device also includes at least one gas sensor which also disconnects the electrical supply from the appliance when a predetermined quantity of a control gas is sensed in the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Stefan A. Staedel
  • Valve actuating device
    Patent number: 7744059
    Abstract: A valve system includes a valve body arranged in a valve housing and actuatable via a shape-memory element that is movable from an undeformed rest state to a tension deformed state and is again transferred to the rest state. The valve system is improved by a force deflecting device that enables the shape-memory element to actuate the valve body exclusively during the transfer thereof to the tension or rest state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Jerg
  • Method for supplying clear rinsing agents in a program-controlled dishwasher
    Patent number: 7722723
    Abstract: A device for checking the concentration of clear rinsing agent in a rinsing liquid circulated in the means for retaining water of a household appliance is provided. The device includes a processing unit operatively connectable to a sensor having at least one transmitting element that emits an optical signal and at least one receiving element that receives the optical signal emitted by the transmitting element. The processing unit determines the wetting of the sensor with clear rinsing liquid and renders an estimate of the concentration of clear rinsing agent in the clear rinsing liquid as a function of the wetting of the sensor with clear rinsing liquid based upon the energy level emitted by the transmitting element and received by the receiving element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Ruediger Eiermann, Helmut Jerg
  • METHOD FOR SUPPLYING CLEAR RINSING AGENTS IN A PROGRAM-CONTROLLED DISHWASHER
    Publication number: 20100108112
    Abstract: A device for checking the concentration of clear rinsing agent in a rinsing liquid circulated in the means for retaining water of a household appliance is provided. The device includes a processing unit operatively connectable to a sensor having at least one transmitting element that emits an optical signal and at least one receiving element that receives the optical signal emitted by the transmitting element. The processing unit determines the wetting of the sensor with clear rinsing liquid and renders an estimate of the concentration of clear rinsing agent in the clear rinsing liquid as a function of the wetting of the sensor with clear rinsing liquid based upon the energy level emitted by the transmitting element and received by the receiving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Rüdiger Eiermann, Helmut Jerg
  • Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a detergent dosing system and cartridge therefor
    Publication number: 20100108105
    Abstract: A water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, the water-conducting domestic appliance including a washing compartment for receiving items therein that are to be subjected to a handling process by the water-conducting domestic appliance; and a detergent dosing system, the detergent dosing system having a detergent dispenser with a receiving compartment, the receiving compartment for receiving at least one cartridge that is configured to hold at least one detergent. The detergent dosing system is formed from a plurality of housing walls and at least one portion of at least one housing wall of the detergent dosing system has thermal insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg
  • TEMPERATURE DETECTION DURING ZEOLITE DRYING
    Publication number: 20100101613
    Abstract: A dishwashing machine is provided having a washing compartment, a drying unit that includes an absorption column with a reversibly dehydratable drying agent, and having an air circulation loop through the washing compartment and the drying unit. A temperature sensor is arranged in front of the drying unit and to the rear of the washing compartment with respect to the direction of the flow of air circulating in the air circulation loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Kai Paintner