Patents by Inventor Homprakash Hariharan

Homprakash Hariharan 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).

  • Drainage assembly
    Patent number: 11749474
    Abstract: A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brianne Nicole Anderson, Homprakash Hariharan, Sadasivam Narayanan, Ganesan Ravi
  • CROSS-BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AND USE
    Publication number: 20220355970
    Abstract: A cross-brace assembly for a package for a household appliance and method of assembling are provided. The cross-brace assembly can include a holder having a body having opposing first and second sides. The body includes first and second inner tabs that include first and second apertures, respectively. A first outer tab projects from the first side of the body, adjacent to the first inner tab, and a second outer tab projects from the second side of the body, adjacent to the second inner tab. A brace having opposing first and second ends can be received within the first and second apertures such that the first end of the brace is disposed adjacent the first outer tab and the second end of the brace is disposed adjacent the second outer tab to retain the brace relative to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Homprakash Hariharan, Jayakumar Jayabal, Sadasivam Narayanan
  • Cross-brace assembly and method of assembling and use
    Patent number: 11427375
    Abstract: A cross-brace assembly for a package for a household appliance and method of assembling are provided. The cross-brace assembly can include a holder having a body having opposing first and second sides. The body includes first and second inner tabs that include first and second apertures, respectively. A first outer tab projects from the first side of the body, adjacent to the first inner tab, and a second outer tab projects from the second side of the body, adjacent to the second inner tab. A brace having opposing first and second ends can be received within the first and second apertures such that the first end of the brace is disposed adjacent the first outer tab and the second end of the brace is disposed adjacent the second outer tab to retain the brace relative to the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Homprakash Hariharan, Jayakumar Jayabal, Sadasivam Narayanan
  • DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220181103
    Abstract: A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brianne Nicole Anderson, Homprakash Hariharan, Sadasivam Narayanan, Ganesan Ravi
  • Drainage assembly
    Patent number: 11302496
    Abstract: A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brianne Nicole Anderson, Homprakash Hariharan, Sadasivam Narayanan, Ganesan Ravi
  • DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210296064
    Abstract: A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brianne Nicole Anderson, Homprakash Hariharan, Sadasivam Narayanan, Ganesan Ravi
  • CROSS-BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AND USE
    Publication number: 20210284380
    Abstract: A cross-brace assembly for a package for a household appliance and method of assembling are provided. The cross-brace assembly can include a holder having a body having opposing first and second sides. The body includes first and second inner tabs that include first and second apertures, respectively. A first outer tab projects from the first side of the body, adjacent to the first inner tab, and a second outer tab projects from the second side of the body, adjacent to the second inner tab. A brace having opposing first and second ends can be received within the first and second apertures such that the first end of the brace is disposed adjacent the first outer tab and the second end of the brace is disposed adjacent the second outer tab to retain the brace relative to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Homprakash Hariharan, Jayakumar Jayabal, Sadasivam Narayanan