Patents by Inventor James Chase Hartney

James Chase Hartney 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).

  • SYSTEM TO DETECT PRIMING OF A BULK DISPENSE SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20130205843
    Abstract: A bulk fluid dispensing system that can detect when priming has occurred is provided. The system can prime itself so as to remove e.g., air gaps that might affect the metering of a proper amount of a fluid such as laundry detergent or fabric softener into a wash chamber or wash bin of the appliance. A pressure sensor can be used to determine when such priming has occurred. Other features can be provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Boris Leibman, Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Paul Owen Davis, Byron Lee Boylston, James Chase Hartney