Patents by Inventor James Murray Klump
James Murray Klump 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).
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Patent number: 9474431Abstract: A dishwashing appliance is provided having one or more sound abatement features for blocking sound transmission emanating from the appliance during operation. Spaces or gaps present between the dishwashing appliance and the cabinetry in which it is installed can be blocked by features having one or more chambers that attenuate the transmission of sound therefrom. Such sound abatement features can be readily incorporated into the design of a dishwashing appliance and provide a relatively inexpensive alternative to conventional designs.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Avinash R. Patil, Brandon K G Schaefer, James Murray Klump
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Patent number: 9265402Abstract: A dishwasher appliance having a rack assembly that can provide support for both large and small bowls is provided. The rack assembly includes tines, referred to herein as vertical members, that can hold both large and small bowls in a vertical orientation. The rack assembly may be used in a dishwasher to provide the upper rack, lower rack, or both.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Murray Klump, Stephen Froelicher, Rebecca Lynne Hannon
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Publication number: 20150028733Abstract: A dishwashing appliance is provided having one or more sound abatement features for blocking sound transmission emanating from the appliance during operation. Spaces or gaps present between the dishwashing appliance and the cabinetry in which it is installed can be blocked by features having one or more chambers that attenuate the transmission of sound therefrom. Such sound abatement features can be readily incorporated into the design of a dishwashing appliance and provide a relatively inexpensive alternative to conventional designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Avinash R. Patil, Brandon KG Schaefer, James Murray Klump
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Patent number: 8646620Abstract: A dishwasher rack assembly includes a bottom wall formed of a first set of spaced apart rods crossed by a second set of spaced apart rods to define an open lattice structure. At least one channel member is attached to respective one the rods. A plurality of tines are received within the channel member and are variably positional along the channel member so as to adjust spacing between the tines without adjusting the channel member relative to the rod.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Murray Klump, Stephen Froelicher, Rebecca Lynne Hannon
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Patent number: 8540085Abstract: A dishwasher rack assembly includes a bottom wall formed of spaced apart lateral rods crossed by spaced apart longitudinal rods to define an open lattice structure. A plurality of fixed vertical tines extend upward from the bottom wall and are arranged in pairs along the longitudinal or lateral rods of the bottom wall with a defined space between adjacent pairs of the fixed vertical tines. A frame structure is provided with a shape and size so as to slide along the bottom wall between the pairs of fixed vertical tines. A plurality of vertical tines extend upward from the frame structure and are arranged in pairs along the frame structure. A securement mechanism is configured between the frame structure and the bottom wall to accommodate relative movement and anchoring between the frame structure and the bottom wall for variable positioning of the frame structure tines relative to the pairs of fixed vertical tines.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Murray Klump, Rebecca Lynne Hannon
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Publication number: 20120292269Abstract: A dishwasher rack assembly includes a bottom wall formed of spaced apart lateral rods crossed by spaced apart longitudinal rods to define an open lattice structure. A plurality of fixed vertical tines extend upward from the bottom wall and are arranged in pairs along the longitudinal or lateral aspect of the bottom wall with a defined space between adjacent pairs of the fixed vertical tines. A frame structure is provided with a shape and size so as to slide along the bottom wall between the pairs of fixed vertical tines. A plurality of vertical tines extend upward from the frame structure and are arranged in pairs along the frame structure. A securement mechanism is configured between the frame structure and the bottom wall to accommodate relative movement and anchoring between the frame structure and the bottom wall for variable positioning of the frame structure tines relative to the pairs of fixed vertical tines.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Murray Klump, Rebecca Lynne Hannon
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Publication number: 20120293054Abstract: A dishwasher appliance having a rack assembly that can provide support for both large and small bowls is provided. The rack assembly includes tines, referred to herein as vertical members, that can hold both large and small bowls in a vertical orientation. The rack assembly may be used in a dishwasher to provide the upper rack, lower rack, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Murray Klump, Stephen Froelicher, Rebecca Lynne Hannon
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Publication number: 20120292270Abstract: A dishwasher rack assembly includes a bottom wall formed of a first set of spaced apart rods crossed by a second set of spaced apart rods to define an open lattice structure. At least one channel member is attached to respective one the rods. A plurality of tines are received within the channel member and are variably positional along the channel member so as to adjust spacing between the tines without adjusting the channel member relative to the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Murray Klump, Stephen Froelicher, Rebecca Lynne Hannon
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Patent number: 7810650Abstract: A faucet mounted water filtration system includes a base defining an inlet and a plurality of outlets. The base at least partially defines a filter compartment configured to house a filter cartridge. A first valve assembly is positioned within the base and defines a first passage and a second passage. A valve stem is movably positioned within the first passage. With the valve stem in a first position, the first passage provides fluid communication between the inlet and a first outlet and with the valve stem in a second position the second passage provides fluid communication between the inlet and the filter compartment. A body is rotatably coupled to the base and includes a first cam configured to urge the valve stem from the first position to the second position as the body rotates with respect to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brandon L. Ennis, James Murray Klump, Norman Jacques Boulard, Jeffery W. Borden, Jason Anthony Nichter, Glenn Leon Graham, Sheng-Nan Lin
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Publication number: 20090107906Abstract: A faucet mounted water filtration system includes a base defining an inlet and a plurality of outlets. The base at least partially defines a filter compartment configured to house a filter cartridge. A first valve assembly is positioned within the base and defines a first passage and a second passage. A valve stem is movably positioned within the first passage. With the valve stem in a first position, the first passage provides fluid communication between the inlet and a first outlet and with the valve stem in a second position the second passage provides fluid communication between the inlet and the filter compartment. A body is rotatably coupled to the base and includes a first cam configured to urge the valve stem from the first position to the second position as the body rotates with respect to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Brandon L. Ennis, James Murray Klump, Norman Jacques Boulard, Jeffery W. Borden, Jason Anthony Nichter, Glenn Leon Graham, Sheng-Nan Lin