Patents by Inventor Jeff M. Borah

Jeff M. Borah 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 with bulk wash aid dispenser
    Patent number: 7275552
    Abstract: A dishwasher comprises a bulk wash aid dispenser than can store both solid and liquid bulk wash aids and dispense controllable amounts therefrom during dishwashing cycles. The controllable amounts are typically single charges, the amount required during a selected dishwashing cycle. The single charges can be dispensed individually or simultaneously and all at once or at various intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Brent A. DeWeerd, Thomas Haft, Jeff M. Borah
  • User interface for an in-sink dishwasher
    Patent number: 7201175
    Abstract: A dish-cleaning appliance comprises a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid throughout the wash chamber. A drain conduit can be provided, alone or in combination with the recirculation system, for draining liquid from the wash chamber when the drain is closed. The lid is mounted to the sink and is movable to selectively cover the open top of the bowl and a user interface located in the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: John M. DeBoer, Jeff M. Borah, Randall K. Statzer
  • User interface for an in-sink dishwasher
    Publication number: 20030205250
    Abstract: A dish-cleaning appliance comprises a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid throughout the wash chamber. A drain conduit can be provided, alone or in combination with the recirculation system, for draining liquid from the wash chamber when the drain is closed. The lid is mounted to the sink and is movable to selectively cover the open top of the bowl and a user interface located in the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: John M. DeBoer, Jeff M. Borah, Randall K. Statzer