Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Charles Mellinger

Jeffrey Charles Mellinger 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).

  • Filter assembly for a beverage dispenser
    Patent number: 10221956
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a vent system. The vent system includes an inner standpipe, a check valve, an outer standpipe and a cover. A sidewall of the check valve extends around the inner standpipe, and an end wall of the check valve is positioned over the inner standpipe. A sidewall of the cover extends around the outer standpipe, and an end wall of the cover is positioned over the outer standpipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Jeffrey Charles Mellinger, Wade Antoine Powell
  • Filter Assembly for a Beverage Dispenser
    Publication number: 20170188745
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a vent system. The vent system includes an inner standpipe, a check valve, an outer standpipe and a cover. A sidewall of the check valve extends around the inner standpipe, and an end wall of the check valve is positioned over the inner standpipe. A sidewall of the cover extends around the outer standpipe, and an end wall of the cover is positioned over the outer standpipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Jeffrey Charles Mellinger, Wade Antoine Powell
  • TOP-LOADED REFRIGERATOR DOORS
    Publication number: 20120080990
    Abstract: Top hinge-weight loaded refrigerator doors are provided. A refrigerator apparatus is provided that includes a body portion; and at least one door hinged to the body portion using at least one top hinge. The top hinge is a weight load bearing hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew William DAVIS, Richard Devos, Jeffrey Charles Mellinger, Daniel S. Renz
  • APPLIANCE WITH REAL TIME ENERGY COST DISPLAYED BASED ON USAGE
    Publication number: 20100070434
    Abstract: An appliance includes a display unit for an appliance and a control unit coupled to the display unit. The control unit is configured to detect at least one operating parameter associated with use of the appliance, calculate energy usage and energy costs associated with the at least one operating parameter, and present current energy usage and cost information on the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony A. COOPER, Ronald Gary Foster, Timothy Allen Hamel, Joshua Paul Kopecky, Chris George Bissig, Jeffrey Charles Mellinger