Patents by Inventor Joao P. Curiel

Joao P. Curiel 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).

  • Patent number: 11713534
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joao P. Curiel, Dennis Kehl
  • Publication number: 20220205164
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joao P. Curiel, Dennis Kehl
  • Patent number: 11319659
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joao P. Curiel, Dennis Kehl
  • Publication number: 20200208332
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a wash tub disposed within a cabinet. A rotating drum is disposed within the wash tub. A drain system directs a fluid from the wash tub to a fluid pump. A trap is disposed within a tub drain of the wash tub. The trap includes an elongated body having a plurality of fingers that extend across an aperture defined within the elongated body. The plurality of fingers are configured to permit passage of particulate material and prevent passage of foreign objects through the elongated body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joao P. Curiel, Dennis Kehl
  • Publication number: 20140298867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid draining and dispensing system for electric household appliances, more specific ally for capturing washing water and carrying the water that supplies the cloth washing machine washing tank. Thus, it is the purpose of the invention to allow for a more practical, simple and economic construction, resulting in appliances of a lower cost and, therefore, more accessible to all social classes. The system comprises at least one dispensing duct 5 cooperating with valve 6 interconnected to the water supply network and with fixed lid 1; at least one furrow 7 cooperating with fixed lid 1 and the at least one dispensing duct 5; and means for simultaneously draining the fixed lid and the console washing water and dispensing the water coming from the valve interconnected to the water supply network, both fluid flows being directed to the inside of the washing basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Whirlpool S.A.
    Inventors: Diogo Matos Rodrigues, Thiago A. Peccinin, Rene C. Araujo, João P. Curiel