Patents by Inventor JOSEPH ALLEN GREGORY

JOSEPH ALLEN GREGORY 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).

  • Publication number: 20240108193
    Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber; a dish rack movably received within the treating chamber, configured for receiving dishes for treatment during the cycle of operation, and moveable relative to the tub; a sprayer located within the treating chamber, configured to emit spray into the dish rack; and a deflector having a base portion fixed to the sprayer, wherein the deflector includes at least one wall that extends away from the base portion such that the at least one wall is positioned to prevent contact between the dishes in the dish rack and the sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Frederick Thomas Roderick, Mark Steven Feddema, Joseph Allen Gregory
  • Patent number: 11849900
    Abstract: A dishwasher and method for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a dish rack movably received within the treating chamber. The dishwasher configured for receiving dishes for treatment during the cycle of operation, and moveable relative to the tub. A sprayer located within the treating chamber, configured to emit spray into the dish rack. A deflector coupled to the sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Thomas Roderick, Mark Steven Feddema, Joseph Allen Gregory
  • Publication number: 20230355074
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an open face. A cover is movable between an opened and a closed condition to selectively open and close the open face, respectively. The cover has an inner surface confronting the open face in the closed condition. A treating chemistry dispenser is carried by the cover and includes a housing defining a cartridge chamber with a cartridge opening and a lid assembly selectively opening and closing the cartridge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Elliott Vernon Stowe, Akshay Sanjay Tondwal, Phillip Daniel Swanson, Joseph Allen Gregory, Mario Togawa Aparicio, Richard Lee Hammond, Gobi Krishnan Mallikarjunan, Jonathan Donald Gephart, Peter N. Howes, Bianca Marie Harris
  • Publication number: 20230000305
    Abstract: A dishwasher and method for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a dish rack movably received within the treating chamber. The dishwasher configured for receiving dishes for treatment during the cycle of operation, and moveable relative to the tub. A sprayer located within the treating chamber, configured to emit spray into the dish rack. A deflector coupled to the sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Frederick Thomas Roderick, Mark Steven Feddema, Joseph Allen Gregory
  • Patent number: 11166614
    Abstract: A spray system assembly for a household appliance, such as a dishwasher, wherein the spray system assembly can include a diverter housing with a diverter valve, a sprayer mount, and a rotatable sprayer. The rotatable sprayer can include a hub and a spray head. The hub of the rotatable sprayer is removably attached to the sprayer mount that is coupled to the diverter housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mohan Takale, Joseph Allen Gregory, Lisa M. Fehner
  • Publication number: 20190298145
    Abstract: A spray system assembly for a household appliance, such as a dishwasher, wherein the spray system assembly can include a diverter housing with a diverter valve, a sprayer mount, and a rotatable sprayer. The rotatable sprayer can include a hub and a spray head. The hub of the rotatable sprayer is removably attached to the sprayer mount that is coupled to the diverter housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Mohan Takale, Joseph Allen Gregory, Lisa M. Fehner
  • Publication number: 20090303430
    Abstract: Sport goggles are disclosed which includes air scoops and air exhausting tubes for directing air through the goggle body. The device may include a venturi powered air vent to remove air from within the goggles, and may include a fan turned by airflow, for powering electrical devices associated with the goggles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: JOSEPH ALLEN GREGORY