Patents by Inventor Kyle Edwards

Kyle Edwards 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).

  • DIVERTER ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210259510
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that collects wash fluid and a circulation pump for urging the wash fluid through a supply conduit to a plurality of spray arms. A diverter assembly is operably coupled to the supply conduit for selectively diverting the flow of wash fluid to the plurality of spray arms and a rotation detection system monitors rotation of the spray arms. A controller detects rotation of the plurality of spray arms and determines a position of the diverter assembly based on the rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Kyle Edward Durham
  • SENSOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL HOUSING
    Publication number: 20210251464
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that collects wash fluid and defines a mounting port for receiving a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes an adapter that defines a plurality of sensor ports for receiving different sensors, such as a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, and a turbidity sensor. The adapter is translucent to facilitate turbidity sensing without introducing leak points. In addition, the adapter defines an internal chamber for receiving the wash fluid and an air chamber defined above the internal chamber to prevent direct contact between the wash fluid and the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Kyle Edward Durham
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A FILL CYCLE IN A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20210244257
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that defines a transition fill level where the cross sectional area of the sump increases. A pressure sensor is operably coupled to the sump for monitoring sump pressure and wash fluid level. A controller opens a water supply valve to provide a flow of water into the sump and monitors the sump pressure using the pressure sensor. The controller determines when the water has reached the transition fill level corresponding to a known transition fill volume. The controller determines a fill flow rate based on the amount of time needed to reach the transition fill volume and uses the fill flow rate to determine a remaining fill time needed to reach a target volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Nasib Alhaffar, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Kyle Edward Durham
  • System and Method for Controlling the Water Fill Level Within a Dishwasher Appliance
    Publication number: 20210235964
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump, a water supply valve for providing a flow of water into the sump, and a circulation pump that circulates water that is collected in the sump to one or more spray arm assemblies. A pressure sensor is operably coupled to the sump for monitoring sump pressure and wash fluid level. A controller regulates the water supply valve to provide the flow of water into the sump and monitors the sump pressure during the fill process. The controller further determines that the circulation pump is primed when the rate of increase of the sump pressure exceeds the predetermined threshold rate and stops further filling of the sump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Nasib AlHaffar, Kyle Edward Durham
  • Container with magnetic closure
    Patent number: 11076666
    Abstract: A container device that has an outer shell with an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism can include magnetic strips that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Derek G. Sullivan, Kyle Edward Rogers
  • Thick polymer coating of a substrate apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11071998
    Abstract: A method for applying a polymer coating to a substrate wherein the resultant layer of polymer on the substrate has a substantial thickness. A mixture of polymer material, including reactor bead polymer and ground polymer, may be used in a powder coating process to achieve thicker polymer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventors: George Irvin Fisher, Benjamin Hansen Gilmore, Kyle Edward Roberts
  • Dishwashing Appliance Having a Multi-Zone Spray Assembly to Alternate the Spray of Wash Fluid
    Publication number: 20210219811
    Abstract: A dishwashing appliance and a spray assembly, as provided herein, may include a manifold body, and a cammed diverter valve. The manifold body may be mountable within a wash chamber. The manifold body may define a fluid inlet, a first spray zone, and a second spray zone. The first spray zone may include a first spray outlet. The second spray zone may include a second spray outlet spaced apart from the first spray outlet. The cammed diverter valve may be mounted within the manifold body and be movable between a first zone position and a second zone position. The first zone position may direct wash fluid to the first spray zone and restrict wash fluid to the second spray zone. The second zone position may direct wash fluid to the second spray zone and restrict wash fluid to the first spray zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Austin Horn, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Kyle Edward Durham, Craig Curtis, John Edward Dries
  • System and Method for Calibrating a Wash Fluid Level Detection System in a Dishwasher Appliance
    Publication number: 20210219812
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that defines a transition fill level where the cross sectional area of the sump increases. A pressure sensor is operably coupled to the sump for monitoring sump pressure and wash fluid level. A controller calibrates the pressure sensor by monitoring a sump pressure and determining when the wash fluid has reached the transition fill level. A measured transition pressure is taken at this point and compared to a target transition pressure that is known based on the sump geometry. A slope correction factor is calculated based on the measured transition pressure and the target transition pressure to obtain improved pressure readings and wash fluid level measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Durham, Christopher Brandon Ross
  • DISHWASHING APPLIANCE HAVING A VARIABLE SPRAY ASSEMBLY TO ALTERNATE THE SPRAY OF WASH FLUID
    Publication number: 20210212547
    Abstract: A dishwashing appliance or variable spray assembly, as provided herein, may include a manifold body, a diverter valve, and a driver. The manifold body may define a fluid inlet, a first flow path, a second flow path, a first spray outlet, and a second spray outlet. The first and second flow paths may be downstream from the fluid inlet. The second flow path may be in fluid parallel to the first flow path. The second spray outlet may be spaced apart from the first spray outlet. The diverter valve may be mounted within manifold body and movable between a first zone position directing wash fluid to the first flow path and a second zone position directing wash fluid to the second flow path. The driver may be disposed outside of the manifold body to motivate the diverter valve between the first zone position and the second zone position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Durham, Craig Curtis
  • Variable width cutting system
    Patent number: 11058050
    Abstract: A mower includes a plurality of cutting heads, each cutting head having a minor cutting width, the plurality of cutting heads connected by a plurality of connectors in an array having a variable major cutting width. The mower also includes a steering system coupled with a first driven wheel and supported by one cutting head, and a second driven wheel supported by one other cutting head. The steering system is capable of steering the first driven wheel independently from the second driven wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Kyle Edward Yarberry
  • Automatic Extending Pole
    Publication number: 20210197358
    Abstract: The Automatic Extending Pole is an internally powered controlled automatic extension and retraction device of lengths of twelve meters or more in extended length that can support up to one hundred eighty one kilograms or more positioned on the far end away from the operator. The device is comprised of: a plurality of telescoping nested sliding extensible pole segments attached to an internally powered pole extension and retraction device comprised of a one way bearing with friction clutch; a tapered push/pull strip; a high friction drive wheel; a push/pull strip friction pinch wheel assembly; a strip guide to maintain push/pull strip location/position; and a push/pull strip spool which contains the push/pull strip when not extended into the pole. The device of the present invention does not conduct electricity so it is safe for use in, around, and with powered lines, devices, or fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Kyle Edward Gordon
  • Blanket
    Publication number: 20210177169
    Abstract: A blanket formed from multiple layers including a fabric layer on the top and a base layer on the bottom where the base layer may include a waterproof coating on at least one side. The blanket may also include an insulation layer and an adhesive scrim layer positioned between the fabric layer and the base layer. The layers of the blanket may be attached using a combination of stitching along with an adhesive to form a blanket that is waterproof and is secured together such that the fabric layer does not move relative to the base layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, Erin K. Ellison, Derek Sullivan, John W. Dow
  • BANDWIDTH-BOOSTED BIDIRECTIONAL SERIAL BUS BUFFER CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20210184454
    Abstract: A serial bus buffer circuit includes a master input-output terminal, a slave input-output terminal, a switched resistor circuit, and a switch control circuit. The switched resistor circuit is configured to provide a low impedance connection between the master input-output terminal and the slave input-output terminal. The switch control circuit is coupled to the switched resistor circuit, and is configured to enable the low impedance connection based on voltage at the master input-output terminal and voltage at the slave input-output terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Edward ADDINGTON, Jonathan Lee VALDEZ
  • Backpack cooler
    Patent number: D922150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Backpack cooler
    Patent number: D922151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Backpack cooler
    Patent number: D922828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Backpack cooler
    Patent number: D926532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Backpack cooler
    Patent number: D927262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
  • Insulating device
    Patent number: D929191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager
  • Insulating device
    Patent number: D929192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager