Patents by Inventor Lois Haeun Kwon

Lois Haeun Kwon 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).

  • Dryer appliances and methods for operating same
    Patent number: 9371609
    Abstract: Dryer appliances and methods for operating dryer appliances are provided. A method includes flowing internal air from a drum chamber through a vent duct of the dryer appliance, selectively actuating a valve to flow external air through the vent duct from external to a cabinet of the dryer appliance, and alternately sensing humidity values of the internal air and the external air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy Lee Anderson, Alisa Marie Dickerson, Lois Haeun Kwon
  • DRYER APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SAME
    Publication number: 20150368854
    Abstract: Dryer appliances and methods for operating dryer appliances are provided. A method includes flowing internal air from a drum chamber through a vent duct of the dryer appliance, selectively actuating a valve to flow external air through the vent duct from external to a cabinet of the dryer appliance, and alternately sensing humidity values of the internal air and the external air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Lee Anderson, Alisa Marie Dickerson, Lois Haeun Kwon
  • Appliance bulk dispenser calibration using a pressure sensor
    Patent number: 9027381
    Abstract: A system for calibrating a fluid additive dispensing system of an appliance such as e.g., a washing machine is provided. For example, the system can calibrate for significant differences in the pressure of the water supply provided to the appliance during operation. Calibrations can also be implemented for significant differences in viscosity and/or density of the fluid additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Alexander Boris Leibman, Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Lois Haeun Kwon
  • APPLIANCE BULK DISPENSER CALIBRATION USING A PRESSURE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20130255329
    Abstract: A system for calibrating a fluid additive dispensing system of an appliance such as e.g., a washing machine is provided. For example, the system can calibrate for significant differences in the pressure of the water supply provided to the appliance during operation. Calibrations can also be implemented for significant differences in viscosity and/or density of the fluid additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Boris Leibman, Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Lois Haeun Kwon