Patents by Inventor M. Welch

M. Welch 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).

  • Venous anchor devices forming an anastomotic connector
    Patent number: 11020215
    Abstract: A venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The venous anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, III, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Laundry appliance having a maintenance free lint removal system
    Patent number: 11015281
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a drum for processing laundry. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path that includes the drum. A lint filter is positioned within the airflow path that separates particulate matter from the process air. A lint disposal mechanism removes entrapped lint particles from a surface of the lint filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jordan Grider, Alexander Halbleib, Christopher A. Jones, Roy E. Masters, Jr., Rodney M. Welch, Anthony B. Welsh, Erica L. Roberts, Thomas Kessler
  • Introducer sheath for radial artery access
    Patent number: 11013890
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an introducer for introducing interventional catheters into the vasculature comprising a distal tip, a proximal end, a structural layer, an inner layer, and an outer layer. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: NorMedix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Welch, Gregg Sutton
  • High frame capture rate synchronization with streaming mode
    Patent number: 10887534
    Abstract: A digital radiographic detector detects a first mode signal and dispositions a received digital image according to a procedure associated with the first mode signal. A second mode signal results in dispositioning a second received digital image according to a second image disposition procedure. The detector determines the first mode or second mode based on the signal's pulse width, a number and timing of rising edges (peaks), a digital code, a voltage level, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Wojcik, Eric M. Welch, Samuel Richard, Gordon Geisbuesch, Mark E. Shafer, Scott A. Rogerson
  • LOW PRESSURE LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20200400374
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a low pressure laundry treating appliance having a cabinet defining an interior, and a drum provided within the interior, the drum including at least an inner wall and an outer wall. Pressure differentiations and flash evaporation can enable drying without excess use of conventional heating methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Rodney M. WELCH
  • DISHWASHER
    Publication number: 20200390312
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a treating chamber with four corners and a rotatable sprayer located within the treating chamber, where the sprayer includes two conduit segments which rotate about two different axes and a spray head which rotates about yet another axis. The combined rotation of the conduit segments moves the spray head in a non-circular path around the treating chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Rodney M. Welch
  • Arterial and venous anchor devices forming an anastomotic connector and system for delivery
    Patent number: 10835366
    Abstract: An arterial anchor device and a venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic convector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The arterial anchor device and venous devices are fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: PHRAXIS INC.
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, III, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 10820780
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a treating chamber with four corners and a rotatable sprayer located within the treating chamber, where the sprayer includes two conduit segments which rotate about two different axes and a spray head which rotates about yet another axis. The combined rotation of the conduit segments moves the spray head in a non-circular path around the treating chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney M. Welch
  • Low pressure laundry treating appliance
    Patent number: 10816266
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a low pressure laundry treating appliance having a cabinet defining an interior, and a drum provided within the interior, the drum including at least an inner wall and an outer wall. Pressure differentiations and flash evaporation can enable drying without excess use of conventional heating methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney M. Welch
  • Ultra micron filter for a dishwasher
    Patent number: 10813525
    Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spray system, a liquid recirculation system fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the spray system to recirculate wash liquid from the treating chamber to the spray system, and filters capable of removing particles from the wash liquid. The filters include a microfilter fluidly coupled to at least one of the recirculation system and the spray system and an ultrafilter fluidly coupled to an outlet side of the microfilter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jordan R. Fountain, Antony M. Rappette, Barry E. Tuller, Rodney M. Welch
  • Dishwasher drain assemblies having overmolded volutes
    Patent number: 10799084
    Abstract: An air vent for a dishwasher drain assembly having an overmolded volute is disclosed. The air vent has a surface with a first aperture defined therethrough and at least a portion of the surface sloping downward toward the first aperture. A flexible member having a shape is positioned across the portion of surface. The flexible member flexes toward and sealably engages the first aperture when a force presses the flexible member, and the flexible member is positioned away from the first aperture allowing air to pass through the first aperture when the force does not press the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney M. Welch
  • LAUNDRY APPLIANCE HAVING AN ULTRASONIC DRYING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200318282
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Donald Erickson, Jordan M. Grider, Alexander Halbleib, Christopher A. Hartnett, Christopher A. Jones, K. David McAllister, Rodney M. Welch, Erica L. Roberts
  • Arterial anchor devices forming an anastomotic connector
    Patent number: 10786346
    Abstract: An arterial anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The arterial anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: PHRAXIS INC.
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, III, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Rotating drum filter for a dishwashing machine
    Patent number: 10779703
    Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub and a recirculation pump, which includes a housing defining a chamber and having an inlet fluidly coupled to the tub and an outlet fluidly coupled to the tub, an impeller rotatably mounted within the chamber and expelling liquid from the chamber through the outlet, and a filter fluidly disposed between the inlet and the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jordan R. Fountain, Rodney M. Welch
  • DISHWASHER
    Publication number: 20200245842
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a treating chamber with four corners and a rotatable sprayer located within the treating chamber, where the sprayer includes two conduit segments which rotate about two different axes and a spray head which rotates about yet another axis. The combined rotation of the conduit segments moves the spray head in a non-circular path around the treating chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventor: Rodney M. Welch
  • Beam detection and filtering noise
    Patent number: 10732301
    Abstract: A digital radiographic detector outputs positive read out signals that may oscillate. The presence of negative going portions of the read out signals may be used to determine that the detected positive signals are a result of noise, while an absence of the negative going portions may be used to determine that x-rays are impacting the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Scott, Eric M. Welch, Karin Toepfer
  • Laundry appliance having an ultrasonic drying mechanism
    Patent number: 10704189
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Donald Erickson, Jordan M. Grider, Alexander Halbleib, Christopher A. Hartnett, Christopher A. Jones, K. David McAllister, Rodney M. Welch, Erica L. Roberts
  • Braided catheter assemblies
    Patent number: 10702674
    Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter body extending from a catheter proximal portion to a catheter distal portion. The catheter body includes an inner liner and an outer sleeve. A braid assembly is within the catheter body and between the inner liner and the outer sleeve. The braid assembly includes a first filar array including one or more first filars helically extending around the catheter body in a first direction. The braid assembly further includes a second filar array including one or more second filars helically extending around the catheter body in a second direction opposed to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: NorMedix, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl V. Ganske, Jeffrey M. Welch, Gregg Sutton
  • Heat exchanger
    Patent number: 10677503
    Abstract: A condenser includes a shell having a vapor refrigerant inlet, a first tube bundle and a liquid refrigerant outlet. A second tube bundle is positioned in a subcooler component. The subcooler component has a center channel and at least two outer channels and conforms to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: Johnson Controls Technology Company, Johnson Controls Builsing Efficiency Technology (Wuxi) Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hongming Hu, Xiuping Su, Shenglong Wang, Mark R. Bodell, II, Andrew M. Welch
  • Dishwasher with rotationally mounted sprayer
    Patent number: 10667668
    Abstract: A dishwasher has a treating chamber with four corners and a rotatable sprayer located within the treating chamber, where the sprayer includes two conduit segments which rotate about two different axes and a spray head which rotates about yet another axis. The combined rotation of the conduit segments moves the spray head in a non-circular path around the treating chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Rodney M. Welch