Patents by Inventor Mark A. Didat

Mark A. Didat 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).

  • Bulk dispenser fluid level sensing and out of balance detection for a washing machine appliance
    Patent number: 9328451
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing the level of fluid present in a dispenser, such as a detergent or fabric softener dispenser, of a washing machine appliance and to detecting an out of balance condition for such appliance is provided. A pressure sensor is used to determine the level of fluid present and to provide indications of the same at various levels of use of the fluid. One or more pressure sensors can also be used to detect an out of balance condition when the appliance is a washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Richard Dean Suel, II, Mark A. Didat, Alexander Boris Leibman
  • BULK DISPENSER FLUID LEVEL SENSING AND OUT OF BALANCE DETECTION FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20150176186
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing the level of fluid present in a dispenser, such as a detergent or fabric softener dispenser, of a washing machine appliance and to detecting an out of balance condition for such appliance is provided. A pressure sensor is used to determine the level of fluid present and to provide indications of the same at various levels of use of the fluid. One or more pressure sensors can also be used to detect an out of balance condition when the appliance is a washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Richard Dean Suel, II, Mark A. Didat, Alexander Boris Leibman
  • Appliance user interface having reverse mount LEDs
    Patent number: 8807770
    Abstract: A system and method of displaying appliance information to a user is provided. Reverse mount LEDS may be used in a seven segment configuration and correlating to any other icon or indicator. The reverse mount LEDs may be mounted on single sided printed circuit board to form an appliance user display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Didat, Steven Michael Recio, Michael Wuttikorn Ekbundit
  • APPLIANCE USER INTERFACE HAVING REVERSE MOUNT LEDS
    Publication number: 20130194780
    Abstract: A system and method of displaying appliance information to a user is provided. Reverse mount LEDS may be used in a seven segment configuration and correlating to any other icon or indicator. The reverse mount LEDs may be mounted on single sided printed circuit board to form an appliance user display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark A. Didat, Steven Michael Recio, Michael Wuttikorn Ekbundit
  • Static basket washing machine
    Patent number: 8429939
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance, such as a consumer washing machine, includes a casing, and a tub disposed within the casing. A wash basket is received within the tub and is configured for receipt of articles to be washed. A diffuser plate defines a continuous bottom of the wash basket and includes a plurality of passages defined therethrough. An impeller system is operably configured within the tub below the diffuser plate and includes at least one impeller that is rotationally driven during a wash cycle to direct high velocity wash water through the passages with sufficient energy to move and wash articles within the wash basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Richard Dean Suel, II, Mark A. Didat, Edward S. Chupka, Timothy T. Hertrick
  • BULK DISPENSER FLUID LEVEL SENSING AND OUT OF BALANCE DETECTION FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20130049969
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing the level of fluid present in a dispenser, such as a detergent or fabric softener dispenser, of a washing machine appliance and to detecting an out of balance condition for such appliance is provided. A pressure sensor is used to determine the level of fluid present and to provide indications of the same at various levels of use of the fluid. One or more pressure sensors can also be used to detect an out of balance condition when the appliance is a washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Richard Dean Suel, II, Mark A. Didat, Alexander Boris Leibman
  • STATIC BASKET WASHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20120291496
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance, such as a consumer washing machine, includes a casing, and a tub disposed within the casing. A wash basket is received within the tub and is configured for receipt of articles to be washed. A diffuser plate defines a continuous bottom of the wash basket and includes a plurality of passages defined therethrough. An impeller system is operably configured within the tub below the diffuser plate and includes at least one impeller that is rotationally driven during a wash cycle to direct high velocity wash water through the passages with sufficient energy to move and wash articles within the wash basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Dean Suel, II, Mark A. Didat, Edward S. Chupka, Timothy T. Hertrick