Patents by Inventor Mark J. Christensen

Mark J. Christensen 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).

  • Patent number: 11964989
    Abstract: Compounds that inhibit KRas G12D. In particular, compounds that inhibit the activity of KRas G12D, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of use therefor, and in particular, methods of treating cancer. The compounds have a general structure represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: Mirati Therapeutics, Inc., Array BioPharma Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolun Wang, Aaron Craig Burns, James Gail Christensen, John Michael Ketcham, John David Lawson, Matthew Arnold Marx, Christopher Ronald Smith, Shelley Allen, James F. Blake, Mark Joseph Chicarelli, Joshua Ryan Dahlke, Donghua Dai, Jay Bradford Fell, John Peter Fischer, Macedonio J. Mejia, Brad Newhouse, Phong Nguyen, Jacob Matthew O'Leary, Spencer Pajk, Martha E. Rodriguez, Pavel Savechenkov, Tony P. Tang, Guy P.A. Vigers, Qian Zhao, Dean Russell Kahn, John Gaudino, Michael Christopher Hilton
  • Publication number: 20240101553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit KRas G12C. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds that irreversibly inhibit the activity of KRas G12C, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of use therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Arnold MARX, James Gail CHRISTENSEN, Christopher Ronald SMITH, James F. BLAKE, Laurence E. BURGESS, Mark Joseph CHICARELLI, Adam COOK, Jay Bradford FELL, John P. FISCHER, Macedonio J. MEJIA, Martha E. RODRIGUEZ, Pavel SAVECHENKOV, Tony P. TANG, Guy P.A. VIGERS
  • Publication number: 20230340715
    Abstract: A lint filter for a laundry appliance includes a handle, a first panel that extends from the handle and has a mesh filtration member, and a second panel that is coupled to the first panel at a hinge member that opposes the handle. The hinge member biases the second panel against the mesh filtration member to define a closed position, and a flow of process air through the mesh filtration member moves the second panel away from the mesh filtration member to define an open position that forms a filtering space for capturing particulate matter from the process air. Upon deactivation of the flow of the process air, the lint filter returns to the closed position that is configured to trap the particulate matter in the filtering space and between the first and second panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Kyle J. Carow, Brendan L. Erickson, Forrest S. McKenzie
  • Patent number: 11655582
    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: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    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
  • Publication number: 20220364295
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a blower that delivers process air through an airflow path. A rotating drum defines a processing chamber. The processing chamber is part of the airflow path. A steam generating system disposes steam into the processing chamber. A plurality of fluid nozzles direct the steam into the processing chamber according to an operating pattern. The plurality of fluid nozzles include a first nozzle that is positioned within an upper portion of the processing chamber and a second nozzle that is positioned in a lower portion of the processing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan R. Bellinger, Shannon Wynne, Mark J. Christensen
  • Patent number: 11456638
    Abstract: A drive motor for a laundry appliance includes a stator having a plurality of windings that extend around teeth of the stator. A rotor is in electromagnetic communication with the stator. The rotor is coupled to a drive shaft that extends through the stator. When the winding of the stator is electrically energized, the rotor rotates relative to the stator at a predetermined range of rotational frequencies that includes a baseline natural frequency of the rotor. A harmonic-modulating member is attached to the rotor that modulates the baseline natural frequency of the rotor to be a modulated natural frequency. The predetermined range of rotational frequencies is free of the modulated natural frequency of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Mihir Kikale, Eduardo Abraham Lopez Benitez, Sushil Sakharam Paradhe
  • Publication number: 20220064845
    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: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    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
  • Patent number: 11203834
    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: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    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
  • Publication number: 20210104933
    Abstract: A drive motor for a laundry appliance includes a stator having a plurality of windings that extend around teeth of the stator. A rotor is in electromagnetic communication with the stator. The rotor is coupled to a drive shaft that extends through the stator. When the winding of the stator is electrically energized, the rotor rotates relative to the stator at a predetermined range of rotational frequencies that includes a baseline natural frequency of the rotor. A harmonic-modulating member is attached to the rotor that modulates the baseline natural frequency of the rotor to be a modulated natural frequency. The predetermined range of rotational frequencies is free of the modulated natural frequency of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Mihir Kikale, Eduardo Abraham Lopez Benitez, Sushil Sakharam Paradhe
  • Patent number: 10910910
    Abstract: A drive motor for a laundry appliance includes a stator having a plurality of windings that extend around teeth of the stator. A rotor is in electromagnetic communication with the stator. The rotor is coupled to a drive shaft that extends through the stator. When the winding of the stator is electrically energized, the rotor rotates relative to the stator at a predetermined range of rotational frequencies that includes a baseline natural frequency of the rotor. A harmonic-modulating member is attached to the rotor that modulates the baseline natural frequency of the rotor to be a modulated natural frequency. The predetermined range of rotational frequencies is free of the modulated natural frequency of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Mihir Kikale, Eduardo Abraham Lopez Benitez, Sushil Sakharam Paradhe
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10718082
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a rotating drum for processing laundry. A heat pump system has a heat exchanger that is positioned within an air conditioning chamber. A blower directs process air through an air path that includes the rotating drum and the air conditioning chamber. An insulating member positioned between a top portion of the heat exchanger and an underside of a cover member for the air conditioning chamber. The insulating member directs the process air through the heat exchanger and away from the underside of the cover member and absorbs sound and vibration generated by movement of process air through the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, John G. Kantz
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200059130
    Abstract: A drive motor for a laundry appliance includes a stator having a plurality of windings that extend around teeth of the stator. A rotor is in electromagnetic communication with the stator. The rotor is coupled to a drive shaft that extends through the stator. When the winding of the stator is electrically energized, the rotor rotates relative to the stator at a predetermined range of rotational frequencies that includes a baseline natural frequency of the rotor. A harmonic-modulating member is attached to the rotor that modulates the baseline natural frequency of the rotor to be a modulated natural frequency. The predetermined range of rotational frequencies is free of the modulated natural frequency of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, Mihir Kikale, Eduardo Abraham Lopez Benitez, Sushil Sakharam Paradhe
  • Patent number: 10443178
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a motor that operates a rotating drum for processing laundry. A rear wall of a cabinet is located behind the rotating drum. An interior wall is offset from the rear wall and defines a cavity. First and second insulating members are positioned in an offset configuration within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, John G. Kantz
  • Publication number: 20190071812
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a motor that operates a rotating drum for processing laundry. A rear wall of a cabinet is located behind the rotating drum. An interior wall is offset from the rear wall and defines a cavity. First and second insulating members are positioned in an offset configuration within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, John G. Kantz
  • Publication number: 20190062985
    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: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    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
  • Publication number: 20190048514
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a rotating drum for processing laundry. A heat pump system has a heat exchanger that is positioned within an air conditioning chamber. A blower directs process air through an air path that includes the rotating drum and the air conditioning chamber. An insulating member positioned between a top portion of the heat exchanger and an underside of a cover member for the air conditioning chamber. The insulating member directs the process air through the heat exchanger and away from the underside of the cover member and absorbs sound and vibration generated by movement of process air through the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark J. Christensen, John G. Kantz
  • Patent number: 8776394
    Abstract: A blower for supplying and exiting the air to and from a treating chamber of a clothes dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Catauro, Mark J. Christensen, Steven P. Lentz, Roy E. Masters
  • Publication number: 20130081296
    Abstract: A blower for supplying and exiting the air to and from a treating chamber of a clothes dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. CATAURO, MARK J. CHRISTENSEN, STEVEN P. LENTZ, ROY E. MASTERS