Patents by Inventor Matthew David Mersch
Matthew David Mersch 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).
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Publication number: 20170049294Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a wash rack positioned within a wash chamber of a tub above a spray body. The wash rack includes a plurality of integrally formed elongated members that form a bottom wall and a pair of side walls. The integrally formed elongated members of the bottom wall form a pair of container support portions and a well portion, and the well portion of the bottom wall is positioned below the container support portions of the pair of container support portions. A related method for forming a wash rack for a dishwasher appliance is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Joel Charles Boyer, Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20160302642Abstract: Dishwasher appliances and methods for operating dishwasher appliances are provided. A dishwasher appliance includes a cabinet defining a wash chamber for the receipt of articles for washing, a sump for collection of fluid from the wash chamber, and a filter positioned between the wash chamber and the sump for filtering the fluid from the wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance further includes a fluid circulation system, the fluid circulation system including a lower spray assembly and a second spray assembly disposed above the lower spray assembly along a vertical direction. The fluid circulation system further includes a cleaning spray assembly independent of the lower spray assembly and the second spray assembly, the cleaning spray assembly oriented to emit fluid towards the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20160302643Abstract: Spray tines for bottle washer assemblies of dishwasher appliances are provided. A spray tine includes a conduit extending between a first end and a second end and defining a passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough. At least a portion of the conduit extending between the first end and the second end has a curvilinear cross-sectional profile when viewed in a length-wise cross-section. The spray tine further includes a head integral with the conduit, the head extending from the second end of the conduit and defining a portion of the passage. The spray tine further includes a plurality of outlet apertures, at least one of the plurality of outlet apertures defined in one of the conduit or the head. Each of the plurality of outlet apertures is in fluid communication with the passage for flowing wash fluid from the passage therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Matthew David Mersch
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Patent number: 9392928Abstract: Dishwasher appliances configured to receive cleaning agent dispensers are provided. A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing, the tub comprising a plurality of sidewalls. The dishwasher appliance further includes a rack assembly arranged in the wash chamber, and a sump for collecting fluid from the wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance further includes a door movable between a closed position and an open position, the door including an inner wall further defining the wash chamber when the door is in the closed position. The dishwasher appliance further includes a dispenser mounting assembly disposed within the wash chamber, the dispenser mounting assembly configured to receive the cleaning agent dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Davide Jonathan Leone, Eric Theodore Hervol, Matthew David Mersch
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Patent number: 9334600Abstract: The capture and reuse of the effluent, or grey water, from the rinse cycle of a washing machine appliance is provided. A determination is made regarding whether fabric softener is present in the effluent. If fabric softener is present, then the effluent can be reused during a rinse cycle of the washing machine so as to avoid undesirable interaction between the fabric softener in the effluent and the detergent of a rinse cycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Quentin Pollett, Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20160113477Abstract: Dishwasher appliances configured to receive cleaning agent dispensers are provided. A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing, the tub comprising a plurality of sidewalls. The dishwasher appliance further includes a rack assembly arranged in the wash chamber, and a sump for collecting fluid from the wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance further includes a door movable between a closed position and an open position, the door including an inner wall further defining the wash chamber when the door is in the closed position. The dishwasher appliance further includes a dispenser mounting assembly disposed within the wash chamber, the dispenser mounting assembly configured to receive the cleaning agent dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Davide Jonathan Leone, Eric Theodore Hervol, Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20160073851Abstract: The present subject matter provides a method for operating a dishwasher appliance. The method includes finely filtering wash fluid with a fine filtration medium via cross-flow filtration and coarsely filtering wash fluid with a coarse filtration medium via dead-end filtration. The finely filtered wash fluid is directed to a spray assembly of the dishwasher appliance. A related dishwasher appliance is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan, Matthew David Mersch, Ronald Scott Tarr
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Publication number: 20150335223Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a first spray assembly and a second spray assembly. A pressure actuated valve is coupled to a supply conduit. The pressure actuated valve selectively permits wash fluid from the supply conduit to flow to the second spray assembly. A related method for operating a dishwasher appliance is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventor: Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20150196189Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber and a rack assembly disposed within the wash chamber. The rack assembly includes a frame, a first tray and a second tray. The first and second trays are removably mounted to the frame. The first tray is sized and configured for supporting a plurality of flatware therein. The second tray is sized and configured for supporting a plurality of cooking utensils therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ryan Joseph Shaffer, Eugenio Gomez, A. Vinodh Magimai Raj, Daniel J. Hart, Brian David Sanzone, Kyle Edward Durham, Daniel Jason Bentley, Rebecca Ann Alvord, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20140202502Abstract: A filtering system for a dishwashing appliance is provided that can remove fine particles from the wash and rinse fluids. The system includes a filter cartridge that can be rotated between filter media equipped for removal of different particulate sizes depending upon e.g., the cycle or stage of the cleaning process and/or anticipated particle size. The filter cartridge is positioned upstream from the pump inlet. In certain embodiments, the filter cartridge can be removable for servicing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Matthew David Mersch
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Patent number: 8702873Abstract: An electrolytic sanitizer is disclosed for use in a dishwasher holding a salt solution, the dishwasher having a water rinse cycle. A spaced anode and cathode are provided in contact with the salt solution in the dishwasher. A source of current provides a voltage across the anode and cathode to generate chlorine from the salt solution, the chlorine being introduced into the water rinse cycle to sanitize objects in the dishwasher. Related dishwasher designs are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Timothy Scott Shaffer, Ronald Scott Tarr, Matthew David Mersch, James Quentin Pollett, Kyle Kozinski
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Publication number: 20120266388Abstract: The capture and reuse of the effluent, or grey water, from the rinse cycle of a washing machine appliance is provided. A determination is made regarding whether fabric softener is present in the effluent. If fabric softener is present, then the effluent can be reused during a rinse cycle of the washing machine so as to avoid undesirable interaction between the fabric softener in the effluent and the detergent of a rinse cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Quentin Pollett, Matthew David Mersch
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Publication number: 20120180825Abstract: An electrolytic sanitizer is disclosed for use in a dishwasher holding a salt solution, the dishwasher having a water rinse cycle. A spaced anode and cathode are provided in contact with the salt solution in the dishwasher. A source of current provides a voltage across the anode and cathode to generate chlorine from the salt solution, the chlorine being introduced into the water rinse cycle to sanitize objects in the dishwasher. Related dishwasher designs are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Timothy Scott Shaffer, Ronald Scott Tarr, Matthew David Mersch, James Quentin Pollett, Kyle Kozinski
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Patent number: 7867341Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub, a fluid circulation assembly, and a water flow blocking mechanism. The assembly includes a pump, which is in flow communication with a lower spray arm via a water passage and at least one other spray arm via a conduit. The water flow blocking mechanism includes a water flow blocking device, a magnet, and a magnet positioning device. The water flow blocking device is normally positioned in a pocket in the conduit. The magnet positioning device is configured to move the magnet from a first position to a second position. When the magnet is in the first position, the water flow blocking device is maintained in the pocket by magnetic forces from the magnet. When the magnet is in the second position, the water flow blocking device is not retained in the pocket by magnetic forces of the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Timothy Martin Wetzel, Jerrod Aaron Kappler, Matthew David Mersch, Joseph Duane Tobbe
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Patent number: 7681582Abstract: A dishwasher includes a cabinet, an upper rack and a lower rack disposed within the cabinet. The upper and lower racks support articles to be cleaned. The dishwasher also includes a first spray arm and a second spray arm rotatably mounted within the cabinet. The first and second spray arms are operated based on a wash cycle. A controller is operatively coupled to the first and second spray arms for controlling the wash cycle. The controller is configured to operate the first and second spray arms independently of one another, and the controller is configured to control the wash cycle based on a usage condition of the water being washed.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Timothy Martin Wetzel, Joseph Duane Tobbe, Matthew David Mersch, Gregory Owen Miller
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Patent number: 7168578Abstract: An adjustable rack assembly configured to couple to a sidewall of a dishwasher rack is provided. The sidewall having at least one horizontal wire member and at least one vertical wire member. The adjustable rack assembly includes a bracket on one side of the sidewall, the bracket supporting the at least one horizontal wire member in a first rack position and a support plate on another side of the sidewall, the support plate coupled to the bracket, the support plate having at least one arm with a catch member on a distal end thereof for receiving the at least one horizontal wire member in a second rack position.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Mersch, Joseph Duane Tobbe, Michael John Utschig, Kevin Farrelly Nolan, Gregory Owen Miller
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Patent number: D739619Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Mersch, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Ryan James Diener, Rebecca Ann Alvord
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Patent number: D745750Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Mersch, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Ryan James Diener, Rebecca Ann Alvord, Spencer Ross Greenfeder