Patents by Inventor Michael C. Lah

Michael C. Lah 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).

  • Publication number: 20180172279
    Abstract: A gas cooktop includes a gas burner and a grate for supporting cookware above the gas burner. The grate includes a removable insert having an upper surface and a lower surface and a plurality of tines for supporting the removable insert. When the lower surface of the removable insert is contacting the plurality of tines, the grate supports flat-bottomed cookware on the removable insert at a first height above the gas burner. When the upper surface of the removable insert is contacting the plurality of tines, the grate supports flat-bottomed cookware on the removable insert at a second height above the gas burner, the second height being greater than the first height. When the removable insert is not contacting with the plurality of tines, the grate supports round-bottomed cookware on the plurality of tines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Lah, Timothy A. Mayberry, Paul J. Neuman, Nicholas Righetti, Anthony S. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9939193
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for storage in a refrigerated appliance. One aspect includes glides or slides underneath and within the bottom perimeter dimensions of any bin or bin carrier relative to its supporting structure in the refrigerated appliance. This allows adjacent bins to more efficiently utilize lateral storage space in the refrigerator. It also promotes hiding of the glide or slides from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Kendall, Michael C. Lah, Timothy T. Murphy, Todd J. Tunzi
  • Publication number: 20170089635
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for storage in a refrigerated appliance. One aspect includes glides or slides underneath and within the bottom perimeter dimensions of any bin or bin carrier relative to its supporting structure in the refrigerated appliance. This allows adjacent bins to more efficiently utilize lateral storage space in the refrigerator. It also promotes hiding of the glide or slides from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, MICHAEL C. LAH, TIMOTHY T. MURPHY, TODD J. TUNZI
  • Publication number: 20160231047
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for storage in a refrigerated appliance. One aspect includes glides or slides underneath and within the bottom perimeter dimensions of any bin or bin carrier relative to its supporting structure in the refrigerated appliance. This allows adjacent bins to more efficiently utilize lateral storage space in the refrigerator. It also promotes hiding of the glide or slides from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, MICHAEL C. LAH, TIMOTHY T. MURPHY, TODD J. TUNZI
  • Patent number: 9212848
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for storage in a refrigerated appliance. One aspect includes glides or slides underneath and within the bottom perimeter dimensions of any bin or bin carrier relative to its supporting structure in the refrigerated appliance. This allows adjacent bins to more efficiently utilize lateral storage space in the refrigerator. It also promotes hiding of the glide or slides from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Kendall, Michael C. Lah, Timothy T. Murphy, Todd J. Tunzi
  • Publication number: 20140265807
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for storage in a refrigerated appliance. One aspect includes glides or slides underneath and within the bottom perimeter dimensions of any bin or bin carrier relative to its supporting structure in the refrigerated appliance. This allows adjacent bins to more efficiently utilize lateral storage space in the refrigerator. It also promotes hiding of the glide or slides from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, MICHAEL C. LAH
  • Publication number: 20140265808
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for storage in a refrigerated appliance. One aspect includes glides or slides underneath and within the bottom perimeter dimensions of any bin or bin carrier relative to its supporting structure in the refrigerated appliance. This allows adjacent bins to more efficiently utilize lateral storage space in the refrigerator. It also promotes hiding of the glide or slides from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, MICHAEL C. LAH, TIMOTHY T. MURPHY, TODD J. TUNZI
  • Patent number: 8303726
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Beaudet, Darryl C. Bodine, Joshua D. Dickman, Michael C. Lah, Robert Springer
  • Publication number: 20100141104
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DOUGLAS B. BEAUDET, DARRYL C. BODINE, JOSHUA D. DICKMAN, MICHAEL C. LAH, ROBERT SPRINGER
  • Publication number: 20090229084
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7536753
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7120970
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Publication number: 20030145381
    Abstract: A support structure for supporting equipment and accessories adjacent a patient support is disclosed. The support structure comprises a frame to extend upwardly from the patient support and a shelf attached to the frame to extend over the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Higdon, Michael C. Lah, Lorena E. Yin
  • Patent number: D787041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Lah, Kyle A. Walters
  • Patent number: D824236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Quinn Chintis, Kaito Choy, Michael C. Lah, Jason W. Tippetts