Patents by Inventor Michael Padgett
Michael Padgett 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: 20230279588Abstract: A recyclable cooling fabric is provided. The recyclable cooling fabric includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface and the second surface include a plurality of face yarns. The plurality of face yarns includes polyethylene, nylon, and recycled polyester. A plurality of inlay yarns is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. Methods of manufacturing the recyclable cooling fabric, and mattresses utilizing the recyclable cooling fabric as mattress ticking are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: CULP, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Padgett, Billy J. Garcia, Angel Hernandez, Jeffrey Charles Veach
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Publication number: 20230173931Abstract: Electrified vehicle charging systems may be equipped with multiple charging interfaces. An exemplary charging system may include a charge adapter for allowing a single charge plug/connector/coupler to be split into multiple charge plugs/connectors/couplers for simultaneously utilizing each charging interface for charging a traction battery pack of the electrified vehicle. Use of the charge adapter can reduce charging times when only a single charge plug is available at a charging station.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Lori Christine KOHRS, Shevon VANNITAMBY, Chris Michael KAVA, Michael PADGETT
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Patent number: 11369101Abstract: The delivery of water to a live well on a marine craft includes a sea chest disposed in fluid communication with ambient water and the live well. An access opening is formed on the sea chest in communication with an interior thereof. A cover is removably connected in fluid sealing relation to the access opening. Each of one or more pumps is connected to an exterior of the sea chest and includes a housing having an open segment disposed in accessible relation to the housing interior and internal workings therein. A mounting structure adjustably connects an inlet of the housing in fluid communication with a submerged, lower interior of the sea chest and an outlet is connected in fluid delivering relation to the live well.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Publication number: 20200309380Abstract: An oven includes a gas burner provided at a rear bottom portion of the oven and below an opening in a bottom panel of the oven. A heat exchanger is provided above the bottom panel opening such that heated air from the gas burner flows upwardly through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is positioned in front of a fan provided at a rear wall of the oven. The fan forces air through a plurality of openings in the heat exchanger to supply heated air to an oven cavity of the oven. The gas burner flames are substantially isolated from turbulent airflow from the fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Brian Martin, Michael Padgett
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Patent number: 9897324Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for gas cooktops is disclosed herein. The EMI shield protects electromagnetic fields output by a high voltage spark ignition system from interfering with sensitive low voltage controls for the cooktop. Accordingly, the low voltage controls and similar elements are mounted on one side of the EMI shield and the high voltage spark ignition system, burners, and similar elements are mounted on another side of the EMI shield. In order to connect elements on each side of the EMI shield as may be necessary (e.g., electrical wires and gas tubing), the EMI shield can have a plurality of small openings. The EMI shield may also provide a mount for controls and/or a user interface for displaying information and controlling the cooktop.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: George P. Lewis, Jr., Gerry McAfee, Brian Martin, Michael Padgett
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Patent number: 9609982Abstract: Provided is a broil burner including a generally-tubular gas conduit configured to extend between a rearward region of an oven cavity and a forward region of the oven cavity. The gas conduit includes an inlet that cooperates with a gas source to convey a combustible gas from the gas source to the gas conduit, and a plurality of apertures through which the combustible gas exits the gas conduit to be combusted. A reflector is provided, and extends between opposing segments of the gas conduit to reflect heat generated by combustion of the combustible gas in a downward direction, generally toward a central region of the oven cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael Padgett, Mohsen Sarfehjoo, George Lewis, Brian Martin
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Publication number: 20160069571Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for gas cooktops is disclosed herein. The EMI shield protects electromagnetic fields output by a high voltage spark ignition system from interfering with sensitive low voltage controls for the cooktop. Accordingly, the low voltage controls and similar elements are mounted on one side of the EMI shield and the high voltage spark ignition system, burners, and similar elements are mounted on another side of the EMI shield. In order to connect elements on each side of the EMI shield as may be necessary (e.g., electrical wires and gas tubing), the EMI shield can have a plurality of small openings. The EMI shield may also provide a mount for controls and/or a user interface for displaying information and controlling the cooktop.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: George P. Lewis, JR., Gerry McAfee, Brian Martin, Michael Padgett
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Patent number: 9022780Abstract: An apparatus includes a gas burner assembly which includes a gas burner and a gas supply conduit. The gas burner includes a gas supply opening and a substantially cylindrical socket formed on the exterior of the gas burner around the gas supply opening. The gas supply conduit includes an opening at an end and a substantially tubular adjoining section proximate to the opening. The adjoining section is configured to mate with the socket and includes a substantially radial protrusion. The socket includes a substantially radial depression for receiving the protrusion. As the gas supply conduit is connected with the gas burner to establish fluid communication at the gas supply opening, the protrusion is engaged in the depression thereby aligning the adjoining section in a predetermined manner about the socket and restricting rotational movement of the adjoining section about the socket.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Patent number: 8973569Abstract: A gas burner for a cooking appliance includes at least one combustion chamber with a first gas inlet forming a substantially annular outer flame ring and a substantially annular inner flame ring. At least one flame channel is configured to trigger ignition of at least one of the inner flame ring and outer flame ring. In one example, at least one transfer burner port is in gas-flow communication with the combustible gas in the at least one combustion chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Padgett, Bruce Sheaves
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Publication number: 20140290642Abstract: Provided is a broil burner including a generally-tubular gas conduit configured to extend between a rearward region of an oven cavity and a forward region of the oven cavity. The gas conduit includes an inlet that cooperates with a gas source to convey a combustible gas from the gas source to the gas conduit, and a plurality of apertures through which the combustible gas exits the gas conduit to be combusted. A reflector is provided, and extends between opposing segments of the gas conduit to reflect heat generated by combustion of the combustible gas in a downward direction, generally toward a central region of the oven cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Michael Padgett, Mohsen Sarfehjoo, George Lewis, Brian Martin
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Patent number: 8789522Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking cavity and a heat source located within the cooking cavity. A shield is mounted relative to the heat source wherein the shield includes at least one side edge with an undulating pattern. The undulating pattern is configured to deflect heat from the heat source to different sections of the cooking cavity to provide a substantially uniform distribution of heat within the cooking cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Publication number: 20140158676Abstract: Provided is a cooktop assembly that includes a generator that produces a high-frequency alternating current and is configured to be coupled to a surface of a cabinet. An adjustable cooking surface with a heating coil is electrically connected to the generator to conduct the high-frequency alternating current produced by the generator and induce an induced current in a cooking vessel supported by the adjustable cooking surface in a cooking orientation. An adjustable coupling pivotally couples the adjustable cooking surface to the generator and supports the adjustable cooking surface at a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Bryan Thomas Phillips, Michael Padgett, Brian Martin, Laurent Jeanneteau, Andrea Fattorini
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Patent number: 8689782Abstract: A gas burner includes a burner body and a simmer plate assembly. The burner body includes a central cavity in which at least one flame is provided. The simmer plate assembly includes a plate portion and a base portion configured to support the plate portion. The assembly is configured to be at least partially and removably inserted into the central cavity. The plate portion is configured to act as a barrier between the at least one flame and a heated object placed above the gas burner.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Patent number: 8616193Abstract: A gas burner for a cooking appliance is described. The gas burner includes a burner with an inner and outer wall positioned on a burner base, and a circular combustion chamber. The burner includes a plurality of angled fuel exit ports in the inner wall that swirl gaseous fuel into the combustion chamber. The burner also includes vanes on the base of the burner that swirl air drawn into the burner by convection.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Patent number: 8596259Abstract: A gas burner for an appliance includes a base and a cover. The base includes a wall peripherally formed about the base. The wall includes a plurality of slits extending through the wall and downwardly from a top of the wall. A cover is configured to be placed on the base and form a chamber in fluid communication with a gas conduit. The cover is configured to bound the slits to define a plurality of ports for releasing combustible gas exteriorly of the gas burner. The ports include an entry section near the inner surface and an exit section near the outer surface. Each of the slits includes a floor that is curved upwards from the entry section to the exit section.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Padgett, John Pottenger, William M. Pryor
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Patent number: 8171927Abstract: A gas burner cap for a cooking appliance includes a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the cap is configured to face a corresponding burner body. One or more flame-stabilization chambers are located on the bottom side of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: William M. Pryor, Uwe Harneit, Hector J. Donastorg, Michael Padgett, John Pottenger
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Publication number: 20110290231Abstract: A gas burner includes a burner body and a simmer plate assembly. The burner body includes a central cavity in which at least one flame is provided. The simmer plate assembly includes a plate portion and a base portion configured to support the plate portion. The assembly is configured to be at least partially and removably inserted into the central cavity. The plate portion is configured to act as a barrier between the at least one flame and a heated object placed above the gas burner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Publication number: 20100307474Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking cavity and a heat source located within the cooking cavity. A shield is mounted relative to the heat source wherein the shield includes at least one side edge with an undulating pattern. The undulating pattern is configured to deflect heat from the heat source to different sections of the cooking cavity to provide a substantially uniform distribution of heat within the cooking cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Patent number: D949926Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventor: Michael Padgett
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Patent number: D979481Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventor: Michael Padgett