Patents by Inventor Narendra Mal

Narendra Mal 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: 12578001
    Abstract: A bottom dampener can be provided for a can rack system. The bottom dampener can dampen forces exerted on a bottom of the can rack system by cans inserted into the can rack system. The bottom dampener can include a curved pad, which can fit into a bottom flap of the can rack system. The curved pad can be used for dampening a force exerted by a can on the bottom flap. The bottom dampener can also include one or more tabs. Each of the tabs can fit into a hole along the bottom flap to removably couple the bottom dampener to the can rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignees: BSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Sarah Gluck Griswold, Narendra Mal
  • Publication number: 20250075768
    Abstract: A bottom dampener can be provided for a can rack system. The bottom dampener can dampen forces exerted on a bottom of the can rack system by cans inserted into the can rack system. The bottom dampener can include a curved pad, which can fit into a bottom flap of the can rack system. The curved pad can be used for dampening a force exerted by a can on the bottom flap. The bottom dampener can also include one or more tabs. Each of the tabs can fit into a hole along the bottom flap to removably couple the bottom dampener to the can rack system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Sarah Gluck Griswold, Narendra Mal
  • Publication number: 20250067505
    Abstract: A back bumper can be provided for slowing cans inserted into a can rack system. The back bumper can include a first flap, which can flex downward in response to pressure exerted by a can descending through a compartment of the can rack system. The first flap can further flex upward when the can descending through the compartment is below and no longer in contact with the first flap. The back bumper can also include a second flap, which may be positioned perpendicular to the first position of the first flap. The back bumper can further include a raised step positioned between the second flap and the first flap. The raised step can allow the first flap to move independently of the second flap. Additionally, a flange can protrude from the second flap. The flange and the second flap can removably couple the back bumper to the can rack system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Sarah Gluck Griswold, Narendra Mal
  • Publication number: 20230390217
    Abstract: A snap-fit locking mechanism assembly for a water filter cartridge cover in a household appliance includes a housing of the water filter cartridge cover being coupled to the household appliance. The housing can be positioned adjacent to a water filter cartridge within the household appliance. The water filter cartridge cover can include a cover panel positioned within the housing. The water filter cartridge cover can include an annular snap-fit lock that can rotate the cover panel between an open position and a closed position. The open position can provide access to the water filter cartridge. The water filter cartridge cover can include a cantilever snap-fit lock that can couple the cover panel to the housing in the closed position. A method for locking the cartridge cover and a household appliance are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Narendra Mal, Erhan Kaya, Cemalettin Hasturk