Patents by Inventor Nathan E. Nelson

Nathan E. Nelson 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).

  • Two-step turn on for digital gas valves
    Patent number: 11927278
    Abstract: A system for a two-step activation for a valve includes at least one valve control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate said valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • TWO-STEP TURN ON FOR DIGITAL GAS VALVES
    Publication number: 20230243440
    Abstract: A system for a two-step activation for a valve includes at least one valve control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate said valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • Two-step turn on for digital gas valves
    Patent number: 11619321
    Abstract: A system for a two-step activation for a valve includes at least one valve control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate said valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • TWO-STEP TURN ON FOR DIGITAL GAS VALVES
    Publication number: 20220136617
    Abstract: A system for a two-step activation for a valve includes at least one valve control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate said valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • Articulating rack for a cooking appliance
    Patent number: 11287141
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of articulating a rack for a cooking appliance between a lowered position and a raised position. One or more cams drive one or more linkage members pivotably connected to the rack. One or more drive mechanisms may be used to pivot the one or more cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Trice, Nathan E. Nelson
  • Retracting and extending control selectors
    Patent number: 11280498
    Abstract: A system for inhibiting and providing access to appliance control knobs includes a support structure for mounting individual control knobs or groups thereof, and an actuator assembly for extending and retracting control knobs either individually or collectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Felix Conde Zelocuatecatl, John Hooker, Vern A. Neal, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • Two-step turn on for digital gas valves
    Patent number: 11255460
    Abstract: A system for a two-step activation for a valve includes at least one valve control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate said valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • TWO-STEP TURN ON FOR DIGITAL GAS VALVES
    Publication number: 20210095784
    Abstract: A system for a two-step activation for a valve includes at least one valve control selector having an output representative of a valve position and a touch sensor having an output representative of a permission to operate said valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • ARTICULATING RACK FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20210095863
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of articulating a rack for a cooking appliance between a lowered position and a raised position. One or more cams drive one or more linkage members pivotably connected to the rack. One or more drive mechanisms may be used to pivot the one or more cams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel J. Trice, Nathan E. Nelson
  • RETRACTING AND EXTENDING CONTROL SELECTORS
    Publication number: 20200363067
    Abstract: A system for inhibiting and providing access to appliance control knobs includes a support structure for mounting individual control knobs or groups thereof, and an actuator assembly for extending and retracting control knobs either individually or collectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Felix Conde Zelocuatecatl, John Hooker, Vern A. Neal, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • Retracting and extending control selectors
    Patent number: 10739011
    Abstract: A system for inhibiting and providing access to appliance control knobs includes a support structure for mounting individual control knobs or groups thereof, and an actuator assembly for extending and retracting control knobs either individually or collectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Felix Conde Zelocuatecatl, John Hooker, Vern A. Neal, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • Extending rack for a cooking appliance
    Patent number: 10663177
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of an extending rack for a cooking appliance. One or more bushings slidingly engage one or more sliding rods allowing a wire rack or structure to travel between positions relative to a remaining portion of the extending rack. One or more support rods may be used with the sliding rods. The extending rack may include one or more retaining clips engaging the one or more bushings to the wire rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nathan E. Nelson
  • RETRACTING AND EXTENDING CONTROL SELECTORS
    Publication number: 20200088411
    Abstract: A system for inhibiting and providing access to appliance control knobs includes a support structure for mounting individual control knobs or groups thereof, and an actuator assembly for extending and retracting control knobs either individually or collectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Richard W. Cowan, Felix Conde Zelocuatecatl, John Hooker, Vern A. Neal, Nathan E. Nelson, Daniel J. Trice
  • EXTENDING RACK FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20200072474
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of an extending rack for a cooking appliance. One or more bushings slidingly engage one or more sliding rods allowing a wire rack or structure to travel between positions relative to a remaining portion of the extending rack. One or more support rods may be used with the sliding rods. The extending rack may include one or more retaining clips engaging the one or more bushings to the wire rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Nathan E. Nelson