Patents by Inventor Rose Marie Connelly

Rose Marie Connelly 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: 11918166
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for an appliance includes a housing. The housing defines a loading chamber. A corkscrew coil is rotatably mounted in the loading chamber, and a motor is coupled to the corkscrew coil. Additionally, a chute defines an opening at an end of the corkscrew coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Monica Martinez Mendez, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Patent number: 11805964
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for an appliance includes a housing assembly which defines a loading chamber and a dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber is separate from the loading chamber within the housing assembly. The dispensing apparatus includes a corkscrew coil rotatably mounted in the loading chamber of the housing. A motor is coupled to the corkscrew coil. Additionally, there is a first door positioned at a first opening defined by the housing assembly at the loading chamber. The first door is configured to selectively open and close the first opening. A second door positioned at a second opening is defined by the housing assembly at the chute. The second door is configured to selectively open and close the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Monica Martinez Mendez, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Patent number: 11786102
    Abstract: A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing, the tub including a plurality of sidewalls; a door movable between a closed position and an open position, the door comprising an inner panel enclosing the wash chamber when the door is in the closed position; and a dispenser assembly mounted to the inner panel. The dispenser assembly includes a door box including a pump chamber, the pump chamber defining an inlet hole and an outlet hole; a tunnel piece extending from the pump chamber; a bottle removably coupled to the tunnel piece; and a cap connected to the bottle, wherein the cap is configured to receive at least a portion of the tunnel piece therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Monica Martinez, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Publication number: 20230292983
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for an appliance includes a housing assembly which defines a loading chamber and a dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber is separate from the loading chamber within the housing assembly. The dispensing apparatus includes a corkscrew coil rotatably mounted in the loading chamber of the housing. A motor is coupled to the corkscrew coil. Additionally, there is a first door positioned at a first opening defined by the housing assembly at the loading chamber. The first door is configured to selectively open and close the first opening. A second door positioned at a second opening is defined by the housing assembly at the chute. The second door is configured to selectively open and close the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Monica Martinez Mendez, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Publication number: 20230292982
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for an appliance includes a housing. The housing defines a loading chamber. A corkscrew coil is rotatably mounted in the loading chamber, and a motor is coupled to the corkscrew coil. Additionally, a chute defines an opening at an end of the corkscrew coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Monica Martinez Mendez, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Publication number: 20230079570
    Abstract: A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing, the tub including a plurality of sidewalls; a door movable between a closed position and an open position, the door comprising an inner panel enclosing the wash chamber when the door is in the closed position; and a dispenser assembly mounted to the inner panel. The dispenser assembly includes a door box including a pump chamber, the pump chamber defining an inlet hole and an outlet hole; a tunnel piece extending from the pump chamber; a bottle removably coupled to the tunnel piece; and a cap connected to the bottle, wherein the cap is configured to receive at least a portion of the tunnel piece therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Monica Martinez, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Patent number: 11280041
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a basket, and a fluid additive dispenser. The cabinet may have a top panel. The tub may define a wash chamber. The basket may be rotatably mounted within the tub. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing, a dispenser drawer, a primary cup, and a secondary cup. The housing may be mounted below the top panel. The dispenser drawer may be selectively received in the housing above the basket. The dispenser drawer may define a primary compartment and a secondary compartment. The primary cup may be selectively received within the primary compartment and define a vertical opening therethrough to permit a first wash additive to the primary compartment. The secondary cup may be selectively received within the secondary compartment and define a vertical opening therethrough to permit the second wash additive to the secondary compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Marshall Wright, Rose Marie Connelly
  • Publication number: 20210230785
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a basket, and a fluid additive dispenser. The cabinet may have a top panel. The tub may define a wash chamber. The basket may be rotatably mounted within the tub. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing, a dispenser drawer, a primary cup, and a secondary cup. The housing may be mounted below the top panel. The dispenser drawer may be selectively received in the housing above the basket. The dispenser drawer may define a primary compartment and a secondary compartment. The primary cup may be selectively received within the primary compartment and define a vertical opening therethrough to permit a first wash additive to the primary compartment. The secondary cup may be selectively received within the secondary compartment and define a vertical opening therethrough to permit the second wash additive to the secondary compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Troy Marshall Wright, Rose Marie Connelly