Patents by Inventor Steven Chadwick Koepke
Steven Chadwick Koepke 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: 20240065517Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber. A first rack assembly is slidably positioned within the wash chamber. A first spray assembly is positioned in the wash chamber and configured to direct wash fluids at the first rack assembly. A second rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the first rack assembly. A second spray assembly is positioned in the wash chamber and configured to direct wash fluids at the second rack assembly. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the second rack assembly. A third spray assembly is positioned over the third rack assembly and configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third rack assembly includes a wire framework defining a perimeter of the third rack assembly. A wire insert includes a wire floor portion that is defined between a first boundary wall and a second boundary wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Justin Daniel Ryan, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Nathaniel Lee Min Sheeran
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Publication number: 20240065519Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber. A first rack assembly is slidably positioned within the wash chamber. A first spray assembly is positioned in the wash chamber and configured to direct wash fluids at the first rack assembly. A second rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the first rack assembly. A second spray assembly is positioned in the wash chamber and configured to direct wash fluids at the second rack assembly. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the second rack assembly. A third spray assembly is positioned over the third rack assembly and configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third rack assembly includes a wire framework defining a perimeter of the third rack assembly. An insert includes a floor portion that is defined between a first boundary wall and a second boundary wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Justin Daniel Ryan, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Nathaniel Lee Min Sheeran
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Publication number: 20240065518Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber. A first rack assembly is slidably positioned within the wash chamber. A first spray assembly is positioned in the wash chamber and configured to direct wash fluids at the first rack assembly. A second rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the first rack assembly. A second spray assembly is positioned in the wash chamber and configured to direct wash fluids at the second rack assembly. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the second rack assembly. A third spray assembly is positioned over the third rack assembly and configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third rack assembly includes a wire framework defining the perimeter of the third rack assembly. A wire insert is configured to removably couple to the wire framework. The wire insert includes a wire floor portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Justin Daniel Ryan, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Nathaniel Lee Min Sheeran
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Publication number: 20240065523Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber. A second rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the first rack assembly. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above the second rack assembly. A third spray assembly is positioned over the third rack assembly and configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third rack assembly includes a wire framework defining the shape of the third rack assembly. The wire framework incudes a boundary wall at a first side portion and a boundary wall at a second side portion. A wire insert includes a wire floor portion. The wire insert is configured to translate along one of the lateral direction and the transverse direction. The wire framework includes one or more detents configured to provide positional feedback when the plurality of hooks of the wire insert pass over the detents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Justin Daniel Ryan, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Nathaniel Lee Min Sheeran
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Patent number: 11517176Abstract: A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A sump is a sump positioned at a bottom of the wash chamber for receiving fluid from the wash chamber. A circulation pump is connected to the sump. The dishwashing appliance also includes a mounting cable extending from the circulation pump. The circulation pump is suspended by the mounting cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Kyle James Brewer, Mark Thomas Fryman, Craig Curtis, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Scott Allen Noll, Luke Thomas Fredette
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Publication number: 20220125273Abstract: A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A sump is a sump positioned at a bottom of the wash chamber for receiving fluid from the wash chamber. A circulation pump is connected to the sump. The dishwashing appliance also includes a mounting cable extending from the circulation pump. The circulation pump is suspended by the mounting cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Kyle James Brewer, Mark Thomas Fryman, Craig Curtis, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Scott Allen Noll, Luke Thomas Fredette
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Patent number: 11033170Abstract: A sump mounting assembly for mounting a sump with the tub of a dishwasher appliance is provided herein. The sump mounting assembly may include a sump having a seal extending around the side of the sump, one or more latch receivers mounted to the bottom side of the sump, and one or more latches rotatably attached to the latch receivers, wherein rotation of the latch causes compression of the seal, thereby sealing the tub.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Steven Riddle, Steven Chadwick Koepke
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Publication number: 20200345202Abstract: A sump mounting assembly for mounting a sump with the tub of a dishwasher appliance is provided herein. The sump mounting assembly may include a sump having a seal extending around the side of the sump, one or more latch receivers mounted to the bottom side of the sump, and one or more latches rotatably attached to the latch receivers, wherein rotation of the latch causes compression of the seal, thereby sealing the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Brian Steven Riddle, Steven Chadwick Koepke
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Patent number: 10779704Abstract: A dishwasher appliance having a diverter integrated with a sump of the dishwasher appliance is provided. Features of the diverter integrated with the sump provide for more efficient development of, tooling for, and manufacture of the dishwasher appliance. Further, features of the diverter integrated with the sump may reduce leakage between the sump and the diverter and may also reduce part count of the dishwasher appliance.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Steven Chadwick Koepke, Kyle Edward Durham
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Patent number: 10722098Abstract: A fluid circulation assembly for a dishwasher appliance includes a pump, a diverter, and a valve. The diverter includes an inlet and a plurality of outlet ports. The inlet of the diverter is in fluid communication with the pump for receiving fluid from the pump. The valve is in fluid communication with the diverter via one or more of the plurality of outlet ports. The valve includes a housing, a dual check valve assembly mounted in the housing and a plurality of conduits. The dual check valve assembly selectively directs fluid from the diverter to one or more of the plurality of conduits.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Steven Chadwick Koepke, Kyle Edward Durham, Craig Curtis
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Publication number: 20200132201Abstract: A fluid circulation assembly for a dishwasher appliance includes a pump, a diverter, and a valve. The diverter includes an inlet and a plurality of outlet ports. The inlet of the diverter is in fluid communication with the pump for receiving fluid from the pump. The valve is in fluid communication with the diverter via one or more of the plurality of outlet ports. The valve includes a housing, a dual check valve assembly mounted in the housing and a plurality of conduits. The dual check valve assembly selectively directs fluid from the diverter to one or more of the plurality of conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Steven Chadwick Koepke, Kyle Edward Durham, Craig Curtis
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Publication number: 20190200840Abstract: A dishwasher appliance having a diverter integrated with a sump of the dishwasher appliance is provided. Features of the diverter integrated with the sump provide for more efficient development of, tooling for, and manufacture of the dishwasher appliance. Further, features of the diverter integrated with the sump may reduce leakage between the sump and the diverter and may also reduce part count of the dishwasher appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Steven Chadwick Koepke, Kyle Edward Durham
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Patent number: 9428854Abstract: A washing machine including a suspension system is provided. The suspension system includes a wash tub, a basket rotatably coupled within the wash tub, and a drive and motor assembly. The washing machine further includes a controller configured initiate a spin cycle by increasing a spin speed of the basket to a target spin speed, identify an out-of-balance load prior to reaching the target spin speed, and limit the spin speed of the basket to a spin speed lower than a natural frequency of the suspension system for a predefined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: David Scott Dunn, Steven Keith Root, Robert Anthony Saling, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Andres Guillermo Ruiz
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Publication number: 20140261582Abstract: An appliance pump is provided having a seal ring that can reduce or eliminate noise that can occur when e.g., the pump experiences air or an under-primed condition. The seal ring uses one or biasing members to urge the seal ring into a position to prevent rattling or other vibrations that cause such noise. The present invention also includes seal ring having such construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Steven Chadwick Koepke
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Publication number: 20120024016Abstract: A washing machine including a suspension system is provided. The suspension system includes a wash tub, a basket rotatably coupled within the wash tub, and a drive and motor assembly. The washing machine further includes a controller configured initiate a spin cycle by increasing a spin speed of the basket to a target spin speed, identify an out-of-balance load prior to reaching the target spin speed, and limit the spin speed of the basket to a spin speed lower than a natural frequency of the suspension system for a predefined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: David Scott Dunn, Steven Keith Root, Robert Anthony Saling, Steven Chadwick Koepke, Andres Guillermo Ruiz