Patents by Inventor Vishal Shankar Marathe

Vishal Shankar Marathe 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).

  • Publication number: 20240118019
    Abstract: A trim breaker for sealing an outer wrapper of an appliance with an inner liner to form an insulation space therebetween is provided. The trim breaker includes a body including a rear wall, a first leg extending from the rear wall, and a second leg extending from the rear wall. The trim breaker also includes a front wall coupled with the body opposite the rear wall, wherein the front wall includes a channel extending inward toward the rear wall, and a chamber defined at least in part between the front wall and the rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Abhishek S. Awachat, Luca Distaso, Andrea Gasparoni, Pushpendra Prakash Mahajan, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Pushkal Singh, Nelson Rene Garcia-Polanco
  • Patent number: 11898790
    Abstract: A trim breaker for sealing an outer wrapper of an appliance with an inner liner to form an insulation space therebetween is provided. The trim breaker includes a body including a rear wall, a first leg extending from the rear wall, and a second leg extending from the rear wall. The trim breaker also includes a front wall coupled with the body opposite the rear wall, wherein the front wall includes a channel extending inward toward the rear wall, and a chamber defined at least in part between the front wall and the rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Abhishek S. Awachat, Luca Distaso, Andrea Gasparoni, Pushpendra Prakash Mahajan, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Pushkal Singh, Nelson Rene Garcia-Polanco
  • Publication number: 20230375253
    Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes a stationary shelf, a pair of first and second sliders supported under opposite sides of the stationary shelf and configured to move longitudinally front and rear support tabs associated with each of the sliders and longitudinally spaced from each other, and a folding shelf. A front pair of opposing suspenders have first portions pivotally attached to the sliders and a second portions pivotally attached to the folding shelf. A rear pair of opposing suspenders have first portions pivotally attached to the sliders and second portions pivotally attached to the folding shelf. The folding shelf is movable from a deployed position, in which the front and rear suspenders are vertical to place the folding shelf under, and spaced from, the stationary shelf, to a folded position in which the front and rear suspenders are horizontal and disposed on top surfaces of the front and rear support tabs to nest the folding shelf under the stationary shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Anant Karanjikar, Umakant Suresh Katu, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Kailash Shravan More, Vinay M. Patil
  • Patent number: 11788332
    Abstract: A hinge support includes a support plate that defines a first aperture and a second aperture. A pivot has an anchor arm that is disposed within the first aperture defined by the support plate. The pivot has a raised surface, a recessed surface, and a graduated surface that is defined between the raised surface and the recessed surface. A cap is disposed over and operably coupled to the pivot. The cap has a projecting surface, a receiving surface, and a sloped surface that is defined between the projecting surface and the receiving surface. An engagement plate defines an opening and is disposed around the cap. The cap and the engagement plate are configured to translate between a first position and a second position relative to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Tushar Sopan Jadhav, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Mahalingappa Chudamani Mulimani
  • Publication number: 20230210297
    Abstract: An oven includes a cooking chamber, a cabinet at least partially surrounding the cooking chamber, and a water reservoir having a reservoir inlet and a reservoir outlet. The oven further includes a water fill assembly including an opening, a water-receiving cavity and a fill outlet from the water-receiving cavity, the water fill assembly defining a fluid flow path in from the opening and out through the fill outlet, a check valve in fluid communication with the fill outlet downstream of the fluid flow path defined by the water fill assembly, the check valve configured in a closed state under a force of gravity on at least a portion thereof and opening by a flow force of fluid out of the fill outlet and through the check valve, and a conduit connecting the check valve with the water reservoir inlet downstream of the fill outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Prem Dhanasekaran, Ankur Garg, Tushar Sopan Jadhav, Suraj Narendra Kadam, Harichandra Prabhakar Lambate, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Vishal Shrimandhar Masutage, Mohasin Nasir Mulla, Ravindra Balkrishna Salunkhe, Sujay Sampat Shelke, Swapnil Anant Wadkar
  • Publication number: 20230183902
    Abstract: A combination washing and drying machine including a chassis defining a chassis interior and a chassis opening, a tub located within the chassis interior and defining a access opening, a drying air circuit, a wash liquid circuit, a closure selectively movable relative to the chassis between an opened position, where the access opening is accessible, and a closed position, where the access opening is inaccessible, a fluid seal, and a thermal seal. The fluid seal configured to seal the tub relative to the closure when the closure is in the closed position. The thermal seal configured to seal the closure relative to the chassis when in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: MOHSIN MAHAMADSHAFI ATTAR, KOTESWARA RAO GOCHIKA, VISHAL SHANKAR MARATHE, KURT L. MASCIOVECCHIO, MICHAEL VRIEZEMA
  • Patent number: 11624547
    Abstract: A bin attachment assembly for a vacuum insulated door includes a trim breaker that includes a frame and at least one engagement feature. The frame defines an aperture in which the at least one engagement feature is disposed. The bin attachment assembly further includes at least one locking feature that is selectively coupled to the trim breaker via the at least one engagement feature. The at least one locking feature includes a tapered body and a projection that extends from an end of the tapered body. The bin attachment assembly further includes a bin that is coupled to the trim breaker via the at least one locking feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mandar Gopalkrushna Kulkarni, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Abhay Naik, Gaurav Ramesh Shete
  • Publication number: 20230105301
    Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a body and a door assembly coupled to the body. The door assembly includes a frame and a door, which is operable between an opened position and a closed position. A first adjustment assembly is coupled to a first side of the door. A second adjustment assembly is coupled to a second side of the door. Each of the first and second adjustment assemblies includes a support structure coupled to the frame and which defines a slot. A link arm is coupled to an interior surface of the door and includes a projection that extends through the slot. A motor is operably coupled to the door. A controller is configured to activate at least one of the first and second adjustment assemblies to guide the door between the opened position and the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suraj Narendra Kadam, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Mahalingappa Chudamani Mulimani
  • Publication number: 20220411986
    Abstract: A seal for a tub/drum assembly has a ring body to secure the seal to the tub/drum assembly. An arm extends from the ring body. The arm reduces a gap between the tub and drum. A mass at an end of the arm. The mass enables the arm to deflect at high drum rotational speeds increasing the gap between the tub and drum during high rotational speed of the drum. Alternatively, the arm is of a material prohibiting substantial deflection so that the gap is maintained at all speeds between the tub and drum without the arm contacting the drum creating high resistance in an airflow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Ratikanta DEHURY, Koteswara Rao GOCHIKA, Narendra KAPURE, Vishal Shankar MARATHE, Arun RAJENDRAN, Gaurav SHETE, Sushilkumar VISHWAKARMA
  • Publication number: 20220397333
    Abstract: A bin attachment assembly for a vacuum insulated door includes a trim breaker that includes a frame and at least one engagement feature. The frame defines an aperture in which the at least one engagement feature is disposed. The bin attachment assembly further includes at least one locking feature that is selectively coupled to the trim breaker via the at least one engagement feature. The at least one locking feature includes a tapered body and a projection that extends from an end of the tapered body. The bin attachment assembly further includes a bin that is coupled to the trim breaker via the at least one locking feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mandar Gopalkrushna Kulkarni, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Abhay Naik, Gaurav Ramesh Shete
  • Publication number: 20220252333
    Abstract: A trim breaker for sealing an outer wrapper of an appliance with an inner liner to form an insulation space therebetween is provided. The trim breaker includes a body including a rear wall, a first leg extending from the rear wall, and a second leg extending from the rear wall. The trim breaker also includes a front wall coupled with the body opposite the rear wall, wherein the front wall includes a channel extending inward toward the rear wall, and a chamber defined at least in part between the front wall and the rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Abhishek S. Awachat, Luca Distaso, Andrea Gasparoni, Pushpendra Prakash Mahajan, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Pushkal Singh, Nelson Rene Garcia-Polanco
  • Patent number: 11346596
    Abstract: A trim breaker for sealing an outer wrapper of an appliance with an inner liner to form an insulation space therebetween is provided. The trim breaker includes a body including a rear wall, a first leg extending from the rear wall, and a second leg extending from the rear wall. The trim breaker also includes a front wall coupled with the body opposite the rear wall, wherein the front wall includes a channel extending inward toward the rear wall, and a chamber defined at least in part between the front wall and the rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Whirpool Corporation
    Inventors: Abhishek S. Awachat, Luca Distaso, Andrea Gasparoni, Pushpendra Prakash Mahajan, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Pushkal Singh, Nelson Rene Garcia-Polanco
  • Publication number: 20220042361
    Abstract: A hinge support includes a support plate that defines a first aperture and a second aperture. A pivot has an anchor arm that is disposed within the first aperture defined by the support plate. The pivot has a raised surface, a recessed surface, and a graduated surface that is defined between the raised surface and the recessed surface. A cap is disposed over and operably coupled to the pivot. The cap has a projecting surface, a receiving surface, and a sloped surface that is defined between the projecting surface and the receiving surface. An engagement plate defines an opening and is disposed around the cap. The cap and the engagement plate are configured to translate between a first position and a second position relative to the support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tushar Sopan Jadhav, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Mahalingappa Chudamani Mulimani
  • Publication number: 20210199368
    Abstract: A trim breaker for sealing an outer wrapper of an appliance with an inner liner to form an insulation space therebetween is provided. The trim breaker includes a body including a rear wall, a first leg extending from the rear wall, and a second leg extending from the rear wall. The trim breaker also includes a front wall coupled with the body opposite the rear wall, wherein the front wall includes a channel extending inward toward the rear wall, and a chamber defined at least in part between the front wall and the rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Abhishek S. Awachat, Luca Distaso, Andrea Gasparoni, Pushpendra Prakash Mahajan, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Pushkal Singh, Nelson Rene Garcia-Polanco