Patents by Inventor William K. Kangas
William K. Kangas 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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Patent number: 10376129Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub defining a treating chamber, a chassis supporting the tub, and a set of leveling assemblies mounted to the chassis. A leveling assembly can include a leveling foot having a threaded shaft and a nut having a threaded interior and a flexible or moveable portion configured to receive a portion of the threaded shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: William K. Kangas, Thomas M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 10285561Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub defining a treating chamber having an access opening. A closure selectively closes the access opening and a base supports the tub. The base can include a set of spaced panels and a set of spaced beams connecting the set of panels. The base can be formed by inserting the set of spaced beams within the set of spaced panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas M. O'Brien, William K. Kangas
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Publication number: 20180325351Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub defining a treating chamber having an access opening. A closure selectively closes the access opening and a base supports the tub. The base can include a set of spaced panels and a set of spaced beams connecting the set of panels. The base can be formed by inserting the set of spaced beams within the set of spaced panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Thomas M. O'Brien, William K. Kangas
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Patent number: 10092162Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub defining a treating chamber having an access opening. A closure selectively closes the access opening and a base supports the tub. The base can include a set of spaced panels and a set of spaced beams connecting the set of panels. The base can be formed by inserting the set of spaced beams within the set of spaced panels.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas M. O'Brien, William K. Kangas
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Publication number: 20180192849Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub defining a treating chamber having an access opening. A closure selectively closes the access opening and a base supports the tub. The base can include a set of spaced panels and a set of spaced beams connecting the set of panels. The base can be formed by inserting the set of spaced beams within the set of spaced panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Thomas M. O'Brien, WIlliam K. Kangas
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Publication number: 20180125324Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub defining a treating chamber, a chassis supporting the tub, and a set of leveling assemblies mounted to the chassis. A leveling assembly can include a leveling foot having a threaded shaft and a nut having a threaded interior and a flexible or moveable portion configured to receive a portion of the threaded shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: WILLIAM K. KANGAS, THOMAS M. O'BRIEN
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Patent number: 9445706Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a spraying system having a distribution header and at least one aperture provided on the distribution header for spraying wash liquid into the treating chamber, and a recirculation system for recirculating liquid sprayed in the treating chamber to the spraying system. A light assembly is provided on the distribution header, and includes a light source that emits light to a light guide, which in turn distributes light to the treating chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: William K. Kangas, Praveen Poojary, Michael S. Seeley, Blayne C. Smith
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Publication number: 20150208897Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a spraying system having a distribution header and at least one aperture provided on the distribution header for spraying wash liquid into the treating chamber, and a recirculation system for recirculating liquid sprayed in the treating chamber to the spraying system. A light assembly is provided on the distribution header, and includes a light source that emits light to a light guide, which in turn distributes light to the treating chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: WILLIAM K. KANGAS, PRAVEEN POOJARY, MICHAEL S. SEELEY, BLAYNE C. SMITH
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Patent number: 7832237Abstract: An automatic washing machine comprises a spin tube coupled to the basket and an agitator shaft coupled to an agitator mounted in the basket. A motor coupled to the agitator shaft applies a torque the agitator shaft and thereby the agitator in first and second torque directions. A clutch couples the spin tube to the agitator shaft for cooperative rotation of the basket and the agitator regardless of the rotational direction of the agitator shaft. Because of the dual directionality of the clutch, reversing the motor simultaneously dynamically brakes the basket and the agitator, thereby eliminating the need for a separate friction brake for the basket.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Eric E. Chang, William K. Kangas, Kurt Werner, Scott D. Slabbekoorn, James R. Sawyer
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Patent number: 7614262Abstract: An automatic washing machine comprises a spin tube coupled to the basket and an agitator shaft coupled to an agitator mounted in the basket. A motor coupled to the agitator shaft applies a torque the agitator shaft and thereby the agitator in first and second torque directions. A clutch couples the spin tube to the agitator shaft for cooperative rotation of the basket and the agitator regardless of the rotational direction of the agitator shaft. Because of the dual directionality of the clutch, reversing the motor simultaneously dynamically brakes the basket and the agitator, thereby eliminating the need for a separate friction brake for the basket.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Eric E. Chang, William K. Kangas, Kurt Werner, Scott D. Slabbekoorn, James R. Sawyer
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Publication number: 20090193854Abstract: An automatic washing machine comprises a spin tube coupled to the basket and an agitator shaft coupled to an agitator mounted in the basket. A motor coupled to the agitator shaft applies a torque the agitator shaft and thereby the agitator in first and second torque directions. A clutch couples the spin tube to the agitator shaft for cooperative rotation of the basket and the agitator regardless of the rotational direction of the agitator shaft. Because of the dual directionality of the clutch, reversing the motor simultaneously dynamically brakes the basket and the agitator, thereby eliminating the need for a separate friction brake for the basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: ERIC E. CHANG, WILLIAM K. KANGAS, KURT WERNER, SCOTT D. SLABBEKOORN, JAMES R. SAWYER
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Patent number: D784633Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: William K. Kangas, Praveen Poojary, Michael S. Seeley, Blayne C. Smith
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Patent number: D866884Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: William K. Kangas, Praveen Poojary, Michael S. Seeley, Blayne C. Smith
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Patent number: D959066Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: William K. Kangas, Praveen Poojary, Michael S. Seeley, Blayne C. Smith