公开(公告)号：US07934783B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US12174410

申请日：2008-07-16

Applicant: Gregory Van Vooren ,  Jerry Olesen ,  Jason Duckworth ,  Ronald G. Tynes ,  Daniel M. Stewart ,  John Helgesen

Inventor： Gregory Van Vooren ,  Jerry Olesen ,  Jason Duckworth ,  Ronald G. Tynes ,  Daniel M. Stewart ,  John Helgesen

IPC: A47B88/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/4261

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided, comprising a door pivotably engaged with a body and a counterbalance assembly coupled therebetween for facilitating pivoting of the door. The counterbalance assembly includes a first and second biasing member, each coupled to the body and serially engaged with a respective first and second flexible element coupled to the door. A guide member is secured to the body and includes a fixed arcuate member defining a first guide track, and a pulley rotatable about an axis and defining a second guide track. The first flexible element is at least partially wrapped about each of the fixed arcuate member and the pulley so as to serially engage the first and second guide tracks. The second flexible element is at least partially wrapped about a second side of the fixed arcuate member so as to engage the first guide track. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种洗碗机，其包括与主体可枢转地接合的门和联接在其间的平衡组件，以便于门的枢转。 所述平衡组件包括第一和第二偏置构件，每个偏置构件联接到主体并与耦合到门的相应的第一和第二柔性元件串联地接合。 引导构件被固定到主体并且包括限定第一导轨的固定弓形构件以及围绕轴线旋转并限定第二导轨的滑轮。 第一柔性元件至少部分地围绕固定弓形构件和滑轮中的每一个缠绕，以便顺序地接合第一和第二导轨。 第二柔性元件至少部分地围绕固定弓形构件的第二侧缠绕，以便接合第一导轨。 还提供了一种相关联的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09371841B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US13411778

申请日：2012-03-05

Applicant: Ashish A. Verma ,  Dennis A. Poyner ,  Jerry Olesen ,  Ralph A. Porcaro, II

Inventor： Ashish A. Verma ,  Dennis A. Poyner ,  Jerry Olesen ,  Ralph A. Porcaro, II

IPC: F04D29/58 ,  A47L15/42 ,  F04D29/40

CPC classification number: F04D29/5866 ,  A47L15/4225 ,  A47L15/4285 ,  F04D29/406 ,  F04D29/5893 ,  Y10T29/49236

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a safety arrangement for an integrated heater, circulation pump, and motor for an appliance are provided. In an example safety arrangement, the circulation pump assembly includes a heater, a pump, and a motor integrated into a single unit. The circulation pump assembly defines a first end, a second opposite end, and a housing extending therebetween. The safety arrangement includes a hub configured to at least partially surround the first end of the circulation pump assembly and a first shield configured to at least partially surround the housing of the circulation pump assembly. The safety arrangement further includes a second shield configured to at least partially surround the housing of the circulation pump assembly. The hub, the first shield, and the second shield are configured to cooperate with one another to protect the circulation pump assembly from one or more hazardous conditions.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于为集成式加热器，循环泵和用于电器的电动机提供安全装置的系统，方法和装置。 在一个示例性安全装置中，循环泵组件包括加热器，泵和集成到单个单元中的电动机。 循环泵组件限定第一端，第二相对端和在其间延伸的壳体。 安全装置包括被配置成至少部分地围绕循环泵组件的第一端的毂和构造成至少部分地围绕循环泵组件的壳体的第一屏蔽件。 安全装置还包括构造成至少部分地围绕循环泵组件的壳体的第二屏蔽件。 轮毂，第一屏蔽和第二屏蔽构造成彼此协作以保护循环泵组件免受一个或多个危险状况的影响。

公开(公告)号：US08828148B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US11972936

申请日：2008-01-11

Applicant: Dennis A. Poyner ,  Jerry Olesen ,  John Helgesen ,  Gregory A. Meyer

Inventor： Dennis A. Poyner ,  Jerry Olesen ,  John Helgesen ,  Gregory A. Meyer

IPC: B08B3/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/4251 ,  A47L15/4274 ,  A47L15/46 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/005 ,  D06F39/12 ,  D06F2210/00 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion adapted to support a tub portion. A control unit is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种洗碗机，包括适于支撑桶部分的基部。 控制单元被配置为与至少一个洗碗机操作部件连通，并且至少一个控制开关装置相对于基部远程设置。 控制单元响应于至少一个控制开关装置来控制至少一个洗碗机操作部件。 控制单元围绕基部设置并且可从其前侧选择性地接近。 还提供了相关联的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07927431B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12328281

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Jerry Olesen ,  Greg Van Vooren

Inventor： Jerry Olesen ,  Greg Van Vooren

IPC: B08B13/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/4293 ,  A47L15/4257 ,  Y10T29/53

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance is provided, comprising a door assembly defining opposed upper and lower ends. A console cover member is operably engaged with the upper end of the door assembly, and includes a first surface, and a second surface perpendicularly engaged therewith and extending therefrom. A switch assembly within the console cover member has at least one control actuator accessible through the first surface of the console cover member. A support member is configured to operably engage the second surface of the console cover member such that the switch assembly is disposed between the support member and the first surface. The support member is configured to bias the switch assembly toward the first surface so as to compress a gasket member between the first surface and the switch assembly to form a seal therebetween. An associated system and method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种洗餐具，其包括限定相对的上端和下端的门组件。 控制台盖构件与门组件的上端可操作地接合，并且包括第一表面和与其垂直接合并从其延伸的第二表面。 控制台盖构件内的开关组件具有可通过控制台盖构件的第一表面接近的至少一个控制致动器。 支撑构件被构造成可操作地接合控制台盖构件的第二表面，使得开关组件设置在支撑构件和第一表面之间。 支撑构件被构造成朝向第一表面偏置开关组件，以便在第一表面和开关组件之间压缩衬垫构件，以在它们之间形成密封。 还提供了一种相关联的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100127851A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12275321

申请日：2008-11-21

Applicant: Jerry Olesen ,  Joseph H. Vezzosi ,  Greg Van Vooren

Inventor： Jerry Olesen ,  Joseph H. Vezzosi ,  Greg Van Vooren

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/4293

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance console assembly and associated apparatus are provided. The console assembly comprises a control device arrangement, including a control actuator having an associated indicia, and a light emitting element that is de-actuated when the door assembly is in the closed position, and actuated when the door assembly is pivoted from the closed position. The light emitting element communicates with a light diffuser member, and the emitted light interacts therewith to illuminate the indicia associated with the control actuator. A console cover member at least partially covers the control device arrangement and facilitates interaction with the control actuator therethrough. The console cover member is configured such that the light from the diffuser member illuminating the indicia is non-specifically directed therethrough. The console cover member is substantially opaque when the light emitting element is de-actuated, and at least partially translucent when the light emitting element is actuated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种洗碗设备控制台组件及相关设备。 控制台组件包括控制装置装置，其包括具有相关标记的控制致动器和当门组件处于关闭位置时被解除驱动的发光元件，并且当门组件从闭合位置枢转时被致动 。 发光元件与光扩散器构件连通，并且发射的光与其相互作用以照亮与控制致动器相关联的标记。 控制台盖构件至少部分地覆盖控制装置布置并且促进与控制致动器通过其的相互作用。 控制台盖构件被构造成使得来自照射标记的扩散器构件的光非特异性地被引导通过。 当发光元件被去激活时，控制台盖构件基本上是不透明的，并且当发光元件被致动时至少部分地是半透明的。

公开(公告)号：US20100141103A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12328820

申请日：2008-12-05

Applicant: Jerry Olesen ,  Gregory Van Vooren

Inventor： Jerry Olesen ,  Gregory Van Vooren

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4257

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance door assembly and associated apparatus are provided. An inner door member has a console member about the upper end thereof and is pivotable about a lower end thereof with a tub portion. One of the inner door member and console member includes a first handle device engaged therewith. An outer panel member is operably and removably engaged with the inner door member and/or console member, and extends laterally to substantially cover the second surface and console member. The outer panel member is at least partially disposed between a second handle device and the inner door member and console member. The inner door member is pivotable with respect to the tub portion via the second handle device when the outer panel member is operably engaged with the inner door member, and is pivotable via the first handle device when the outer panel member is removed therefrom.

Abstract translation: 提供了洗餐具门组件及相关装置。 内门构件具有围绕其上端的控制台构件，并且可以围绕其下端枢转具有桶部分。 内门构件和控制台构件中的一个包括与其接合的第一手柄装置。 外板构件可操作地和可拆卸地与内门构件和/或控制台构件接合，并且横向延伸以基本上覆盖第二表面和控制台构件。 外板构件至少部分地设置在第二手柄装置和内门构件和控制台构件之间。 当外板构件与内门构件可操作地接合时，内门构件能够经由第二手柄装置相对于桶部分枢转，并且当从外部构件从外门构件移除时，内门构件可经由第一手柄装置枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20080272267A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US12028268

申请日：2008-02-08

Applicant: Torkel Kristensson ,  Jerry Olesen ,  Van Beck ,  Ronald G. Tynes

Inventor： Torkel Kristensson ,  Jerry Olesen ,  Van Beck ,  Ronald G. Tynes

IPC: F16M1/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/427 ,  D06F39/12

Abstract: An under-counter mounting system and associated method are provided for mounting a dishwasher under a counter, without direct attachment to the counter. The mounting system comprises a pair of discrete bracket members each slidably received by a receiving member operably engaged with a dishwasher about a forward portion thereof, the receiving members being disposed in opposing lateral relation with respect to the forward portion of the dishwasher and configured such that the bracket members are laterally slidable between an inward position and an outward position, while being longitudinally constrained, wherein each bracket member further includes a longitudinally-extending flange disposed outwardly of the respective receiving member, and wherein the flange defines at least one fastening aperture adapted to facilitate securement of the bracket member to a laterally adjacent cabinet.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种柜台下安装系统和相关方法，用于将洗碗机安装在柜台下方，而无需直接连接到柜台。 所述安装系统包括一对分立的支架构件，每个分立的托架构件可由容纳构件可滑动地容纳，所述容纳构件围绕其洗碗机的前部部分与洗碗机可操作地接合，所述容纳构件相对于所述洗碗机的前部以相对的侧向关系设置， 支架构件在向内位置和向外位置之间横向滑动，同时被纵向约束，其中每个支架构件还包括设置在相应的接收构件外侧的纵向延伸的凸缘，并且其中凸缘限定至少一个适于 以便于将托架构件固定到横向相邻的机柜。

公开(公告)号：US20080196751A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11972936

申请日：2008-01-11

Applicant: Dennis A. Poyner ,  Jerry Olesen ,  John Helgesen ,  Gregory A. Meyer

Inventor： Dennis A. Poyner ,  Jerry Olesen ,  John Helgesen ,  Gregory A. Meyer

IPC: A47L15/46 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: A47L15/4251 ,  A47L15/4274 ,  A47L15/46 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/005 ,  D06F39/12 ,  D06F2210/00 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion adapted to support a tub portion. A control unit is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种洗碗机，包括适于支撑桶部分的基部。 控制单元被配置为与至少一个洗碗机操作部件连通，并且至少一个控制开关装置相对于基部远程设置。 控制单元响应于至少一个控制开关装置来控制至少一个洗碗机操作部件。 控制单元围绕基部设置并且可从其前侧选择性地接近。 还提供了相关联的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050230502A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11032886

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: John Bragg ,  Gregory Meyer ,  Jerry Olesen

Inventor： John Bragg ,  Gregory Meyer ,  Jerry Olesen

IPC: A47L15/23 ,  A62C11/00 ,  A62C31/02 ,  F02M61/00 ,  F23D11/38

CPC classification number: A47L15/4278 ,  A47L15/23

Abstract: Spray devices for distributing a fluid include nozzles that are configured so that the fluid as it is discharged from the nozzles is disseminated into a spray pattern in the form of a sheet of fluid. In a particular aspect, the spray pattern is in the form of a three-dimensional sheet of the fluid. The spray devices that incorporate the nozzles can comprise rotatable spray arms for automatic dishwashers, including spray arms located above the upper racks of the dishwashers.

Abstract translation: 用于分配流体的喷射装置包括喷嘴，其被构造成使得当其从喷嘴排出的流体以一片流体的形式分散成喷射图案。 在一个特定方面，喷雾图案是三维流体片的形式。 包括喷嘴的喷射装置可以包括用于自动洗碗机的可旋转喷雾臂，包括位于洗碗机的上部机架上方的喷雾臂。

公开(公告)号：US08047683B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12395026

申请日：2009-02-27

Applicant: Jerry Olesen ,  Gregory Van Vooren

Inventor： Jerry Olesen ,  Gregory Van Vooren

IPC: F21V33/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/4246 ,  A47L15/4263 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A lighting device mounting system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a lighting device having a first portion disposed within a dishwasher tub portion and configured to emit light therefrom. The first portion has a larger lateral area than a receiving aperture defined by a tub wall of the tub portion. The lighting device includes a second portion engaged with the first portion, and adapted to extend through the receiving aperture. The second portion includes at least one laterally-extending flange extending laterally outward therefrom. A securing device having a medial hinge portion and an engageable locking mechanism associated with free opposing ends, is configured to interact with the second portion, opposite the tub wall from the first portion, and between the at least one laterally extending flange and the tub wall, so as to secure the lighting device to the tub wall.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于洗碗机的照明装置安装系统以及相关联的装置和方法，其包括照明装置，其具有设置在洗碗机桶部分内并被配置为从其发射光的第一部分。 第一部分具有比由桶部分的桶壁限定的接收孔更大的横向面积。 照明装置包括与第一部分接合并适于延伸穿过接收孔的第二部分。 第二部分包括从其横向向外延伸的至少一个横向延伸的凸缘。 具有中间铰链部分和与自由相对端部相关联的可接合锁定机构的固定装置被配置成与第二部分相反，第二部分与桶壁相对于第一部分，以及在至少一个横向延伸的凸缘和桶壁之间 ，以便将照明装置固定在浴缸壁上。