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公开(公告)号:US09242195B2
公开(公告)日:2016-01-26
申请号:US13688664
申请日:2012-11-29
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer
IPC: B01D35/157 , B01D35/14 , B01D35/00
CPC classification number: B01D35/1573 , B01D35/14 , B01D35/157 , B01D2201/30 , B01D2201/302
Abstract: A water filter is provided. The water filter includes a check valve positioned at an opening of a casing. The check valve regulates a flow of liquid through the opening of the casing. By regulating the flow of liquid, the check valve can hinder spilling of liquid contained within the water filter during removal or replacement of the water filter.
Abstract translation: 提供一个水过滤器。 水过滤器包括位于壳体开口处的止回阀。 止回阀调节通过套管开口的液体流动。 通过调节液体的流动,止回阀可以在移除或更换过滤器时阻止水过滤器中包含的液体溢出。
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公开(公告)号:US09217241B2
公开(公告)日:2015-12-22
申请号:US13692081
申请日:2012-12-03
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer , Michael Lee Alsip
CPC classification number: E03B7/074 , E03C2201/40 , Y10T137/87788
Abstract: A flow diverter device includes a diverter body. The diverter body defines therein two inlet channels and an outlet channel and includes a diverter valve defining therein a connecting channel. The diverter valve is movable between a first position wherein the connecting channel fluidly connects one of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only and a second position wherein the connecting channel fluidly connects the other of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only. The flow diverter device further includes a sleeve component including a secondary inlet channel and a secondary outlet channel. The sleeve component is connectable to the diverter body.
Abstract translation: 分流器装置包括转向器主体。 分流器体在其中限定有两个入口通道和出口通道,并且包括在其中限定连接通道的分流阀。 分流阀可以在第一位置和第二位置之间移动,第一位置是连接通道仅将入口通道中的一个与出口通道流体连接,而第二位置,其中连接通道仅将入口通道中的另一个与出口通道流体连接。 分流器装置还包括套筒部件,其包括次级进口通道和次级出口通道。 套筒部件可连接到转向器主体。
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公开(公告)号:US09016333B2
公开(公告)日:2015-04-28
申请号:US13732614
申请日:2013-01-02
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer
CPC classification number: B67D7/84 , A47G19/2205 , B65D1/04 , B65D1/06 , B65D47/248 , B67D1/06 , B67D2210/00065 , E03B9/20
Abstract: A bottom fill, fluid dispensing system is provided having a dispenser capable of being mounted to a countertop and a container. The container may be placed onto the dispenser and the dispenser may be moved to a first position, to allow the dispenser to fill the container with a fluid. The container may be filled through a one way valve in the container wall. Once the container is filled to a desired level, the dispenser may be moved to a second position and the container may be removed from the dispenser without the fluid leaking from the one way valve in the container wall.
Abstract translation: 提供了底部填充流体分配系统,其具有能够安装到台面和容器上的分配器。 容器可以放置在分配器上,并且分配器可以移动到第一位置,以允许分配器用流体填充容器。 容器可以通过容器壁中的单向阀填充。 一旦容器被填充到所需的水平面上,分配器可以移动到第二位置,并且容器可以从分配器移除,而不会使液体从容器壁中的单向阀泄漏。
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公开(公告)号:US20140319033A1
公开(公告)日:2014-10-30
申请号:US13872511
申请日:2013-04-29
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer
IPC: C02F1/00
CPC classification number: C02F1/003 , B01D35/147 , B01D35/153 , B01D61/08 , B01D2201/303 , B01D2313/44 , C02F1/001 , C02F2201/004 , C02F2201/006
Abstract: A water filter assembly is provided. The water filter assembly includes a casing that is selectively mounted to a manifold. A filtering media is positioned within the casing for filtering a flow of water through the casing. The water filter assembly also includes features for hindering spilling of water during changing of the filtering media.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种水过滤器组件。 水过滤器组件包括选择性地安装到歧管的壳体。 过滤介质位于壳体内,用于过滤通过壳体的水流。 水过滤器组件还包括用于在更换过滤介质期间阻止溢出水的特征。
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公开(公告)号:US20140262994A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-18
申请号:US13800441
申请日:2013-03-13
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer
CPC classification number: B01D35/30 , B01D29/92 , B01D35/153 , B01D2201/302 , B01D2201/4076 , B01D2201/4084 , C02F2201/004 , C02F2201/006
Abstract: An apparatus includes an interlocking member being disposed radially outward of a portion of the apparatus, wherein the interlocking member comprises a tapered helical interface following an outwardly tapering helical path on an annular outer wall of the interlocking member and including at least one depression defined thereon.
Abstract translation: 一种装置包括互锁部件,其设置在设备的一部分的径向外侧,其中所述互锁部件包括在所述互锁部件的环形外壁上的向外渐缩的螺旋路径之后的锥形螺旋接口,并且包括限定在其上的至少一个凹部。
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公开(公告)号:US20140124501A1
公开(公告)日:2014-05-08
申请号:US13670572
申请日:2012-11-07
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer , John Stanley Glaser
IPC: H05B6/12
CPC classification number: H05B6/1254 , Y02B40/126
Abstract: An induction cooktop appliance is provided. The induction cooktop appliance includes an induction heating element and a metal top panel positioned above the induction heating element for supporting cooking utensils thereon. The metal top panel defines an opening above the induction heating element. The opening can limit or regulate eddy currents within the metal top panel.
Abstract translation: 提供感应炉灶具。 感应灶具装置包括感应加热元件和位于感应加热元件上方的用于在其上支撑炊具的金属顶板。 金属顶板限定了感应加热元件上方的开口。 开口可以限制或调节金属顶板内的涡流。
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公开(公告)号:US20170284721A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-05
申请号:US15084532
申请日:2016-03-30
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Samuel Vincent DuPlessis , Timothy Scott Shaffer , Ronald Scott Tarr , Tomas Garces
CPC classification number: F25C1/25 , F25C1/147 , F25C5/182 , F25C2400/12 , F25C2400/14 , F25D11/00 , F25D2323/121
Abstract: Stand-alone ice making appliances are provided. An appliance includes a container defining a first storage volume for receipt of ice, a water tank defining a second storage volume for receipt of water, and a pump in fluid communication with the second storage volume. The appliance further includes an ice maker which is in fluid communication with the pump for receiving water from the pump. The appliance further includes a filter, the filter including a filter medium operable to remove contaminants from water flowing through the filter medium, the filter positioned upstream of the ice maker in a flow direction of water from the second storage volume to the ice maker.
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公开(公告)号:US09739392B2
公开(公告)日:2017-08-22
申请号:US14508238
申请日:2014-10-07
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer , Shaun Michael Ward
CPC classification number: F16K27/04 , F16K11/072 , F16K31/602 , F24D2200/12 , F24F5/0096 , F24H4/02 , Y02B30/12
Abstract: The present subject matter provides a damper valve. The damper valve includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The inner sleeve is positioned within the outer sleeve and is pivotable between a first position and a second position within the outer sleeve. Radial openings of the inner sleeve align with radial openings of the outer sleeve when the inner sleeve is in the first position, and axial openings of the inner sleeve align with axial openings of the outer sleeve when the inner sleeve is in the second position. A related heat pump water heater appliance is also provided.
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公开(公告)号:US20170016635A1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-19
申请号:US14799970
申请日:2015-07-15
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer , Shaun Michael Ward
CPC classification number: F24F1/027 , F24F2003/1446 , F24F2110/12 , F24F2110/22
Abstract: Air conditioner units and methods for providing make-up air are provided. An air conditioner unit includes an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger and a bulkhead. The air conditioner unit further includes a vent aperture defined in a rear wall of the bulkhead. The air conditioner unit further includes a dehumidification system, the dehumidification system including an evaporator assembly and a condenser assembly. The evaporator assembly is configured for removing heat from outdoor air flowing therethrough. The evaporator assembly is in fluid communication with the vent aperture for flowing outdoor air from the evaporator assembly through the vent aperture, The condenser assembly is configured for adding heat to outdoor air flowing therethrough. The condenser assembly is spaced from the vent aperture for flowing outdoor air from the condenser assembly into the outdoor portion.
Abstract translation: 提供空调机组和提供补充空气的方法。 空调单元包括室外热交换器,室内热交换器和隔板。 空调装置还包括限定在隔板的后壁中的通气孔。 所述空调装置还包括除湿系统,所述除湿系统包括蒸发器组件和冷凝器组件。 蒸发器组件构造成用于从流过其中的室外空气移除热量。 蒸发器组件与通气孔流体连通,用于使来自蒸发器组件的室外空气通过通气孔。冷凝器组件被配置为将热量加热到流过其中的室外空气。 冷凝器组件与通风口间隔开,用于将室外空气从冷凝器组件流入室外部分。
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公开(公告)号:US20170003050A1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-05
申请号:US14755296
申请日:2015-06-30
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Shaun Michael Ward , Timothy Scott Shaffer
CPC classification number: F24H9/2007 , G05D23/132
Abstract: A water heater appliance includes a tank and a heated water conduit extending from the tank. A mixing valve is coupled to the heated water conduit, and a heat trap is mounted to the heated water conduit upstream of the mixing valve. The heat trap includes a membrane disposed within the heated water conduit. The membrane of the heat trap may assist with obstructing recirculation of heated water from the tank into the heated water conduit.
Abstract translation: 一个热水器具包括一个罐和一个从罐延伸的加热水管。 混合阀联接到加热的水导管,并且将热阱安装到混合阀上游的加热水导管。 热阱包括设置在加热水管道内的膜。 热阱的膜可以有助于阻止加热的水从罐进入加热的水导管的再循环。
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