| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6206078 |
Ratchet type cam lock for a roller |
March 27, 2001 |
| A hub provided at an end of a roller rotates with the roller. A stationary cap mounted to an axle of the roller is positioned adjacent the hub. A pawl pivots on the cap and is movable to engage gears on the hub. The pawl has two abutment surfaces mounted. The pawl pivots between a first |
| 6191391 |
Warmer drawer for a cooking range |
February 20, 2001 |
| A warming drawer for a domestic range which is disposed within a heating chamber located relatively beneath the oven. The heating chamber is surrounded by a series of panels, and has a heating element disposed therein. The heating element is energized in accordance with a user-determ |
| 6166353 |
Free-standing warmer drawer |
December 26, 2000 |
| A free-standing warming appliance includes an outer enclosure and an inner liner which cooperate together to form a heating chamber. A warmer drawer forming a receptacle for precooked food stuffs is selectively inserted into and withdrawn out of the heating chamber. A heating element is |
| 6164883 |
Returnable packaging system for elongated members |
December 26, 2000 |
| A returnable and reusable packaging and storage system for elongated members, such as awnings. The system includes a container upon which a series of tubular members are stacked. Each tubular member is adapted to slidably receive an elongated member and allows individual elongated me |
| 6148629 |
Refrigerator enclosure installation |
November 21, 2000 |
| A recreational vehicle includes an exterior wall, a floor, a roof, and a refrigerator having a front door, side walls, a rear wall, an absorber located at the rear wall, and a condenser located at the rear wall. The rear wall of the refrigerator is substantially perpendicular to the |
| 6116095 |
Apparatus and method for measuring air flow from a duct system |
September 12, 2000 |
| A method and apparatus for selectively predicting the air flows from a duct system that would be produced by environment conditioning plants. The apparatus includes a measurement duct connected to a blower. A restrictor plate is movably mounted over an inlet to the blower to vary the air |
| 6112392 |
Method and apparatus for installing a canopy to a roller tube |
September 5, 2000 |
| A guide and a method of using the guide to install a spline of a canopy in a channel formed in a side wall of a roller tube having an end with a circumferential edge. The guide has an interior groove formed therein for receiving a portion of the circumferential edge so as to mount the gu |
| 6108864 |
Vacuum cleaner having a reusable dirt cup |
August 29, 2000 |
| A vacuum cleaner assembly including a motor housing, a motor and fan assembly mounted in the motor housing, and a dirt containment chamber having an air intake at one end. An apertured wall is provided at one end of the motor housing so that the fan is closely adjacent the aperture. A |
| 6098693 |
Travel latch for retractable awning |
August 8, 2000 |
| A retractable awning for mounting to a wall such as the side of a recreational vehicle. The awning includes a roller, a flexible canopy having an inner edge connected to the wall and an outer edge secured to the roller, a pair of arm assemblies supporting opposite ends of the roller |
| 6098414 |
Ambient temperature control for absorption refrigerator |
August 8, 2000 |
| A ventilation system for an absorption refrigerator having a condenser and an absorber and located in a slide-out room of a recreational vehicle. The ventilation system includes a generally vertical air passage in which the condenser and the absorber are located, a lower vent for the int |
| 6095221 |
Awning extension and retraction mechanism |
August 1, 2000 |
| An awning includes a roller assembly having a torsion spring, a canopy connected between a wall the roller assembly, and a pair of "four-bar" arm assemblies supporting opposite ends of the roller assembly. The arm assemblies move the roller assembly between a retracted position and an |
| 6089306 |
Ratchet type cam lock for a roller |
July 18, 2000 |
| A hub provided at an end of a roller rotates with the roller. A stationary cap mounted to an axle of the roller is positioned adjacent the hub. A pawl pivots on the cap and is movable to engage gears on the hub. The pawl has two abutment surfaces mounted. The pawl pivots between a first |
| 6085382 |
Air filtrating self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner |
July 11, 2000 |
| Disclosed is a unique and novel air filtrating, self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner. The filtration system utilizes a HEPA-rated air filter as a final filtering element. The disclosed vacuum cleaner contains numerous other features including a self-propelled drive mechanism. |
| 6082376 |
Method of operating a wet extractor |
July 4, 2000 |
| A method for operating an upright wet extractor having a base and a handle. The base includes a floor cleaning tool and has a hand held cleaning tool permanently attached thereto. A motor fan unit is operated to generate a suction force and this suction force is selectively communicated |
| 6052863 |
Central vacuum cleaner muffler |
April 25, 2000 |
| A central vacuum cleaner having an air flow exhaust pipe is provided with a muffler comprising an elongated muffler pipe having a reduced diameter inlet and a reduced diameter outlet and a noise reducing foam liner disposed in the muffler pipe between the inlet and outlet. The foam liner |
| 6037572 |
Thin film heating assemblies |
March 14, 2000 |
| Disclosed are heating and warming assemblies including an electrically resistive thin film. The assemblies generally include a planar substrate, a resistive film for heat generation, one or more electrically conductive electrodes in electrical association with the resistive film, and a |
| 6034445 |
Power source transfer lockout circuit |
March 7, 2000 |
| Electrical loads are powered by one of several different power sources through a selector switch. A monitoring circuit monitors the different power sources to sense a change of state, that is, power up or shut down. Such a change indicates that the selector switch is likely to be operate |
| 6029732 |
Awning with rail mounted rafter |
February 29, 2000 |
| A retractable awning assembly for mounting to a wall having a relatively thin outer skin such as the side wall of a recreational vehicle includes a rail attached to the wall and having a longitudinally extending channel which is C-shaped in cross-section, a roller, a flexible canopy havi |
| 6021835 |
Retractable door/window awning |
February 8, 2000 |
| A retractable awning assembly includes a roller, a flexible canopy having an inner edge secured to a wall and an outer edge secured to the roller, and a pair of arm assemblies operable to move the roller between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position spaced from |
| 6006810 |
Awning support for mounting to a curved wall |
December 28, 1999 |
| An awning assembly for mounting to a curved wall. The awning assembly includes a canopy secured to a roller assembly. The roller assembly is supported by a pair of extensible support arms and a pair of extensible rafters. Each of the support arms includes upper and lower arms locked |
| 6000501 |
Torsion winder |
December 14, 1999 |
| A method and apparatus for adding torsion to a roller tube assembly of a retractable awning which includes a roller tube rotatable about a rod and a torsion spring between the roller tube and the rod. The model number of the roller tube assembly and the required number of turns to obtain |
| 5974818 |
Low temperature static display |
November 2, 1999 |
| A low temperature frozen food display case that allows a consumer to directly view a frozen product contained therein and which minimizes moisture loss from the frozen food. The display case provides an base member which defines a first portion of a cooling air passageway, side walls |
| 5973298 |
Circular film heater and porcelain enamel cooktop |
October 26, 1999 |
| A range cook top is provided with circular heating zones having a layer of resistive thin film thereon. Slots in the cook top separate the heating zones from the surrounding areas of the cook top. Tongues of cook top material interrupt the slots and support the heating zones. The slots h |
| 5966965 |
Ambient temperature control for absorption refrigerator |
October 19, 1999 |
| A ventilation system for an absorption refrigerator having a condenser and an absorber and located in a recreational vehicle. The ventilation system includes a generally vertical air passage in which the condenser and the absorber are located, a lower vent for the intake of ambient air i |
| 5944085 |
Retractable awning with improved assembly features |
August 31, 1999 |
| A retractable awning is provided with a multiple position pivot support adapted for mounting the awning in different installations. A flange of a mounting bracket fits in one of several slots in the support according to a wall and awning rail structure. A roller is provided with a notch |
| 5941619 |
Electrical connector for a refrigerator and method of installing |
August 24, 1999 |
| An improved electrical connector assembly and a method for installing the same quickly and efficiently in a refrigerator door conduit. The assembly provides a hollow member, or water tube, and an electrical connector having a locator and a stop surface. The method involves assembling the |
| 5940986 |
Heat staked moisture sensor electrodes |
August 24, 1999 |
| An exhaust vent cover assembly and method of manufacture. The vent cover assembly includes a vent cover and a pair of heat stacked moisture sensor electrodes. The vent cover includes a perforated first portion defining a first plane and a solid second portion defining a second plane. The |
| 5940579 |
Capacitive leakage current cancellation for heating panel |
August 17, 1999 |
| A heating panel has a resistive heating layer formed on a substrate. Insulating layers can be formed on the substrate. The heating layer has electrodes on opposite edges connected to different phases of a multiphase power source. Capacitive currents caused in the substrate by the differe |
| 5933912 |
Wet extractor system |
August 10, 1999 |
| An upright wet extractor includes a base assembly, a manipulative handle pivotally attached to the base assembly, and a motor driven agitator brush. A cleaning solution dispensing tank is removably attached to the handle assembly by a pivotable latch member. In a floor cleaning mode, |
| 5932128 |
Switching control system for heating panel with leakage current cancellation |
August 3, 1999 |
| A heating panel has a substrate with a resistive heating material disposed thereon. The substrate can be metal with an insulating layer disposed between the substrate and the heating layer. Alternatively, the substrate can be glass ceramic. The heating layer has electrodes on opposite ed |
| 5924465 |
Retractable awning with improved assembly features |
July 20, 1999 |
| A retractable awning is provided with a multiple position pivot support adapted-for mounting the awning in different installations. A flange of a mounting bracket fits in one of several slots in the support according to a wall and awning rail structure. A roller is provided with a notch |
| 5913584 |
Adjustable refrigerator shelf |
June 22, 1999 |
| A vertically adjustable shelf for a refrigerator includes a mounting assembly which cooperates with a pair of vertically extending tracks to position the adjustable shelf at a plurality of predetermined positions, a support assembly is carried by the mounting assembly and movable relativ |
| 5911748 |
Water supply line heater control for an ice maker in a recreational vehicle refrigerator |
June 15, 1999 |
| An ice maker water supply line is provided with a heater. The heater is controlled by a thermally operated switch. The temperature sensor of the switch senses ambient temperature and operates the heater to prevent freezing of the water supply line. The ice maker is provided in an abs |
| 5907958 |
Refrigerator water filter |
June 1, 1999 |
| A water filter assembly mounted to an inner surface of a refrigerator and accessible from within a refrigeration compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a replaceable filter cartridge. The first and second housing par |
| 5906020 |
Out of balance sensor and control method for a textile processing machine |
May 25, 1999 |
| An industrial textile processing machine having a washing chamber supported by a support structure secured to a pedestal support. The support structure is provided with a piezoelectric dynamic sensor used to sense stress on the support structure caused by vibrations of the washing ch |
| 5899081 |
Heating and cooling unit using power inverter with battery |
May 4, 1999 |
| The present invention is directed towards a temperature regulation system for providing heating and cooling for an interior of a truck. The temperature regulation system may be operated for an extended period of time without relying on the truck's engine or start battery for power. T |
| 5891369 |
Method and apparatus for fast start fuel system for an internal combustion engine |
April 6, 1999 |
| A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system includes a carburetor housing having an air passage with a throttle valve disposed therein. The air passage has an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is in communication with the engine. Means are provided fo |
| 5887313 |
Reservoir assembly for wet extractor system |
March 30, 1999 |
| An upright wet extractor includes a base assembly, a manipulative handle pivotally attached to the base assembly, and a motor driven agitator brush. A cleaning solution dispensing tank is removably attached to the handle assembly by a pivotable latch member. In a floor cleaning mode, |
| 5884466 |
Plastic deck liner for lawn mower |
March 23, 1999 |
| A lawn mower including a deck having an inner surface forming a cutting chamber, a cutting blade disposed within the cutting chamber, a drive motor for rotating the cutting blade within the cutting chamber, and a separate wear-resistant liner removably attached to the deck and covering |
| 5876104 |
Breaker assembly for refrigerated cabinet |
March 2, 1999 |
| An inner liner is installed in an outer shell. A breaker panel assembly has four panels and four corners that form a rectangle. The assembly closes an insulation space around the front door opening between the liner and shell. Retainers on the panels engage the liner and shell. Retainers |
| 5860716 |
Dishwasher rack adjustment mechanism |
January 19, 1999 |
| A pair of support assemblies for an upper rack of a washer. Each of the support assemblies includes an arm, a bracket, a carriage, and a lever. The arms each have a plurality of vertical teeth. The carriages are movably disposed within the tracks. The carriages are respectively joined |
| 5860436 |
Offset leg |
January 19, 1999 |
| A washer having a pair of offset legs. In addition to the offset legs, the washer includes a tub, a front frame and a rear frame. The tub defines a wash chamber with a front opening and includes a bottom wall and opposing side walls. The front frame has a pair of legs respectively dispos |
| 5849101 |
Dishwasher cycle--initial cycles lower spray arm only |
December 15, 1998 |
| A method of washing objects in a dishwasher having upper and lower spray arms within a wash chamber and a sump filter. Wash liquid entering a sump from the wash chamber to be recirculated by a pump is filtered the filter to prevent soils from entering the sump and being recirculated. Whe |
| 5848629 |
Non-rotating awning lock |
December 15, 1998 |
| A lock assembly for an awning roller adapted for having an awning rolled thereon and rotationally supported by a rod includes first and second pawls. The first pawl prevents relative rotation between the roller and the rod in one direction and the second pawl prevents relative rotation |
| 5842552 |
Self-adjusting drive-control cable for a lawn mower |
December 1, 1998 |
| A power-driven lawn mower including a push-pull cable having a core connecting a bail arm pivotally supported on the handle and a clutch mechanism which engages and disengages the drive system. A control case is secured to the handle between the bail arm and the clutch assembly and has |
| 5839297 |
Out of balance sensor and control method for a textile processing machine |
November 24, 1998 |
| An industrial textile processing machine having a washing chamber supported by a support structure secured to a pedestal support. The support structure is provided with a piezoelectric dynamic sensor used to sense stress on the support structure caused by vibrations of the washing ch |
| 5839287 |
Selectable refrigerator or freezer compartment |
November 24, 1998 |
| Disclosed is a refrigerator-freezer unit having upper and lower storage compartments which are separated by a divider member. The lower compartment functions as a freezer and the upper compartment is selectively operable as either a freezer or a refrigerator. |
| 5839159 |
Wet extractor system |
November 24, 1998 |
| An upright wet extractor includes a base assembly, a manipulative handle pivotally attached to the base assembly, and a motor driven agitator brush. A cleaning solution dispensing tank is removably attached to the handle assembly by a pivotable latch member. In a floor cleaning mode, |
| 5822883 |
Exhaust air particulate contamination sensing for tumbler dryers |
October 20, 1998 |
| A dryer system comprising a particle counter that measures the level of particulates in the dryer is disclosed. The dryer system is particularly adapted for drying garments to be worn in clean room environments. The dryer system preferably comprises an enclosure having a rotatable drum f |
| 5819352 |
Mount for motorized broom |
October 13, 1998 |
| Disclosed is a brush mounting assembly for a brush utilized in an industrial sweeper. The mounting assembly enables the height of the brush to be easily adjusted while allowing independent action of each end of the brush. Furthermore, the assembly provides quick disconnect at each end of |
