Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Mark W. Borgman
  • Patent number: 5660452
    Abstract: An indicator for an appliance includes a light bar formed of molded plastic material. The bar is interconnected to the control elements of the appliance so the periphery of the bar lights whenever any element of the appliance is active. The bar is designed so the periphery of the light bar is exposed along the exterior edge of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Bales, Mark A. Pickering
  • Patent number: 5584405
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf for a refrigerator compartment has two parts, a platform and a support member and provides adjustment of both the length and the height of the shelf. The platform is attached at a first end to a compartment wall at one of two heights. The support member is slidably attached to the second end of the platform to allow adjustment of the length of the shelf. The support member has two legs with different lengths. The selection of the leg to support the platform in cooperation with selection of the corresponding attachment height at the first end of the platform determines the height of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Todd J. Tunzi
  • Patent number: 5513910
    Abstract: A storage compartment for a refrigerator door is disclosed which includes a recess formed in the door liner of the refrigerator. The recess is provided with pivot connections and a pivot stop. A rack is provided that is made to allow viewing of the contents. The rack is rotatably insertable into the recess defined by the door liner and can then be rotated forwardly from the door until the rack comes into contact with the stop on the door. In the rotated state, the contents of the rack may be easily accessed and removed. The rack is further designed so that if the door is shut while the rack is in an open position the rack will not contact the cabinet wall, preventing damage to the cabinet and the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Ellingwood, Todd J. Tunzi