Patents by Inventor Mark S. Snowden

Mark S. Snowden 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).

  • Top cover hinge and method for using same
    Patent number: 6513196
    Abstract: A hinge is provided for hinging the top cover of an appliance to the remaining cabinet. The hinge body includes an upper end, a lower end, first and second opposite lateral edges, a front face, and a rear face. The hinge body includes one or more appendages protruding outwardly from the front face of the hinge body. The hinge body also includes a hook formed therein and protruding upwardly from the upper edge of the hinge body. The hook is adapted to fit within a hook-receiving opening in the top cover and the appendages of the hinge body are adapted to fit within openings in the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Snowden, Paul A. Reynolds
  • Top cover hinge and method for using same
    Publication number: 20020194704
    Abstract: A hinge is provided for hinging the top cover of an appliance to the remaining cabinet. The hinge body includes an upper end, a lower end, first and second opposite lateral edges, a front face, and a rear face. The hinge body includes one or more appendages protruding outwardly from the front face of the hinge body. The hinge body also includes a hook formed therein and protruding upwardly from the upper edge of the hinge body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Mark S. Snowden, Paul A. Reynolds
  • Interface for top-loading laundry appliance
    Patent number: D484651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy P. Linahon, Stephen D. Schober, Mark S. Snowden
  • Interface for front-loading laundry appliance
    Patent number: D485400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne E. Kiefer, David E. Liebe, Timothy P. Linahon, Kenneth M. Odland, Stephen D. Schober, Mark S. Snowden
  • Interface for lower front panel for laundry appliance
    Patent number: D486615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen D. Schober, Mark S. Snowden