Patents by Inventor Roger A. Rieckman

Roger A. Rieckman 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).

  • Hand held electric hair dryer
    Patent number: 4683369
    Abstract: A portable electric hair dryer having an insulating housing enclosing a motor, fan and heating element with a first switch means for connecting or disconnecting the hair dryer from a source of power and a second switch for controlling the level of heat supplied by the heating element, the first switch being a normally open double pole switch which is completely moisture sealed. The first switch having a mechanical stop associated with a switch actuator to prevent inadvertent actuation of said first switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: John Zink Company
    Inventors: Roger A. Rieckman, William R. Hemrich, Donald N. Jursich, George C. Crowley