Patents Represented by Attorney Barry E. Deutsch

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  • Iron soleplate with a soleplate bottom cover
    Patent number: 5937552
    Abstract: An iron having a soleplate with a soleplate base and a soleplate wrap. The base is a unitary metal member with a heating element therein. The wrap is a one-piece sheet metal member that is directly attached onto the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventor: Stephen M Hall
  • Iron having skirt with metal plating
    Patent number: 5924225
    Abstract: An iron having a housing with a skirt, a soleplate, and a heating element in the soleplate. The skirt has a molded body comprised of dielectric material. The body has a downwardly extending perimeter rim. A metal plating is adhered directly onto the rim to give an appearance of a metal skirt. The rim includes a base coat, the metal layer and a top coat. The base and top coats on the skirt being baked at particular temperatures and for particular amounts of time for curing and drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen M Hall, John G. Rousso
  • Food processor
    Patent number: 5921485
    Abstract: A first embodiment of a food processor 30 includes a base housing 32, a bowl 34, an implement 132 and a lid 36 formed with a two chute unit 201 and a food pusher 208 for facilitating the introduction of foodstuff into the bowl. A second embodiment of a food processor 230 further includes a small bowl 234 and a lid 236 therefor. A motor 38 is contained within the base housing 32 and selectively drives a shaft 40 which is coupled to the implement 132 for rotation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Plavcan, Paul Holbrook
  • Heat spacer for iron
    Patent number: 5922228
    Abstract: An iron is provided with heat buffering spacers which vertically set apart component elements in a stacked arrangement. The spacers cause gaps between stacked parts thus allowing for improved air convection through the iron as well as spacing the metallic heated elements from the thermoplastic elements which attach to it to prevent melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen M Hall, Peter A Czerner
  • Stand mixer with shaft coupling
    Patent number: 5911505
    Abstract: A stand mixer comprising a drive shaft, a transmission shaft, and a coupling. The drive shaft is rotatably held in a first housing. The transmission shaft is held in a second housing. The second housing is pivotally mounted to the first housing so that the first housing may be pivoted relative to the second housing. The coupling connects the drive shaft to the transmission shaft when the first housing is in an operating position. The coupling includes a self aligning coupling. The self aligning coupling comprises a first member, a second member and a spring. The first member is inserted into and intermeshed with the second member to transfer power between the drive shaft and the transmission shaft. When the first housing is pivoted to the operating position the spring biases the first member against the second member to intermesh the first member with the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Robert A. St. John, Ngai Ming Leung, Charles Z. Krasznai, John D. McNair
  • Stand mixer with locking connection between the mixing bowl and the bowl support
    Patent number: 5908242
    Abstract: A stand mixer comprising a lower housing with a support rotatably mounted thereto and a mixing bowl removably connected to the support. Between the mixing bowl and the support is a self-locking connection. The self-locking connection comprises the support having an aperture and the mixing bowl having a member fixably connected to the mixing bowl. The member fixedly connected to the mixing bowl is adapted to be inserted into the aperture of the support. The member has an engagement surface formed therein. The support has a cam surface. Rotation of the support drives the cam surface upon the engagement surface of the member. This rotates the member in unison with the support and cams down the mixing bowl against the support to lock the mixing bowl to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Robert A. St. John, Paul R. Holbrook, John D. McNair
  • Light with flexible support and reduced storage length
    Patent number: 5906426
    Abstract: An electrically powered appliance includes a first housing connected to a source of electric power. A second housing is spaced from the first housing and includes means for using the electric power. In a preferred embodiment, the electricity powers a light source. A flexible mounting assembly connects the first and second housings. One of the first and second housings includes an elongated slot and the other of the housings includes a protrusion for engagement with the slot. The first housing includes an axially extending U-shaped channel. A portion of the flexible mounting assembly adjacent said second housing is supported within said U-shaped channel when the first and second housings are adjacent each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Richard I Farrington, Richard J. Carbone
  • Apparatus and method for making beverages in a microwave oven
    Patent number: 5902620
    Abstract: An apparatus for preparing beverages comprises a liquid container and a drink medium container including a housing having a tubular member extending downward into the liquid container. The drink medium container includes a filter apparatus capable of containing a drink medium. A drink container includes a tubular liquid inlet in fluid flow communication with the drink medium container. The liquid container is in fluid communication with the drink container such that when liquid in the liquid container is heated, the liquid can flow upward from the liquid container through the tubular member, filter apparatus, and through the tubular liquid inlet into the drink container. The liquid container includes a double wall construction to maintain the temperature on an outer surface thereof at a relatively low level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventor: Patrick B Nolan
  • Toaster oven control assembly
    Patent number: 5889259
    Abstract: A toaster oven with a modular control assembly. The assembly has a frame, an electrical switch assembly, a solenoid, and two levers. The electrical switch assembly is connected to the frame and has multiple sets of electrical switch contact blades. The two levers are directly pivotably connected to the frame. A first lever is connected to the solenoid to be moved by the solenoid. The second lever is adapted to move one of the sets of contact blades to a closed position. The two levers have portions adapted to engage and lock against each other. The toaster oven has a rotatable control shaft with two fins extending from a main section of the shaft in general offset radial directions. The control shaft is supported on the electrical switch assembly and is connected to a thermostat. The thermostat has a cam surface and two raised areas on opposite ends of the cam surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Charles Z Krasznai, Paul F Garneau, James F. Sciarra, Bernard L. Bensussen
  • Assembly of an electrical contact terminal in an electrical appliance
    Patent number: 5886322
    Abstract: An electric iron having electrical terminals connected to an electrical power cord. At least one of the terminals extends through a slot in a heat insulating skirt at the rear of the soleplate. The terminal substantially blocks the slot. The terminal also has a narrow neck section above the slot The terminal is twisted or bent at the narrow neck section to prevent the terminal from being pushed back through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Rivera Mendoza, Ruben Lopez Escalante, George M Drizos
  • Comfort grip handle and process
    Patent number: 5862571
    Abstract: An improved process for producing integral, composite handles having cushioned comfort grips, for appliances such as electric steam irons, comprising a first step of injection molding a one-piece handle substrate of strong, rigid, resinous composition having the desired predetermined shape and design, including a recessed, wrap-around area corresponding to the area of the handle which will be gripped by the hand of the eventual user of appliance. The present process comprises a second step of injection molding an integral, outer, soft, contoured layer of foamed resin into the recessed, wrap-around area of the rigid plastic handle substrate, to form a smooth, compressible, comfort grip surface area of the composite handle for engagement with the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Stuart Naft, George M. Drizos, Edward M. Kubicz, Lee H. Eckert, Michael J. Marchetti, Roger Lockshier, Scott Rosander, Carmine Mancini
  • Iron having skirt with metal plating
    Patent number: 5860234
    Abstract: An iron having a housing with a skirt, a soleplate, and a heating element in the soleplate. The skirt has a molded body comprised of dielectric material. The body has a downwardly extending perimeter rim. A chrome plating is adhered directly onto the rim to give an appearance of a metal skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Hall
  • Combined switch actuator and signal light transmitter for an iron
    Patent number: 5844203
    Abstract: A switch actuator for an electric iron comprises a one-piece member with a first end stationarily connected to the housing of an iron and a second end adapted to be depressed by a user. The second end extends through an aperture in the housing. The second end is located in front of a control switch of the iron inside the housing. The second end has a transparent section to transmit light from a signal light inside of the housing to outside of the housing. The first end of the member is interlockingly captured by a receiving area of the housing without use of additional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E Chasen, Peter A Czerner
  • Coffeemaker
    Patent number: D401467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Naft, Patrick B Nolan
  • Storage case for food processor accessories
    Patent number: D403927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventors: Jan Hippen, Iulius Lucaci, Angelika I. Schubert-Belle
  • Flexible flashlight
    Patent number: D404157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Carbone
  • Container
    Patent number: D409446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Robert A. St. John, Sui Kwai Keung
  • Combination light and retractable leash
    Patent number: D410117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Alan D. Ball, Brian J. Matt, David G. Honan, Joseph J. Laskowski, John G. Rousso, Thomas Swyst
  • Blender
    Patent number: D412809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Toro, Bernard Heitz, David W. Kaiser, Eric Price, Chris Hageman, Stuart Naft
  • Flexible light
    Patent number: D413175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Kaiser, Patrick B. Nolan, Glen Nielsen, Richard I. Farrington, Richard J. Carbone, John G. Rousso