Patents by Inventor Andrew F. Schloot

Andrew F. Schloot 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).

  • Method and apparatus for sensing water flow through a dishwasher including a vacuum switch
    Patent number: 7163590
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a water inlet connectable to a water source. A dishwasher element is operable on water received through the inlet. A flow sensor is in fluid communication with the inlet and is operable to generate a control signal indicative of water flow through the inlet. A control apparatus is connected between the dishwasher element and the flow sensor and is operable to inhibit operation of the dishwasher element in response to the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. DuHack, Laurence S. Slocum, Andrew F. Schloot, Michael T. Clouser
  • Method and apparatus for sensing water flow through a dishwasher including a vacuum switch
    Publication number: 20040255976
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a water inlet connectable to a water source. A dishwasher element is operable on water received through the inlet. A flow sensor is in fluid communication with the inlet and is operable to generate a control signal indicative of water flow through the inlet. A control apparatus is connected between the dishwasher element and the flow sensor and is operable to inhibit operation of the dishwasher element in response to the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Michael R. DuHack, Laurence S. Slocum, Andrew F. Schloot, Michael T. Clouser