Patents by Inventor Bryan T. Snook

Bryan T. Snook 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).

  • Laundry drying machine with adjustable baffle
    Patent number: 10487441
    Abstract: An adjustable baffle and method of adjusting the baffle for a laundry machine. A dryer drum may include one or more adjustable baffles that may adjust tumbling characteristics of the clothes within the dryer drum. The adjustable baffles may include one or more flexible members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bryan T. Snook, Christopher G. Hoppe
  • Tub for a laundry washing machine
    Patent number: 10487435
    Abstract: A wash tub apparatus and method of manufacturing the wash tub for a laundry washing machine. The wash tub may include an interior rear wall and an exterior rear wall. The exterior rear wall may be molded with a portion of a side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bryan T. Snook, Christopher G. Hoppe
  • LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE WITH ADJUSTABLE BAFFLE
    Publication number: 20190093278
    Abstract: An adjustable baffle and method of adjusting the baffle for a laundry machine. A dryer drum may include one or more adjustable baffles that may adjust tumbling characteristics of the clothes within the dryer drum. The adjustable baffles may include one or more flexible members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan T. Snook, Christopher G. Hoppe
  • TUB FOR A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180274162
    Abstract: A wash tub apparatus and method of manufacturing the wash tub for a laundry washing machine. The wash tub may include an interior rear wall and an exterior rear wall. The exterior rear wall may be molded with a portion of a side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Bryan T. Snook, Christopher G. Hoppe
  • TUB WITH BEARING HOUSING INSERT FOR A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180274161
    Abstract: A wash tub apparatus and method of manufacturing the wash tub for a laundry washing machine. The wash tub may include a bearing housing shell and a bearing housing insert. The bearing housing insert may include at least one bearing. The bearing housing shell may be overmolded with a plastic portion of the cylindrical tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Bryan T. Snook, Christopher G. Hoppe
  • LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE WITH ADJUSTABLE WASH CAPACITY
    Publication number: 20180258572
    Abstract: A wash drum apparatus and method of adjusting the wash capacity for a laundry washing machine. The wash drum may include one or more rear cover inserts that may adjust the wash capacity of the wash drum. The rear cover insert may include one or more impellers. The wash drum may include a rear cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher G. Hoppe, Phillip C. Hombroek, Bryan T. Snook
  • STAIN REMOVAL TOOL FOR A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180142392
    Abstract: A stain removal tool for a laundry washing machine. The stain removal tool may be deployed from a stowed position and may be adapted to receive at least a portion of an article to substantially remove or treat a stain with water. The stain removal tool may have one or more nozzles upstream of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Phillip C. Hombroek, Christopher G. Hoppe, Bryan T. Snook
  • STAIN REMOVAL TOOL FOR A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180142391
    Abstract: A stain removal tool for a laundry washing machine. The stain removal tool may be deployed from a stowed position and may be adapted to receive at least a portion of an article to substantially remove or treat a stain with water. The stain removal tool may have one or more nozzles upstream of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Phillip C. Hombroek, Christopher G. Hoppe, Bryan T. Snook
  • Bulk dispense semi-manual cleaning system for an appliance
    Patent number: 8821647
    Abstract: Cleaning of a bulk dispense system of an appliance is provided. The appliance can include a user accessible compartment whereby the bulk dispense system is connected to a supply of a cleaning fluid. The appliance can be activated so as to flow the cleaning fluid through the bulk dispense system to help clean the system by e.g., removing particulates of detergent, fabric softener, and/or other undesirable matter that may be in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Bryan T. Snook, Aaron Lee Welch, Todd Anthony Reger
  • BULK DISPENSE SEMI-MANUAL CLEANING SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20130213441
    Abstract: Cleaning of a bulk dispense system of an appliance is provided. The appliance can include a user accessible compartment whereby the bulk dispense system is connected to a supply of a cleaning fluid. The appliance can be activated so as to flow the cleaning fluid through the bulk dispense system to help clean the system by e.g., removing particulates of detergent, fabric softener, and/or other undesirable matter that may be in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber, Bryan T. Snook, Aaron Lee Welch, Todd Anthony Reger
  • Lifter for a basket of an appliance
    Patent number: D713105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Todd Anthony Reger, Bryan T. Snook, Paul Stephen Haney
  • Basket for an appliance
    Patent number: D713106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Todd Anthony Reger, Bryan T. Snook, Paul Stephen Haney
  • Basket for an appliance
    Patent number: D713107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Todd Anthony Reger, Bryan T. Snook, Paul Stephen Haney