Patents by Inventor Carl A. Rotter

Carl A. Rotter 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).

  • Dishwasher having multiple spray zones
    Patent number: 8007598
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing multiple spray zones, including a localized spray zone for an upper rack and a silverware spray zone for a silverware basket, within the wash chamber of a dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: David Hung-Chih Chen, Brian Lee Greenhaw, Mark D. Kerber, Carl A. Rotter, Jeffrey R. Taylor
  • DISHWASHER HAVING MULTIPLE SPRAY ZONES
    Publication number: 20100101611
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing multiple spray zones, including a localized spray zone for an upper rack and a silverware spray zone for a silverware basket, within the wash chamber of a dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DAVID HUNG-CHIH CHEN, BRIAN LEE GREENHAW, MARK D. KERBER, CARL A. ROTTER, JEFFREY R. TAYLOR
  • Multi-position chair
    Patent number: D437134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventors: R. Jett Anderson, Edward J. Robertson, Jr., Carl A. Rotter, James M. Ryan
  • Chair
    Patent number: D443430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventors: R. Jett Anderson, Edward J. Robertson, Jr., Carl A. Rotter, James M. Ryan
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D649833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D651461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D651462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D652677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Whirpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D653908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Appliance with a front having the appearance of chamfered sides with rounded edges
    Patent number: D657191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Browne, Wyatt A. Cline, Leah Z. Lader, Joon J. Lee, Jason S. Lind, John W. McConnell, Carl A. Rotter, Allen D. Wong
  • Chaise back rest
    Patent number: D431945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventors: R. Jett Anderson, Edward J. Robertson, Jr., Carl A. Rotter, James M. Ryan