Patents by Inventor Carl L. Atzbach

Carl L. Atzbach 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).

  • Latch for self-cleaning oven door
    Patent number: 4554907
    Abstract: An improved latching and locking device for use with a door, such as a door of a self-cleaning oven structure, or the like. The latching and locking device utilizes a novel scissors action, avoiding the need for overcenter devices, and providing a smooth releasable latching function while yet providing positive locking of the door when desired, such as during high temperature self-cleaning operations of the oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald V. Overley, Michael H. Tedhams, Carl L. Atzbach