Patents by Inventor Diedrich D. Willers

Diedrich D. Willers 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).

  • Publication number: 20180080163
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an industrial washer permitting operation only when secured. In exemplary embodiment, a body including a cylinder is located inside a stationary tub weldment, the cylinder defines a plurality of inner compartments and including a plurality loading openings, each loading opening is dimensioned to permit the placement of laundry within a respective inner compartment of the plurality of inner compartments; a cylinder door is configured to move between an open position and a closed position within the stationary tub weldment, the cylinder door covering at least one the plurality of loading openings in the closed position; a sensor is disposed on the stationary tub weldment; a sensor target bracket is mounted on the cylinder door; and a sensor target is positioned on the sensor target bracket such that the sensor only detects the sensor target when the cylinder door is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: G.A. Braun, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Patent number: 9840802
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: G.A. Braun, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Publication number: 20170306546
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: G.A. Braun, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Publication number: 20170268149
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: G.A. Braun, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Patent number: 9689103
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: G.A. BRAUN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Publication number: 20160326680
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: G.A. BRAUN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Matthew D. Fenn, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Publication number: 20160273145
    Abstract: An industrial washer/extractor with an automated step, components thereof, and applications thereof. The industrial washer/extractor can include at least one opening within which goods are loaded to be washed, and an automated step positioned underneath the at least one opening. The automated step can be structured, configured, or programmed to: automatically move from a first retracted position to a second extended position upon a first predetermined interval; and automatically move from the second extended position to the first retracted position upon a second predetermined interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: G.A. Braun, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Zimmerman, Ryan J. Blair, Diedrich D. Willers
  • Patent number: 9010515
    Abstract: A manually operated laundry load apparatus including a base unit, a conveyor assembly interconnected to the base unit and having a conveyor belt that is driven by a motor to move in an upwardly inclining direction, and a fork truck with a handle that is interconnected to the base unit to permit movement of the load chute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: G.A. Braun, Inc.
    Inventors: Diedrich D. Willers, Mark William Zimmerman, Joseph B. Fiacchi, II, Stephen D. Wilbur, Joseph B. Gudenburr, IV
  • Publication number: 20130341155
    Abstract: A manually operated laundry load apparatus including a base unit, a conveyor assembly interconnected to the base unit and having a conveyor belt that is driven by a motor to move in an upwardly inclining direction, and a fork truck with a handle that is interconnected to the base unit to permit movement of the load chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: G.A. BRAUN, INC.
    Inventors: Diedrich D. Willers, Mark William Zimmerman, Joseph B. Fiacchi, II, Stephen D. Wilbur, Joseph B. Gudenburr, IV