Patents by Inventor Edward Foxworthy

Edward Foxworthy 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).

  • Furnace door latch assembly
    Patent number: 9234369
    Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a furnace door to a furnace casing includes a latch for placement on an inside of the furnace door; a knob for placement on a front surface of the furnace door; a latch plate for placement between the latch and the knob; and a threaded screw for threadably coupling the knob to the latch. The latch plate supports the weight of the furnace door in a closed position and reduces a pinch force used for rotating the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nitu Gupta, Larry D. Rieke, Edward Foxworthy
  • Furnace Door Latch Assembly
    Publication number: 20130285392
    Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a furnace door to a furnace casing includes a latch for placement on an inside of the furnace door; a knob for placement on a front surface of the furnace door; a latch plate for placement between the latch and the knob; and a threaded screw for threadably coupling the knob to the latch. The latch plate supports the weight of the furnace door in a closed position and reduces a pinch force used for rotating the knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Nitu Gupta, Larry D. Rieke, Edward Foxworthy