Patents by Inventor James R. Cochrane

James R. Cochrane 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).

  • Article retaining mechanism
    Patent number: 5249590
    Abstract: A mechanism for securing items in a dishwasher rack includes a support member mounted on the rack, and a U-shaped contact member with the distal ends of the contact member rotatably connected to the support member. A spring is mounted on the support member and engages the ends of the contact member to urge the contact member into engagement with items in the dishwasher rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dwight W. Jacobus, Joseph D. Tobbe, Lawrence R. Collins, James R. Cochrane, Glen Miller