Patents by Inventor Jarod Michael Sulik

Jarod Michael Sulik 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).

  • Appliance latch having a rotating latch hook mounted on a linear slide
    Patent number: 7306266
    Abstract: An appliance door latch provides a rotating hook supported on a linear carriage that may move along a line toward and away from a strike. A release of the strike from the rotating hook requires a compression of springs biasing the linear carriage which are then retained in a compressed state by a catch surface on the rotating hook. Re-engagement of the strike with the rotating hook releases the catch surface, causing the springs to pull the rotating hook and strike inward to aid in compressing a door gasket or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenyon A. Hapke, Jarod Michael Sulik