Patents by Inventor Joel Bragg

Joel Bragg 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).

  • LOW POWER CONSUMPTION LOCK FOR APPLIANCE LATCH
    Publication number: 20070144880
    Abstract: A transportation-robust bi-stable latch mechanism preserves low actuation forces by means of an auxiliary mechanism blocking the effects of shock forces during transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Bragg, Kenyon Hapke, Michael Hintz, Randy McDonald, Michael Osvatic, Jarod Sulik
  • Dishwasher vent assembly
    Publication number: 20050274036
    Abstract: A mechanized vent for a dishwasher employs a vent plate moving about a hinge axis as driven by a cam mechanism at a surface of the vent plate removed from the hinge axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Osvatic, Michael Hintz, Joel Bragg, Jeffrey Krieger, Mark Rodaer
  • Linear travel air damper
    Publication number: 20050189184
    Abstract: A damper suitable for use in a refrigerator provides for linear motion of a damper plate toward and away from a damper seat. The damper plate may be driven by an axial lead screw attached to a small DC motor and may employ a non-foam gasket to reduce water absorption and possible formation of obstructing ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Osvatic, Joel Bragg