Patents by Inventor Jonathon H. Olson

Jonathon H. Olson 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 LOCK WITH MECHANICAL DOOR SENSOR
    Publication number: 20120175894
    Abstract: A locking latch for an appliance provides an improved three-wire interface that reduces the chance of malfunction if the door is forcibly opened when it is in the lock state and a bi-stabile actuator is used. In one embodiment, the door switch is positioned to disengage the major load of the washing machine when the doors open, regardless of the lock or unlock state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Kenyon A. Hapke, Jonathon H. Olson, Michael S. Osvatic