Patents by Inventor Joy A. Schrage

Joy A. Schrage 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).

  • Permanent press cycle for automatic washer
    Patent number: 4000968
    Abstract: A method for minimizing setting of wrinkles in fabrics, particularly permanent press fabrics, during a liquid extraction cycle by adding moisture to the fabrics while they are being centrifuged to maintain their level of moisture content above a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joy A. Schrage, John William Pielemeier, James I. Czech