Patents by Inventor Katrien A. Saveyn

Katrien A. Saveyn 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).

  • Vertical axis washer and a rotating washplate therefor
    Patent number: 5878602
    Abstract: An automatic washer having a wash tub in which a rotatable wash basket is disposed. A wash plate is rotatably mounted in the wash basket and is capable of independently rotating or co-rotating with respect to the wash basket. The wash plate has at least two ripples integrally formed in its surface whereby upon the rotation of the wash plate, any clothing in contact with the ripple will be directed vertically to impart mechanical energy to the clothing instead of carrying the clothing with the wash plate as it is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark B. Kovich, Tracy M. Smart, Earl E. Meister, III, Katrien A. Saveyn