Patents by Inventor Luann E. Fitzpatrick

Luann E. Fitzpatrick 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).

  • Washing machine agitator
    Patent number: 5440903
    Abstract: A washing machine agitator includes a vertical barrel having a tapered skirt connected to the lower end thereof. A plurality of lower vanes are connected to the barrel and extend radially outwardly adjacent the tapered skirt. A splash rib extends circumferentially around the barrel adjacent its upper end. A plurality of triangular vanes are connected to the barrel and extend upwardly to abut against the downwardly presented surface of the splash rib. A number of pairs of rectangular ribs are also attached to the barrel between the triangular vanes and extend upwardly to abut the splash rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Keith E. Kropf, Richard P. Bergeson, Luann E. Fitzpatrick
  • Washing machine agitator
    Patent number: D357561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Keith E. Kropf, Richard P. Bergeson, Luann E. Fitzpatrick