Patents by Inventor Marvin J. McDowell

Marvin J. McDowell 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).

  • Anti-tip anchor device for an appliance in combination with an interlock switch
    Patent number: 5624098
    Abstract: An anti-tip device is provided for an appliance in the form of a first bracket secured to a floor and having an open-ended slot for receiving a support leg of the appliance. A second bracket is secured to the first bracket and is capable of engaging an interlock switch of an appliance. The engagement of the interlock switch by the second bracket is indicative of proper installation of the appliance. Further, use of the appliance is prevented by improper installation using the control circuitry of the appliance connected to the interlock switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Marvin J. McDowell