Patents by Inventor Michael RICKLEFS

Michael RICKLEFS 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).

  • Publication number: 20090139108
    Abstract: A dryer has complex angled surfaces and a plurality of grip elements thereon. The angled surfaces have varying angles of inclination relative to a base of the dryer vane and the characteristics of the grip elements vary in relation to the angle of inclination of the surface portions upon which they are disposed. The grip elements may protrude from the vane surfaces and the height of the grip elements may vary in relation to the varying angle of inclination of the surfaces. Taller grip elements may be provided on the less inclined surfaces and shorter grip elements may be provided on the more inclined surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Ricklefs, Brian Douglas Ripley, Steven John Joerger, Robin Alan Hultman, Charles Matthew Fischels, Renato Henriques Honfi, Melissa Michael Reim
  • Publication number: 20080235613
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a system for providing a customizable multi-user interface for a treatment appliance is presented. The system includes a user interface having a display region. The display region may include a user selection menu wherein one of a plurality of stored users may be selected. Once a user is selected, various customized user interface parameters and wash cycles associated with that user will be available for selection. The customized user interface parameters may include brightness, contrast, volume, and the like. Each cycle may include various customized wash cycle parameters, such as wash temperature, spin speed and soil level. The user interface may further include a plurality of soft keys provided for the selection of menu options on the display. In addition, the user interface may include a rotatable knob from which cycle selections may be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Michael RICKLEFS, Marco DEL PUPPO, Fabio MARCHETTO, Steve JOERGER, Timothy SHANAHAN, Ha Young COFFMAN, Michael MOORE, Loween J. CLAYBERG, Sean MYERS, Robert A. McCOY, Charlotte BRUNDIN-LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20080235614
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a system for providing a customizable multi-user interface for a treatment appliance is presented. The system includes a user interface having a display region. The display region may include a user selection menu wherein one of a plurality of stored users may be selected. Once a user is selected, various customized user interface parameters and wash cycles associated with that user will be available for selection. The customized user interface parameters may include brightness, contrast, volume, and the like. Each cycle may include various customized wash cycle parameters, such as wash temperature, spin speed and soil level. The user interface may further include a plurality of soft keys provided for the selection of menu options on the display. In addition, the user interface may include a rotatable knob from which cycle selections may be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Michael RICKLEFS, Marco DEL PUPPO, Fabio MARCHETTO, Steve JOERGER, Timothy SHANAHAN, HaYoung COFFMAN, Michael MOORE, Loween J. CLAYBERG, Sean MYERS, Robert A. McCOY, Charlotte BRUNDIN-LEWIS