Patents by Inventor Milton Edward Rickert

Milton Edward Rickert 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).

  • Spillproof refrigerator shelf
    Patent number: 6811045
    Abstract: A shelf for a refrigerator includes a plate, a cross support, a side support, and a frame. The plate includes first and second surfaces. The frame is adhered to a first surface of the plate and forms a sealed spill containment area. The second surface of the plate adhered to a cross support or side support for an easily manufactured and assembled spillproof shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Wayne Masker, Richard Anthony Stich, Milton Edward Rickert, Richard Alan Dillingham, Ellen Buell Throdahl, Lisa Carol Steelsmith
  • Grease resistant oven grille
    Patent number: 6191389
    Abstract: A grease resistant oven grille includes an injection molded plastic structure having a plurality of air passages therethrough and a grease resistant powder coating layer overlying the plastic structure for withstanding oven exhaust of about 275° F. (135° C.) without color change. The grease resistant powder is a polyester resin that is electrostatically applied to the plastic structure after priming the grille with a conductive primer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Milton Edward Rickert, Jr.