Patents by Inventor Mitchell Corbett

Mitchell Corbett 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).

  • Appliance combination lock for special modes
    Publication number: 20060155390
    Abstract: An appliance is provided with special software modes for diagnostic or testing purposes. The appliance includes an electronic control panel with a rotary dial for actuating the special modes. The dial operates like a combination lock. The dial is rotated clockwise so as to twice pass a reference point, then rotated counterclockwise to pass the reference point once, and then again rotated clockwise to the selected special mode, as indicated by a plurality of LED lights extending around the dial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Mitchell Corbett