Patents by Inventor Orrin P. Lorenz

Orrin P. Lorenz 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).

  • Patent number: 10151058
    Abstract: A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base including at least one vane, and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper end having a recess. The agitator includes a cap having a top and a bottom that is removably mounted to the tower. A scrub brush is carried by the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Scott E. Carpenter, Orrin P. Lorenz, Joel A. Luckman
  • Patent number: 9903063
    Abstract: A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper portion with an opening. A centrifugally actuated dispensing cup located within the upper portion and fluidly coupled to the opening. The agitator includes a scrub brush that can be mounted to the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Scott E. Carpenter, Orrin P. Lorenz, Joel A. Luckman
  • Publication number: 20180044841
    Abstract: A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base including at least one vane, and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper end having a recess. The agitator includes a cap having a top and a bottom that is removably mounted to the tower. A scrub brush is carried by the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: SCOTT E. CARPENTER, ORRIN P. LORENZ, JOEL A. LUCKMAN
  • Publication number: 20170362762
    Abstract: A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper portion with an opening. A centrifugally actuated dispensing cup located within the upper portion and fluidly coupled to the opening. The agitator includes a scrub brush that can be mounted to the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: SCOTT E. CARPENTER, ORRIN P. LORENZ, JOEL A. LUCKMAN
  • Patent number: 7619434
    Abstract: A test apparatus for determining layer-to-layer misregistration of a multiple layer printed circuit board having an electrical test pattern formed on an inner layer and an electrical test reference formed on an outer layer with the reference electrically connected to the pattern. The apparatus includes a holder for the board, an electrical input device that moves into and out of connection with the reference when the board is in the holder, with the input device adapted to provide a signal to the reference, and an electrical output probe configured to move into and out of electrical connection with the pattern when the board is in the holder. The output probe is adapted to receive at least one signal from the pattern when a signal is provided to the reference, such that the signal received by the output probe conveys layer-to-layer misregistration between the inner layer and the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Orrin P. Lorenz, Anthony A. Primavera, Howard Lee Bentley
  • Publication number: 20090000814
    Abstract: A method of testing for misregistration in a multiple layer printed circuit board includes providing an electrical test pattern on one or more layers of the board, testing for an electrical signal between the test pattern and a test reference, and determining layer-to-layer misregistration based on the results of the testing. A method of manufacturing a multiple layer board that is configured to facilitate non-destructive testing of layer-to-layer misregistration includes forming an electrical test pattern on a first layer and forming a corresponding electrical test reference on a second layer. Then, a connecting pathway is formed between the test reference and the test pattern, including the first and second layers, with testing for an electrical signal between the test reference and the test pattern determining layer-to-layer misregistration of the first layer with respect to the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Anthony A. Primavera, Orrin P. Lorenz, Howard L. Bentley
  • Patent number: 7388394
    Abstract: A method of testing for misregistration in a multiple layer printed circuit board includes providing an electrical test pattern on one or more layers of the board, testing for an electrical signal between the test pattern and a test reference, and determining layer-to-layer misregistration based on the results of the testing. A method of manufacturing a multiple layer board that is configured to facilitate non-destructive testing of layer-to-layer misregistration includes forming an electrical test pattern on a first layer and forming a corresponding electrical test reference on a second layer. Then, a connecting pathway is formed between the test reference and the test pattern, including the first and second layers, with testing for an electrical signal between the test reference and the test pattern determining layer-to-layer misregistration of the first layer with respect to the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony A. Primavera, Orrin P. Lorenz, Howard L. Bentley