Patents by Inventor Philip John Brace

Philip John Brace 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).

  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 5755244
    Abstract: A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against racking forces by incorporating an inverse portal frame in the opening flange. A synchronous AC motor is used with the rotor running within the wash chamber driving a wash pump integrated with a rotating spray arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Anthony Sargeant, William Hugh Currie, Willem Ouwens, Philip John Brace, Robert William Todd, Hans-Joachim Scholz
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 5743281
    Abstract: A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against racking forces by incorporating an inverse portal frame in the opening flange. A synchronous AC motor is used with the rotor running within the wash chamber driving a wash pump integrated with a rotating spray arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Anthony Sargeant, William Hugh Currie, Willem Ouwens, Philip John Brace, Robert William Todd, Hans-Joachim Scholz
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 5709237
    Abstract: A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against racking forces by incorporating an inverse portal frame in the opening flange. A synchronous AC motor is used with the rotor running within the wash chamber driving a wash pump integrated with a rotating spray arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Anthony Sargeant, William Hugh Currie, Willem Ouwens, Philip John Brace, Robert William Todd, Hans-Joachim Scholz
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 5651382
    Abstract: A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against racking forces by incorporating an inverse portal frame in the opening flange. A synchronous AC motor is used with the rotor running within the wash chamber driving a wash pump integrated with a rotating spray arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Anthony Sargeant, William Hugh Currie, Willem Ouwens, Philip John Brace, Robert William Todd, Hans-Joachim Scholz
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: 5651380
    Abstract: A dishwasher having spray arm, motor and pump components configured and mounted so as to occupy very low height. In one form the complete wash system is arranged as a drawer which slides in and out of a cabinet. The cabinet opening is stiffened against racking forces by incorporating an inverse portal frame in the opening flange. A synchronous AC motor is used with the rotor running within the wash chamber driving a wash pump integrated with a rotating spray arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Anthony Sargeant, William Hugh Currie, Willem Ouwens, Philip John Brace, Robert William Todd, Hans-Joachim Scholz
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D400320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventor: Philip John Brace
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D403471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventor: Philip John Brace