Patents by Inventor Randall J. Rhode

Randall J. Rhode 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: 10190248
    Abstract: A system for the remote monitoring of washing machines cleanliness to a pre-certified cleanliness standard includes washing machines having wash processors to wash items according to pre-determined pre-certified recipes using pre-certified consumables. The wash processors are adapted to communicate over the internet with a remotely located administrator processor, to exchange information on a repeating, short-time interval. The wash processors provide to the administrator processor the volumetric consumption of consumables over successive wash loads. In each of said at least one washing machine according to said recipes, wherein said recipes correspond to characteristics of the wash items in each corresponding wash load and the corresponding nature of the spoilage. The recipes and the consumables have been independently pre-certified for use in the washing machines so as to clean and restore the wash items to a pre-determined certification standard of cleanliness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Randall J. Rhode
  • Publication number: 20160090678
    Abstract: A system for the remote monitoring of washing machines cleanliness to a pre-certified cleanliness standard includes washing machines having wash processors to wash items according to pre-determined pre-certified recipes using pre-certified consumables. The wash processors are adapted to communicate over the internet with a remotely located administrator processor, to exchange information on a repeating, short-time interval. The wash processors provide to the administrator processor the volumetric consumption of consumables over successive wash loads. In each of said at least one washing machine according to said recipes, wherein said recipes correspond to characteristics of the wash items in each corresponding wash load and the corresponding nature of the spoilage. The recipes and the consumables have been independently pre-certified for use in the washing machines so as to clean and restore the wash items to a pre-determined certification standard of cleanliness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: RANDALL J. RHODE
  • Publication number: 20040231063
    Abstract: An equipment washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, a supply means for supplying washing fluid, rinsing fluid and drying air cooperating with the tub. A porous basket is rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is selectively rotatable by selective rotation means. At least one porous-sided equipment container is releasably mountable into the basket. Each equipment container is adapted for holding flexible articles positioned within the container, by means for securing the articles, for flow of the washing and rinsing fluids and drying air therethrough. The means for securing the articles hold the flexible articles mounted to and substantially separated from each other, and stationary relative to the container as the basket is rotated relative to the tub in the sequential presence of the washing fluid, the rinsing fluid, and the drying air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Randall J. Rhode, Margie A. Rhode
  • Publication number: 20040089030
    Abstract: An equipment washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, a supply means for supplying washing fluid, rinsing fluid and drying air cooperating with the tub. A porous basket is rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is selectively rotatable by selective rotation means. At least one porous-sided equipment container is releasably mountable into the basket. Each equipment container is adapted for holding flexible articles positioned within the container, by means for securing the articles, for flow of the washing and rinsing fluids and drying air therethrough. The means for securing the articles hold the flexible articles mounted to and substantially separated from each other, and stationary relative to the container as the basket is rotated relative to the tub in the sequential presence of the washing fluid, the rinsing fluid, and the drying air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Randall J. Rhode, Margie A. Rhode
  • Patent number: 6732553
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, and at least one basket rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is an open-lattice sided container having a releasably closable lid. The basket is adapted for holding articles of apparel or other flexible articles substantially stationary relative to the basket as the basket is rotated relative to the tub. A water supply cooperates with the tub for washing and rinsing the articles held in the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Esporta Wash Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall J. Rhode, Margie A. Rhode
  • Publication number: 20020092329
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, and at least one basket rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is an open-lattice sided container having a releasably closable lid. The basket is adapted for holding articles of apparel or other flexible articles substantially stationary relative to the basket as the basket is rotated relative to the tub. A water supply cooperates with the tub for washing and rinsing the articles held in the basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Randall J. Rhode, Margie A. Rhode
  • Patent number: 6374644
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, and at least one basket rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is an open-lattice sided container having a releasably closable lid. The basket is adapted for holding articles of apparel or other flexible articles substantially stationary relative to the basket as the basket is rotated relative to the tub. A water supply cooperates with the tub for washing and rinsing the articles held in the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: E Sportra Wash Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Randall J. Rhode, Margie A. Rhode