Patents by Inventor Ray W. Spiegel

Ray W. Spiegel 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).

  • Two part actuating member for an additive dispenser on a dishwasher
    Patent number: 5031649
    Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus having a wash chamber, a timer, an additive reservoir and a dispenser for selectively closing and opening the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Larry D. Marks, Richard C. Stiles, Ray W. Spiegel
  • Appliance door latch
    Patent number: 3997201
    Abstract: An improved latch structure for releasably locking a door to a cabinet including switch structure for permitting operation of electrical apparatus associated therewith to be operated only when the door is in the latched closed position. The switch is hidden within the door behind the latch bolt so as to be operated substantially only by the strike which has a preselected configuration to effect the latching and switch operating operations. The bolt may be operated manually to release the door from the latched condition, and in the illustrated embodiment, an improved pivotally mounted operator is provided for effecting the desired unlatching movement of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Clifford L. DeSchaaf, Ray W. Spiegel