Patents by Inventor Richard A. Rowe

Richard A. Rowe 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: 4594481
    Abstract: An electrical switch panel including a switch actuating assembly is disclosed for intermittently altering the electrical condition of a switch. A base member is formed to include a plurality of chambers each dimensioned for receiving and retaining the electrical switch actuating assembly is positioned on a support member carrying the switch. An insulative tactile film is arranged on the base pad providing a touch area covering the chamber openings. An axially movable member disposed in the chamber is operable by movement of the film to engage a cantilever switch actuating member whereby the axial movement of the film transmitted through the axially movable member causes an amplified movement of the cantilever switch actuating member which is effective in altering the electrical condition of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donald W. Wilham, Richard A. Rowe
  • Patent number: 4301829
    Abstract: A flood control arrangement for dishwashers in which the in-flow to the dishwasher tub from the water supply line is automatically terminated in the event the tub water rises to a flood level. The arrangement includes a sealing plunger disposed in a plunger body member housing installed downstream of the water fill valve. The sealing plunger tends to be moved to the sealing position by the line water pressure to shut off in-flow to the dishwasher but is blocked from movement to this position whenever the water level is below the flood level by the stem of a float positioned in the dishwasher tub. When the water level in the tub approaches the flood level, the float rises in the tub to a position whereat the float stem releases the sealing plunger to allow it to move to the sealing position and shut off further flow to the dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Rowe
  • Patent number: 4019794
    Abstract: A roller for a dishwasher rack is provided which is easily molded and which includes a flexible peripheral flange that prevents the roller from cutting the tub and door lining material. The roller also includes a generously radiused portion adjacent the dishwasher tub sidewall which prevents it from scoring the tub liner and serves to keep the rack in alignment by abutting the tub sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Rowe