Patents by Inventor RICHARD L. KRETZ

RICHARD L. KRETZ 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 door mounted dispenser assembly
    Patent number: 9155446
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a dispenser assembly, having a top plate portion and a rear plate portion, mounted to a dishwasher liner through at least one mechanical fastener which projects through the liner, extends freely through the rear plate portion and is secured to the top plate portion. Disposed between the liner and the rear panel portion is a seal, either a flat seal or a radial seal. In addition, a trim member, which can be hinged to the top plate portion or formed as a separate component, is provided about a periphery of the top plate portion and seats upon the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron P. Bennett, Paul E. Beshears, Jr., Michael F. Gregory, Richard L. Kretz, Elliott V. Stowe, Christopher C. Wilcox
  • DISHWASHER DOOR MOUNTED DISPENSER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140014144
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a dispenser assembly, having a top plate portion and a rear plate portion, mounted to a dishwasher liner through at least one mechanical fastener which projects through the liner, extends freely through the rear plate portion and is secured to the top plate portion. Disposed between the liner and the rear panel portion is a seal, either a flat seal or a radial seal. In addition, a trim member, which can be hinged to the top plate portion or formed as a separate component, is provided about a periphery of the top plate portion and seats upon the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: AARON P. BENNETT, PAUL E. BESHEARS, JR., MICHAEL F. GREGORY, RICHARD L. KRETZ, ELLIOTT V. STOWE, CHRISTOPHER C. WILCOX