Patents by Inventor Stephan A. Cummings

Stephan A. Cummings 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).

  • Washing machine with pumping damper for automatic balancing
    Publication number: 20060230543
    Abstract: An improved washing machine includes a tub with a rotatable drum mounted therein, in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. An open balance ring is mounted on the drum. The tub is supported by a damper which pumps fluid to the balance ring to counter balance unbalanced loads in the drum during dynamic operation of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Stephan Cummings
  • Self-adjusting fastener and method for using same
    Patent number: 6540433
    Abstract: A fastening member is either retentively engaging or contacting a one piece member, and includes a biasing slot therein. A screw extends through the biasing slot and engages at least one biasing member on one side of the slot. The screw extends into the other piece, and rotation of the screw draws the first piece and the second piece together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Stephan A. Cummings
  • Self-adjusting fastener and method for using same
    Publication number: 20020168224
    Abstract: A fastening member is either retentively engaging or contacting a one piece member, and includes a biasing slot therein. A screw extends through the biasing slot and engages at least one biasing member on one side of the slot. The screw extends into the other piece, and rotation of the screw draw the first piece and the second piece together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Stephan A. Cummings