Patents by Inventor Steven Fricke

Steven Fricke 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).

  • Laundry treating appliance
    Patent number: 10184203
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating a load of laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet having at least one panel and a vessel, such as a tub or drum, suspended within the cabinet. An embossed pattern is provided on the at least one panel of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Emery, Steven Fricke, James R. Sawyer, Dennis J. Tuckowski
  • REINFORCING CAP FOR A TUB REAR WALL OF AN APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20180080161
    Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a tub having a rear wall that includes a plurality of structural ribs. A drive hub has a bearing housing insert injection molded into the rear wall. A stator is attached to the drive hub at stator fastening portions exposed through the rear wall of the tub. A reinforcing cap is fixed to the structural ribs of the rear wall of the tub. The bearing housing of the drive hub extends rearwards through a portion of the reinforcing cap. The stator fastening portions are exposed through the reinforcing cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Fricke, Tarun Sai Yadav Godha, James B. Hull, Peter A. Wagoner, Eric J. Walsh, Christoph J. Miller
  • Laundry treating appliance
    Patent number: 9551102
    Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating a load of laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet and a vessel, such as a tub or drum, suspended within the cabinet. An embossed pattern is provided on at least one wall or panel of the cabinet to complement the outer peripheral shape of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Emery, Steven Fricke, James R. Sawyer, Dennis J. Tuckowski
  • Appliance panel with increased natural frequency
    Publication number: 20050257326
    Abstract: A side panel for a fabric care appliance is described. The side panel includes an embossed pattern for increasing a first natural frequency (or first harmonic) of the side panel. Preferably, the first natural frequency is substantially higher than any ordinary operating frequency or driving frequency of the appliance. For example, in a washing machine, the first natural frequency of the side panel is preferably at least 1.6 times greater than the maximum rotational frequency of a drum or tumbler of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Rick Schneider, Steven Fricke, Michael Short, James Sawyer, Phillip Lindeman, Michael Carey