Patents by Inventor Theodore D. Ernst

Theodore D. Ernst 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).

  • Detergent dispensing method and apparatus for a vertical axis washer
    Patent number: 6065171
    Abstract: A detergent dispensing method and apparatus for an automatic vertical axis washer. The washer includes a tub ring having a louvered area creating a drop zone through which wash additives are directly dispensed into the wash tub. In addition, the washer further includes a tub ring splash shield and D-ring splash shield. The tub ring and D-ring splash shields, along with the tub ring with the louvered area, act to direct wash additives into the wash tub and to further prevent wash fluid from escaping from the wash cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Casey J. Tubman, Dale E. Mueller, Theodore D. Ernst, James W. Titus