Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Dorenkamp

Timothy D. Dorenkamp 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).

  • Window installation method
    Patent number: 7669382
    Abstract: A closure assembly and a method of installing the closure assembly are provided. A insertion opening is formed in water resistant barrier covering a rough opening that generally corresponds to a perimeter of the rough opening. A drainage system including a channel assembly is installed on a sill surface of the rough opening. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening and temporarily secured to the structure. At least one shim carried on the closure assembly is adjusted to level the closure assembly in the rough opening. A sealing member attached to the closure assembly is engaged with the water resistant barrier. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening to permanently secure the closure assembly within the rough opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Cordell R. Burton, Timothy D. Dorenkamp, Michael J. Kugel, Evan R. Vande Haar, Bruce A. Baier, Mark Mullen, Jason L. Jungling
  • Tub mounted, vertically oriented pump
    Patent number: 6857295
    Abstract: The present invention includes a washing machine having a water cavity position beneath an outer tub and a pump mounted above the water cavity with an impeller extending downwardly into the water cavity. Preferably, the water cavity is integral with the outer tub and the water cavity includes a service port located along the bottom of the water cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Ted L. Hansen, Daryl T. Johnson, William R. White, Evan R. Vande Haar, Timothy D. Dorenkamp
  • Tub mounted, vertically oriented pump
    Publication number: 20030172693
    Abstract: The present invention includes a washing machine having a water cavity position beneath an outer tub and a pump mounted above the water cavity with an impeller extending downwardly into the water cavity. Preferably, the water cavity is integral with the outer tub and the water cavity includes a service port located along the bottom of the water cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Ted L. Hansen, Daryl T. Johnson, William R. White, Evan R. Vande Haar, Timothy D. Dorenkamp