MR. THOMAS L JOHNSON, PT
Physical Therapy at Physicians Dr, Jackson, TN

6827225, Dec 7, 2004

Dec 5, 2002

10/310337

John H. Miilu - Jackson TN
Christopher W. Vaughn - Jackson TN
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN
Karl R. C. Wendt - Jackson TN
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

A47F 500

211 419, 211183

A clip is provided for mounting in a dishwasher rack to hold objects to be washed. The clip includes a base having opposite ends with an opening adjacent each end so that the clip can be mounted on at least a pair of rack tines. At least one resilient tab extends upwardly from the base and is adapted to retain a cup or other object in the rack. Mounting the clip on at least a pair of tines provides strength and stability for the clip.

7789968, Sep 7, 2010

Jun 5, 2007

11/758070

Robert A. Elick - Jackson TN, US
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN, US
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN, US

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

B08B 7/04

134 18, 134 252, 134 56 D, 134 58 D

A dishwasher operates to sense the need for a drain or purge operation based on dynamic characteristics of a respective washing operation such that an adaptive system is defined. In accordance with the invention, washing fluid used to spray clean kitchenware being washed is filtered and soil from the kitchenware is collected. When the filtering system becomes clogged, a flow signal is established to indicate the need for at least a partial drain operation. Most preferably, this arrangement is used in combination with signals from a turbidity sensor, as well as pump motor current signals, to provide an comprehensive, dynamically adaptive control system.

7472711, Jan 6, 2009

Feb 13, 2004

10/777268

Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN, US
John Trevor Morrison - Cedar Grove TN, US

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

B08B 3/02

134 941, 134111, 134186, 134115 G

A dishwasher includes a pump assembly which functions to chop all fluid entrained soil prior to directing fluid to upper and lower wash arms. A flow conduit leading to the upper wash arm is provided with a sampling port which directs a percentage of the fluid flow into a filter chamber having one or more fine mesh filter screens that open into the dishwasher tub basin. The filter chamber is exposed to a collection chamber that leads to a drain. In the event the filter chamber becomes clogged, a pressure relief valve opens a pressure regulation port to permit washing fluid in the filter chamber to enter the tub basin. In one embodiment, the pressure relief valve is constituted by a check ball which is displaced by a pressure build up in the filter chamber. In another embodiment, the pressure relief valve is constituted by a flapper valve.

D488594, Apr 13, 2004

Dec 5, 2002

29/172095

John H. Miilu - Jackson TN
Christopher W. Vaughn - Jackson TN
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN
Karl R. C. Wendt - Jackson TN
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

1505

D32 3

7241347, Jul 10, 2007

Mar 19, 2004

10/803939

Robert A. Elick - Jackson TN, US
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN, US
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN, US

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

B08B 7/04

134 18, 134 252, 134 56 D, 134 58 D

A dishwasher operates to sense the need for a drain or purge operation based on dynamic characteristics of a respective washing operation such that an adaptive system is defined. In accordance with the invention, washing fluid used to spray clean kitchenware being washed is filtered and soil from the kitchenware is collected. When the filtering system becomes clogged, a flow signal is established to indicate the need for at least a partial drain operation. Most preferably, this arrangement is used in combination with signals from a turbidity sensor, as well as pump motor current signals, to provide an comprehensive, dynamically adaptive control system.

6610943, Aug 26, 2003

Jul 2, 2002

10/186949

Anthony Lewis Durfee - Jackson TN 38301
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN 38305
John Henry Miilu - Jackson TN 38305

H05H 1370

2003021, 200515

A membrane switch incorporated in a control panel of a domestic washing appliance is vented through a labyrinth venting arrangement composed of a long, small diameter, twisting passage, including concentric arcuate sections and an intermediate portion. The venting arrangement establishes an effective barrier to fluids and other moisture, while accommodating the free passage of gases. In the most preferred form, the labyrinth venting arrangement is formed by cutting a channel into a supporting plastic assembly and then adhesive bonding a control plate incorporating the membrane switch over the labyrinth feature to complete the passage. One end of the passage is open to atmosphere by way of a slot in the supporting plastic assembly, while the other end joins the venting path with the membrane switch.

5957144, Sep 28, 1999

May 18, 1998

9/080528

Mark B. Neff - Jackson TN
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

B08B 300

134 56D

The dishwasher of the present invention is adapted to skip a drain cycle if the water in the dishwasher is clean enough. The invention uses a turbidity sensor to sense the turbidity of the water. If the sensed turbidity is below a threshold value, the drain motor and the water valve are disabled to prevent the water from being drained and to prevent additional water from being introduced into the dishwasher.

6007640, Dec 28, 1999

Oct 27, 1998

9/179295

Mark B. Neff - Jackson TN
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

B08B 704

134 18

The dishwasher of the present invention is adapted to skip a drain cycle if the water in the dishwasher is clean enough. The invention uses a turbidity sensor to sense the turbidity of the water. If the sensed turbidity is below a threshold value, the drain motor and the water valve are disabled to prevent the water from being drained and to prevent additional water from being introduced into the dishwasher.