Lee A Roose

US Patent:

8215137, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Nov 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/944032

Inventors:

Brian Douglas Ripley - Webster City IA, US
Lee Allen Roose - Webster City IA, US
Reynaldo Aramis Nadolny - Webster City IA, US

Assignee:

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

D06F 17/00
D06F 37/00
D06F 39/00
D06F 21/00
D06F 23/00
D06F 25/00

US Classification:

68196, 68139, 68212

Abstract:

A laundry appliance door frame provides an integrated, flame resistant and aesthetic alternative to conventional laundry appliance door frame assemblies, with the benefits of both plastic and metal. The laundry appliance door frame assembly includes a first frame member forming a first peripheral portion of a laundry appliance door about a window pane and a second frame member forming a second peripheral portion of a laundry appliance door about the window pane. The frame members provide a seat to support the window pane on one side and interlocks with reversible hinge and latch components that become part of the frame. Each frame member includes an elongated metal bracket which is at least partially encapsulated within a casing formed of plastic material over-molded onto the metal bracket. The metal brackets form a capture mechanism that provides flame resistant structural support to the side of the window pane opposite the seat.

US Patent:

20030182823, Oct 2, 2003

Filed:

Mar 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/108579

Inventors:

Ted Sanders - Chariton IA, US
Lee Roose - Pella IA, US
Curt Graham - Lynnville IA, US

International Classification:

E01H005/09

US Classification:

037/244000

Abstract:

A manual drive system is shown for moving trenchers and other small ground engaging equipment while in operation. A preferred embodiment of the system includes a pedal providing the mechanical advantage needed for an operator to apply sufficient thrust for such operations and a cleat for engaging the ground to provide the motive force in one instance or a ratchet engaging a transport wheel in another instance.

US Patent:

20080141555, Jun 19, 2008

Filed:

Dec 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/611458

Inventors:

Bradley Steven Hoogendoorn - Webster City IA, US
Michael Paul Ricklefs - Webster City IA, US
Steven John Joerger - Ames IA, US
Barry Eugene Gilman - Webster City IA, US
Brian Douglas Ripley - Webster City IA, US
Lee Allen Roose - Webster City IA, US

Assignee:

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F26B 19/00

US Classification:

34235

Abstract:

A laundry dryer is configured to facilitate multiple venting arrangements, including side venting. A rear wall of the dryer includes a recessed region that extends width-wise along a lower portion of the rear wall, below an inwardly directed step and a deep tray of the rear wall panel. The dryer includes sidewall panels having a generally rectangular cut-away portion located at the respective lower rear corner thereof, in general registry with opposite ends of the recessed region. This arrangement allows the dryer to vent to either the left or right side, or downwardly to the floor, along the exterior of the housing, but within the dryer footprint, without requiring any modifications to the housing or internal vent passage. In addition, the dryer may include a telescoping vent tube extendible beyond the rear wall of the dryer to facilitate connection of an exterior vent extension during dryer installation, and retractable back into the housing.

US Patent:

20100025214, Feb 4, 2010

Filed:

Jul 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/184026

Inventors:

Lee A. Roose - Webster City IA, US
William M. Monson - Webster City IA, US
Michael P. Ricklefs - Webster City IA, US
Steven J. Joerger - Ames IA, US
Brian D. Ripley - Webster City IA, US
Sean F. Myers - Ames IA, US

Assignee:

Electrolux Home Products - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01H 13/70

US Classification:

200 5 A

Abstract:

An electronics enclosure and associated components form a self-contained, unitized assembly including control buttons and illuminated indicator elements, that can be mated as a single piece with an outer user interface control panel fascia. A front panel of the electronics enclosure provides a mounting location for various buttons and lighted indicators that will show through mating apertures provided in the control panel fascia. This may include light pipe collars and integral spring levers. Specially configured cup structures may be integrally molded at the ends of the spring levers to provide electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. A mount of planar spring button pieces on the front enclosure panel, over the associated spring levers, results in an assembly incorporating two springs serving to bias the associated button to its return position, and eliminating any rattle or looseness of the parts.

US Patent:

20120241303, Sep 27, 2012

Filed:

Apr 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/445575

Inventors:

Lee A. ROOSE - Webster City IA, US
William M. MONSON - Webster City IA, US
Michael P. RICKLEFS - Webster City IA, US
Steven J. JOERGER - Ames IA, US

Assignee:

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

H01H 13/14

US Classification:

200530, 200345

Abstract:

An electronics enclosure and associated components form a self-contained, unitized assembly including control buttons and illuminated indicator elements, that can be mated as a single piece with an outer user interface control panel fascia. A front panel of the electronics enclosure provides a mounting location for various buttons and lighted indicators that will show through mating apertures provided in the control panel fascia. This may include light pipe collars and integral spring levers. Specially configured cup structures may be integrally molded at the ends of the spring levers to provide electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. A mount of planar spring button pieces on the front enclosure panel, over the associated spring levers, results in an assembly incorporating two springs serving to bias the associated button to its return position, and eliminating any rattle or looseness of the parts.