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Gerald L. Kretchman
Also filed as: KRETCHMAN GERALD L
22 granted patents·673 citations·filing 1979–1999
97Inventor score
Files withWHIRLPOOL CO22
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22 records- 0193US5460018AVertical axis washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 24, 1995·77 cites·26 claims
- 0292US4908959AAirflow directing dry rackWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1988·Granted Mar 20, 1990·55 cites·14 claims
- 0388US4488363ACombination idler and belt failure switch for a dryerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1983·Granted Dec 18, 1984·47 cites·11 claims
- 0486US4262870ARetractable self-leveling support assembly for automatic washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1979·Granted Apr 21, 1981·44 cites·12 claims
- 0582US5582039AIntegrated tub ring with clothes diverterWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 10, 1996·44 cites·18 claims
- 0682US5507053AMethod of washing in a verticle axis washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1995·Granted Apr 16, 1996·52 cites·29 claims
- 0782US5504955AMethod of rinsing in a vertical axis washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1995·Granted Apr 9, 1996·48 cites·30 claims
- 0877USD314262SHeated dry rack or the likeWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1988·Granted Jan 29, 1991·18 cites·1 claims
- 0976US4462170ASump for lint screen cleaner and storage system for a dryerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1982·Granted Jul 31, 1984·31 cites·5 claims
- 1072US6115863ADrive system for a vertical axis washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 12, 2000·31 cites·23 claims
- 1172US4989347ADryer transition ductWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1989·Granted Feb 5, 1991·27 cites·17 claims
- 1272US4265100APivotal siphon bleach dispenser for automatic washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1980·Granted May 5, 1981·26 cites·9 claims
- 1369US5791167AAutomatic washer and a wash plate clothes deflector thereforWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 11, 1998·27 cites·39 claims
- 1465US5243771ALatching for side swing dryer doorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1991·Granted Sep 14, 1993·26 cites·17 claims
- 1562US4268098ARetaining clip for removable cabinet for front-serviceable appliancesWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1979·Granted May 19, 1981·16 cites·8 claims
- 1660US4989426AWasher/dryer frame constructionWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1990·Granted Feb 5, 1991·24 cites·16 claims
- 1759US5066050ADryer transition ductWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1990·Granted Nov 19, 1991·22 cites·13 claims
- 1855US4972687AWasher/dryer configurationWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1990·Granted Nov 27, 1990·19 cites·20 claims
- 1950US4865366AToe panel retainer clip for dryerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1988·Granted Sep 12, 1989·11 cites·17 claims
- 2047US4432528AEasy service motor mount for an automatic washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1980·Granted Feb 21, 1984·10 cites·11 claims
- 2142US4947516ALid retainer mechanism for automatic washerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1988·Granted Aug 14, 1990·16 cites·8 claims
- 2238USD268183SPump for automatic washer or similar articleWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1980·Granted Mar 8, 1983·2 cites·1 claims
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