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Assignee: American Trim, LLC


Location: Lima, OH
No. of patents: 19

NumberTitleIssue Date
8015849Method of forming metal
Electromagnetic forming can lead to better formability along with additional benefits. The spatial distribution of forming pressure in electromagnetic forming can be controlled by the configuration of the actuator. A type of actuator is discussed which gives a unifo...
09/13/2011
D577310Decorative hood
09/23/2008
7377123Refrigerator with through-the-door beverage can dispenser
A refrigerator with a through-the-door beverage can dispenser that includes a chute disposed within a refrigerated interior space that is adapted to receive and hold a plurality of beverage cans in a side-by-side relationship for sequential discharge from a bottom e...
05/27/2008
7284561Detergent dispenser for a washer system
A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply ...
10/23/2007
7228653Food mixer with attached recipe card holding device
The present invention provides a kitchen appliance that includes a food mixer and a recipe card holding device. The recipe card holding device includes a first end that is attached to the food mixer and a second end that holds a recipe card. ...
06/12/2007
7044487Heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle
The present invention is directed to a heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle. The step includes a metal tread plate having a plurality of grip structures extending upwardly from a top surface of the tread plate. A plurality of drain holes extend through the trea...
05/16/2006
6869373Knob for a metal ball bat and method of attaching knob
The present invention provides a metal ball bat and a method of forming the same. The metal ball bat includes a tubular metal body including a barrel and a handle. The handle includes a gripping zone and an end. The metal ball bat also includes a collar having a fir...
03/22/2005
6837555Multiple position control panel
An end cap for preliminary attachment of a control panel to a main body of an appliance includes a generally planar body having a front side and first and second supporting sides. The supporting sides are disposed at a rear and bottom of the planar body and are adap...
01/04/2005
6821218Ball bat with inflatable grip
The present invention provides a ball bat having a knob, a handle portion extending from the knob, a barrel portion extending from the handle portion, and an inflatable grip disposed on the handle portion. The inflatable grip includes an inflatable tubular sleeve th...
11/23/2004
6666264Heat exchanger
The present invention provides a heat exchanger including a tank, a plurality of tubes in fluid communication with the tank, and a plurality of fins extending between the tubes. The tank includes a header member and a cover member, each of which is formed...
12/23/2003
6572206Multiple position control panel
An end cap for preliminary attachment of a control panel to a main body of an appliance includes a generally planar body having a front side and first and second supporting sides. The supporting sides are disposed at a rear and bottom of the planar body a...
06/03/2003
6541296Method of forming electroluminescent circuit
The present invention provides a method of forming an electroluminescent circuit by screen printing. The method according to the invention includes screen printing a rear electrode pattern on a substrate, which is preferably a polyester sheet, screen prin...
04/01/2003
6508085Horizontal axis washer or dryer door with viewing system
A door for a horizontal axis laundry appliance that includes an inner panel that closes the appliance and an outer panel spaced from the inner panel. The inner and outer panels are connected adjacent their upper edges by an upper panel. The inner panel in...
01/21/2003
6443860Knob for a metal ball bat
The present invention provides a ball bat including an elongated tubular metal body having a barrel portion at one end and a handle portion at an opposite end. The handle portion terminates a knob that includes a metal collar that extends from the handle ...
09/03/2002
6293273Portable gas grill with removable LP gas cylinder dolly
The present invention provides a portable gas grill for cooking food that burns LP gas stored in a 20# class vertical LP gas cylinder having a foot ring. The portable gas grill according to the invention includes a grill cart including a plurality of vert...
09/25/2001
5994264Transfer printing of metal using protective overcoat
A process for coating and transfer printing sheet metal for producing a decorated section of metal that is especially suited for use in harsh environments. The process yields a section of metal having a transfer printed layer comprising a thermoset coatin...
11/30/1999
5976296Transfer printing of complex objects
The present invention provides a process for transfer printing and decorating metal objects of complex configuration. The process yields decorated objects with high clarity and uniformity of print quality. The process includes the steps of providing an ob...
11/02/1999
5960785Cooking range oven having insulated oven door with viewing system
A door for the oven of a cooking range includes an inner panel that closes the oven and an outer panel spaced from the inner panel. The inner and outer panels are connected adjacent their upper edges by an upper panel. The inner panel includes a first win...
10/05/1999
5856267Transfer printing metal substrates
A process for transfer printing sheet metal which is especially suited for manufacture into three-dimensional articles such as appliance panels and one-piece pictures and frames. A decorative image is transfer printed in a clear top coat on the sheet meta...
01/05/1999
 
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