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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7440244 | Self-triggering superconducting fault current limiter A modular and scaleable Matrix Fault Current Limiter (MFCL) that functions as a “variable impedance” device in an electric power network, using components made of superconducting and non-superconducting electrically conductive materials. The matrix fault current... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7375933 | High voltage design structure for high temperature superconducting device In accordance with the present invention, modular corona shields are employed in a HTS device to reduce the electric field surrounding the HTS device. In a exemplary embodiment a fault current limiter module in the insulation region of a cryogenic cooling system has... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7359164 | Superconducting matrix fault current limiter with current-driven trigger mechanism A modular and scalable Matrix-type Fault Current Limiter (MFCL) that functions as a “variable impedance” device in an electric power network, using components made of superconducting and non-superconducting electrically conductive materials. An inductor is conne... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7333309 | Self field triggered superconducting fault current limiter A superconducting fault current limiter array with a plurality of superconductor elements arranged in a meanding array having an even number of supconductors parallel to each other and arranged in a plane that is parallel to an odd number of the plurality of superco... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7283339 | Superconducting FCL using a combined inducted magnetic field trigger and shunt coil A single trigger/shunt coil is utilized for combined induced magnetic field triggering and shunt impedance. The single coil connected in parallel with the high temperature superconducting element, is designed to generate a circulating current in the parallel circuit... | 10/16/2007 |
| 6995965 | Clothes dryer over-voltage control apparatus and method An over-voltage control device for a clothes dryer including an electrical heater coupled to an alternating current power supply is provided. The device includes a switch device adapted to connect and disconnect the power supply from the heater, and a micro-controll... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6945245 | Trivet oven rack An oven rack for an oven provides includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion. A pair of handles extend from the first portion to permit a user to easily grasp the oven rack. A support system is attached to the oven rack and extend... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6936801 | Methods and apparatus for rotary dial user entry in an appliance A cooking appliance includes a control panel which includes a rotary dial for selecting and entering control information to the cooking appliance, and a control interface for providing a prompt to guide a user through a selection process of the control information. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935328 | Method and apparatuses for gas ranges A gas burner assembly for connection to a source of gas includes a burner body, a burner cap disposed over the burner body, a ceramic igniter positioned adjacent the burner body, and a ceramic igniter protection apparatus positioned adjacent to the ceramic igniter, ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932317 | Low power DC solenoid valve The present invention comprises a diaphragm type solenoid fluid valve assembly of the class used in the on/off control of pressurized fluid flow. The valve assembly has a housing, a solenoid, and a magnetized cylindrical armature engagingly coupled to the solenoid a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6904761 | Method and apparatus to control humidity in a refrigerator A refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment configured to preserve food, the compartment including a plurality of walls forming a cavity, a door coupled to the compartment configured to cover the cavity when in a closed position, and a passageway positioned ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6895767 | Refrigerator and ice maker methods and apparatus An ice maker includes a mold including at least one cavity for containing water therein for freezing into ice, a water supply including at least one valve for controlling water flow into the mold, an ice removal heating element operationally coupled to the mold, and... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6865905 | Refrigerator methods and apparatus A refrigerator includes a plurality of walls forming a refrigeration compartment, an evaporator is positioned proximate at least one of the walls, a thermal insulator is positioned proximate the evaporator, and an airflow duct is positioned proximate the thermal ins... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6860124 | Washing machine brake cam actuator with interrupted ring A brake cam actuator assembly for a washing machine includes an actuator having a cylindrical body that is drivingly coupled to a transmission pulley hub through a wrap spring clutch circumscribing the transmission pulley hub and brake cam actuator body. A first end... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6843243 | Motorized gas lockout valve for gas range A gas cooking appliance includes at least one gas cooking element and a gas lockout valve assembly in line with the at least one gas cooking element. The gas lockout valve assembly includes a valve and a motor configured to open or close the valve. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6752875 | Methods and systems for water detection in a dishwasher In one aspect, a dishwasher comprising a control mechanism coupled to a sensor for generating an output representative of whether sufficient water has flowed into the dishwasher during a fill operation is described. The dishwasher comprises a tub and a fluid circula... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6648981 | Methods and systems for dishwasher model selection In one aspect, a dishwasher comprising a controller coupled to a human machine interface comprising an indicator corresponding to a dishwasher model type is described. The dishwasher further comprises a cabinet comprising a tub having a front opening and ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6634194 | Washing machine overflow system An overflow system for a washing machine includes a plurality of vents attached to a top of a washing machine tub. The vents extend through a sidewall of the tub and collect water in collector members extending from an exterior of the tub. When a depth of... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6622896 | Dishwasher detergent dispenser A dispenser is provided which includes a body including a trough, and a cover attached to the body and including a flow path extending into the trough.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6615853 | Dishwasher fine filter pressure relief A fine filter assembly for a dishwasher includes a filter body, a filter screen coupled to the body; and a pressure relief tube. The pressure relief tube includes a substantially vertical portion having an open top for regulating pressure conditions in th... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6615850 | Dishwasher sanitation cycle A dishwasher sanitation cycle includes sampling a temperature of rinse water inside a dishwasher, executing a heating cycle to keep water temperature at optimal levels, and executing a heat sum cycle to ensure that dishes are sanitized according to accept... | 09/09/2003 |
