Evan Vande Haar

US Patent:

20030041388, Mar 6, 2003

Filed:

Sep 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/945612

Inventors:

Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation

International Classification:

D06F033/02

US Classification:

008/158000, 008/159000, 068/012120

Abstract:

To assure the mixing of detergent into a wash solution during an initial portion of a wash cycle in a clothes washing machine, particularly a horizontal axis or tumble-type washing machine, an additional operational step is employed wherein an inner tub or wash basket of the machine is rotated at a higher than normal speed to create a turbulence for the purpose of mixing and distributing the wash solution. Most preferably, this additional step occurs shortly after the washing machine has been filled with water for a programmed washing operation.

US Patent:

20030041389, Mar 6, 2003

Filed:

Sep 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/945617

Inventors:

Francis Cheo - Newton IA, US
Ted Hansen - Pella IA, US
James Hull - Newton IA, US
Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation

International Classification:

D06F039/02

US Classification:

008/158000, 008/159000, 068/01700R

Abstract:

A detergent collection tray is provided at a position spaced above a drain port in the sump area of an outer tub of a washing machine, particularly a horizontal axis washing machine. As detergent enters the washing machine during an initial fill operation, the detergent will be caused to flow into the tray and will be prevented from flowing directly into the drain. Therefore, the tray prevents the loss of detergent into the drain by functioning to capture or collect the detergent for use during the washing operation.

US Patent:

20030051296, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Sep 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/956131

Inventors:

John Broker - Colfax IA, US
Kimberly Hood - Mitchelville IA, US
Brett Oleson - Newton IA, US
Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US
Stephen McCauley - Grinnell IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation

International Classification:

D06F033/02
D06F039/04

US Classification:

008/158000, 068/012120, 068/016000, 068/012220

Abstract:

A washing machine includes a control system which regulates a heater based on selected cycle operations and selected cycle operations based on heater related parameters. User cycle selections, along with sensed operating parameters including the level and temperature of a washing medium, are used to control the activation state of the heater to control the washing medium to within a preset range of a target temperature. Preferably, the heater is de-activated after a predetermined period of activation has been reached, whenever a door of the washing machine is opened, and during certain selected operating cycle portions, including a bleach fill and latter time cycle portions.

US Patent:

20030056300, Mar 27, 2003

Filed:

Sep 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/956894

Inventors:

Craig Ruhl - Altoona IA, US
Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation

International Classification:

D06F033/02

US Classification:

008/158000, 008/159000, 068/012020, 068/208000, 068/012120, 068/012140

Abstract:

A drain pump of a washing machine is cyclically activated during a drain operation conducted as part of a spin cycle in a manner which reduces the run time of the pump. At least one dynamic operating parameter of the washing machine is sensed and used to control the operation of the drain pump. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the rotational speed of the wash tub is sensed and, when a predetermined spin speed is maintained for a prescribed period of time, the drain operation is initiated. Water level, pump power and/or drive motor torque can also be utilized as pump cycling control parameters.

US Patent:

20030172693, Sep 18, 2003

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/096229

Inventors:

Ted Hansen - Pella IA, US
Daryl Johnson - Grinnell IA, US
William White - Newton IA, US
Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US
Timothy Dorenkamp - Newton IA, US

International Classification:

D06F039/00

US Classification:

068/184000

Abstract:

The present invention includes a washing machine having a water cavity position beneath an outer tub and a pump mounted above the water cavity with an impeller extending downwardly into the water cavity. Preferably, the water cavity is integral with the outer tub and the water cavity includes a service port located along the bottom of the water cavity.

US Patent:

20040016061, Jan 29, 2004

Filed:

Jul 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/205256

Inventors:

John Broker - Colfax IA, US
Jordan Bruntz - Baxter IA, US
Donald Erickson - Newton IA, US
Scott Griffith - Newton IA, US
Douglas Ochsner - Newton IA, US
Gary Ostrander - Newton IA, US
Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US

International Classification:

D06B001/00

US Classification:

008/159000, 068/012120, 068/012160, 068/133000

Abstract:

An apparatus, method and system of wash action control for an automatic washing machine. A manually operable user interface allows selection from between a plurality of discrete agitation speed selections which comprise at least a continuous speed agitation mode for a given agitation period during a wash cycle and an intermittent speed agitation mode for at least a part of a given agitation period. The intermittent speed agitation mode automatically varies agitation speed between at least two sub-periods of the given agitation period. The variation in agitation speed can be between a faster and a slower speed or a certain speed and no agitation.

US Patent:

20050102766, May 19, 2005

Filed:

Nov 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/715018

Inventors:

Evan Vande Haar - Pella IA, US
Timothy Miller - Newton IA, US
James Thompson - Colfax IA, US
Douglas Ochsner - Ankeny IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

International Classification:

D06F037/28

US Classification:

008159000, 068196000, 06802300R, 068024000

Abstract:

The method of the present invention includes rotating the washing basket at a tumble speed insufficient to plaster the fabrics against the basket wall. The rotational speed is increased to a first plaster speed which causes the fabrics to be plastered against the basket wall. The plaster speed is increased to a second plaster speed higher than the first. Then the rotational speed of the washing basket is returned to the first plaster speed and the washing fluid is drained from the washing basket. The spin cycle is then begun. During the spin cycle a torque or speed sensor senses increased torque or reduced rotational speed of the washing basket caused by fabrics frictionally engaging the flexible boot during rotation of the washing basket at the spin speed. If such conditions are sensed, the spin cycle is terminated.

US Patent:

20060272274, Dec 7, 2006

Filed:

Jun 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427636

Inventors:

Cordell BURTON - Pella IA, US
Timothy DORENKAMP - Pella IA, US
Michael KUGEL - Des Moines IA, US
Evan VANDE HAAR - Pella IA, US
Bruce BAIER - Pella IA, US
Mark MULLEN - Pella IA, US
Jason JUNGLING - Altoona IA, US

Assignee:

PELLA CORPORATION - Pella IA

International Classification:

E04B 1/00

US Classification:

052745160

Abstract:

A closure assembly and a method of installing the closure assembly are provided. A insertion opening is formed in water resistant barrier covering a rough opening that generally corresponds to a perimeter of the rough opening. A drainage system including a channel assembly is installed on a sill surface of the rough opening. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening and temporarily secured to the structure. At least one shim carried on the closure assembly is adjusted to level the closure assembly in the rough opening. A sealing member attached to the closure assembly is engaged with the water resistant barrier. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening to permanently secure the closure assembly within the rough opening.