Michael H Kramer

US Patent:

6385055, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Dec 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/733403

Inventors:

Michael Joseph Kramer - Lawrenceville GA
Alan J. Schlenz - Snellville GA
Michael Patrick Duggan - Snellville GA

Assignee:

Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

H05K 900

US Classification:

361816, 361752, 361753, 361818, 174 35 R

Abstract:

An electronic module that includes a housing and electronics that has a divider ( ) that is substantially conductive, rectangular, and planar. The divider ( ) is hingeably coupled to the housing with hinges ( ). The divider ( ) defines an upper section ( ) and a lower section ( ) within the housing, wherein the divider ( ), in an open position, allows access to electronics ( ) within the lower section ( ), and the divider ( ), in a closed position, allows access to electronics ( ) within the upper section ( ). The divider ( ), in the closed position, provides electromagnetic shielding between the electronics ( ) in the upper section ( ) and the electronics ( ) in the lower section ( ).

US Patent:

7607444, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Nov 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/288290

Inventors:

Kory A. Gunnerson - West Lafayette IN, US
Kristen K. Hedstrom - Orlando FL, US
Michael J. Kramer - Atlanta GA, US
Mark E. Palm - Orlando FL, US
Rodney M. Welch - Jackson TN, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

B08B 3/00

US Classification:

134200, 292 4, 292 5, 292 6, 312226, 134 56 D

Abstract:

A dishwasher includes a drawer which is slidably mounted in a frame and forms a washing chamber. A lid assembly is mounted to the frame for selectively sealing the washing chamber during a washing operation. A closing mechanism moves the lid assembly from a first or open position to a second or closed position that provides a water-tight seal during a washing operation. The dishwasher is further provided with a latching mechanism including a pivoting door front member, a locking member and a linking bar interconnecting the door front member with the locking member. Manipulation of the pivoting drawer front member causes the locking member to engage/disengage with the lid assembly. The latching mechanism further includes a locking bar and a micro-switch that combine to prevent operation of the dishwasher if the drawer is not properly positioned in the frame.

US Patent:

7870863, Jan 18, 2011

Filed:

Feb 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/052874

Inventors:

Kristen K. Hedstrom - Orlando FL, US
Michael J. Kramer - Atlanta GA, US
Mark E. Palm - Orlando FL, US
Rodney M. Welch - Jackson TN, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

B08B 3/02

US Classification:

1341042

Abstract:

A drawer-type dishwasher includes a frame assembly, a wash tub, a plurality of wash system components and a sump. The sump is either integrally formed with or separately formed and mounted to a bottom wall portion of the tub, while being provided with a plurality of fluid conduits that extend from a central intake ring to a respective plurality of attachment flanges. A wash pump and a drain pump are supported by respective ones of the plurality of attachment flanges so as to direct a flow of wash fluid into and out of the wash tub. The sump also includes structure for mounting a heater and a filter housing, as well as other wash and safety system components.

US Patent:

8408403, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Jun 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/157967

Inventors:

Kristen K. Hedstrom - Orlando FL, US
Michael J. Kramer - Atlanta GA, US
Seungwon (Chris) Song - Jackson TN, US

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

A47G 19/08

US Classification:

211 418, 211 415, 2111811

Abstract:

A dish support rack for a dishwasher is formed from composite, preferably ceramic/plastic composite. The dish rack includes front, rear and opposing side walls interconnected with a bottom portion. The dish support rack includes a plurality of tine members. The tine members include a base member from which extend a plurality of tines. Each base member includes a socket and a pin element used to join individual tine members to form tine rows. The tine rows are then fastened to the bottom portion to establish dish support zones in the dish rack. The tines can include one or more elastomeric bumpers positioned at various locations where dishware is likely to contact.

US Patent:

20090307236, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/134010

Inventors:

Eric Scott Kramer - Brighton MA, US
Michael David Kramer - Sharon MA, US
Leonard Joseph DiCarlo - Wayland MA, US

Assignee:

ELM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Needham MA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707100, 707E1701

Abstract:

A method of managing backup records is provided. A central server receives, across a network, the contents of a first backup catalog from a first backup server as well as the contents of a second (distinct) backup catalog from a second backup server. The central server also extracts backup records from the first backup catalog and the second backup catalog and places the contents of each extracted backup record into a central backup catalog on the central server. Software for carrying out the method is also provided.