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Derek Lee Watkins
Also filed as: WATKINS DEREK · WATKINS DEREK L · WATKINS DEREK LEE
28 granted patents·12 pending applications·342 citations·filing 1997–2024
96Inventor score
Files withGEN ELECTRIC15WATKINS DEREK LEE5NEXT LEVEL DESIGNS LLC4ARMSTRONG JAMES2FROELICHER STEVE B2
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40 records- 0196US8422870B2Residential heat pump water heaterNELSON JONATHAN D·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 16, 2013·47 cites·21 claims
- 0293US7731805B2Dishwasher rack lift systemGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 8, 2010·49 cites·12 claims
- 0392US11199373B1Fire control / trigger mechanismNEXT LEVEL DESIGNS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 14, 2021·4 cites·13 claims
- 0491US8245414B2Drying drawer and method of dryingWATSON ERIC K·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 21, 2012·29 cites·25 claims
- 0590US8006687B2Appliance with a vacuum-based reverse airflow cooling systemGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 30, 2011·25 cites·20 claims
- 0689US8141549B2Appliance with a vacuum-based reverse airflow cooling system using one fanARMSTRONG JAMES·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 27, 2012·22 cites·15 claims
- 0786US8342165B2Appliance with a Venturi based venting systemGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 1, 2013·15 cites·14 claims
- 0885US8381714B2Burner for cooking appliancesGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 26, 2013·9 cites·20 claims
- 0985US8226180B2Door coupling systemPATIL MAHENDRA MADHUKAR·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 24, 2012·14 cites·10 claims
- 1084US7246395B2Washer/dryer graphical user interfaceGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 24, 2007·25 cites·16 claims
- 1183US8087184B2Clothes dryer with extendable rackBANTA MARK A·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 3, 2012·13 cites·9 claims
- 1281US9845978B2Residential heat pump water heaterNELSON JONATHAN D·Filed 2011·Granted Dec 19, 2017·4 cites·11 claims
- 1379US5872323AGas operated firearm piston/piston seal assemblyREMINGTON ARMS CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Feb 16, 1999·51 cites·16 claims
- 1477US11326848B2Fire control/trigger mechanismNEXT LEVEL DESIGNS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted May 10, 2022·1 cites·23 claims
- 1574US8136367B2Hinge assembly for a refrigeratorFROELICHER STEVE B·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 20, 2012·9 cites·17 claims
- 1671US2025137744A1Fire Control / Trigger MechanismNEXT LEVEL DESIGNS LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1770US7757323B2Belt drive washerGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 20, 2010·2 cites·14 claims
- 1870US7690061B2Method and apparatus for controlling a laundering processGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 6, 2010·2 cites·24 claims
- 1965US7621158B2Washing machine and coupling apparatusGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 24, 2009·9 cites·19 claims
- 2064US9080776B2Fan apparency arrangement for an applianceARMSTRONG JAMES·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 14, 2015·2 cites·17 claims
- 2163US12163747B2Fire control / trigger mechanismNEXT LEVEL DESIGNS LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 10, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2256US7765837B2Clothes washer accelerating systems and methodsGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 3, 2010·3 cites·11 claims
- 2355US8253074B2Wiring assembly for an applianceWATKINS DEREK LEE·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 28, 2012·1 cites·20 claims
- 2454US7254969B2Ribbed washing machine basketGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 14, 2007·2 cites·18 claims
- 2554US2010269866A1Wash fluid distribution system for a dishwasherFROELICHER STEVE B·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 2653US2007095111A1Belt drive washerWATKINS DEREK L·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 2748US2007143934A1Method and apparatus for determining detergent concentrationPOTYRAILO RADISLAV A·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 2846US2010109831A1Induction coil without a weldGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 2945US2008149562A1Methods and systems for delivering scale inhibitorTARR RONALD SCOTT·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3045US2005132755A1Apparatus for reducing retained moisture content of articles and method of fabricatingGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2003·Application pending·0 cites
- 3145US2008156711A1Water filter assembly and filter cartridge for use therewithVITAN CRAIG R·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3245US2007138096A1Systems and methods for controlling contaminate levels of processed water and maintaining membranesTARR RONALD S·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3344US2008128355A1Filtration apparatus and methodWATKINS DEREK LEE·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3443US7536880B2Magnetic lid switchGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2004·Granted May 26, 2009·1 cites·26 claims
- 3542US9399996B2Cam plate and an appliance including the cam plateWATKINS DEREK LEE·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 26, 2016·0 cites·18 claims
- 3642US8328953B2Appliance device with motors responsive to single-phase alternating current inputVITAN CRAIG ROBERT·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 11, 2012·0 cites·14 claims
- 3740US9820629B2Filter assembly for a dishwasher applianceGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 21, 2017·0 cites·19 claims
- 3840US2012124755A1Basket washWATKINS DEREK LEE·Filed 2010·Application pending·0 cites
- 3939US2013022467A1Rotor assembly including a biasing mechanismWATKINS DEREK LEE·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4034US6634194B1Washing machine overflow systemGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 21, 2003·3 cites·17 claims
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