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Kenyon A. Hapke
Also filed as: HAPKE KENYON A
45 granted patents·2 pending applications·907 citations·filing 1973–2013
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47 records- 0194US6363755B1Timed release washing machine lid lockARK LES CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 2, 2002·96 cites·13 claims
- 0293US6434977B1Automatic laundry aid dispenser for washing machineARK LES CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 20, 2002·85 cites·36 claims
- 0393US5520424ATamper-proof door switch and latch deviceU S CONTROLS COPR·Filed 1995·Granted May 28, 1996·110 cites·27 claims
- 0491US8376418B2Gasket-compensating latch mechanismILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 19, 2013·24 cites·17 claims
- 0591US7306266B2Appliance latch having a rotating latch hook mounted on a linear slideILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 11, 2007·30 cites·22 claims
- 0691US7251961B2Washing machine lid lock with magnetic lid sensorARK LES CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 7, 2007·31 cites·11 claims
- 0791US5823017ARapid release washing machine lid lockUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Oct 20, 1998·74 cites·12 claims
- 0890US7493783B2Washing machine lid lock with magnetic lid sensorILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 24, 2009·13 cites·10 claims
- 0989US8736406B2Lid lock with magnetic anti-tamper featureHAPKE KENYON A·Filed 2011·Granted May 27, 2014·13 cites·21 claims
- 1088US5589671ARotary switch with spring stabilized contact control rotorUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 31, 1996·73 cites·17 claims
- 1186US7909939B2Humidity reducing exhaust duct for dishwasherILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 22, 2011·25 cites·18 claims
- 1284US7705253B2Appliance lock using a motor driven linear actuator with helical spring driveILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 27, 2010·10 cites·20 claims
- 1384US7654590B2Magnetic appliance latchILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 2, 2010·15 cites·18 claims
- 1482US7103996B2Agitator for removing wrinkles from clothingARK LES CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 12, 2006·19 cites·23 claims
- 1581US9370294B2Stored energy gasket-compressing latch with reduced rotational frictionILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 21, 2016·9 cites·8 claims
- 1679US7900979B2Low power consumption lock for appliance latchILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 8, 2011·13 cites·19 claims
- 1777US9487907B2Appliance lock with mechanical door sensorHAPKE KENYON A·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 8, 2016·6 cites·18 claims
- 1877US8215135B2Appliance latch with power failure unlockHAPKE KENYON A·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 10, 2012·9 cites·16 claims
- 1974US10697200B2Appliance latch with door presence sensingILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 30, 2020·2 cites·14 claims
- 2072US7731806B2Automatic door for dishwasherILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 8, 2010·19 cites·11 claims
- 2170US9033192B2Rotary actuator for energy efficient ice cube dispenser door systemHAPKE KENYON A·Filed 2012·Granted May 19, 2015·2 cites·18 claims
- 2270US5572869AActuator assembly for use in appliancesUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Nov 12, 1996·32 cites·26 claims
- 2369US7887643B2Dishwasher with counter-convection air flowILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 15, 2011·5 cites·12 claims
- 2469US6940373B2Fast engage, slow release electrical actuatorARK LES CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 6, 2005·14 cites·19 claims
- 2569US5594220ARotary switch with cam operated sliding contact engaging noble metal stationary contact bar surfaceUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 14, 1997·24 cites·8 claims
- 2669US4093366AMotion picture projector apparatus and high intensity projection arrangementBELL & HOWELL CO·Filed 1977·Granted Jun 6, 1978·7 cites·25 claims
- 2762US6293289B1Surge pressure vent for low noise dishwasherARK LES CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 25, 2001·29 cites·11 claims
- 2861US9410349B2Appliance latch with improved door retention at elevated temperaturesHAPKE KENYON A·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 9, 2016·3 cites·11 claims
- 2960US5685038AOut-of-balance control for washing machineUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Nov 11, 1997·19 cites·12 claims
- 3060US5600976AWashing machine lid switch assemblyUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Feb 11, 1997·17 cites·15 claims
- 3157US5728985AWashing machine lid switch assemblyUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Mar 17, 1998·13 cites·2 claims
- 3254US3977623AFilm drive mode change actuatorPOLAROID CORP·Filed 1975·Granted Aug 31, 1976·4 cites·10 claims
- 3352US5682772ALid switch with contact failure detectionUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Nov 4, 1997·15 cites·21 claims
- 3452US4145126AFilm cassette sensing and retaining unitPOLAROID CORP·Filed 1973·Granted Mar 20, 1979·4 cites·7 claims
- 3551US7758088B2Vending machine lock systemILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 20, 2010·0 cites·22 claims
- 3647US2008061564A1Vending machine lock systemARK LES CORP·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3746US5691520ASelf adjusting lid switchUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Nov 25, 1997·10 cites·14 claims
- 3845US3941465AFilm handling apparatus control systemBELL & HOWELL CO·Filed 1973·Granted Mar 2, 1976·7 cites·24 claims
- 3944US2012186288A1Ice-harvest drive mechanism with dual position bail armHAPKE KENYON A·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4040US5967760AJet pump with filter for washing machinesUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Oct 19, 1999·10 cites·14 claims
- 4137US9833121B2Dishwasher with self-sealing vent fanHINTZ MICHAEL K·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 5, 2017·0 cites·20 claims
- 4234US5941374ASelf-adjusting lid switch with dampening elementUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 24, 1999·6 cites·4 claims
- 4334US5828281ARotary switch with low playUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Oct 27, 1998·4 cites·15 claims
- 4431US5841343ABuzzer with rotary volume adjustmentUS CONTROLS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Nov 24, 1998·4 cites·16 claims
- 4530US4043650AFilm handling deviceBELL & HOWELL CO·Filed 1976·Granted Aug 23, 1977·0 cites·9 claims
- 4627US4019815AFilm handling apparatus blower systemPOLAROID CORP·Filed 1975·Granted Apr 26, 1977·1 cites·2 claims
- 4722US3997252AFilm cassette conditioning mechanismPOLAROID CORP·Filed 1975·Granted Dec 14, 1976·1 cites·4 claims
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