Heather Marie Hagans from 1507 Joseph Ln, Hudsonville, MI 49426, age 53, Phone: 567 525-4576

Resumes

Senior Process Specialist

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Location:

423 south Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331

Industry:

Consumer Goods

Work:

Bissell Homecare, Inc.
Senior Process Specialist
Whirlpool Corporation
Senior Designer at Whirlpool Corporation

Education:

College of Central Florida 1992 - 1994
Associates, Design College of Central Florida 1990 - 1992
Associates, Associate of Arts, Engineering North Marion High School

Skills:

Product Design
Leadership
Product Development
Microsoft Office
Management
Project Management
Photoshop

Us Patents

Rear Support System For Dishwasher Tub
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US Patent:

7004440, Feb 28, 2006
Filed:

Apr 10, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/410827
Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Williams - Jackson TN, US
Daniel Hruby - Jackson TN, US
Heather M. Hagans - Jackson TN, US
J. Don Milam - Sugartree TN, US
Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA
International Classification:

F16M 1/00
US Classification:

248677, 134201, 312228, 3123517
Abstract:

A dishwasher tub is supported and retained on a frame. The rear legs of the frame include lower brackets which support the tub and upper brackets which retain and clamp the tub against movement during shipping. The lower brackets are interconnected by a brace to provide enhanced stability to the frame. The upper brackets and lower brackets are connected together by a male hook on one bracket received in a female slot in the other bracket.

Sliding Tine Assembly For A Dishwasher
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US Patent:

7682465, Mar 23, 2010
Filed:

Feb 16, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/707051
Inventors:

Randy Anderson - Chicago IL, US
Heather Hagans - Jackson TN, US
Kristen K. Hedstrom - Orlando FL, US
Mark E. Palm - Davie FL, US
Jeffrey N. Williams - Jackson TN, US
Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI
International Classification:

A47B 57/00
US Classification:

134 56D, 134 57 D, 134 58 D, 211 414, 211 418, 211 419, 3122281
Abstract:

A dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber within which is arranged a dishrack having provided thereon an adjustable tine row assembly. The dishrack includes a base portion formed by a first plurality of spaced support members, and a second plurality of spaced support members that extend generally perpendicularly to the first plurality of spaced support members. The first and second plurality of spaced support members form a lattice work that defines the base portion. The tine row assembly includes a first tine row element, a second tine row element and a slider element that interconnects the first and second tine row elements with at least one of the first plurality of spaced support members. In this manner, the first and second tine row elements are selectively shiftable along the base portion providing a consumer with a greater degree of flexibility when loading/arranging dishware on the dishrack.

Flexible Utility Link For A Drawer-Type Dishwasher
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US Patent:

7775223, Aug 17, 2010
Filed:

Nov 29, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/288373
Inventors:

Kory A. Gunnerson - West Lafayette IN, US
Heather Hagans - Jackson TN, US
Kristen K. Hedstrom - Orlando FL, 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:

134186, 134200, 3122281, 174 69
Abstract:

A drawer-type dishwasher includes a outer housing and an extensible wash chamber that in a first position resides completely within the outer housing and in a second position extends completely out from the outer housing. The wash chamber is connected to the outer housing through a utility link. In order to permit full travel of the wash chamber, the utility link is provided with multiple, flexible loops. The utility link can include a drain hose, an electrical cable or a combination of both. Regardless, the utility link is supported through a carrier that is connected at one end to the outer housing and at another end to the wash chamber.

Multi-Piece Dishrack For A Drawer Dishwasher
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US Patent:

8038805, Oct 18, 2011
Filed:

Feb 16, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/707171
Inventors:

Randy Anderson - Chicago IL, US
Kory A. Gunnerson - Lebanon NH, US
Heather M. Hagans - Jackson TN, US
Kristen K. Hedstrom - Orlando FL, US
Mark E. Palm - Davie FL, US
David K. Reynolds - Jackson TN, US
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN, US
Rodney M. Welch - Beach Bluff TN, US
Jeffrey N. Williams - Jackson TN, US
Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI
International Classification:

B08B 3/00
A47G 19/08
A47F 7/00
US Classification:

134 58D, 134 56 D, 134 57 D, 211 418, 211 419
Abstract:

A dishrack system for a drawer-type dishwasher having a tub including bottom, rear and opposing side walls includes a side portion and a readily removable base portion supported by the side portion. The side portion includes a base section having first and second leg members, and a back wall section. The leg members directly support the side portion upon the bottom wall of the tub, with the back wall section extending along one of the opposing side walls. The base portion includes a first end directly supported by the side portion and a second end which can be supported either directly by the bottom wall of the washing chamber or by another side portion. With this arrangement, the dishrack system occupies a full length and width of the tub, while the base portion can be removed without disturbing dishware items resting on the side portion(s).

Utensil Holder Assembly For A Dishwasher
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US Patent:

8168006, May 1, 2012
Filed:

Apr 26, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/114177
Inventors:

Debra L. Bengston - Jackson TN, US
Mark Britton - Portland OR, US
Heather Hagans - Jackson TN, US
Scott D. Raches - Jackson TN, US
Wayne M. VanLandingham - Texarkana TX, US
Christopher W. Vaughn - Mebane NC, US
Karl R. C. Wendt - Des Moines IA, US
Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI
International Classification:

B08B 3/00
US Classification:

134 56D, 134 57 D, 134 58 D, 134 92, 134135
Abstract:

A utensil holder assembly for a dishwasher includes multiple utensil baskets that can be mounted in various different configurations in the dishwasher to provide a consumer with the flexibility to construct diverse arrangements of dishware, cookware, utensils and the like for a washing operation. In a first configuration, two utensil baskets are interconnected to form an elongated basket which can be mounted to an inner liner of a dishwasher door. In a second configuration, one basket is mounted to the inner liner and the other basket is supported on a rack in the dishwasher. In a third configuration, both of the baskets are supported on the rack.

Utensil Holder For A Dishwasher
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US Patent:

8377227, Feb 19, 2013
Filed:

Apr 26, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/113968
Inventors:

Debra L. Bengston - Jackson TN, US
Mark Britton - Portland OR, US
Heather Hagans - Jackson TN, US
Scott D. Raches - Jackson TN, US
Wayne M. VanLandingham - Texarkana TX, US
Christopher W. Vaughn - Mebane NC, US
Karl R. C. Wendt - Des Moines IA, US
Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI
International Classification:

B08B 3/02
US Classification:

134 56D, 134135, 134201
Abstract:

A utensil holder for use in a dishwasher includes a basket including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls, as well as an upper opening. The rear wall has a height greater than the front wall. A lid member, having a support surface across which are arrayed a plurality of openings, is secured across the upper opening. The plurality of openings receive and arrange utensils to be exposed to a washing operation. A handle member, including first and second upstanding portions interconnected through a cross bar portion, extends from the basket. The cross bar portion includes angled sections that enable a gripping section to be offset. The utensil holder is designed to mount in various configurations to an inner liner of a dishwasher door, or alternatively be supported on a rack in the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Utility Basket
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US Patent:

20040079713, Apr 29, 2004
Filed:

Oct 24, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/279306
Inventors:

Karl Wendt - Jackson TN, US
Christopher Vaughn - Jackson TN, US
Ginger Allen - Medina TN, US
Heather Hagans - Jackson TN, US
Barry Tuller - Humboldt TN, US
John Miilu - Jackson TN, US
International Classification:

A47G019/08
US Classification:

211/041800
Abstract:

A dishwasher utility basket is provided for holding utensils to be washed in a horizontal orientation. The basket includes a lattice bottom, opposite side walls, and opposite end walls. Handles are formed in each of the side walls and end walls such that the basket can be picked up by the sides or the ends. Upstanding tines hold the utensils in spaced relation for thorough cleaning. Legs on the bottom of the basket prevent the basket from sliding within the dishwasher rack. The handles allow the basket to be easily placed into the rack and removed from the rack. The basket is also dimensioned so as to fit within a standard kitchen cabinet drawer.

Dishwasher Utility Basket
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US Patent:

D481179, Oct 21, 2003
Filed:

Oct 24, 2002
Appl. No.:

29/169695
Inventors:

Karl R. C. Wendt - Jackson TN
Christopher W. Vaughn - Jackson TN
Ginger L. Allen - Medina TN
Heather M. Hagans - Jackson TN
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN
John H. Miilu - Jackson TN
Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA
International Classification:

1505
US Classification:

D32 3, D3309