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Ripon, WI, United States of America

Speed Queen Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 21

Forward Citations = 402

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ronald L Altnau (5 out of 7 patents)

silverMedal Brett J Putnam (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert M Fey (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Gregory L Malchow (2 out of 26 patents)

5.  Donald A Coates (2 out of 3 patents)

6.  Timothy K Studt (2 out of 3 patents)

7.  William J Quandt (2 out of 6 patents)

8.  Philip J Manthei (2 out of 3 patents)

9.  David H McFadden (1 out of 40 patents)

10.  Michael J Zambrowicz (1 out of 3 patents)

11.  William P Dowst (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Robert D Harris (1 out of 2 patents)

13.  Daniel J Wild (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Arlynn H Sanders (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  Thomas M Pearce (1 out of 1 patent)


21 patents:

1. 5524362 - Apparatus and method of using wire harness to select controller mode (1996-06-11),
2. 5439019 - Method and apparatus for filling a wash tub of an automatic clothes (1995-08-08),
3. 5361439 - Method and apparatus for spinning and draining automatic clothes washer (1994-11-08),
4. 5257448 - Clothes dryer with unitary bulkhead (1993-11-02),
5. 5113562 - Method for reversing mounting side of clothes dryer door assembly (1992-05-19),
6. 5101645 - Suspension system for automatic washing machine (1992-04-07),
7. 5062219 - Air flow apparatus for clothes dryer (1991-11-05),
8. 5050407 - Combination unbalanced load and lid switch assembly (1991-09-24),
9. 5044178 - Rinse aid dispenser (1991-09-03),
10. 5018372 - Filter for automatic washing machine (1991-05-28),
11. 4936421 - Conical spring braking mechanism (1990-06-26),
12. 4934559 - Door bar handle for glass door of clothes dryer (1990-06-19),
13. 4899462 - Lint burning clothes dryer (1990-02-13),
14. 4860791 - Strain relief clamp for washing machine drain hose (1989-08-29),
15. 4798424 - Reversible control console (1989-01-17),
Company Overview
Speed Queen Company, headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin, specializes in the design and manufacturing of commercial laundry equipment. Known for its durable and efficient washers and dryers, the company serves a diverse range of markets, including laundromats, hotels, and multi-family housing. Speed Queen is committed to innovation in laundry technology, focusing on enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on quality and reliability, the company has established itself as a leader in the laundry solutions industry.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

21 Patents

#2 in Ripon, WI

#371 in Wisconsin

#15,695 in US

#29,961 in the World

Ripon, WI (US)
Ripon, WI, United States of America

Speed Queen Company

Forward Citations = 402

20 inventors:

goldMedal Ronald L Altnau (5 out of 7 patents)

silverMedal Brett J Putnam (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert M Fey (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Gregory L Malchow (2 out of 26 patents)

5.  Donald A Coates (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Speed Queen Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/speed-queen-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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