公开(公告)号：US20160244337A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15144501

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  MARK M. SENNINGER

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  C02F5/10

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  B01D24/007 ,  B01D27/14 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D63/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/688 ,  C02F5/10 ,  C02F5/105 ,  C02F5/14 ,  C02F2103/026 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2307/06 ,  C02F2307/12

Abstract: A customizable multi-stage fluid treatment assembly typically includes a connector, a plurality of cartridges, and a cap. The plurality of cartridges have a treatment medium spaced within an interior volume of the individual cartridges, between the ends thereof. The ends of the plurality of cartridges are configured to receive a fluid, bring the fluid into operative contact with the treatment medium, and dispense the fluid from the opposing end of the cartridge. The connector is coupled with one end of the plurality of cartridges and has an inlet and an outlet for receiving and dispensing the fluid to and from an appliance. The cap is coupled with the other end of the plurality of cartridges, enclosing the fluid treatment assembly, which is configured to be received in a cavity of an appliance. The cartridges of the plurality of cartridges may be individually replaced with cartridges to meet customized needs.

Abstract translation: 可定制的多级流体处理组件通常包括连接器，多个盒和盖。 多个盒具有在各个盒的内部容积内间隔开的处理介质。 多个筒的端部构造成接收流体，使流体与处理介质有效接触，并从该盒的相对端分配流体。 连接器与多个盒的一端连接，并且具有入口和出口，用于将流体接收和分配到器具和从设备分出流体。 盖与多个盒的另一端耦合，包围流体处理组件，其被配置为容纳在器具的空腔中。 多个墨盒的墨盒可以单独更换墨盒以满足定制需求。

公开(公告)号：US20140151284A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14095059

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： NIHAT O. CUR ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  MARK M. SENNINGER

IPC: B01D27/02

CPC classification number: B01D35/30 ,  B01D15/10 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/281 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F5/10 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2101/306 ,  C02F2101/322 ,  C02F2303/185 ,  C02F2307/04

Abstract: A water pitcher system that includes a water receiving aperture configured to allow water to be delivered into an interior water storage volume defined by a base and at least one upwardly extending wall extending upward from the base. The at least one upwardly extending wall includes an inner fluid facing wall section having an inner fluid facing surface and an outer user facing wall section having an exterior, user facing surface where the inner fluid facing wall section and the outer user facing wall section are each composites of a plastic substrate and a glass layer, typically deposited by vapor deposition or blow-molding, onto the plastic substrate. The inner fluid facing surface and the outer user facing surface are the glass layers.

Abstract translation: 一种水壶系统，包括一个水接收孔，其构造成允许水被输送到由基部限定的内部储水容积和从底部向上延伸的至少一个向上延伸的壁。 所述至少一个向上延伸的壁包括具有内部面向流体的表面的内部面向流体的壁部分和具有外部使用者面向表面的外部使用者面向壁部分，所述内部面向流体的壁部分和面向外部的使用者的壁部分各自 通常通过气相沉积或吹塑成型将塑料基材和玻璃层的复合材料复合到塑料基材上。 面向内部面向液体的表面和面向外部使用者的表面是玻璃层。

公开(公告)号：US20140151275A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14095157

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： SCOTT HUGH BRADFORD ,  MARCO CASUCCI ,  DAVID P. COOPER ,  NIHAT O. CUR ,  BETH M. JACKSON ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  ITALO RENZO MENEGON ,  GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  SARA MANFREDINI-TAUBE ,  TORSTEN RICKARD MATHIAS-TINGSTROM ,  JOEL GRAHAM VANFAASEN

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  C02F1/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/003 ,  C02F1/281 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/76 ,  C02F5/10 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2101/306 ,  C02F2101/322 ,  C02F2303/185 ,  C02F2307/04

Abstract: A gravity-driven fluid (water) treatment device that includes a bottom portion having at least one treated fluid outlet, an upper perimeter, and a bottom portion side wall that defines an interior volume of the bottom portion and wherein the bottom portion side wall is a shaped surface that is configured to frictionally engage a plurality of differently sized fluid vessel openings and still allow treated fluid to be delivered to the interior of a fluid vessel through the at least one treated fluid outlets; a fluid treatment medium positioned within a fluid filter; and a top portion with an interior volume defined by at least one wall. The fluid filter, the bottom portion and the top portion are each configured to be removably engaged and disengaged to allow for replacement of the filter and reassembly of the overall gravity filter assembly by hand and without the use of tools.

Abstract translation: 重力驱动的流体（水）处理装置，其包括具有至少一个处理过的流体出口的底部部分，上部周边部分和限定底部部分的内部容积的底部侧壁，并且其中底部侧壁是 成形表面，其被配置为摩擦地接合多个不同尺寸的流体容器开口，并且仍然允许经处理的流体通过所述至少一个处理的流体出口被输送到流体容器的内部; 位于流体过滤器内的流体处理介质; 以及具有由至少一个壁限定的内部空间的顶部部分。 流体过滤器，底部部分和顶部部分各自构造成可拆卸地接合和分离，以允许用手更换过滤器并重新组装整个重力过滤器组件，而不使用工具。

公开(公告)号：US20140037794A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US14053759

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  ALAN JOSEPH MITCHELL ,  JASON ROBERT YOCHUM

IPC: A23L2/395

CPC classification number: A23L2/395 ,  A47J31/407

Abstract: A method of adding flavor additive to water, by providing a refrigerated appliance with a cabinet and a door configured to allow selective access to the inside of the cabinet providing a housing with a recess having a water dispensing outlet accessible from the outside of the door and a dispensing area, providing a flavor insert device with an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a porous enclosure comprising a porous exterior and a supply of solid flavor particles within the porous exterior. Then by placing a receiving receptacle below the outlet of the flavor insert device, actuating a water valve permitting an amount of water to fall from the water dispensing outlet and into the inlet portion of the flavor insert device, adding a flavoring to the water, permitting the amount of water to flow to the outlet portion, and permitting the amount of water to flow out of the outlet portion and into the receiving receptacle.

Abstract translation: 通过提供具有柜子的冷藏器具和门构造成允许选择性地进入橱柜的内部，提供带有具有可从门的外部接近的水分配出口的凹部的壳体的壳体，将风味添加剂添加到水中的方法，以及 分配区域，提供具有入口部分的风味插入装置，出口部分和多孔外壳，其包括在多孔外部中的多孔外部和固体风味颗粒供应。 然后通过在香料插入装置的出口下方放置接收容器，致动水阀，允许一定量的水从水分配出口落下并进入香料插入装置的入口部分，向水中加入调味剂，允许 流到出口部分的水的量，并且允许水的量从出口部分流出并进入接收容器。