公开(公告)号：US07895859B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12388096

申请日：2009-02-18

申请人： Jeffery J. Anselmino ,  Jim J. Pastryk ,  Nihat Cur ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Douglas D. Leclear

发明人： Jeffery J. Anselmino ,  Jim J. Pastryk ,  Nihat Cur ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Douglas D. Leclear

IPC分类号： F25C5/18

CPC分类号： F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22

摘要： An dispensing system suitable for lifting and dispensing ice through the refrigerator compartment door of a bottom-mount refrigerator or lifting and dispensing ice from an undercounter ice maker to a dispenser on the countertop.

摘要翻译： 一种分配系统，适用于通过底部安装的冰箱的冷藏室门提升和分配冰，或者将冰从下卧式制冰机提升和分配到台面上的分配器上。

公开(公告)号：US07509818B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US11830162

申请日：2007-07-30

申请人： Jeffery J. Anselmino ,  Jim J. Pastryk ,  Nihat Cur ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Douglas D. Leclear

发明人： Jeffery J. Anselmino ,  Jim J. Pastryk ,  Nihat Cur ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Douglas D. Leclear

IPC分类号： F25C5/18

CPC分类号： F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22

摘要： An dispensing system suitable for lifting and dispensing ice through the refrigerator compartment door of a bottom-mount refrigerator or lifting and dispensing ice from an undercounter ice maker to a dispenser on the countertop.

摘要翻译： 一种分配系统，适用于通过底部安装的冰箱的冷藏室门提升和分配冰，或者将冰从下卧式制冰机提升和分配到台面上的分配器上。

公开(公告)号：US07266951B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US10973516

申请日：2004-10-26

申请人： Jeffery J. Anselmino ,  Jim J. Pastryk ,  Nihat Cur ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Douglas D. LeClear

发明人： Jeffery J. Anselmino ,  Jim J. Pastryk ,  Nihat Cur ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Douglas D. LeClear

IPC分类号： F25C5/18

CPC分类号： F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22

摘要： An dispensing system suitable for lifting and dispensing ice through the refrigerator compartment door of a bottom-mount refrigerator or lifting and dispensing ice from an undercounter ice maker to a dispenser on the countertop.

摘要翻译： 一种分配系统，适用于通过底部安装的冰箱的冷藏室门提升和分配冰，或者将冰从下卧式制冰机提升和分配到台面上的分配器上。

公开(公告)号：US08176746B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12402559

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Michele E. Wilcox

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Michele E. Wilcox

IPC分类号： F25B19/00

CPC分类号： A23L3/0155 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2800/71 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T29/49359 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/6851

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜，并且包括具有外侧的门和适于接收模块化部件的内侧。 模块化部件包括可移除地连接到内侧并具有第一边缘和第二边缘的基座。 组件门铰接地连接到基座的第一边缘并且可以在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作。 当组件门处于关闭位置时，基座和部件门限定了一个密封的隔间。 第一紧固件设置在部件门上，第二紧固件设置在基座上。 第二紧固件接合第一紧固件以在部件门和基座之间形成气密密封。 真空装置与密封室连通，并且热封装置设置在基座或部件门上。

公开(公告)号：US08528349B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US13397288

申请日：2012-02-15

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Michele E. Wilcox

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Michele E. Wilcox

IPC分类号： F25B19/00

CPC分类号： A23L3/0155 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2800/71 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T29/49359 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/6851

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜，并且包括具有外侧的门和适于接收模块化部件的内侧。 模块化部件包括可移除地连接到内侧并具有第一边缘和第二边缘的基座。 组件门铰接地连接到基座的第一边缘并且可以在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作。 当组件门处于关闭位置时，基座和部件门限定了一个密封的隔间。 第一紧固件设置在部件门上，第二紧固件设置在基座上。 第二紧固件接合第一紧固件以在部件门和基座之间形成气密密封。 真空装置与密封室连通，并且热封装置设置在基座或部件门上。

公开(公告)号：US08584486B1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12402731

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  Kelly I. Johnson ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Michele E. Wilcox

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  Kelly I. Johnson ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Michele E. Wilcox

IPC分类号： F25D25/00

CPC分类号： A23L3/0155 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2800/71 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25D17/042 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2317/043 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2323/024 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/16 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02 ,  Y10T29/49359 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/6851

摘要： An appliance system includes at least an appliance and a module. The appliance door(s) have an exterior surface and an interior surface having a door liner. The appliance door is closed to create an insulated area and the interior surface of the appliance door includes a module-engaging connector. The module is typically removably engaged within the appliance door and includes an insulated compartment within the module and a compartment door as well as a lock for the compartment door. The module also includes a utility connector that engages the appliance door and operably engages the module-engaging connector of the appliance door so that the module receives at least electrical power from the appliance.

摘要翻译： 器具系统至少包括器具和模块。 器具门具有外表面和具有门衬垫的内表面。 电器门关闭以产生绝缘区域，并且电器门的内表面包括模块接合连接器。 模块通常可移除地接合在器具门内，并且包括模块内的隔热隔室和隔间门以及隔室门的锁。 模块还包括实用连接器，其接合电器门并可操作地接合电器门的模块接合连接器，使得模块至少从设备接收电力。

公开(公告)号：US08360802B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12617110

申请日：2009-11-12

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. LeClear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Michele E. Wilcox

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. LeClear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  John J. Vonderhaar ,  Michele E. Wilcox

IPC分类号： H01R13/72

CPC分类号： F25D23/028 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/72 ,  Y10T403/18

摘要： An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance.

公开(公告)号：US07665326B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11102321

申请日：2005-04-08

申请人： Douglas D. LeClear ,  Paul B. Allard ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Michele W. Wilcox ,  Chad E. Lange

发明人： Douglas D. LeClear ,  Paul B. Allard ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Michele W. Wilcox ,  Chad E. Lange

IPC分类号： F25D11/02

CPC分类号： A47B71/00 ,  A47B77/08 ,  A47B88/00 ,  A47B88/919 ,  A47B2210/08 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D23/003 ,  F25D23/021 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D25/021 ,  F25D25/025 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/007 ,  F25D2323/00264 ,  F25D2323/00274 ,  F25D2331/803 ,  F25D2331/809 ,  F25D2400/08 ,  F25D2400/36 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02

摘要： A modular cabinet for a family of drawer appliances including an insulated liner defining a drawer space, a machine compartment, a wiring harness leading from the machine compartment to the drawer space, a passage leading from the machine compartment to the drawer space and an air passage leading from the machine compartment to the front of the cabinet and a drain leading from the liner space to the machine compartment. The family of drawer appliances can include refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, wine and warming drawers. A drawer can have two compartments and can be maintained at two temperatures. The drawers include an insulated front and a bin and can be slidably carried in the drawer space. The modular cabinet and control can be used for each member of the family of drawer appliances.

摘要翻译： 一种用于一系列抽屉电器的模块化柜，包括限定抽屉空间的绝缘衬垫，机舱，从机舱引导到抽屉空间的线束，从机舱引导到抽屉空间的通道，以及空气通道 从机舱引导到机柜的前部，以及从衬垫空间引导到机器舱的排水管。 抽屉电器家庭可以包括冰箱，冰柜，制冰机，葡萄酒和暖气抽屉。 抽屉可以有两个隔间，可以保持在两个温度。 抽屉包括一个绝缘的前部和一个垃圾箱，可以在抽屉空间中可滑动地携带。 模块化机柜和控制器可用于抽屉设备系列的每个成员。

公开(公告)号：US07197888B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US11102322

申请日：2005-04-08

申请人： Douglas D. LeClear ,  Paul B. Allard ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Michele W. Wilcox ,  Chad E. Lange

发明人： Douglas D. LeClear ,  Paul B. Allard ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Michele W. Wilcox ,  Chad E. Lange

IPC分类号： F25D17/04

CPC分类号： A47B71/00 ,  A47B77/08 ,  A47B88/00 ,  A47B88/919 ,  A47B2210/08 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D23/003 ,  F25D23/021 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D25/021 ,  F25D25/025 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/007 ,  F25D2323/00264 ,  F25D2323/00274 ,  F25D2331/803 ,  F25D2331/809 ,  F25D2400/08 ,  F25D2400/36 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  F25D2500/02

摘要： A modular cabinet for a family of drawer appliances including an insulated liner defining a drawer space, a machine compartment, a wiring harness leading from the machine compartment to the drawer space, a passage leading from the machine compartment to the drawer space and an air passage leading from the machine compartment to the front of the cabinet and a drain leading from the liner space to the machine compartment. The family of drawer appliances can include refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, wine and warming drawers. A drawer can have two compartments and can be maintained at two temperatures. The drawers include an insulated front and a bin and can be slidably carried in the drawer space. The modular cabinet and control can be used for each member of the family of drawer appliances.

摘要翻译： 一种用于一系列抽屉电器的模块化柜，包括限定抽屉空间的绝缘衬垫，机舱，从机舱引导到抽屉空间的线束，从机舱引导到抽屉空间的通道，以及空气通道 从机舱引导到机柜的前部，以及从衬垫空间引导到机器舱的排水管。 抽屉电器家庭可以包括冰箱，冰柜，制冰机，葡萄酒和暖气抽屉。 抽屉可以有两个隔间，可以保持在两个温度。 抽屉包括一个绝缘的前部和一个垃圾箱，可以在抽屉空间中可滑动地携带。 模块化机柜和控制器可用于抽屉设备系列的每个成员。

公开(公告)号：US08505328B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12469968

申请日：2009-05-21

申请人： Gale R. Horst ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Ameresh B. Viswanathan ,  Ronald L. Voglewede ,  Michele E. Wilcox

发明人： Gale R. Horst ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Ameresh B. Viswanathan ,  Ronald L. Voglewede ,  Michele E. Wilcox

IPC分类号： F25D11/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/00 ,  F25D2400/40 ,  H01R12/675 ,  H01R13/005

摘要： An elongated polymeric ribbon is mounted to the cabinet of a refrigerator/freezer or the door and at least one electrical conductor is integrally formed in the ribbon, which also integrally includes at least one fluid conduit. In one embodiment, the ribbon is mounted in association with an elongated spine, such that a module can be mounted anywhere along the spine and coupled to the polymeric ribbon for receiving operating utilities therefrom. This system provides the manufacturer with the capability of positioning a module requiring operating utilities at any desired location within a refrigerator/freezer cabinet and/or on the doors of the refrigerator/freezer. The ribbon connector is accessed by connections which allow dealers to customize refrigerators for individual consumers.

摘要翻译： 细长的聚合物带安装到冰箱/冷冻柜或门的柜中，并且至少一个电导体一体地形成在带中，该带还整体地包括至少一个流体导管。 在一个实施例中，带与细长的脊相关联地安装，使得模块可以沿着脊柱安装在任何地方并且耦合到聚合物带以从其接收操作用途。 该系统为制造商提供了在冰箱/冷柜内和/或冰箱/冰箱门上的任何所需位置定位需要运行设施的模块的能力。 带状连接器可通过连接进行访问，允许经销商为个人消费者定制冰箱。