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：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：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：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：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：US08161768B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12402534

申请日：2009-03-12

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

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

IPC分类号： F25D19/00

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 having an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component has a base removably connected to the interior side of the door. A component door is hingedly-connected to the base and includes a viewing area. The component door is operable between an open position and a closed position and the base and the component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. An air hose extends from the modular component. The air hose has a proximal end and a distal end. A fastener system is disposed on one of the component door and the base. The fastener system is adapted to engage with the first fasteners to create a seal between the component door and the base. A heat sealer is disposed on one of the base and the component door.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括限定开放存储空间的机柜，并且包括具有适于接收模块化部件的内侧的门。 模块化部件具有可拆卸地连接到门的内侧的基座。 组件门铰接地连接到基座并且包括观察区域。 组件门可在打开位置和关闭位置之间操作，并且当组件门处于关闭位置时，底座和组件门限定了密封隔间。 空气软管从模块化部件延伸。 空气软管具有近端和远端。 紧固件系统设置在组件门和底座之一上。 紧固件系统适于与第一紧固件接合以在部件门和基座之间形成密封。 热封机设置在基座和部件门之一上。

公开(公告)号：US07566105B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US10908324

申请日：2005-05-06

申请人： Timothy M. Janda ,  Michele Wilcox ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Paul B. Allard

发明人： Timothy M. Janda ,  Michele Wilcox ,  Andrew M. Tenbarge ,  Karen J. Querfurth ,  Paul B. Allard

IPC分类号： A47B88/00

CPC分类号： F25D25/025 ,  A47B88/90 ,  F25D23/069

摘要： A rigid divider in a refrigerated drawer is pivotably mounted between the side walls of the drawer and is movable between a first vertical position and a second horizontal position. In the second position, the divider acts as a shelf to support food items.

摘要翻译： 冷藏抽屉中的刚性分隔件可枢转地安装在抽屉的侧壁之间，并可在第一垂直位置和第二水平位置之间移动。 在第二个位置，分隔器作为支架食物的架子。

公开(公告)号：US09175904B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13590221

申请日：2012-08-21

申请人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth

发明人： Paul B. Allard ,  Douglas D. Leclear ,  Karen J. Querfurth

IPC分类号： F25D25/02 ,  F25D25/00 ,  F25D31/00

CPC分类号： F25D25/025 ,  F25D25/00 ,  F25D31/007 ,  F25D2331/805 ,  F25D2400/28

摘要： A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a refrigerated compartment defined therein, a motor coupled to the cabinet, and a chilling device sized to receive a food container. The chilling device is moveable between an engaged positioned in which the chilling device is spaced apart from a drive shaft of the motor and a disengaged position the chilling device is coupled to the drive shaft. The drive shaft is configured to operate the chilling device.

摘要翻译： 一种冰箱，其具有限定在其中的冷藏室的机壳，联接到所述机壳的马达以及尺寸适于容纳食物容器的冷冻装置。 冷冻装置可在接合位置之间移动，在该定位中，冷却装置与电动机的驱动轴间隔开，冷冻装置与驱动轴联接。 驱动轴被配置为操作冷却装置。

公开(公告)号：US08438870B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12694313

申请日：2010-01-27

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

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

IPC分类号： F25D25/00 ,  B65B31/00 ,  B65B59/00 ,  B65B57/00

CPC分类号： F25D23/12 ,  B65B31/04 ,  B65B31/046 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D2331/801 ,  F25D2331/809 ,  F25D2700/04 ,  F25D2700/06

摘要： A refrigerator includes a hands-free vacuum preservation system mounted on a door of the refrigerator comprising a main body portion having a slot therein for receiving an open end of a plastic bag. Sensors within the slot detect the presence of the bag and a retaining device is actuated to punch holes in the bag and retain the bag in position for a vacuum sealing event. An intake port within the system communicates with a vacuum source to remove air from the bag, and a heat sealer seals the bag closed. In a preferred embodiment, once sensors located on the main body portion detect the presence of a consumer's hand, the retaining device releases the bag. The resultant vacuum sealed bag can be stored in a conventional manner, or by hanging the bag from hooks extending through the holes formed therein by the retaining device.

摘要翻译： 冰箱包括安装在冰箱的门上的免提真空保存系统，其包括主体部分，其中具有用于容纳塑料袋的开口端的狭槽。 狭槽内的传感器检测到袋的存在，并且致动保持装置以在袋中打孔并将袋保持在适当位置以进行真空密封事件。 系统内的进气口与真空源连通，以从袋中除去空气，并且热封机将袋密封。 在优选实施例中，一旦位于主体部分上的传感器检测到消费者的手的存在，则保持装置释放袋子。 所得到的真空密封袋可以以常规方式存储，或者通过将袋从悬挂在其中形成的孔的钩子悬挂在保持装置上。