公开(公告)号：US10288405B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15388373

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Pranav ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: G01B5/25 ,  G01B3/30 ,  F25D23/02

Abstract: An alignment gauge includes a generally u-shaped main body and an alignment member extending therefrom. The alignment gauge is configured to be positioned on the frame of a cabinet during installation of one or more attached components, such as attachment of a pair of doors to a refrigerator cabinet. Specifically, the alignment gauge may be positioned so that the alignment member establishes a proper spacing for the attached components.

公开(公告)号：US20180266155A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15458145

申请日：2017-03-14

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Alexandre Fleig ,  Prafull Gandhi ,  Niyaz Ul Haque ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: E05D11/00 ,  E05D11/06 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D11/00

CPC classification number: E05D11/0054 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D23/025 ,  F25D23/028 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2323/023 ,  F25D2323/024

Abstract: A hinge cover for a cabinet having a door stopper integrated therewith. The hinge cover includes a main body with a hook-shaped portion along a hinge axis, and a stopper portion that is offset from the hinge axis. When one or more doors are opened about the hinge axis, the stopper portion engages a surface of the door in a stop position.

公开(公告)号：US20170219146A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15488922

申请日：2017-04-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Manjur Tamboli ,  Melissa Marie Bippus

IPC: F16L37/10 ,  F16L55/07

CPC classification number: F16L37/101 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L25/009 ,  F16L25/06 ,  F16L37/1205 ,  F16L37/121 ,  F16L37/138 ,  F16L55/07

Abstract: A fluid line support system includes a fluid line and a collet having an insertion end and a thickened portion having a biased end. A fluid valve has a valve aperture that receives the insertion end of the collet. A collet securing device has a fluid line portion that engages the wall of the fluid line, wherein at least the fluid line portion encircles the wall and is slidably engaged with the wall to define a loose position and a securing position. A collet portion of the collet securing device engages the retaining portion of the fluid valve when in the securing position. When in the securing position, the fluid line portion engages the biased end of the collet, wherein the fluid line and collet portions bias the retaining portion and biased end toward one another such that the insertion end is positioned at a final insertion depth.

公开(公告)号：US20170167782A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US14964507

申请日：2015-12-09

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Mukherjee Diptesh ,  Rameet Singh Grewal ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: F25D23/06

CPC classification number: F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D2201/122 ,  F25D2201/124 ,  F25D2201/1262 ,  F25D2201/128 ,  F25D2201/14

Abstract: An insulated cabinet structure includes an inner liner having a plurality of walls defining a refrigerator compartment. An external wrapper includes a plurality of walls defining a refrigerator compartment receiving area. An insulation gap is formed between the walls of the inner liner and the walls of the external wrapper when the inner liner is received in the external wrapper. An insulation member is positioned within the insulation gap and includes a renewable resource component comprising about 10% to about 90% by weight of the insulation member.

公开(公告)号：US09671052B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14923817

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Melissa Marie Bippus ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: F16L37/138 ,  F16L25/06 ,  F16L37/10 ,  F16L55/07

CPC classification number: F16L37/101 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L25/009 ,  F16L25/06 ,  F16L37/1205 ,  F16L37/121 ,  F16L37/138 ,  F16L55/07

Abstract: A fluid line support system includes a fluid line and a collet having an insertion end and a thickened portion having a biased end. A fluid valve has a valve aperture that receives the insertion end of the collet. A collet securing device has a fluid line portion that engages the wall of the fluid line, wherein at least the fluid line portion encircles the wall and is slidably engaged with the wall to define a loose position and a securing position. A collet portion of the collet securing device engages the retaining portion of the fluid valve when in the securing position. When in the securing position, the fluid line portion engages the biased end of the collet, wherein the fluid line and collet portions bias the retaining portion and biased end toward one another such that the insertion end is positioned at a final insertion depth.

公开(公告)号：US10066867B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15392218

申请日：2016-12-28

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Manjur Tamboli

IPC: A47B96/04 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D25/02 ,  A47B88/407 ,  A47B88/43 ,  F25D23/04

CPC classification number: F25D23/028 ,  A47B2210/175 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D23/021 ,  F25D23/04 ,  F25D23/067 ,  F25D25/025

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a drawer having a drawer slide, a door and a quick release mechanism. The drawer slide allows the drawer to slide into and out of the refrigerated compartment, and the door selectively seals the refrigerated compartment. The quick release mechanism removably couples the door to the drawer slide. The quick release mechanism includes a latch and a keeper. The latch is pivotally coupled to one of the door and the drawer slide, and the keeper has a slot for receiving the latch.

公开(公告)号：US20170114937A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US14923817

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Melissa Marie Bippus ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: F16L37/138 ,  F16L37/10 ,  F16L55/07 ,  F16L25/06

CPC classification number: F16L37/101 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L25/009 ,  F16L25/06 ,  F16L37/1205 ,  F16L37/121 ,  F16L37/138 ,  F16L55/07

Abstract: A fluid line support system includes a fluid line and a collet having an insertion end and a thickened portion having a biased end. A fluid valve has a valve aperture that receives the insertion end of the collet. A collet securing device has a fluid line portion that engages the wall of the fluid line, wherein at least the fluid line portion encircles the wall and is slidably engaged with the wall to define a loose position and a securing position. A collet portion of the collet securing device engages the retaining portion of the fluid valve when in the securing position. When in the securing position, the fluid line portion engages the biased end of the collet, wherein the fluid line and collet portions bias the retaining portion and biased end toward one another such that the insertion end is positioned at a final insertion depth.

公开(公告)号：US10400491B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US15458145

申请日：2017-03-14

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Alexandre Fleig ,  Prafull Gandhi ,  Niyaz Ul Haque ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: E05D11/00 ,  E05D11/06 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D11/00

Abstract: A hinge cover for a cabinet having a door stopper integrated therewith. The hinge cover includes a main body with a hook-shaped portion along a hinge axis, and a stopper portion that is offset from the hinge axis. When one or more doors are opened about the hinge axis, the stopper portion engages a surface of the door in a stop position.

公开(公告)号：US10234065B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US15488922

申请日：2017-04-17

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Manjur Tamboli ,  Melissa Marie Bippus

IPC: F16L37/10 ,  F16L37/138 ,  F16L25/06 ,  F16L55/07 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L25/00 ,  F16L37/12

Abstract: A fluid line support system includes a fluid line and a collet having an insertion end and a thickened portion having a biased end. A fluid valve has a valve aperture that receives the insertion end of the collet. A collet securing device has a fluid line portion that engages the wall of the fluid line, wherein at least the fluid line portion encircles the wall and is slidably engaged with the wall to define a loose position and a securing position. A collet portion of the collet securing device engages the retaining portion of the fluid valve when in the securing position. When in the securing position, the fluid line portion engages the biased end of the collet, wherein the fluid line and collet portions bias the retaining portion and biased end toward one another such that the insertion end is positioned at a final insertion depth.

公开(公告)号：US20180180398A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15388373

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Pranav ,  Manjur Tamboli

IPC: G01B5/25 ,  F25D23/02

CPC classification number: G01B5/25 ,  F25D23/02 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  G01B3/30

Abstract: An alignment gauge includes a generally u-shaped main body and an alignment member extending therefrom. The alignment gauge is configured to be positioned on the frame of a cabinet during installation of one or more attached components, such as attachment of a pair of doors to a refrigerator cabinet. Specifically, the alignment gauge may be positioned so that the alignment member establishes a proper spacing for the attached components.