公开(公告)号：US20140131290A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13674313

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： GINGER ELAYNE PATERA ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  DAVID P. COOPER

IPC: B01D35/30 ,  B01D37/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/30 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D2201/0415 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  F25D23/126 ,  F25D2323/121

Abstract: A fluid treatment apparatus includes a base portion, a medium or media, and an elongated support portion. The base portion has a first end, a second end, and a side with an exterior surface. The first end has an inlet and outlet for receiving and dispensing a water flow, respectively. The medium or media is spaced within the base portion and receives fluid through the inlet, treats the fluid, and dispenses the fluid through the outlet. The elongated support portion extends from the second end of the base portion and has a sidewall. The sidewall has an exterior facing surface that is substantially aligned with the exterior surface of the side. The elongated support portion maintains a latch assembly location for engaging a filter head assembly and is configured to withstand torsional forces applied by the user for engagement and alignment with an elongated receiving cavity of an appliance.

Abstract translation: 流体处理装置包括基部，介质或介质和细长的支撑部分。 基部具有第一端，第二端和具有外表面的一侧。 第一端分别具有用于接收和分配水流的入口和出口。 介质或介质在基部内间隔开并且通过入口接收流体，处理流体，并通过出口分配流体。 细长的支撑部分从基部的第二端延伸并具有侧壁。 侧壁具有与侧面的外表面大致对准的外表面。 细长的支撑部分保持用于接合过滤器头部组件的闩锁组件位置，并且被配置为承受由使用者施加的扭转力以与器具的细长的容纳腔接合和对准。

公开(公告)号：US20140131289A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13674276

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  B01D27/14 ,  B01D63/00 ,  C02F5/14 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/42 ,  B01D24/00 ,  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：US20140151285A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14095204

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： NIHAT O. CUR ,  KIRK W. GOODWIN ,  TIMOTHY A. KEE ,  JAMES W. KENDALL ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  VERNE H. MYERS ,  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 liquid (water) pitcher that includes a pitcher having a liquid receiving aperture configured to allow a liquid (water) to be delivered into an interior liquid storage volume defined by at least one upwardly extending wall extending upward from a base and a liquid (water) filter positioned within the pitcher that includes a filter housing and at least one gravity-driven fluid treatment medium within the filter housing where the filter housing has a plurality of fluid intake apertures and at least one treated fluid outlet configured to deliver treated fluid into an internal volume of a vessel wherein the at least one fluid filtering medium treats the liquid at a rate of at least about one liter per minute while removing at least chlorine odor and chlorine taste components from the liquid (water).

Abstract translation: 一种液体（水）投手，其包括具有液体接收孔的投手，所述液体容纳孔构造成允许液体（水）被输送到由从底部向上延伸的至少一个向上延伸的壁和液体（水） ）过滤器，其定位在所述投液器内，所述过滤器壳体包括过滤器壳体和所述过滤器壳体内的至少一个重力驱动的流体处理介质，其中所述过滤器壳体具有多个流体入口孔，以及至少一个经处理的流体出口，其构造成将经处理的流体输送到 容器的内部体积，其中至少一种流体过滤介质以至少约1升/分钟的速率处理液体，同时从液体（水）中至少除去氯气味和氯味成分。

公开(公告)号：US20140131265A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13674300

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  B01D27/14 ,  C02F5/08 ,  B01D24/00

CPC classification number: B01D24/007 ,  B01D27/14 ,  B01D29/56 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/4015 ,  C02F1/003 ,  C02F5/08 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  C02F2301/08 ,  C02F2307/10

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：US20150354838A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14580736

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： NIHAT O. CUR ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL

IPC: F24F1/06 ,  F24F1/00 ,  F24F1/56 ,  F24F1/48 ,  F24F1/38

CPC classification number: F25B39/00 ,  B01D46/0023 ,  B01D46/0028 ,  B01D46/0032 ,  B01D46/30 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  F24F1/06 ,  F24F1/10 ,  F24F1/38 ,  F24F1/48 ,  F24F1/56 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25B49/00

Abstract: An outdoor unit (ODU) for an air conditioning system includes a baffle or other airflow direction control such that the cooling air from a condenser is at least partially directed over the compressor to provide air movement around the compressor to assist in thermal transfer of heat from the compressor. In one system, curvilinear frustoconical baffles are positioned in a conventional barrel-type outdoor unit to direct airflow toward the compressor before being discharged from the unit. When any of the ODUs is part of a heat pump system for providing heating and cooling, a retractable or movable air diverting system is employed when in the heating mode to prevent airflow through the condenser from reaching the compressor.

Abstract translation: 用于空调系统的室外单元（ODU）包括挡板或其它风向控制，使得来自冷凝器的冷却空气至少部分地指向压缩机，以提供围绕压缩机的空气运动，以帮助热从 压缩机。 在一个系统中，曲线的截头圆锥形挡板被定位在传统的桶形室外单元中，以在从单元排出之前将气流引向压缩机。 当任何ODU是用于提供加热和冷却的热泵系统的一部分时，当处于加热模式时采用可伸缩或可移动的分流系统，以防止通过冷凝器的气流到达压缩机。

公开(公告)号：US20150075191A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14551157

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： COREY M. GOODEN ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL

IPC: F25C5/10 ,  F25C1/24

CPC classification number: F25C5/08 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C5/06 ,  F25C5/10 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/12 ,  F25D11/02

Abstract: An ice piece release system that includes a chilled compartment set at a temperature below 0° C., a warm section at a temperature above 0° C., and a tray in thermal communication with the chilled compartment. The tray includes a plurality of ice piece-forming receptacles and a cavity in thermal communication with the receptacles. The ice piece release system also includes a primary reservoir assembly in thermal communication with the warm section and fluid communication with the cavity of the tray. The ice piece release system further includes a heat-exchanging fluid having a freezing point below that of water, and the fluid resides in the primary reservoir assembly and the cavity of the tray. The primary reservoir assembly is further adapted to move at least a portion of the heat-exchanging fluid in the reservoir assembly into the cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种冰块释放系统，其包括设置在低于0℃的温度的冷藏室，在0℃以上的温暖部分，以及与冷藏室热连通的托盘。 托盘包括多个形成冰块的容器和与容器热连通的空腔。 冰块释放系统还包括与温暖部分热连通并与盘的空腔流体连通的主要储存器组件。 冰块释放系统还包括具有低于水的凝固点的热交换流体，并且流体驻留在主储存器组件和托盘的空腔中。 主储存器组件还适于将储存器组件中的热交换流体的至少一部分移动到空腔中。

公开(公告)号：US20150008815A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14493399

申请日：2014-09-23

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  JOHN J. VONDERHAAR ,  GUOLIAN WU ,  MIAXUE WU

IPC: F25D21/14 ,  F25D23/06

CPC classification number: F25D21/14 ,  F25D23/065 ,  F25D2321/147 ,  F25D2323/021

Abstract: An appliance that includes a cabinet having an exterior surface; a refrigeration compartment located within the cabinet; and a hydrophilic structure disposed on the exterior surface. The hydrophilic structure is configured to spread condensation. The appliance further includes a wicking structure located in proximity to the hydrophilic structure, and the wicking structure is configured to receive the condensation.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括具有外表面的机壳; 位于机柜内的冷藏室; 以及设置在外表面上的亲水结构。 亲水结构被配置成扩散冷凝。 器具还包括位于亲水结构附近的芯吸结构，并且芯吸结构被配置为接收冷凝。

公开(公告)号：US20140137577A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13678879

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： COREY M. GOODEN ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL

IPC: F25C5/08

CPC classification number: F25C5/08 ,  F25C1/24 ,  F25C5/06 ,  F25C5/10 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C2400/10 ,  F25C2600/04 ,  F25C2700/12 ,  F25D11/02

Abstract: An ice piece release and formation system (and associated methods) including a chilled compartment, a warm section, a tray in thermal communication with the chilled compartment, and a reservoir assembly in thermal communication with the warm section. The tray includes ice piece-forming receptacles and a cavity in thermal communication with the receptacles. The reservoir assembly includes chambers in fluid communication with the cavity and a driving body for moving the chambers. The system further includes a heat-exchanging fluid that resides in the chambers and the cavity of the tray. The driving body and the reservoir assembly are further adapted to move each of the chambers to a position above the cavity, and the other of the chambers to a position below the cavity, such that the fluid within the chamber positioned above the cavity flows into the cavity.

Abstract translation: 冰块释放和形成系统（和相关方法）包括冷藏室，温暖区段，与冷冻隔室热连通的托盘以及与温暖部分热连通的储存器组件。 托盘包括形成冰块的容器和与容器热连通的空腔。 储存器组件包括与空腔流体连通的腔室和用于移动腔室的驱动体。 该系统还包括驻留在腔室和托盘的空腔中的热交换流体。 驱动体和储存器组件还适于将每个室移动到空腔上方的位置，并且另一个室到空腔下方的位置，使得位于空腔上方的腔室内的流体流入 腔。

公开(公告)号：US20190135656A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US16184717

申请日：2018-11-08

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

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

IPC: C02F1/00 ,  B01D63/00 ,  B01D24/00 ,  B01D27/14 ,  C02F5/10 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  B01D29/56 ,  C02F5/14

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.

公开(公告)号：US20160244341A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15052651

申请日：2016-02-24

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： TIMOTHY J. CAMPBELL ,  DAVID P. COOPER ,  BETH M. JACKSON ,  STEVEN JOHN KUEHL ,  MARK M. SENNINGER

IPC: C02F1/28 ,  B01D15/18 ,  B01D15/10

CPC classification number: C02F1/283 ,  B01D15/10 ,  B01D15/18 ,  C02F2101/103 ,  C02F2101/12 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2101/322 ,  C02F2101/36 ,  C02F2101/38 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2301/043 ,  C02F2303/02 ,  C02F2307/04

Abstract: A gravity driven water filter having: a housing with at least one upwardly extending sidewall that extend upwardly from a bottom of the housing and define an interior volume of the housing; a filter media retention screen covering treated water outlets on a bottom of the housing; and a lid closing a top of the housing and enclosing the interior volume of the housing where the lid includes a plurality of water inlet holes, an upwardly extending vent stack, and finger actuated tabular members radially extending from the vent stack and engaged with the vent stack and a top surface of the lid to permit a rotational force to be applied to the housing.

Abstract translation: 重力驱动的水过滤器，其具有：具有至少一个向上延伸的侧壁的壳体，所述侧壁从所述壳体的底部向上延伸并且限定所述壳体的内部容积; 过滤介质保留屏幕，覆盖在壳体的底部上的处理过的水出口; 以及盖子，其封闭所述壳体的顶部并且封闭所述壳体的内部容积，其中所述盖子包括多个进水孔，向上延伸的排气叠层以及从所述排气叠片径向延伸并与所述排气口接合的手指致动的板状构件 堆叠和盖的顶表面以允许将旋转力施加到壳体。