公开(公告)号：US10203142B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US13836563

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25C1/22 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D3/02 ,  F25D11/02 ,  A47B96/04 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25C5/20

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09683770B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14961711

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25C1/04 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20160084557A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14961711

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25C1/04

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09200827B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13829915

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins, Jr. ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25C1/22 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/06 ,  A47B96/04 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：USD694296S1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US29442500

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Designer： Tim Lee Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveria ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: B67D7/80

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US10132558B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US15884571

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Michael J. Eveland ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  Todd E. Kniffen ,  Bill J. Koons

IPC: F25D11/02 ,  F25D25/02 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25C5/182 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C5/20 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25D23/02

Abstract: A bottom mount refrigerator is provided with a pantry compartment that is accessible from outside the refrigerator by pulling open an easy access pantry drawer without the need to first open the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment. A divider between the pantry compartment and the fresh food compartment is formed by a secondary mullion and a transparent shelf. The secondary mullion is provided with a light source for illuminating the contents of the pantry drawer. A light source at the rear of the pantry compartment shines generally forwardly and upwardly to illuminate the fresh food compartment.

公开(公告)号：US20160084570A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14961583

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25D31/00 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D23/06

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09267724B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13830073

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins, Jr. ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: F25D17/06 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09222718B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13836733

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins, Jr. ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: A47B81/00 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09683769B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14961583

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： Tim L. Coulter ,  Thomas E. Gose ,  Steven G. Herndon ,  James H. Jenkins ,  Bill J. Koons ,  Brent A. Kramer ,  Scott W. Leimkuehler ,  Dean A. Martin ,  Alvin V. Miller ,  Kevin Lee Noel ,  Mauro M. Oliveira ,  Lester J. Ott ,  Ron S. Paulsen ,  Chad J. Rotter ,  David Allen Stauffer ,  Kyle B. Van Meter ,  Alan M. Welch ,  Robert L. Wetekamp

IPC: A47B96/04 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25C1/04 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25C1/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25C5/00 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D27/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/04 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C5/24 ,  F25D11/02 ,  F25D17/045 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D23/061 ,  F25D23/063 ,  F25D23/064 ,  F25D23/066 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F25D27/00 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/00 ,  F25D2201/10 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  F25D2317/0682 ,  F25D2323/021 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  F25D2700/02 ,  F25D2700/12 ,  F25D2700/121 ,  F25D2700/122 ,  F25D2700/14 ,  Y02B40/32 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.