公开(公告)号：US20160100738A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14967918

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： WALTER T. BLANCHARD ,  JACQUELYN R. GEDA ,  TODD M. JOZWIAK ,  JOHN A. MILLER ,  ANTONY M. RAPPETTE ,  RODNEY M. WELCH

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  A47L15/4202 ,  A47L15/4206 ,  A47L15/4208 ,  A47L15/4219 ,  A47L15/4225

Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a washing chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a rotating filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid.

公开(公告)号：US20130260446A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13852219

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： SUZANNE M. BERBERET ,  WALTER T. BLANCHARD ,  BRENT M. BURGESS ,  KRISTOPHER L. DELGADO ,  BRETT DIBKEY ,  DONALD J. HABEGGER ,  ANDREW KASPROWICZ ,  EARL W. MANN ,  WILLIAM L. MURCH ,  JACK F. PARK ,  WESLEY A. SONNENBERG

IPC: C05F17/02

CPC classification number: C05F17/0258 ,  B02C18/0084 ,  B02C23/02 ,  C05F17/0205 ,  C05F17/0247 ,  C05F17/0282 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02W30/43

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transforming refuse into compost. The device includes a first chamber having a grinding mechanism to grind refuse. The device also includes a second chamber attached to the first chamber, and a conduit interconnecting the first chamber to the second chamber. The second chamber stores the ground refuse to promote the composting process, and the conduit allows thermal energy and moisture to be shared between the first and second chambers.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及将垃圾转化成堆肥的装置。 该装置包括具有研磨机构以研磨垃圾的第一室。 该装置还包括附接到第一室的第二室和将第一室与第二室相互连接的导管。 第二室储存地面垃圾以促进堆肥过程，并且导管允许在第一和第二室之间共享热能和水分。

公开(公告)号：US20160207845A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15080734

申请日：2016-03-25

Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation

Inventor： KRISTOPHER L. DELGADO ,  JEFFREY J. JACOBS ,  CHRISTOPHER CAMP ,  JANGLIH LIN ,  SUZANNE M. BERBERET ,  WALTER T. BLANCHARD ,  BRENT M. BURGESS ,  BRETT DIBKEY ,  DONALD J. HABEGGER ,  ANDREW KASPROWICZ ,  EARL W. MANN ,  WILLIAM L. MURCH ,  JACK F. PARK ,  WESLEY A. SONNENBERG

IPC: C05F17/02 ,  B02C23/02 ,  B02C18/00

CPC classification number: C05F17/0258 ,  B02C18/0084 ,  B02C23/02 ,  C05F17/0205 ,  C05F17/0247 ,  C05F17/0282 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02W30/43

Abstract: A device for transforming refuse into compost according to a cycle of operation has a cabinet, a first chamber, a first reducing mechanism in the hopper, a transfer mechanism disposed in a conduit from the first chamber to an outlet, a motor beneath the first chamber and the transfer mechanism, a container beneath the outlet to receive ground refuse from the outlet, wherein the container is accessible from outside the cabinet, and a cleaning mechanism operative to clean the first chamber.

Abstract translation: 用于根据操作循环将垃圾转化为堆肥的装置具有柜体，第一室，料斗中的第一还原机构，设置在从第一室到出口的导管中的传送机构，第一室下方的电动机 和所述传送机构，所述出口下方的容器从所述出口接收地面垃圾，其中所述容器可从所述柜的外部接近，以及清洁机构，用于清洁所述第一室。

公开(公告)号：US20140332042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14338610

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： WALTER T. BLANCHARD ,  DAVID H. CHEN

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  A47L15/16 ,  A47L15/50

CPC classification number: A47L15/16 ,  A47L15/22 ,  A47L15/4219 ,  A47L15/4221 ,  A47L15/4278 ,  A47L15/4285 ,  A47L15/504 ,  A47L15/507 ,  A47L15/508

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a rack provided with interior and exterior corner nozzles to direct washing fluid onto interior and exterior surface portions of an object placed in a corner of the rack.

Abstract translation: 洗碗机包括设置有内部和外部角部喷嘴的齿条，以将洗涤液引导到放置在齿条的角落中的物体的内部和外部表面部分上。

公开(公告)号：US20140283881A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14300503

申请日：2014-06-10

Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： WALTER T. BLANCHARD ,  DAVID H. CHEN

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: A47L15/4221 ,  A47L15/0018 ,  A47L15/16 ,  A47L15/18 ,  A47L15/22 ,  A47L15/4219 ,  A47L15/4225 ,  A47L15/504 ,  A47L15/508

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a shiftable rack provided with multiple, distinct washing fluid spray arms connected to a common, rack supported manifold. When the rack is shifted to a retracted position within a tub of the dishwasher, the manifold mates with a coupling of a fluid distribution system including a multi-tube feed arrangement configured to selectively distribute washing fluid from a pump assembly to the multiple spray arms.

Abstract translation: 洗碗机包括一个带有多个不同的洗涤液喷雾臂的可移动的齿条，连接到一个共同的齿条支撑的歧管。 当机架移动到洗碗机的桶内的缩回位置时，歧管与包括配置成将洗涤流体从泵组件选择性地分配到多个喷射臂的多管进料装置的流体分配系统的联接器配合。