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公开(公告)号:US11647837B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-16
申请号:US17362340
申请日:2021-06-29
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Christopher A. Jones
CPC classification number: A47B96/20 , A47B96/18 , D06F39/12 , A47B2096/208
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet including a top edge. A structural panel is attached to the top edge of the cabinet. An adapter panel is attached to the structural panel. The adapter panel extends over at least a portion of an upper surface of the structural panel. A decorative panel is removably coupled to the adapter panel. The decorative panel is disposed over a top surface of the adapter panel. The decorative panel is free of attachment with the cabinet.
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公开(公告)号:US20210321771A1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-21
申请号:US17362340
申请日:2021-06-29
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Christopher A. Jones
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet including a top edge. A structural panel is attached to the top edge of the cabinet. An adapter panel is attached to the structural panel. The adapter panel extends over at least a portion of an upper surface of the structural panel. A decorative panel is removably coupled to the adapter panel. The decorative panel is disposed over a top surface of the adapter panel. The decorative panel is free of attachment with the cabinet.
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公开(公告)号:US11083296B2
公开(公告)日:2021-08-10
申请号:US16597118
申请日:2019-10-09
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Christopher A. Jones
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet including a top edge. A structural panel is attached to the top edge of the cabinet. An adapter panel is attached to the structural panel. The adapter panel extends over at least a portion of an upper surface of the structural panel. A decorative panel is removably coupled to the adapter panel. The decorative panel is disposed over a top surface of the adapter panel. The decorative panel is free of attachment with the cabinet.
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公开(公告)号:US20200318282A1
公开(公告)日:2020-10-08
申请号:US16885599
申请日:2020-05-28
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Mark J. Christensen , Donald Erickson , Jordan M. Grider , Alexander Halbleib , Christopher A. Hartnett , Christopher A. Jones , K. David McAllister , Rodney M. Welch , Erica L. Roberts
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.
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公开(公告)号:US10704189B2
公开(公告)日:2020-07-07
申请号:US16059671
申请日:2018-08-09
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Mark J. Christensen , Donald Erickson , Jordan M. Grider , Alexander Halbleib , Christopher A. Hartnett , Christopher A. Jones , K. David McAllister , Rodney M. Welch , Erica L. Roberts
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.
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公开(公告)号:US10316451B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-11
申请号:US14809451
申请日:2015-07-27
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Benjamin E. Alexander , Brent M. Burgess , Christopher A. Jones , Aaron A. Linden , Dale E. Mueller , Michele A. Paustian , Brenner M. Sharp
Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment, and an annular balance rings defining an annular chamber within, coupled with the basket for rotation therewith. The basket can further comprise a pair of walls comprising a perforated inner wrapper and an outer wall defining a space therebetween. The space fluidly couples to the annular chamber, permitting liquid to flow from the treating chamber, into the space and into the annular chamber to provide a restoring force to the system. The annular balance ring can further comprise a plurality of passages, fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the annular chamber.
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公开(公告)号:US10266978B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-23
申请号:US14812193
申请日:2015-07-29
Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
Inventor: Benjamin E. Alexander , Michael K. Cluskey , John M. Hunnell , Christopher A. Jones , Brenner M. Sharp
Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment, and two annular balance rings coupled with the basket for rotation therewith. Each balance ring includes a sump for holding balancing fluid when the rotational speed of the basket is below a critical speed.
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公开(公告)号:US20190106825A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-11
申请号:US16214655
申请日:2018-12-10
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Benjamin E. Alexander , Brent M. Burgess , Michael K. Cluskey , Christopher A. Jones , Dale E. Mueller , Zachary Bohenick
Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a rotatable basket defining a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry items for treatment. A float valve can be incorporated into the basket structure, selectively opening or closing the valve based upon the liquid level in a tub. As liquid fills the tub, the float valve will rise until it moves into a closed position, permitting the basket and treating chamber to fill with liquid. As the tub drain, the float valve can fall, opening the valve and permitting liquid to drain from the basket or treating chamber. The opened or closed positions can be selectively operated by opening or closing a pump or sump and allowing a tub to drain or fill, respectively.
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公开(公告)号:US20190093279A1
公开(公告)日:2019-03-28
申请号:US16123352
申请日:2018-09-06
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Jordan Grider , Alexander Halbleib , Christopher A. Jones , Roy E. Masters, JR. , Rodney M. Welch , Anthony B. Welsh , Erica L. Roberts , Thomas Kessler
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a drum for processing laundry. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path that includes the drum. A lint filter is positioned within the airflow path that separates particulate matter from the process air. A lint disposal mechanism removes entrapped lint particles from a surface of the lint filter.
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公开(公告)号:US20190062985A1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-28
申请号:US16059671
申请日:2018-08-09
Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Inventor: Mark J. Christensen , Donald Erickson , Jordan M. Grider , Alexander Halbleib , Christopher A. Hartnett , Christopher A. Jones , K. David McAllister , Rodney M. Welch , Erica L. Roberts
Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.
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