Patents Assigned to Whhirlpool Corporation
  • Lever design version of “push button” filter
    Patent number: 8627675
    Abstract: Described in this application is an improved cartridge, such as a water filter, and housing for the filter. The filter is preferably of the push-in type and the filter housing includes an assembly to automatically set the water filter in position as a cover over the filter is closed. According to one embodiment, the assembly consists of a cover and lever linkage which engage complimentary protrusions on the water filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Whhirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kruckenberg, Jeffrey A. Spindler