Patents by Inventor Carl Tobert Whitaker

Carl Tobert Whitaker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Spill proof shelf assembly method and structure
    Patent number: 7270385
    Abstract: A system for limiting outward movement of a slide-out shelf includes a plurality of side supports configured to support the shelf, a positive stop extending along each of the side supports, and a plurality of support members configured to rigidly connect the side supports and contact at least a portion of the shelf thereby blocking forward movement of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Rakesh Mathur, Carl Tobert Whitaker
  • Freezer tip out bin
    Patent number: 6742855
    Abstract: A freezer tip out bin includes a stationary portion, a rotating portion pivotally coupled to the stationary portion, and a biased actuator coupled to the rotating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Carl Tobert Whitaker, Rakesh Mathur
  • Spill proof shelf assembly method and structure
    Publication number: 20030151340
    Abstract: A system for limiting outward movement of a slide-out shelf includes a plurality of side supports configured to support the shelf, a positive stop extending along each of the side supports, and a plurality of support members configured to rigidly connect the side supports and contact at least a portion of the shelf thereby blocking forward movement of the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Rakesh Mathur, Carl Tobert Whitaker
  • Freezer tip out bin
    Publication number: 20030102787
    Abstract: A freezer tip out bin includes a stationary portion, a rotating portion pivotally coupled to the stationary portion, and a biased actuator coupled to the rotating portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Carl Tobert Whitaker, Rakesh Mathur