Patents by Inventor Joseph G. Schapker

Joseph G. Schapker 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).

  • Plastic mullion rail assembly for refrigerator
    Patent number: 4330310
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a cabinet including a divider mullion wall is provided with a mullion rail assembly mounted to the front outer edge of the mullion wall. The mullion rail assembly includes an insulating elongated member carrying a magnetically attractable strip for cooperation with the magnetic door gasket. The strip is spaced inwardly from the outer edges of the insulating elongated member so as to be thermally insulated from the refrigerated compartment of the apparatus. The strip may be secured at one end to the cabinet and the insulating elongated member may be secured at one end to another portion of the cabinet to permit relative displacement between the strip and elongated member for facilitated installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Tate, Jr., John T. Woods, Joseph G. Schapker