Patents by Inventor Kelly I. Johnson

Kelly I. Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 8584486
    Abstract: An appliance system includes at least an appliance and a module. The appliance door(s) have an exterior surface and an interior surface having a door liner. The appliance door is closed to create an insulated area and the interior surface of the appliance door includes a module-engaging connector. The module is typically removably engaged within the appliance door and includes an insulated compartment within the module and a compartment door as well as a lock for the compartment door. The module also includes a utility connector that engages the appliance door and operably engages the module-engaging connector of the appliance door so that the module receives at least electrical power from the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul B. Allard, Kelly I. Johnson, Douglas D. Leclear, Karen J. Querfurth, Andrew M. Tenbarge, Michele E. Wilcox