Patents by Inventor Paul J. Morellato

Paul J. Morellato 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).

  • Filtered water dispensing cabinet
    Patent number: 5766453
    Abstract: A water dispensing apparatus having a cabinet providing a filter holding compartment, a front mounted alcove with a paddle switch having a stepped outer surface to allow activation by small and large diameter containers, and an electrical interlock switch for avoiding inadvertent dispensing of hot water. The cabinet can house a reverse osmosis purifying system or a cartridge filtering system. The cabinet can hold a mechanical refrigeration system including a forced convection condensing coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Morellato, Don Terkalas, Keith E. Carr
  • Bottled water dispensing cabinet
    Patent number: 5573142
    Abstract: A water dispensing apparatus having a cabinet providing a water bottle holding compartment having a deployable ramp to assist in loading an upright water bottle into the cabinet, a front mounted alcove with a paddle switch having a stepped outer surface to allow activation by small and large diameter containers, an electrical interlock switch for avoiding inadvertent dispensing of hot water, and a reserve tank having a low water level alarm switch activating a light annunciator and a vent check valve arrangement for venting the reserve tank during water flow. The cabinet is adapted to receive a filter unit in lieu of a water bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Morellato, Don Terkalas, Keith E. Carr