Patents by Inventor Alexander S. Pille

Alexander S. Pille 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: 11619397
    Abstract: A spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a retention tab having a portion extending in a first direction and a retention arm defining a lever portion projecting away from the retention tab to an end displaced from the tab in a second direction generally normal to the first direction. The retention arm further defines a resiliently deformable section facilitating movement of the lever toward and away from the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab positioned opposite the retention arm from the retention tab and resiliently deflectable toward and away from the retention tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Publication number: 20200041137
    Abstract: A spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a retention tab having a portion extending in a first direction and a retention arm defining a lever portion projecting away from the retention tab to an end displaced from the tab in a second direction generally normal to the first direction. The retention arm further defines a resiliently deformable section facilitating movement of the lever toward and away from the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab positioned opposite the retention arm from the retention tab and resiliently deflectable toward and away from the retention tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Patent number: 10458659
    Abstract: A spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a retention tab having a portion extending in a first direction and a retention arm defining a lever portion projecting away from the retention tab to an end displaced from the tab in a second direction generally normal to the first direction. The retention arm further defines a resiliently deformable section facilitating movement of the lever toward and away from the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab positioned opposite the retention arm from the retention tab and resiliently deflectable toward and away from the retention tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Publication number: 20180066852
    Abstract: A spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a retention tab having a portion extending in a first direction and a retention arm defining a lever portion projecting away from the retention tab to an end displaced from the tab in a second direction generally normal to the first direction. The retention arm further defines a resiliently deformable section facilitating movement of the lever toward and away from the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab positioned opposite the retention arm from the retention tab and resiliently deflectable toward and away from the retention tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Patent number: 9851108
    Abstract: An appliance includes a spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a body extending in a lateral direction. A retention tab projects from the body and extends in the lateral direction adjacent the body. A retention arm projects from the body and defines a first spring loop and a lever. The spring loop biases the lever toward the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab having a support arm projecting from the body in a vertical direction and a tab resiliently flexible toward and away from the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Publication number: 20160313009
    Abstract: An appliance includes a spring clip for attaching a radiant burner unit to a cooktop includes a body extending in a lateral direction. A retention tab projects from the body and extends in the lateral direction adjacent the body. A retention arm projects from the body and defines a first spring loop and a lever. The spring loop biases the lever toward the retention tab. The spring clip further includes a snap tab having a support arm projecting from the body in a vertical direction and a tab resiliently flexible toward and away from the support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Patent number: D900586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille
  • Patent number: D909811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Alexander S. Pille