Patents by Inventor Alexandre M. Fleig

Alexandre M. Fleig 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).

  • EZ refrigerator doors height adjustment
    Patent number: 10288343
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet having an opening and a first hinge structure. The refrigerator includes a door including a second hinge structure that is movably connected to the first hinge structure. A height adjustment lever operably interconnects the first and second hinge structures. Movement of the lever in a first direction causes the door to move upwardly, and movement of the lever in a second direction causes the door to move downwardly. A stop limits movement of the height adjustment lever in at least one of the first and second directions. The lever is preferably movable by hand, such that tools are not required to adjust the door height/position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Neomar Giacomini, Alexandre M. Fleig
  • EZ REFRIGERATOR DOORS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20180149409
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet having an opening and a first hinge structure. The refrigerator includes a door including a second hinge structure that is movably connected to the first hinge structure. A height adjustment lever operably interconnects the first and second hinge structures. Movement of the lever in a first direction causes the door to move upwardly, and movement of the lever in a second direction causes the door to move downwardly. A stop limits movement of the height adjustment lever in at least one of the first and second directions. The lever is preferably movable by hand, such that tools are not required to adjust the door height/position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Neomar Giacomini, Alexandre M. Fleig
  • EZ REFRIGERATOR DOORS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20170176089
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet having an opening and a first hinge structure. The refrigerator includes a door including a second hinge structure that is movably connected to the first hinge structure. A height adjustment lever operably interconnects the first and second hinge structures. Movement of the lever in a first direction causes the door to move upwardly, and movement of the lever in a second direction causes the door to move downwardly. A stop limits movement of the height adjustment lever in at least one of the first and second directions. The lever is preferably movable by hand, such that tools are not required to adjust the door height/position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Neomar Giacomini, Alexandre M. Fleig