Patents by Inventor Chad Rotter

Chad Rotter 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).

  • Publication number: 20250146741
    Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes a primary shelf, a secondary shelf, hangers, and nests. The hangers movably secure the secondary shelf to the primary shelf. The hangers also position the secondary shelf below the primary shelf. The nests are configured to secure the secondary shelf to the primary shelf in a stowed position. The nests include housings and magnets that are vertically slidable within the housings. The magnets are configured to engage the hangers to maintain the secondary shelf in the stowed position. Vertical positions of the magnets are variable within the housing to compensate for variations in positions of the hangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Gowardhan Parikshit, Ryan Post, Chad Rotter, Lalit Madhukar Suryawanshi
  • Publication number: 20250027705
    Abstract: A refrigeration appliance including: (a) a cabinet that includes a vacuum-insulated structure within which a refrigeration compartment configured to hold a food item is disposed; and (b) a door that includes a vacuum-insulated door structure coupled to the cabinet, the vacuum-insulated door including (i) a gasket that forms a seal against the vacuum-insulated cabinet when the door is in a closed position and (ii) a projection inward of the gasket that projects into the refrigeration compartment and is separated from the vacuum-insulated cabinet by a gap, the gap having a shortest distance that is less than 12 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: John J. Burns, Jackson F. Karl, Marcel Lessa, Chad Rotter, Sanket Vivek Phalak
  • Publication number: 20240393035
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Patent number: 12098879
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Publication number: 20240024803
    Abstract: A filter unit includes a body portion that receives a water filter. An engaging portion is coupled to the body portion. A bypass actuator rotates relative to the engaging portion to rotationally and axially operate a bypass valve of a fluid manifold. The bypass actuator drives axial engagement of the engaging portion with a valve assembly of the fluid manifold. The bypass actuator extends through the body portion and the engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: David P. Cooper, Mark C. Graff, James C.L. Guarino, Chad Rotter, Daniel Louis Sigmund, Steven J. Kuehl, Joseph R. Peters, Justin Glasgow
  • Patent number: 11806648
    Abstract: A filter unit includes a body portion that receives a water filter. An engaging portion is coupled to the body portion. A bypass actuator rotates relative to the engaging portion to rotationally and axially operate a bypass valve of a fluid manifold. The bypass actuator drives axial engagement of the engaging portion with a valve assembly of the fluid manifold. The bypass actuator extends through the body portion and the engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Cooper, Mark C. Graff, James C. L. Guarino, Chad Rotter, Daniel Louis Sigmund, Steven J. Kuehl, Joseph R. Peters, Justin Glasgow
  • Publication number: 20230330575
    Abstract: A filter unit includes a body portion that receives a water filter. An engaging portion is coupled to the body portion. A bypass actuator rotates relative to the engaging portion to rotationally and axially operate a bypass valve of a fluid manifold. The bypass actuator drives axial engagement of the engaging portion with a valve assembly of the fluid manifold. The bypass actuator extends through the body portion and the engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: David P. Cooper, Mark C. Graff, James C.L. Guarino, Chad Rotter, Daniel Louis Sigmund, Steven J. Kuehl, Joseph R. Peters, Justin Glasgow
  • Publication number: 20230332827
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Patent number: 11725870
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Publication number: 20220252332
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Patent number: 11346595
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Publication number: 20210116167
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Patent number: 10921050
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner. A ladder rack is coupled to the inner liner. The ladder rack includes first and second sidewalls coupled together by a connecting wall that defines a plurality of apertures. An adapter member includes a hook configured to extend through an aperture of the plurality of apertures when coupled to the ladder rack. The adapter member is coupled with a locking member that engages inner surface of first and second sidewalls of the ladder rack. A cantilever support is coupled to the adapter member and extends outward from the ladder rack. A rail assembly is coupled to an upper surface of the cantilever support. A spacer is coupled to an end of the cantilever support and abuts an inner liner surface. A storage feature is coupled to the rail assembly and is operable between stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kamil El-Sayed, Abhay Naik, Chad Rotter, Bartosz Stawczyk, Karol Michal Kostka
  • Patent number: 10820700
    Abstract: A cosmetic panel suspension system for an appliance includes an outer door panel having a perimetrical flange. A plurality of side adjusters is attached to the perimetrical flange. At least one adjustment bracket has a plurality of positioning apertures in slidable engagement with a portion of the perimetrical flange. The plurality of side adjusters extends through respective positioning apertures defined within the at least one adjustment bracket, and adjustment of at least one side adjuster of the plurality of side adjusters slides the at least one adjustment bracket relative to the perimetrical flange. A cosmetic panel is attached to the at least one adjustment bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor L. Hawkins, Scott A. Kositzky, Chad Rotter
  • Patent number: 10436503
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a door configured to selectively seal the refrigerated compartment. A drawer assembly is mounted in the refrigerated compartment. The drawer assembly includes a glide and a drawer. The glide has a glide rail movable relative to the refrigerated compartment and a glide endcap directly coupled to the glide rail. The drawer has a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, opposing side walls and a retaining clip. The retaining clip is directly coupled to the glide endcap. The retaining clip and the glide endcap prevent the drawer from moving vertically relative to the glide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Chad Rotter, Sanket V Phalak, Jeevan S Yadav
  • Patent number: 10405652
    Abstract: A method for positioning and installing a column product includes coupling a template to a first side and a second side of an opening, using the template to position a depth gauge to the first side and the second side of the opening, selecting at least one shim from a plurality of thickness regions comprising a first thickness of 0.050 inches, a second thickness of 0.10 inches, a third thickness of 0.15 inches, a forth thickness of 0.20 inches, and a fifth thickness of 0.25 inches, using the template to position the plurality of shims to the first side and the second side of the opening, positioning the column product into the opening, and attaching one or more fasteners to the column product and coupling the column product to the first side and the second side of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Byron Gerber, Chad Rotter
  • Publication number: 20190082840
    Abstract: A cosmetic panel suspension system for an appliance includes an outer door panel having a perimetrical flange. A plurality of side adjusters is attached to the perimetrical flange. At least one adjustment bracket has a plurality of positioning apertures in slidable engagement with a portion of the perimetrical flange. The plurality of side adjusters extends through respective positioning apertures defined within the at least one adjustment bracket, and adjustment of at least one side adjuster of the plurality of side adjusters slides the at least one adjustment bracket relative to the perimetrical flange. A cosmetic panel is attached to the at least one adjustment bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Trevor L. Hawkins, Scott A. Kositzky, Chad Rotter
  • Patent number: 10165860
    Abstract: A cosmetic panel suspension system for an appliance includes an outer door panel having a perimetrical flange. A plurality of side adjusters is attached to the perimetrical flange. At least one adjustment bracket has a plurality of positioning apertures in slidable engagement with a portion of the perimetrical flange. The plurality of side adjusters extends through respective positioning apertures defined within the at least one adjustment bracket, and adjustment of at least one side adjuster of the plurality of side adjusters slides the at least one adjustment bracket relative to the perimetrical flange. A cosmetic panel is attached to the at least one adjustment bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor L. Hawkins, Scott A. Kositzky, Chad Rotter
  • Publication number: 20180172341
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a door configured to selectively seal the refrigerated compartment. A drawer assembly is mounted in the refrigerated compartment. The drawer assembly includes a glide and a drawer. The glide has a glide rail movable relative to the refrigerated compartment and a glide endcap directly coupled to the glide rail. The drawer has a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, opposing side walls and a retaining clip. The retaining clip is directly coupled to the glide endcap. The retaining clip and the glide endcap prevent the drawer from moving vertically relative to the glide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Chad ROTTER, Sanket V. PHALAK, Jeevan S. YADAV
  • Patent number: D1059542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Cooper, Mark C. Graff, James C. L. Guarino, Chad Rotter, Daniel Louis Sigmund, Steven J. Kuehl, Joseph R. Peters, Justin Glasgow