Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Kruckenberg

Christopher A. Kruckenberg 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).

  • LEVER DESIGN VERSION OF "PUSH BUTTON" FILTER
    Publication number: 20110185762
    Abstract: Described in this application is an improved cartridge, such as a water filter, and housing for the filter. The filter is preferably of the push-in type and the filter housing includes an assembly to automatically set the water filter in position as a cover over the filter is closed. According to one embodiment, the assembly consists of a cover and lever linkage which engage complimentary protrusions on the water filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER A. KRUCKENBERG, JEFFREY A. SPINDLER
  • Filter unit
    Patent number: D654560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kruckenberg, Jeffrey A. Spindler
  • Filter unit
    Patent number: D654562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kruckenberg, Jeffrey A. Spindler