Patents by Inventor Frank Caci

Frank Caci 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).

  • Battery supplemented refrigerator and method for using same
    Patent number: 7266962
    Abstract: A refrigerator contains a battery pack for providing a DC current to drive a refrigeration system and alternatively is connectable to an AC power source for driving the refrigeration system from the AC power source. The DC battery pack is utilized during peak loads on the AC source of power, and the AC source of power is utilized during reduced loads on the AC power source. The electrical circuitry and components of the AC and DC power circuits are contained within a mechanical compartment located within the refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lou Montuoro, Ron Anderson, Frank Caci, Nelson J. Ferragut, II, Vincent Lyons, Andrew Strohm, Greg Carr, Xiaoyong Fu, Scott Voll
  • Battery supplemented refrigerator and method for using same
    Publication number: 20060260335
    Abstract: A refrigerator contains a battery pack for providing a DC current to drive a refrigeration system and alternatively is connectable to an AC power source for driving the refrigeration system from the AC power source. The DC battery pack is utilized during peak loads on the AC source of power, and the AC source of power is utilized during reduced loads on the AC power source. The electrical circuitry and components of the AC and DC power circuits are contained within a mechanical compartment located within the refrigerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: MAYTAG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lou Montuoro, Ron Anderson, Frank Caci, Nelson Ferragut, Vincent Lyons, Andrew Strohm, Greg Carr, Xiaoyong Fu, Scott Voll