Patents by Inventor John C. Steimel

John C. Steimel 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).

  • HEAT EXCHANGER
    Publication number: 20110024083
    Abstract: A heat exchanger including a heat exchange fluid inlet, tubing coupled to the heat exchange fluid inlet, the tubing being configured to direct a flow of heat exchange fluid through the heat exchanger, the flow of fluid having a main fluid flow direction, and an air inlet configured to direct a flow of air in a generally collinear relationship with the main fluid flow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: John C. STEIMEL
  • A DUAL DRAWER BOTTOM MOUNT FREEZER AND MULLION
    Publication number: 20090167130
    Abstract: A freezer compartment for a refrigerator is provided. A shell with a face and opening allows for access to the freezer compartment. The freezer compartment further has at least two drawers slidably mounted within the opening and configured to seal against the face of the shell. At least one mullion assembly is configured between the drawers and is further configured to be flush with the face of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Bagawathkumar Chellappan, John C. Steimel, Robert Thomas Mills
  • CONDENSATION PREVENTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080115514
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a housing with an interior space defined by an exterior surface. A heater is configured to heat a portion of the exterior surface. A processor is configured to control the heater based on a dew point temperature outside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: John C. Steimel