Patents by Inventor Joshua J. Wittes
Joshua J. Wittes 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).
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Patent number: 10006693Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Patent number: 9945602Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Publication number: 20170321958Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Patent number: 9759479Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Patent number: 9752817Abstract: A panel adjustment mechanism for an appliance includes an adjustment bracket having a first lateral adjustment mechanism extending from a first side of the adjustment bracket. A vertical adjustment mechanism extends from a second side of the adjustment bracket. A door panel abutment surface is positioned perpendicular to the first and second sides of the panel adjustment bracket. A bracket housing defines an adjustment region and includes first and second flanges, wherein the first lateral adjustment mechanism extends through a lateral adjustment slot defined in the first flange, wherein the vertical adjustment mechanism extends through a vertical adjustment slot defined within the second flange, wherein the operation of at least one of the lateral adjustment mechanism and the vertical adjustment mechanism moves the panel adjustment bracket between a plurality of positions within the adjustment region.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Publication number: 20170191736Abstract: A refrigerator includes a door that is vertically adjustable via a height adjustable door hinge assembly. The door hinge assembly includes a bracket member having a mounting aperture with a hinge shaft extending upwardly from the bracket member as received in the mounting aperture. A hinge bushing is comprised of an inner portion that is received in an outer portion and fixedly coupled thereto to define a receiving channel disposed therebetween. The hinge shaft is received in the receiving channel of the hinge bushing in assembly. A set screw is threadingly coupled to a threaded aperture disposed in an inner cavity of the hinge shaft. In assembly, the set screw abuts a lower surface of the inner portion of the hinge bushing to vertically adjust a position of the hinge bushing as a vertical position of the set screw is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Alexandre Fleig, Rohan Gore, Robert J. Haeberle, Dakota E. Kosek, Tao Liu, Axel Julio Ramm, Joshua J. Wittes
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Publication number: 20170176088Abstract: A panel adjustment mechanism for an appliance includes an adjustment bracket having a first lateral adjustment mechanism extending from a first side of the adjustment bracket. A vertical adjustment mechanism extends from a second side of the adjustment bracket. A door panel abutment surface is positioned perpendicular to the first and second sides of the panel adjustment bracket. A bracket housing defines an adjustment region and includes first and second flanges, wherein the first lateral adjustment mechanism extends through a lateral adjustment slot defined in the first flange, wherein the vertical adjustment mechanism extends through a vertical adjustment slot defined within the second flange, wherein the operation of at least one of the lateral adjustment mechanism and the vertical adjustment mechanism moves the panel adjustment bracket between a plurality of positions within the adjustment region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Publication number: 20170167779Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet structure having an inner liner defining an interior compartment. A drawer includes a panel member and a sliding structure that extends between the panel member and the cabinet structure. The sliding structure serves to operably dispose the panel member between extended and retracted positions of the drawer. A drawer liner is selectively positioned approximate the drawer and is engaged with the panel member. The drawer liner includes opposing sides that define first and second channels, respectively, wherein the first and second channels extend over portions of the sliding structure. A wire chase is defined within at least one of the first and second channels wherein electrical wiring extends from the cabinet structure and to the panel member through the wire chase.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Robert J. Haeberle, Dakota E. Kosek, Michael S. Richards, Todd J. Tunzi, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Publication number: 20170115051Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes
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Publication number: 20170115050Abstract: A refrigerating appliance includes an interior volume divided by a medial wall into refrigerating and freezing compartments. A horizontal false mullion extends through one of the compartments, parallel with the medial wall to define a pantry compartment in thermal communication with at least one of the refrigerating and freezing compartments. A center vertical mullion is removably engaged with the medial wall and divides the pantry compartment into first and second pantry sub compartments. First and second outer drawer glides are positioned on the cabinet structure within the pantry compartment and opposite first and second inner drawer glides of the center vertical mullion. The first inner and first outer drawer glides partially define the first pantry sub compartment. The second inner and second outer drawer glides partially define the second pantry sub compartment. First and second pantry drawers are slidably engaged with first and second pantry sub compartments, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Axel Julio Ramm, Michael S. Richards, Rahul Wadke, Joshua J. Wittes