Patents by Inventor Lou Montuoro

Lou Montuoro 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).

  • Apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator
    Patent number: 10295241
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • Apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator
    Patent number: 10208998
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
    Publication number: 20170082339
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph R. ADAMSKI, Jason COLSCH, Tim L. COULTER, Glenn E. GOETZ, Steven G. HERNDON, Todd E. KNIFFEN, Bill J. KOONS, Lou MONTUORO, John H. TENHUNDFELD, David THALACKER, Brett VLADIKA
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
    Publication number: 20170082340
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph R. ADAMSKI, Jason COLSCH, Tim L. COULTER, Glenn E. GOETZ, Steven G. HERNDON, Todd E. KNIFFEN, Bill J. KOONS, Lou MONTUORO, John H. TENHUNDFELD, David THALACKER, Brett VLADIKA
  • Quick thaw/quick chill refrigerated compartment
    Patent number: 9322578
    Abstract: A food refrigeration appliance having a refrigerated cabinet, a thaw/chill compartment, and a controller for selectively operating the thaw/chill compartment. The compartment is located within the refrigerated cabinet and is heated or cooled by a magneto-caloric element present within the compartment. The controller is electrically coupled to the magneto-caloric element for selective operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Behrooz Mohebbi, Ron Anderson, Bruce Kopf, Xiaoyong Fu, Jon Freesmeier, Lou Montuoro
  • Apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator
    Patent number: 8756952
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • Apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator
    Patent number: 8733123
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Bret Vladika
  • Apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator
    Patent number: 8353177
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
    Publication number: 20120324937
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. ADAMSKI, JASON COLSCH, TIM L. COULTER, GLENN E. GOETZ, STEVEN G. HERNDON, TODD E. KNIFFEN, BILL J. KOONS, LOU MONTUORO, JOHN H. TENHUNDFELD, DAVID THALACKER, BRETT VLADIKA
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
    Publication number: 20120000234
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: MAYTAG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
    Publication number: 20100293984
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. ADAMSKI, JASON COLSCH, TIM L. COULTER, GLENN E. GOETZ, STEVEN G. HERNDON, TODD E. KNIFFEN, BILL J. KOONS, LOU MONTUORO, JOHN H. TENHUNDFELD, DAVID THALACKER, BRETT VLADIKA
  • QUICK THAW/QUICK CHILL REFRIGERATED COMPARTMENT
    Publication number: 20090064686
    Abstract: A food refrigeration appliance having a refrigerated cabinet, a thaw/chill compartment, and a controller for selectively operating the thaw/chill compartment. The compartment is located within the refrigerated cabinet and is heated or cooled by a magneto-caloric element present within the compartment. The controller is electrically coupled to the magneto-caloric element for selective operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: BEHROOZ MOHEBBI, RON ANDERSON, BRUCE KOPF, XIAOYONG FU, JON FREESMEIER, LOU MONTUORO
  • Ice maker and dispenser for a bottom mount refrigerator
    Patent number: 7386992
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an ice dispenser in the fresh food door to dispense ice from a sealed ice making compartment within the fresh food compartment. A conveyor carries ice from a storage bin in the ice compartment to the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim L. Coulter, Glenn E. Goetz, Steven G. Herndon, Todd E. Kniffen, Bill J. Koons, Lou Montuoro, John H. Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • 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
  • ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER FOR A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
    Publication number: 20060201189
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an ice dispenser in the fresh food door to dispense ice from a sealed ice making compartment within the fresh food compartment. A conveyor carries ice from a storage bin in the ice compartment to the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: MAYTAG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim Coulter, Glenn Goetz, Steven Herndon, Todd Kniffen, Bill Koons, Lou Montuoro, John Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika
  • Apparatus and method for dispensing ice from a bottom mount refrigerator
    Publication number: 20060090496
    Abstract: A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Adamski, Jason Colsch, Tim Coulter, Glenn Goetz, Steven Herndon, Todd Kniffen, Bill Koons, Lou Montuoro, John Tenhundfeld, David Thalacker, Brett Vladika