Patents by Inventor Manfred Gradl

Manfred Gradl 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).

  • Publication number: 20210310724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a freezer device or refrigerator/freezer combination having a freezer compartment with an ice cube compartment (10) which has an ice cube maker (50) and a pan-shaped ice cube drawer (10) for collecting the ice cubes. The ice cube drawer (10) has a two-part design and comprises a main drawer (30) and a secondary drawer (40). The front panel (34) of the main drawer (30) comprises an insert opening (36), and the secondary drawer (40) is inserted into the main drawer (30) through said insert opening (36).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Manfred Gradl, Stefan Rapp
  • Patent number: 10119748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum insulation body with at least one vacuum-tight film which surrounds a vacuum region with at least one supporting material arranged therein. At least one protective cover for protection of the film is provided, and a material leveling out film irregularities is included as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignees: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, Liebherr-Hausgeraete Ochsenhausen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Gruidl, Jochen Hiemeyer, Martin Kerstner, Michael Freitag, Manfred Gradl
  • Publication number: 20160178270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum insulation body with at least one vacuum-tight film which surrounds a vacuum region with at least one supporting material arranged therein. At least one protective cover for protection of the film is provided, and a material leveling out film irregularities is included as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas GRUIDL, Jochen HIEMEYER, Martin KERSTNER, Michael FREITAG, Manfred GRADL
  • Patent number: 8459059
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator unit and/or a freezer unit comprising at least one fan, at least one compressor and at least one condenser, wherein the fan is arranged such that it applies air to the compressor and to the condenser in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hausgeräte Lienz GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Benigni, Florian Oberhauser, Manfred Gradl
  • Patent number: 7921667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer comprising an ice-cube maker with an ice-cube tray and with means by which the ice-cube tray can be moved out of its operating position into a cleaning position, wherein the refrigerator and/or freezer has a replication unit by means of which an option relating to the cleaning of the ice-cube tray can be replicated; wherein a selection unit is provided by means of which the replicated option can be selected; and wherein a control is provided by means of which the means of moving the ice-cube tray out of its operating position into a cleaning position are activated after selection of the option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Gradl, Bernd Fuetsch, Roland Schelodetz
  • Publication number: 20100095692
    Abstract: This invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with an ice maker, wherein the appliance includes at least one fan associated to the ice maker, which is arranged such that cold air is supplied to the ice maker by means of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Holger Jendrusch, Matthias Wiest, Manfred Gradl
  • Publication number: 20090120122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water supply device for the water supply of an ice cube maker and/or water dispenser of a refrigerator and/or freezer, comprising a water tank, which includes a filling hole for manually filling the water tank and an outlet connection for connecting the water tank to a supply conduit of the ice cube maker and/or water dispenser. The invention furthermore relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer with such a water supply device. The invention is based on the idea to combine the advantages of a fixed water connection with the advantages of a manually fillable water tank. In accordance with the invention, it is proposed to use a manually fillable water tank on which a fixed water connection is provided for connection of the water tank to a stationary water conduit. The water supply device thereby can selectively be operated manually, in particular when no fixed water connection is provided, or automatically, when such fixed water connection is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Manfred Gradl, Thomas Obererlacher
  • Publication number: 20060230777
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator and/or freezer comprising an ice-cube maker with an ice-cube tray and with means by which the ice-cube tray can be moved out of its operating position into a cleaning position, wherein the refrigerator and/or freezer has a replication unit by means of which an option relating to the cleaning of the ice-cube tray can be replicated; wherein a selection unit is provided by means of which the replicated option can be selected; and wherein a control is provided by means of which the means of moving the ice-cube tray out of its operating position into a cleaning position are activated after selection of the option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Manfred Gradl, Bernd Fuetsch, Roland Schelodetz