Patents by Inventor Matteo Scoponi

Matteo Scoponi 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).

  • Patent number: 11092344
    Abstract: A household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, comprises a cooking chamber defined by a muffle having a flue with a fume outlet at an upper wall of the muffle, and a front door, for opening and closing the cooking chamber. The appliance further comprises a delivery channel, defined by a duct body that extends above the upper wall of the muffle, the duct body having an outlet of the delivery channel that is substantially at a front region of the appliance, above an upper portion of the door, and having a fume inlet in a lower wall of the duct body, which is in fluid communication with the fume outlet of the muffle and with the delivery channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Vincenzo Giuseppe Colozzo, Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Patent number: 10830455
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an oven includes a) providing the muffle defining a cooking chamber (5); b) providing a channelling (10) for conveying air; c) associating to a rear wall (5c) of the muffle (5) a first fan (30) for ventilation of the cooking chamber; d) associating to the channelling (10) a second fan (20) for forcing air into the channelling (10); e) associating the channelling (10) to an upper wall (5a) of the muffle (5). Step b) comprises shearing from a semi-finished product of a metal component (10a) of the channelling (10) a corresponding portion (40), so as to define an opening (23) for installation of the second fan (20). Step c) comprises using the portion (40) sheared from the semi-finished product of the metal component (10a) of the channelling (10) as a bracket for fixing the first fan (30) to the rear wall (5c) of the muffle (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL EMEA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Publication number: 20190242590
    Abstract: A household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, comprises a cooking chamber defined by a muffle having a flue with a fume outlet at an upper wall of the muffle, and a front door, for opening and closing the cooking chamber. The appliance further comprises a delivery channel, defined by a duct body that extends above the upper wall of the muffle, the duct body having an outlet of the delivery channel that is substantially at a front region of the appliance, above an upper portion of the door, and having a fume inlet in a lower wall of the duct body, which is in fluid communication with the fume outlet of the muffle and with the delivery channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: WIHRLPOOL EMEA S.P.A.
    Inventors: VINCENZO GIUSEPPE COLOZZO, FABIO GAMBARDELLA, MATTEO SCOPONI
  • Patent number: 10295193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking appliance, in particular for household use, comprising: at least one cooking compartment cooking foodstuffs, said at least one cooking compartment being obtained in a muffle the cooking appliance and being delimited by a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and a second side wall of said muffle; at least one lighting device associated with said muffle to allow illuminating the cooking compartment; The invention is characterized in that said at least one lighting device is positioned substantially in proximity to a front frame of the muffle and in correspondence with a first upper corner of said muffle, said at least one lighting device being associated with said muffle in a manner such as to generate a light beam having an axis substantially directed towards a central portion of said at least one cooking compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Patent number: 10260758
    Abstract: A household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, comprises a cooking chamber defined by a muffle having a flue with a fume outlet at an upper wall of the muffle, and a front door, for opening and closing the cooking chamber. The appliance further comprises a delivery channel, defined by a duct body that extends above the upper wall of the muffle, the duct body having an outlet of the delivery channel that is substantially at a front region of the appliance, above an upper portion of the door, and having a fume inlet in a lower wall of the duct body, which is in fluid communication with the fume outlet of the muffle and with the delivery channel. Operatively associated to the duct body is a ventilation assembly, so as to draw in fumes from the fume outlet of the muffle and expel them from the outlet of the delivery channel, the ventilation assembly being in a rear end region of the duct body that is generally opposite to the outlet of the delivery channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Vincenzo Giuseppe Colozzo, Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Patent number: 10260759
    Abstract: A household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, comprises a cooking chamber defined by a muffle having a flue with a fume outlet at an upper wall of the muffle, and a front door, for opening and closing the cooking chamber. The appliance further comprises a delivery channel, defined by a duct body that extends above the upper wall of the muffle, the duct body having an outlet of the delivery channel that is substantially at a front region of the appliance, above an upper portion of the door, and having a fume inlet in a lower wall of the duct body, which is in fluid communication with the fume outlet of the muffle and with the delivery channel. Operatively associated to the duct body is a ventilation assembly, so as to draw in fumes from the fume outlet of the muffle and expel them from the outlet of the delivery channel, the ventilation assembly being in a rear end region of the duct body that is generally opposite to the outlet of the delivery channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A
    Inventors: Vincenzo Giuseppe Colozzo, Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Publication number: 20190041066
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an oven includes a) providing the muffle defining a cooking chamber (5); b) providing a channelling (10) for conveying air; c) associating to a rear wall (5c) of the muffle (5) a first fan (30) for ventilation of the cooking chamber; d) associating to the channelling (10) a second fan (20) for forcing air into the channelling (10); e) associating the channelling (10) to an upper wall (5a) of the muffle (5). Step b) comprises shearing from a semi-finished product of a metal component (10a) of the channelling (10) a corresponding portion (40), so as to define an opening (23) for installation of the second fan (20). Step c) comprises using the portion (40) sheared from the semi-finished product of the metal component (10a) of the channelling (10) as a bracket for fixing the first fan (30) to the rear wall (5c) of the muffle (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL EMEA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Patent number: 10145565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door (3) of a domestic cooking oven (1), in particular of the pyrolytic type. The door (3) comprises at least a first and a second plate (31, 32) and a first and a second upright beam (8, 9). The first plate (31) defines an outer surface of the door (3) and the two upright beams (8, 9) receiving at least the second plate (32) are fixed internally relative thereto. The door (3) further comprises a first and a second locking element (14, 15) removably engaged to the first and second upright beams (8, 9) and configured to be selectively movable between an operating position, wherein they are engaged to the respective upright beams (8, 9) in such a way as to lock at least the second plate (32) in a mounting position, and at least one unlocked position, wherein they enable the second plate (32) to be extracted from the door (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Patent number: 10126001
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, having a muffle defining a cooking chamber, includes the steps of: a) providing the muffle; b) providing a channel for conveying air; c) associating to a rear wall of the muffle a first fan for ventilation of the cooking chamber; d) associating to the channel a second fan for forcing air into the channel; e) associating the channel to an upper wall of the muffle. Step b) includes shearing from a semi-finished product of a metal component of the channel a corresponding portion, so as to define an opening for installation of the second fan. Step c) includes using the portion sheared from the semi-finished product of the metal component of the channel as a bracket for fixing the first fan to the rear wall of the muffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Publication number: 20170030586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking appliance, in particular for household use, comprising: at least one cooking compartment cooking foodstuffs, said at least one cooking compartment being obtained in a muffle the cooking appliance and being delimited by a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and a second side wall of said muffle; at least one lighting device associated with said muffle to allow illuminating the cooking compartment; The invention is characterized in that said at least one lighting device is positioned substantially in proximity to a front frame of the muffle and in correspondence with a first upper corner of said muffle, said at least one lighting device being associated with said muffle in a manner such as to generate a light beam having an axis substantially directed towards a central portion of said at least one cooking compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Publication number: 20160313010
    Abstract: A household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, comprises a cooking chamber defined by a muffle having a flue with a fume outlet at an upper wall of the muffle, and a front door, for opening and closing the cooking chamber. The appliance further comprises a delivery channel, defined by a duct body that extends above the upper wall of the muffle, the duct body having an outlet of the delivery channel that is substantially at a front region of the appliance, above an upper portion of the door, and having a fume inlet in a lower wall of the duct body, which is in fluid communication with the fume outlet of the muffle and with the delivery channel Operatively associated to the duct body is a ventilation assembly, so as to draw in fumes from the fume outlet of the muffle and expel them from the outlet of the delivery channel, the ventilation assembly being in a rear end region of the duct body that is generally opposite to the outlet of the delivery channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: VINCENZO GIUSEPPE COLOZZO, FABIO GAMBARDELLA, MATTEO SCOPONI
  • Publication number: 20160305670
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, having a muffle defining a cooking chamber, includes the steps of: a) providing the muffle; b) providing a channel for conveying air; c) associating to a rear wall of the muffle first fan for ventilation of the cooking chamber; d) associating to the channel a second fan for forcing air into the channel; e) associating the channel to an upper wall of the muffle. Step b) includes shearing from a semi-finished product of a metal component of the channel a corresponding portion, so as to define an opening for installation of the second fan. Step c) includes using the portion sheared from the semi-finished product of the metal component of the channel as a bracket for fixing the first fan to the rear wall of the muffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi
  • Publication number: 20160273780
    Abstract: A household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, comprises a cooking chamber defined by a muffle having a flue with a fume outlet at an upper wall of the muffle, and a front door, for opening and closing the cooking chamber. The appliance further comprises a delivery channel, defined by a duct body that extends above the upper wall of the muffle, the duct body having an outlet of the delivery channel that is substantially at a front region of the appliance, above an upper portion of the door, and having a fume inlet in a lower wall of the duct body, which is in fluid communication with the fume outlet of the muffle and with the delivery channel. Operatively associated to the duct body is a ventilation assembly, so as to draw in fumes from the fume outlet of the muffle and expel them from the outlet of the delivery channel, the ventilation assembly being in a rear end region of the duct body that is generally opposite to the outlet of the delivery channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: VINCENZO GIUSEPPE COLOZZO, FABIO GAMBARDELLA, MATTEO SCOPONI
  • Publication number: 20160258632
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oven for household use, wherein the controls provided on the front control panel are protected against high temperatures by a ventilation system. The latter comprises a cooling air channel supported by shape coupling with the panel where the cooling air inlet and outlet apertures are located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: FABIO GAMBARDELLA, MATTEO SCOPONI
  • Publication number: 20160252255
    Abstract: An oven for cooking food includes a muffle (2), a groove (20) fashioned in a wall of the muffle (2), and a tab (4) which contributes to supporting an electric heating element (3) for cooking. In an operational configuration, the tab (4) is inserted into said groove (20), along which it is free to slide so as to compensate for any thermal expansions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: MATTEO SCOPONI
  • Publication number: 20150308695
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door (3) of a domestic cooking oven (1), in particular of the pyrolytic type. The door (3) comprises at least a first and a second plate (31, 32) and a first and a second upright beam (8, 9). The first plate (31) defines an outer surface of the door (3) and the two upright beams (8, 9) receiving at least the second plate (32) are fixed internally relative thereto. The door (3) further comprises a first and a second locking element (14, 15) removably engaged to the first and second upright beams (8, 9) and configured to be selectively movable between an operating position, wherein they are engaged to the respective upright beams (8, 9) in such a way as to lock at least the second plate (32) in a mounting position, and at least one unlocked position, wherein they enable the second plate (32) to be extracted from the door (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Fabio Gambardella, Matteo Scoponi