Patents by Inventor Michael Kopczewski

Michael Kopczewski 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).

  • Refrigerator with tray on top
    Patent number: 8038235
    Abstract: A compact portable refrigerator includes caster wheels on its bottom and a removable storage tray on its top. The storage tray is well suited for containing ice and beverage containers. A lid may be provided to selectively enclose and cover the storage tray. Removable display panels may be provided on a door of the refrigerator. Back lighting may be provided to enhance the appearance of the display panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick M. Lowery, Kenneth C. Boyle, Rob Brueckner, Michael Kopczewski, Ryan Berger, Barry Markwick
  • Toaster
    Patent number: 7351939
    Abstract: A toaster is provided having a base which may be interchangeable or integral with the toaster unit. The toaster also contains an angled heating chamber having manually moveable heating element assemblies, a centering carriage, and a toast lift that optimize the distance between the heating elements and the bread product. Furthermore, an angled top for viewing the bread product within the heating chamber, and including a user control interface for controlling the actions of the toaster, located on the top surface thereof are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Boyle, Doug Drenten, Robert Brueckner, Gary Petersen, Kristi Lafrenz, Gary Schmitz, Keith Gausmann, Jeffrey DeBord, Michael Kopczewski, Robert Hayes, Sally Stark, Paul Hsu
  • Refrigerator with tray on top
    Publication number: 20060108902
    Abstract: A compact portable refrigerator includes caster wheels on its bottom and a removable storage tray on its top. The storage tray is well suited for containing ice and beverage containers. A lid may be provided to selectively enclose and cover the storage tray. Removable display panels may be provided on a door of the refrigerator. Back lighting may be provided to enhance the appearance of the display panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Lowery, Kenneth Boyle, Robert Brueckner, Michael Kopczewski, Ryan Berger, Barry Markwick
  • Toaster
    Publication number: 20050204927
    Abstract: A toaster is provided having a base which may be interchangeable or integral with the toaster unit. The toaster also contains an angled heating chamber having manually moveable heating element assemblies, a centering carriage, and a toast lift that optimize the distance between the heating elements and the bread product. Furthermore, an angled top for viewing the bread product within the heating chamber, and including a user control interface for controlling the actions of the toaster, located on the top surface thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Boyle, Doug Drenten, Robert Brueckner, Gary Petersen, Kristi Lafrenz, Gary Schmitz, Keith Gausmann, Jeffrey Debord, Michael Kopczewski, Robert Hayes, Sally Stark, Paul Hsu
  • Air purifier
    Patent number: D442270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher P. Campbell, Anne Margaret McSweeney, Murray M. Mallard, Alan D. Greer, Jay F. Perkins, Jeffery T. DeBord, Michael Kopczewski, Guolian Wu
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D524089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Boyle, Doug Drenten, Robert Brueckner, Gary Petersen, Kristi Lafrenz, Gary Schmitz, Keith Gausmann, Jeffrey DeBord, Michael Kopczewski, Robert Hayes, Sally Stark, Paul Hsu