Patents by Inventor Patrick S. Streeter

Patrick S. Streeter 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 plug-in power supply
    Patent number: 7736179
    Abstract: A plug-in power supply for a refrigerator used to charge portable electronic devices includes an auxiliary power supply mounted in an auxiliary power supply compartment, and a removable module, having an electrical connector, mounted in an electrical connector cup. A portable electronic device is charged by placing the device in the connector cup and coupling the device to the electrical connector. Power is then supplied from the auxiliary power supply to the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lori Ann Cook, Ronald Wayne Guess, Douglas David Leclear, Frank Weston Maglinger, Patrick S. Streeter, Ralph Tate, Jr., Andrew Michael Tenbarge
  • REFRIGERATOR WITH PLUG-IN POWER SUPPLY
    Publication number: 20090064702
    Abstract: A plug-in power supply for a refrigerator used to charge portable electronic devices includes an auxiliary power supply mounted in an auxiliary power supply compartment, and a removable module, having an electrical connector, mounted in an electrical connector cup. A portable electronic device is charged by placing the device in the connector cup and coupling the device to the electrical connector. Power is then supplied from the auxiliary power supply to the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lori Ann Cook, Ronald Wayne Guess, Douglas David Leclear, Frank Weston Maglinger, Patrick S. Streeter, Ralph Tate, JR., Andrew Michael Tenbarge
  • Transparent top for a refrigerator
    Patent number: 7334851
    Abstract: A refrigeration appliance with a cabinet having a front wall, a rear wall, side walls and a top enclosing a refrigerated space. A front panel in the front wall is openable to provide access to the refrigerated space. The cabinet walls are sized to fit below a standard countertop height in a domestic kitchen. The top for the cabinet, which is arranged to be sealingly engaged with the cabinet, has at least a portion thereof which is transparent to allow a user to view at least a portion of the refrigerated space without opening the panel. In an embodiment, a removable cover may be provided which is sized to overlie the cabinet top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Todd L. Rose, Patrick S. Streeter, Alan S. Lucas, Allan R. Steinkuhl, Jason R. Yochum