Patents by Inventor Paul R. Deyo

Paul R. Deyo 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 door structure
    Patent number: 4921315
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a plurality of containers removably stored on the inner liner portion of the refrigeration apparatus door. A number of different forms of the containers is disclosed. The containers may be chosen by the user to have different desired heights and capacities commensurate with the user's needs. The containers are preferably formed of materials permitting their removal from the refrigerated environment to heating or serving environments, as desired. Releasable locking structure is provided for retaining the containers in association with the door, notwithstanding the normal movement thereof in the ordinary use of the refrigeration apparatus. In one form, shallow containers are utilized as covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: L. D. Metcalfe, Michael J. Maczuzak, Curtis J. Bailey, Paul R. Deyo
  • Refrigerator door structure
    Patent number: 4801182
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a plurality of containers removably stored on the inner liner portion of the refrigeration apparatus door. A number of different forms of the containers is disclosed. The containers may be chosen by the user to have different desired heights and capacities commensurate with the user's needs. The containers are preferably formed of materials permitting their removal from the refrigerated environment to heating or serving environments, as desired. Releasable locking structure is provided for retaining the containers in association with the door, notwithstanding the normal movement thereof in the ordinary use of the refrigeration apparatus. In one form, shallow containers are utilized as covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: L. D. Metcalfe, Michael J. Maczuzak, Curtis J. Bailey, Paul R. Deyo