Patents by Inventor Todd W. Lambkin

Todd W. Lambkin 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: 10281197
    Abstract: A shelf adjustment mechanism for an appliance includes a plurality of support surfaces coupled to a shelf bracket. The shelf bracket is operable between a securing position and a recessed position. A bracket module rotationally receives the shelf bracket. The securing position of the shelf bracket is defined by a substantially horizontal orientation of the support surfaces with respect to the bracket module. An angled biasing surface is defined on the shelf bracket. The biasing surface is configured to engage a shelf as the shelf is moved vertically along the angled biasing surface. Engagement of the shelf with the angled biasing surface selectively operates the shelf bracket from the securing position to a recessed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Ammerman, Todd W. Lambkin, Yifan Wang
  • Publication number: 20180100687
    Abstract: A shelf adjustment mechanism for an appliance includes a plurality of support surfaces coupled to a shelf bracket. The shelf bracket is operable between a securing position and a recessed position. A bracket module rotationally receives the shelf bracket. The securing position of the shelf bracket is defined by a substantially horizontal orientation of the support surfaces with respect to the bracket module. An angled biasing surface is defined on the shelf bracket. The biasing surface is configured to engage a shelf as the shelf is moved vertically along the angled biasing surface. Engagement of the shelf with the angled biasing surface selectively operates the shelf bracket from the securing position to a recessed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Ammerman, Todd W. Lambkin, Yifan Wang
  • Patent number: D863237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin B. Ayers, Andrew C. Kubasiak, Todd W. Lambkin, Daniel Polonsky, Anna C. Schelling
  • Patent number: D909316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin B. Ayers, Andrew C. Kubasiak, Todd W. Lambkin, Daniel Polonsky, Anna C. Schelling
  • Patent number: D980809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin B. Ayers, Andrew C. Kubasiak, Todd W. Lambkin, Daniel Polonsky, Anna C. Schelling