Patents by Inventor Troy M. Anderson
Troy M. Anderson 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).
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Patent number: 11970595Abstract: Silicone-free extruded release liner for acrylic adhesives that is stable at high temperatures, has advantageous surface energy characteristics, has minimal impact on adhesive performance, and has minimal environmental impact comprising a composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and a fluoroadditive represented by the structure (I), wherein X is a meta-substituted or a para-substituted benzene ring and each n is independently a whole number from 0 to 3, inclusive. Methods of preparing the composition, the fluoroadditive, and the release liner.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Georgiy Teverovskiy, Maria A. Appeaning, Derrick M. Poirier, Troy J. Anderson
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Publication number: 20240076474Abstract: Silicone-free extruded release liner for acrylic adhesives that is stable at high temperatures, has advantageous surface energy characteristics, has minimal impact on adhesive performance, and has minimal environmental impact comprising a composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and a fluoroadditive represented by the structure (I), wherein X is a meta-substituted or a para-substituted benzene ring and each n is independently a whole number from 0 to 3, inclusive. Methods of preparing the composition, the fluoroadditive, and the release liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Georgiy Teverovskiy, Maria A. Appeaning, Derrick M. Poirier, Troy J. Anderson
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Publication number: 20170059237Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a drawer within the refrigerator compartment, a cover on a top of the drawer, a plurality of apertures in the cover, and controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is further configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: TROY M. ANDERSON, RONALD E. HALTMEYER, TREVOR L. HAWKINS, CHAD J. ROTTER, DAVID A. STAUFFER, TODD J. TUNZI, DENNIS EUGENE WINDERS
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Patent number: 8864250Abstract: A refrigerator which includes a refrigerator cabinet, a door attached to the refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator drawer assembly disposed within the cabinet, the assembly including: (a) a refrigerator drawer body with a bottom and a plurality of upright walls operatively connected to the bottom; (b) a perimeter frame with front, back and opposite portions; (c) a support member having a first end, a second end, a bottom, a top, and a plurality of walls, the support member interchangeably connected to the front and back portions of the perimeter frame; and (d) a refrigerator drawer subassembly configured to support and allow for movement of the refrigerator drawer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Troy M. Anderson, Todd E. Jackson
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Publication number: 20140145579Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a drawer within the refrigerator compartment, a cover on a top of the drawer, a plurality of apertures in the cover, and controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is further configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: TROY M. ANDERSON, RONALD E. HALTMEYER, TREVOR L. HAWKINS, CHAD J. ROTTER, DAVID A. STAUFFER, TODD J. TUNZI, DENNIS WINDERS
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Publication number: 20110127896Abstract: A refrigerator which includes a refrigerator cabinet, a door attached to the refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator drawer assembly disposed within the cabinet, the assembly including: (a) a refrigerator drawer body with a bottom and a plurality of upright walls operatively connected to the bottom; (b) a perimeter frame with front, back and opposite portions; (c) a support member having a first end, a second end, a bottom, a top, and a plurality of walls, the support member interchangeably connected to the front and back portions of the perimeter frame; and (d) a refrigerator drawer subassembly configured to support and allow for movement of the refrigerator drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: TROY M. ANDERSON, TODD E. JACKSON
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Patent number: 7610774Abstract: A refrigerator is provided with a fresh food compartment and a door for the fresh food compartment having an organizer with a plurality of openings formed in the door for holding individual food and beverage containers. The openings include a cradle for supporting a sidewall of each container so as to hold the container in an inclined orientation. The openings are vertically aligned adjacent the ice dispenser chute of the door.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: Troy M. Anderson, Scott W. Leimkuehler, Joseph M. Nurre, Lester J. Ott, Doug M. Roush, Eric K. Silbaugh, Todd J. Tunzi
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Patent number: 7490916Abstract: A side-by-side refrigerator includes a cabinet defining fresh food and freezer compartments, each having upper and lower sections which vary in width and volume along with corresponding fresh food and freezer doors that vary in width. The fresh food and freezer compartments are spaced by an offset mullion assembly against which the doors seal. The offset mullion assembly includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member, a brace having first and second legs and a laterally extending portion and a cosmetic cover. The offset mullion assembly provides strength to the cabinet while providing an aesthetically pleasing and uniform sealing surface for the fresh food and freezer doors.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: Troy M. Anderson, Garnett S. Helming, Douglas A. Pohl, Eugene H. Schuchert, Forrest F. Wing
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Patent number: 7410230Abstract: A side-by-side refrigerator includes a cabinet defining fresh food and freezer compartments, each having upper and lower sections which vary in width and volume along with corresponding fresh food and freezer doors that vary in width. The fresh food and freezer compartments are spaced by an offset mullion assembly against which the doors seal. The offset mullion assembly includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member, a brace having first and second legs and a laterally extending portion and a cosmetic cover. The offset mullion assembly provides strength to the cabinet while providing an aesthetically pleasing and uniform sealing surface for the fresh food and freezer doors.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Troy M. Anderson, Garnett S. Helming, Douglas A. Pohl, Eugene H. Schuchert, Forrest F. Wing
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Patent number: 6918259Abstract: A refrigerator includes a fresh food stirring fan assembly arranged within a fresh food compartment. The stirring fan assembly functions to recirculate air in order to minimize temperature stratification in the fresh food compartment. The stirring fan assembly preferably incorporates a filter to remove airborne debris and absorb odors. In accordance with one preferred embodiment of the invention, the fresh food stirring fan is operated whenever a damper controlling an inlet flow of cooling air to the fresh food compartment is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventors: Troy M. Anderson, Gregory S. Carr, James H. Jenkins, Jr., Mark W. Mooberry, Todd E. Pritts, Todd J. Tunzi, Dennis E. Winders
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Patent number: 6772606Abstract: An evaporator fan assembly includes a shroud have a plurality of irregularly staggered shroud legs radially outwardly spaced from a fan orifice and terminating in a motor mount. A motor is removably secured to the motor mount by a motor clip. The motor clip preferably includes a pair of legs terminating in a catch or hook that may be secured to a cross-member or support bar between the shroud legs. The motor is secured in a centered position to properly align a fan blade in the fan orifice. The fan blade is secured to the drive shaft of the motor which passes through a hole in the motor mount. A shroud cover may be secured to the shroud.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Kopf, Tim L. Coulter, Richard A. Kirchner, Michael A. Bowen, Troy M. Anderson, Eric K. Silbaugh
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Publication number: 20040007010Abstract: An evaporator fan assembly includes a shroud have a plurality of irregularly staggered shroud legs radially outwardly spaced from a fan orifice and terminating in a motor mount. A motor is removably secured to the motor mount by a motor clip. The motor clip preferably includes a pair of legs terminating in a catch or hook that may be secured to a cross-member or support bar between the shroud legs. The motor is secured in a centered position to properly align a fan blade in the fan orifice. The fan blade is secured to the drive shaft of the motor which passes through a hole in the motor mount. A shroud cover may be secured to the shroud.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: Bruce A. Kopf, Tim L. Coulter, Richard A. Kirchner, Michael A. Bowen, Troy M. Anderson, Eric K. Silbaugh