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Benton Harbor, MI, United States of America

Whirlpool Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 5,947

CIPO Patents = 86

EPO Patents = 849

Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 61,523

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4,931 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John W McConnell (237 out of 247 patents)

Seth E Bixby (127 out of 132 patents)

Abhay Naik (121 out of 121 patents)

4. Steven John Kuehl (121 out of 124 patents)

5. Guolian Wu (117 out of 121 patents)

6. Richard A McCoy (107 out of 109 patents)

7. Nihat O Cur (104 out of 107 patents)

8. Paul B Allard (103 out of 104 patents)

9. Brandon T Mock (103 out of 103 patents)

10. Rodney Michael Welch (95 out of 123 patents)

11. James William Kendall (93 out of 103 patents)

12. Ameresh Babu Viswanathan (85 out of 86 patents)

13. Patrick J Boarman (80 out of 81 patents)

14. Chad Jonathan Rotter (77 out of 92 patents)

15. Jessica R McConnell (75 out of 75 patents)

Core Competencies:

Topload Washing Appliance

Cooking Appliance

Fabric Care Appliance

Ventilation System

Refrigeration Appliance

Laundry Treating Appliance

Dishwasher Technology

Water Reservoir Assembly

Foreign Particulate Removal

Heating Inlet Air Apparatus

Electric Cooktop Assembly

Collapsible Pattern

5,947 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1104623 - Bowl for an ice cream maker (2025-12-09),

2. 12492859 - Refrigerator appliance subcomponent mounting system (2025-12-09),

3. 12492503 - Laundry appliance with anti-closure feature (2025-12-09),

4. D1104380 - Topload washing appliance (2025-12-02),

5. D1104379 - Topload washing appliance (2025-12-02),

6. 12489285 - Panel mounted power-cable system for an appliance (2025-12-02),

7. 12486607 - Inner-facing panel for an operable door of an appliance (2025-12-02),

8. 12484757 - Fixed air knife for a dishwasher (2025-12-02),

9. 12484733 - Deployable grill (2025-12-02),

10. 12480830 - Feature in vacuum insulated structure to allow pressure monitoring (2025-11-25),

11. 12480664 - Cooking appliance (2025-11-25),

12. 12480663 - Securement and release assembly for a component of an appliance, appliance including the same and oven including the same for a refillable water reservoir for use with steam cooking (2025-11-25),

13. 12478208 - Cooking adjustment system (2025-11-25),

14. D1102687 - Fabric care appliance (2025-11-18),

15. 12474110 - Tube routing system for a cooling appliance (2025-11-18),

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances. The company's diverse portfolio of brands includes Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and JennAir. With a strong commitment to innovation, Whirlpool designs and produces a wide range of appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, ovens, and more. Whirlpool Corporation operates in over 170 countries, providing quality products that improve people's lives and enhance their homes.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

5,947 Patents

#1 in Benton Harbor, MI

#5 in Michigan

#63 in US

#136 in the World

Benton Harbor, MI, United States of America

Whirlpool Corporation

Forward Citations = 61,523

4,931 inventors:

John W McConnell (237 out of 247 patents)

Seth E Bixby (127 out of 132 patents)

Abhay Naik (121 out of 121 patents)

4. Steven John Kuehl (121 out of 124 patents)

5. Guolian Wu (117 out of 121 patents)

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