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Benton Harbor, MI, United States of America

Whirlpool Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 5,961

CIPO Patents = 21

EPO Patents = 844

Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 61,942

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3,688 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John W McConnell (240 out of 249 patents)

Seth E Bixby (128 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. Brandon T Mock (104 out of 104 patents)

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

9. Paul B Allard (103 out of 104 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. Jessica R McConnell (77 out of 77 patents)

15. Chad Jonathan Rotter (77 out of 92 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

5,961 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1108213 - Bowl (2026-01-06),

2. 12516823 - Two-step door opening combination (2026-01-06),

3. 12516465 - Laundry appliance including a filtering agitator having an internal fluid pumping structure (2026-01-06),

4. 12516464 - Laundry treating appliance including a transport bolt (2026-01-06),

5. 12515868 - Packaging assembly for an appliance (2026-01-06),

6. 12514403 - Countertop appliance (2026-01-06),

7. 12510254 - Active venting control system (2025-12-30),

8. 12510252 - User interface mounting bracket (2025-12-30),

9. 12509404 - Processes for making a super-insulating core for a vacuum insulating structure (2025-12-30),

10. 12508751 - Insulation compaction device and method for forming an insulated structure for an appliance (2025-12-30),

11. D1106748 - Hub cover for a stand mixer (2025-12-23),

12. 12504777 - Systems for interchangeable knob assemblies (2025-12-23),

13. 12495946 - Household appliance with a user interface (2025-12-16),

14. 12495899 - Beverage holder (2025-12-16),

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

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 - Jan 6 2026

5,961 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 = 61,942

3,688 inventors:

John W McConnell (240 out of 249 patents)

Seth E Bixby (128 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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