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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026
6,178 Patents
#1 in Benton Harbor, MI
#4 in Michigan
#64 in US
#136 in the World
Whirlpool Corporation
Forward Citations = 64,582
3,841 inventors:
Benton Harbor, MI, United States of America
Whirlpool Corporation
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 15.7
CIPO Patents = 21
EPO Patents = 858
Trademarks = 28
Forward Citations = 64,582
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3,841 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
John W McConnell (257 out of 268 patents)
Seth E Bixby (134 out of 138 patents)
Abhay Naik (130 out of 130 patents)
4. Steven John Kuehl (122 out of 125 patents)
5. Brandon T Mock (122 out of 122 patents)
6. Guolian Wu (117 out of 122 patents)
7. Richard A McCoy (107 out of 109 patents)
8. Paul B Allard (105 out of 106 patents)
9. Nihat O Cur (104 out of 107 patents)
10. Rodney Michael Welch (95 out of 123 patents)
11. James William Kendall (93 out of 103 patents)
12. Ameresh Babu Viswanathan (90 out of 91 patents)
13. Jessica R McConnell (82 out of 82 patents)
14. Chad Jonathan Rotter (82 out of 97 patents)
15. Patrick J Boarman (80 out of 81 patents)
Core Competencies:
Espresso Machine
Lint Filter
Icemaker Assembly
Cooking Appliance
Dishwasher
Laundry Appliance
Super Insulating Nano-Spheres
Thermal Bridgebreaker
Humidity Control
Food Processor
Electric Kettle
Ventilation System
6,178 patents:
Company Overview
Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a leading global manufacturer of household appliances. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including cooking appliances, dishwashers, laundry appliances, and innovative technologies such as espresso machines and advanced icemaker assemblies. Whirlpool is committed to enhancing everyday life through its focus on energy-efficient solutions and cutting-edge technologies, including super insulating nano-spheres and thermal bridgebreakers, ensuring high performance and sustainability in home environments.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Whirlpool Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/whirlpool
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
21 patents (CIPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
858 patents (EPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]