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Veldhoven, Netherlands

Whirlpool Europe B.v.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

Forward Citations = 307

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Cesare Antonio Bocchiola (3 out of 4 patents)

Daniele Turetta (2 out of 11 patents)

Enzo Cigarini (2 out of 5 patents)

4. Tim P Sundstrom (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Gerd Kloss (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Ludwin Rauber (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Christa Maurer (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Hakan Carlsson (1 out of 28 patents)

9. Giorgio Spiazzi (1 out of 6 patents)

10. Vincent P Gurubatham (1 out of 32 patents)

11. Michael Frank (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Peter Schwarzweller (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Vittorio Bianchi (1 out of 5 patents)

14. Alessandro Distaso (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Luca Frasnetti (1 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cooking Hob

Dishwasher

Microwave Oven

Solenoid Valves

Heating Element

Load Balance

Temperature Sensor

Food Container

Smoke Detector

Electronic Control

Glass Ceramic

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6058927 - Method and device for achieving easy movement of a cooking hob gas burner (2000-05-09),

2. 5881746 - Method and device for drying crockery in a dishwasher (1999-03-16),

3. 5749388 - Method and circuit for increasing the life of solenoid valves (1998-05-12),

4. 5711325 - Method of rinsing in a dishwasher and device for carrying out the method (1998-01-27),

5. 5697360 - Oven structure associable with electrical or gas elements to define an (1997-12-16),

6. 5673716 - Device for sealing the transitional region between a dishwashing machine (1997-10-07),

7. 5671494 - Method and arrangement for achieving load balance in washing machines (1997-09-30),

8. D383030 - Cooktop (1997-09-02),

9. 5653416 - Arrangement for the stable connection of two domestic machines stacked (1997-08-05),

10. 5646460 - Device for controlling heating element power (1997-07-08),

11. 5595673 - Microwave oven with microwave-actuable bottom and temperature sensor (1997-01-21),

12. 5582199 - Device for securing an outlet hose and an inlet hose or inlet valve in a (1996-12-10),

13. 5577153 - High frequency control circuit for DC motors, particularly for washing (1996-11-19),

14. 5567338 - Method for controlling the microwave feed in a microwave oven, and (1996-10-22),

15. 5517006 - Microwave oven with a door locking system (1996-05-14),

Company Overview

Whirlpool Europe B.V., headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, is a prominent player in the home appliance industry. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of household appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, and cooking solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, Whirlpool Europe emphasizes energy efficiency and smart technology integration in its products. The organization is committed to enhancing consumer lifestyles through advanced design and functionality, catering to diverse markets across Europe.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

25 Patents

#6 in Veldhoven

#290 in Netherlands

#25,748 in the World

Veldhoven, Netherlands

Whirlpool Europe B.v.

Forward Citations = 307

44 inventors:

Cesare Antonio Bocchiola (3 out of 4 patents)

Daniele Turetta (2 out of 11 patents)

Enzo Cigarini (2 out of 5 patents)

4. Tim P Sundstrom (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Gerd Kloss (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Whirlpool Europe B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/whirlpool-europe-b-v

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]

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