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Eindhoven, Netherlands

Whirlpool International B.v.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 20

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 304

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Claudio Civanelli (5 out of 5 patents)

Giovanni Franzetti (4 out of 5 patents)

Franciscus Kokkeler (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Mario Fioroli (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Enrico Vasconi (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Enzo Cigarini (3 out of 5 patents)

7. Carlo Montanari (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Daniele Turetta (2 out of 11 patents)

9. Franco Germi (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Lars-Erik Berg (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Heinz Willi Van Der Broeck (1 out of 16 patents)

12. Walter Braun (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Giampiero Santacatterina (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Johannes A Damsteegt (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Diego Torriani (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5268546 - Microwave oven with browning means, a browning plate for use in a (1993-12-07),

2. 5259217 - Device for determining the type of constituent fabric of a load or (1993-11-09),

3. 5247146 - Method and device for determining the weight of foods contained in a (1993-09-21),

4. 5237142 - Method and device for determining the weight of a food contained in a (1993-08-17),

5. 5237139 - Microwave oven, a method for excitation of the cavity of a microwave (1993-08-17),

6. 5228212 - Method and apparatus for controlling the drying stage in a clothes (1993-07-20),

7. 5216893 - Device for controlling the operation of a refrigeration appliance, such (1993-06-08),

8. 5193522 - Electric, gas, combination or similar oven provided with a door, the (1993-03-16),

9. 5167003 - Scanning infrared for cleaning lamp heater a food preparation oven by (1992-11-24),

10. 5157940 - Refrigeration, freezer or the like with an automatically closing and (1992-10-27),

11. 5149930 - Microwave oven with lamp and microwave seal (1992-09-22),

12. 5147993 - Electric range having a microwave trap (1992-09-15),

13. 5142125 - Double-chamber electric oven with uniform heat transfer (1992-08-25),

14. 5136277 - Device for detecting the presence of a food cooking container on a (1992-08-04),

15. 5095717 - Refrigerating apparatus with an evacuatable container (1992-03-17),

Company Overview

Whirlpool International B.V., headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, is a prominent player in the home appliance sector, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative kitchen and laundry solutions. The company focuses on enhancing consumer experiences through advanced technology and design, emphasizing energy efficiency and sustainability. With a strong commitment to research and development, Whirlpool International B.V. continually explores new technologies to improve appliance functionality and user convenience across global markets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

20 Patents

#24 in Eindhoven

#362 in Netherlands

#31,295 in the World

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Whirlpool International B.v.

Forward Citations = 304

31 inventors:

Claudio Civanelli (5 out of 5 patents)

Giovanni Franzetti (4 out of 5 patents)

Franciscus Kokkeler (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Mario Fioroli (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Enrico Vasconi (3 out of 3 patents)

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