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Benton Harbor, MI, United States of America

Whirpool Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

% Expired Patents = 25.8

Forward Citations = 394

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105 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Seth E Bixby (4 out of 137 patents)

Steven John Kuehl (3 out of 125 patents)

John W McConnell (3 out of 267 patents)

4. Jeffrey M Browne (3 out of 34 patents)

5. Paul E Beshears, Jr (2 out of 26 patents)

6. Richard K Gresens (2 out of 55 patents)

7. Kaustav Ghosh (2 out of 35 patents)

8. James William Kendall (2 out of 103 patents)

9. Nihat O Cur (2 out of 107 patents)

10. Giovanni Pino (2 out of 37 patents)

11. Allen D Wong (2 out of 23 patents)

12. Scott D Slabbekoorn (1 out of 23 patents)

13. Barry E Tuller (1 out of 83 patents)

14. Dean A Martin (1 out of 64 patents)

15. Nelson Rene Garcia-Polanco (1 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Adjustable Door Hinge

Dishwasher Filter

Refrigerator Shelving

Insulated Appliance

Laundry Treating

Ice Maker

Heat Transfer

Food Processor

Air Purifier

Washer Console

Screwless Attachment

Flexible Heater Element

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11697954 - Adjustable door hinge system (2023-07-11),

2. 11622667 - Dishwasher filter assembly (2023-04-11),

3. 11460241 - Refrigerator and shelving system for a refrigerator (2022-10-04),

4. 11346596 - Trim breaker for an insulated appliance (2022-05-31),

5. D893946 - Kettle (2020-08-25),

6. 10561295 - Dishwasher (2020-02-18),

7. 10178938 - Dishwasher with a pivot system for a dish rack (2019-01-15),

8. D798510 - Frontload drying appliance (2017-09-26),

9. 9649005 - Method to remove fatty soils in a dishwasher (2017-05-16),

10. 9272892 - Enhanced heat transfer to water (2016-03-01),

11. 9071907 - Vacuum insulated structure tubular cabinet construction (2015-06-30),

12. 8832966 - Laundry treating appliance with fluffing-state detection (2014-09-16),

13. D712440 - Ice bin and cover assembly for a refrigerator (2014-09-02),

14. 8533881 - Method for dispensing an enzyme in a laundry treating appliance (2013-09-17),

15. 8268082 - Method of operating a dishwasher pump and filtration system (2012-09-18),

Company Overview

Whirlpool Corporation is a global leader in the home appliance industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a wide range of household appliances. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the company offers innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for consumers around the world. Its product portfolio includes refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, and dishwashers, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. Whirlpool is committed to advancing technology in the appliance sector, focusing on smart home integration and user-friendly designs.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

31 Patents

#6 in Benton Harbor, MI

#408 in Michigan

#10,927 in US

#21,260 in the World

Benton Harbor, MI, United States of America

Whirpool Corporation

Forward Citations = 394

105 inventors:

Seth E Bixby (4 out of 137 patents)

Steven John Kuehl (3 out of 125 patents)

John W McConnell (3 out of 267 patents)

4. Jeffrey M Browne (3 out of 34 patents)

5. Paul E Beshears, Jr (2 out of 26 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Whirpool Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/whirpool

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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