Whirlpool Corporation

Gil Anthony Gaska

Travis Michael Perkins

Leah Z Lader

Todd C Starr

Scott M Collins

Michael J Scherzer

Eric F Bauchet

Robert K Lance

Ameresh Babu Viswanathan

Leif A Norland

Kevin Michael Chase

Ronald L Voglewede

Johnny W Zimmerle

Christopher J Reinke

A backsplash includes a faucet that provides point-of-use dispensing of water to a cooktop container. The backsplash includes controls that allow a user to select a desired amount of water to be dispensed, as well as the temperature of water to be dispensed. A filter assembly includes a replaceable filter that allows for filtered water dispensation. Optionally, the backsplash can be connected to one or more appliances in the kitchen in order to communicate information and/or power. The backsplash may also include a ventilation channel to direct vented air from a range to a ventilation shaft.

Backsplash with pot filler

The invention relates to a bracket for mounting a container to a slotwall. The bracket comprises a base connected with a wire frame having an upper and lower element. The lower element provides support for the bottom of the container and the upper element may act as a lateral stop for the container. According to another embodiment of the invention, the wire frame may be rotatably coupled with the base such that the orientation of the wire frame relative to a vertical axis may be selectively adjusted.

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St. Joseph, MI, United States of America

Gil Anthony Gaska