Saint Joseph, MI, United States of America

William S White

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Whirlpool Corporation. Active years: 1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William S White. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-s-white-tb0mvgp5

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 130(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1992

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: William S. White and a Vacuum Insulation System for Refrigeration Cabinets

Introduction

William S. White is an inventor associated with Saint Joseph, Michigan, and Whirlpool Corporation. His patent work addresses insulation and structural support in refrigeration appliances.

Latest Patents

White is credited with 1 patent: “Vacuum Insulation System for Insulating Refrigeration Cabinets.” The invention combines vacuum thermal insulating panels with polyurethane foam to provide insulation and structural support. The panels are spaced apart and positioned with room for foam to flow between the cabinet and liner, securing the panels and filling the cabinet’s corners. They may be applied directly to the cabinet or held between the cabinet and liner with spacers. Adhesive keeps the liners in position before the foam is introduced.

Career Highlights

White’s listed patent reflects work on integrating vacuum insulation panels and foam in refrigeration cabinet construction. The design aims to retain the panels in place while allowing the foam to contribute both thermal insulation and structural support.

Collaborations

Nihat O. Cur and Richard W. Kruck are identified as White’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or their particular contributions.

Conclusion

William S. White’s patent describes a combined panel-and-foam approach to insulating and supporting refrigeration cabinets, connecting his inventive work with Whirlpool Corporation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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