Mauro M Oliveira

Author:

Mauro Marcio Oliveira

ISBN #:

8570181078

US Patent:

7337620, Mar 4, 2008

Filed:

May 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/139237

Inventors:

Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Thomas E. Gose - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Steven G. Herndon - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Bill J. Koons - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Brent A. Kramer - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Scott W. Leimkuehler - Swisher IA, US
Dean A. Martin - Solon IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Kevin Lee Noel - Atkins IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Lester J. Ott - Swisher IA, US
Ron S. Paulsen - Marengo IA, US
Chad J. Rotter - Amana IA, US
David Allen Stauffer - Belle Plaine IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan M. Welch - Lewistown IL, US
Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25C 1/12

US Classification:

62137, 62344, 62353

Abstract:

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

US Patent:

7552594, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427564

Inventors:

Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Thomas E. Gose - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Steven G. Herndon - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Bill J. Koons - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Brent A. Kramer - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Scott W. Leimkuehler - Swisher IA, US
Dean A. Martin - Solon IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Kevin Lee Noel - Atkins IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Lester J. Ott - Swisher IA, US
Ron S. Paulsen - Marengo IA, US
Chad J. Rotter - Amana IA, US
David Allen Stauffer - Belle Plaine IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan M. Welch - Lewistown IL, US
Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25C 1/12

US Classification:

62 66, 62344, 62353

Abstract:

An insulated ice making compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The ice making compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the ice making compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the ice making compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the ice making compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the ice making compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. The icemaker has improved air impingement to enhance ice making.

US Patent:

7568354, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427485

Inventors:

Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Thomas E. Gose - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Steven G. Herndon - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Bill J. Koons - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Brent A. Kramer - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Scott W. Leimkuehler - Swisher IA, US
Dean A. Martin - Solon IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Kevin Lee Noel - Atkins IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Lester J. Ott - Swisher IA, US
Ron S. Paulsen - Marengo IA, US
Chad J. Rotter - Amana IA, US
David Allen Stauffer - Belle Plaine IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan M. Welch - Lewistown IL, US
Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25C 1/12

US Classification:

62 74, 62347

Abstract:

An insulated ice making compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The ice making compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the ice making compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the ice making compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the ice making compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the ice making compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. The refrigerator has an improved water fill tube for the ice maker.

US Patent:

7568359, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Jun 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/421795

Inventors:

Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan G. Tarrant - Williamsburg IA, US
Ryan D. Schuchart - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Brent A. Koppenhaver - North Liberty IA, US
Carl J. Franken - Davenport IA, US
Nelson J. Ferragut - Williamsburg IA, US
Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Greg Berardi - Iowa City IA, US
Thomas Carl Anell - Knoxville IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25C 1/12

US Classification:

62135, 62208, 62353, 62440

Abstract:

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet, an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet, and an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment. The control system provides for energy efficient control and operation through various means, including by monitoring state of an ice maker associated with the ice compartment and controlling temperature within compartments of the refrigerator based on the ice maker state. A heater is controlled by the control system to increase energy efficiency of the refrigerator.

US Patent:

7591141, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Jan 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/331941

Inventors:

Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan G. Tarrant - Newton IA, US
Ryan D. Schuchart - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Brent A. Koppenhaver - Newton IA, US
Carl J. Franken - Newton IA, US
Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Greg Berardi - Newton IA, US
Thomas Carl Anell - Knoxville IL, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25D 17/08

US Classification:

62187, 62208, 62340, 62441

Abstract:

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet, an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet, and an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment. The control system provides for energy efficient control and operation through various means, including by monitoring state of an ice maker associated with the ice compartment and controlling temperature within compartments of the refrigerator based on the ice maker state. The control system can also use correlations in determining appropriate temperatures for different compartments within the refrigerator.

US Patent:

7607312, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Jun 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/421777

Inventors:

Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan G. Tarrant - Williamsburg IA, US
Ryan D. Schuchart - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Brent A. Koppenhaver - North Liberty IA, US
Carl J. Franken - Davenport IA, US
Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Greg Berardi - Iowa City IA, US
Thomas Carl Anell - Knoxville IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25D 17/08

US Classification:

62186, 62208, 62441

Abstract:

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet, an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet, and an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment. The control system provides for energy efficient control and operation through various means, including adjusting cut-in and cut-out temperatures of the cooling system to control.

US Patent:

7765819, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Jan 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327342

Inventors:

Thomas Carl Anell - Knoxville IA, US
Carl J. Franken - Davenport IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Todd E. Pritts - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alan G. Tarrant - Williamsburg IA, US
Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25D 17/04
F25D 17/06
F25D 11/02

US Classification:

62186, 62411, 62441

Abstract:

A refrigerator includes a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment and a refrigeration system. A duct, exposed to the freezer compartment, leads into the fresh food compartment. A damper is arranged within the duct to selectively allow the passage of cooling air into the fresh food compartment. The refrigerator also includes an air mixing fan arranged in the fresh food compartment, a freezer mounted ice maker, a user interface having a plurality of control elements and a controller operatively associated with the user interface. The controller includes a memory having stored therein a plurality of operating parameters for controlling various aspects or features of the refrigerator, including a temperature control mode, a super cool mode, a food saver mode and a quick ice mode, which can be synergistically combined to efficiently operate the refrigerator.

US Patent:

7891198, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Oct 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/577966

Inventors:

Robert L. Wetekamp - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Kyle B. Van Meter - Coralville IA, US
Alan G. Tarrant - Williamsburg IA, US
Ryan D. Schuchart - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mauro M. Oliveira - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alvin V. Miller - Swisher IA, US
Brent A. Koppenhaver - North Liberty IA, US
Carl J. Franken - Davenport IA, US
Tim L. Coulter - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Greg Berardi - Iowa City IA, US
Thomas Carl Anell - Knoxville IA, US

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25C 1/00

US Classification:

62 66, 62 89, 62157, 62233

Abstract:

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet, an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet, and an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment. The control system provides for energy efficient control and operation through various means, including adjusting cut-in and cut-out temperatures of the cooling system to control.