Ice compartment assembly for refrigerator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10203142
APP PUB NO 20130205825A1
SERIAL NO

13836563

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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.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONBENTON HARBOR MICHIGAN 49022

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coulter, Tim L Cedar Rapids, US 43 1001
Gose, Thomas E Cedar Rapids, US 32 293
Herndon, Steven G Cedar Rapids, US 44 1104
Jenkins, James H South Amana, US 29 202
Koons, Bill J Cedar Rapids, US 48 1092
Kramer, Brent A Cedar Rapids, US 27 191
Leimkuehler, Scott W Swisher, US 53 656
Martin, Dean A Solon, US 66 935
Miller, Alvin V Swisher, US 46 624
Noel, Kevin Lee Atkins, US 30 240
Oliveira, Mauro M Cedar Rapids, US 38 396
Ott, Lester J Swisher, US 34 401
Paulsen, Ron S Marengo, US 29 239
Rotter, Chad J Amana, US 81 892
Stauffer, David Allen Belle Plaine, US 29 399
Van, Meter Kyle B Coralville, US 45 705
Welch, Alan M Lewistown, US 27 191
Wetekamp, Robert L Newburgh, US 56 709

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