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Whirlpool S.A.

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161Patents
142Active
161Granted
58Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 24, 2002 → Mar 23, 2022 · 57 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US8241015B2 Linear compressor Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 63 Active
US7908873B1 Minimized insulation thickness between high and low sides of cooling module set utilizing gas filled insulation panels Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 55 Active
USD658684S1 Compressor frame General 45 Expired
US8297726B2 Mechanism for moving shelves of a refrigeration appliance and refrigeration appliance Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 37 Active
US9145879B2 Acoustic filter suitable for reciprocating compressor Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 33 Active
US9752564B2 Compressor with an acoustic attenuator device Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 32 Active
US7972529B2 Lubricant oil for a refrigeration machine, lubricant composition and refrigeration machine and system Chemistry; Metallurgy 29 Active
USD743203S1 Gas burner General 26 Active
USD579032S1 Refrigerator General 24 Expired
US7744050B2 Self-leveling foot for an appliance Textiles; Paper 24 Active
USD687675S1 Gas burner General 23 Active
USD767650S1 Beverage panel General 21 Active
US8499978B2 Water dispenser device at different temperatures Performing Operations; Transporting 21 Active
USD762028S1 Agitator tower for washing machine General 16 Active
USD562440S1 Front panel for conditioned air devices General 16 Expired
US8998589B2 Linear compressor Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 15 Active
US8992186B2 Suction arrangement for a refrigeration compressor Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 13 Active
USD767651S1 Diffuser for refrigerating appliance General 11 Active
US8033795B2 Linear motor, a linear compressor, a method of controlling a linear compressor, a cooling system, and a linear compressor controlling a system Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 10 Active
USD585080S1 Refrigerator General 10 Expired
USD758129S1 Gas burner General 10 Active
USD770542S1 Diffuser for refrigerating appliance General 10 Active
US9845798B2 Suspension for hermetic reciprocating compressor for mobile applications and method of assembly of the suspension for hermetic reciprocating compressor for mobile application Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 10 Active
US7549299B2 Water reservoir for a refrigerator Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 9 Expired
USD658681S1 Flat spring General 9 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.