Samuel G Pearson

US Patent:

40069478, Feb 8, 1977

Filed:

Nov 7, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/629874

Inventors:

Charles Walter Haag - Evansville IN
Samuel Joseph Pearson - Evansville IN

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25D 1704
B65D 2514

US Classification:

312214

Abstract:

A liner and insulation structure for a refrigeration apparatus is particularly adapted for use where the bottom wall of the refrigeration apparatus cabinet defines an irregular, nonflat surface. A separate bottom liner and insulating member is formed so as to overlie the irregular cabinet bottom wall and includes an upstanding wall portion about at least a portion of its periphery. The remainder of the liner and insulation structure for the refrigeration apparatus is formed by variously cutting and folding a laminate which includes an inner sheet liner portion and an outer insulation portion so as to define an upright wall having a lower edge portion which rests on the upstanding wall portion of the bottom liner and insulating member.

US Patent:

39465730, Mar 30, 1976

Filed:

Aug 22, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/499970

Inventors:

Duane C. Nichols - Evansville IN
Samuel J. Pearson - Evansville IN

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25B 4900

US Classification:

62126

Abstract:

A diagnostic system for use with refrigeration apparatus and the like for selectively indicating the operability condition of different electrical components thereof. The indicating apparatus is mounted to the refrigeration apparatus and includes a selector switch for selectively placing the apparatus in a normal operation mode or in a test mode. A lamp provided for normal illumination of the interior of the refrigeration apparatus cabinet is selectively utilized by the testing apparatus as an indicator of the operability condition of the selected component.