Tariq Ar Diab

US Patent:

52612481, Nov 16, 1993

Filed:

Sep 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/945303

Inventors:

James L. Willis - Ft. Smith AR
Tariq A. Diab - Van Buren AR

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

F25C 104

US Classification:

62137

Abstract:

An ice making apparatus includes a mold in which water is frozen to form an ice body. Also included are an electric motor and an ejector blade for ejecting the ice body from the mold. An ice body collecting bin located subjacent the ice making apparatus collects ice ejected from the mold. A sensing or bail arm extends downwardly into the collecting bin to sense the level of the ice bodies in the bin. The sensing arm is pivotally mounted to the ice maker, and includes a free end which is supported by a spacer mounted to the ice maker. The spacer positions the free end away from the path between the mold and the bin, thereby preventing blockage of ice bodies by the free end. The ice maker includes structure for suspending operation of the ice maker in the event that the sensing arm is obstructed.

US Patent:

54354412, Jul 25, 1995

Filed:

Oct 28, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/142015

Inventors:

Maurice R. Tiedt - Warrick County IN
Devin K. Cochran - Greenwood AR
Tariq A. Diab - Van Buren AR
Gregg A. Greulich - Monroe Township, Miami County OH

Assignee:

Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI

International Classification:

B65D 8500

US Classification:

206320

Abstract:

A shipping support system for moveable articles within a refrigerator having an interior compartment containing a plurality of movable articles such as shelves and the like, wherein the packing support system includes a conformable bag containing expandable foam material. A shipping support is formed by dispensing the expandable foam into an open receiving end of the conformable bag and then the receiving end is sealed closed. Upon forming the shipping support, the conformable bag is secured to a door hingedly mounted to the refrigerator before the expandable foam has completely expanded and formed. Subsequently, the door is closed, capturing the conformable bag between the door and the moveable articles within the refrigerator. As the expandable foam expands, the conformable bag conforms to the configuration of the moveable articles such that the moveable articles are securely supported within the refrigerator cabinet.