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Donald E. Janke
Also filed as: JANKE DONALD E · JANKE DONALD EDWARD
31 granted patents·2,023 citations·filing 1975–2003
98Inventor score
Files withWHIRLPOOL CO31
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31 records- 0198US6286324B1Ice level sensing system for an ice makerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 11, 2001·171 cites·21 claims
- 0297US6789585B1Refrigerator and automated liquid dispenser thereforWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 14, 2004·98 cites·34 claims
- 0397US6351958B1Optic level sensing system for use in a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 5, 2002·186 cites·17 claims
- 0497US6314745B1Refrigerator having an ice maker and a control system thereforWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 13, 2001·237 cites·12 claims
- 0596US5255530ASystem of two zone refrigerator temperature controlWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 26, 1993·115 cites·16 claims
- 0695US5899083AMulti-compartment refrigeration systemWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1998·Granted May 4, 1999·192 cites·13 claims
- 0795US4942979AIce dispensing apparatusWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1985·Granted Jul 24, 1990·94 cites·35 claims
- 0894US5758512AMulti-compartment refrigeration systemWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1997·Granted Jun 2, 1998·143 cites·8 claims
- 0992US6813896B1Power bus for removable refrigerator shelvesWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 9, 2004·95 cites·26 claims
- 1091US6681585B1Liquid dispenser with self-filling containerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 27, 2004·79 cites·19 claims
- 1190US5297394AClear cube ice makerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1993·Granted Mar 29, 1994·76 cites·43 claims
- 1284US5469715ADefrost cycle controllerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1994·Granted Nov 28, 1995·22 cites·6 claims
- 1383US4924680ARefrigerator temperature responsive air outlet baffleWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1988·Granted May 15, 1990·59 cites·16 claims
- 1481US4688393APower switch and baffle assembly for a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1986·Granted Aug 25, 1987·58 cites·29 claims
- 1578US4732010APower switch and baffle assembly having unidirectional drive motor for a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1987·Granted Mar 22, 1988·44 cites·16 claims
- 1677US4689965AAdaptive defrost control for a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1985·Granted Sep 1, 1987·44 cites·15 claims
- 1775US4920758ARefrigerator temperature responsive air outlet baffleWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1988·Granted May 1, 1990·44 cites·14 claims
- 1874US4707684AAlarm for a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1985·Granted Nov 17, 1987·43 cites·18 claims
- 1972US5363669ADefrost cycle controllerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1992·Granted Nov 15, 1994·25 cites·7 claims
- 2072US3944841ATwo coil relay for dryer with integrated circuit controlWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1975·Granted Mar 16, 1976·22 cites·29 claims
- 2165US5454230ARefrigeration control circuit with self-test modeWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 3, 1995·19 cites·6 claims
- 2263US4682474ATemperature responsive baffle control circuit for a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1986·Granted Jul 28, 1987·23 cites·18 claims
- 2363US4663941ARefrigerator temperature and defrost controlWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1985·Granted May 12, 1987·28 cites·30 claims
- 2456US4987637ACanister vacuum cleaner and method of manufactureWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1986·Granted Jan 29, 1991·24 cites·6 claims
- 2555US4530218ARefrigeration apparatus defrost controlWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1984·Granted Jul 23, 1985·16 cites·13 claims
- 2649US4649854AOver-temperature indicator device for freezersWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1985·Granted Mar 17, 1987·13 cites·10 claims
- 2747US5419148AElectronic control mounting system for a refrigeratorWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1993·Granted May 30, 1995·16 cites·24 claims
- 2846US5363667ARefrigerator control circuit with relay operation checkingWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1993·Granted Nov 15, 1994·9 cites·3 claims
- 2942US5394291ARelay energizing circuitWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1993·Granted Feb 28, 1995·8 cites·11 claims
- 3042US4735057ASwitching circuit for a refrigerator controlWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1986·Granted Apr 5, 1988·14 cites·18 claims
- 3139US5373705ADefrost cycle controllerWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 1993·Granted Dec 20, 1994·6 cites·5 claims
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