Patents by Inventor Dennis Kato

Dennis Kato has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070195535
    Abstract: A lighting system for a commercial display case. The display case includes a plurality of mullions disposed in a vertical orientation between doors of the display case. A plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed in a linear array on each of the mullions. A reflector system is mounted proximate to the light emitting diodes. In one embodiment, the mullion cover and reflector system are formed as an integral assembly. In another embodiment, the mullion cover and reflector system are formed separately, and the mullion cover includes recesses or other mounting features, and the reflector system is coupled to the recesses in the mullion cover. The reflective system is preferably designed to have a series of reflector surfaces disposed about one or more of the light emitting diodes to optimize light dispersal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Dennis Kato, Matthew Rolek
  • Publication number: 20070171647
    Abstract: A control system for an illuminated display case. The display case includes a sensor that may be used as a switch or as a controller to adjust the power being provided to the light sources in the display case. The sensor may sense motion, or temperature, or ambient light. A timer may also be used to control power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Frank Carbajal, Dennis Kato, Matthew Rolek
  • Publication number: 20060103269
    Abstract: A door for a refrigerator display case is provided. The door includes a glass panel having a surface coated with a low-emissivity soft coating. A refrigerator display case is also provided. The display case has a refrigerated enclosure and a door with three glass panels. The middle glass panel is coated with a low-emissivity soft coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Dennis Kato