Patents Represented by Attorney Steven P. Willian Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Shurtz

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  • Method and apparatus for supplementing mechanical refrigeration by the controlled introduction of a cryogen
    Patent number: 5410886
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the refrigeration capacity a cooling operation that includes a mechanical refrigeration system is disclosed wherein the mechanical refrigeration system operates continuously and a cryogen is introduced into a mechanically refrigerated space only in the presence of heat load conditions that exceed the refrigeration capacity of the mechanical refrigeration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: American Cryogas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Wallace, Jeffrey P. Schulte
  • Ice making machine
    Patent number: 5408834
    Abstract: An automatic ice making machine is disclosed having a coolant/refrigerant system, a water/ice system, a cleaning/sterilizing system and a microprocessor operated control system interconnecting the above systems. Methods for automatically cleaning the ice maker's water/ice systems and establishing safeguards and monitoring of system readiness and operation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Schlosser, Lee G. Mueller, Gregory McDougal