Patents Assigned to Kloppenberg & Company
  • Publication number: 20100001092
    Abstract: A water feature provides both an ultraviolet light to kill micro-organisms circulating in the water stream, and an antimicrobial coating applied by powder coating to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms on the water-contacting surfaces of the water feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: KLOPPENBERG & COMPANY
    Inventor: Joseph Kloppenberg
  • Patent number: 7073728
    Abstract: A combination water feature and writing board has a front displaying a flow of water, and a number of movable writing board segments. These segments can be moved between a stored position in which the segments are stored behind the water feature, and an deployed position in which the segments cover the front of the water feature to provide a writing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Kloppenberg & Company
    Inventors: Arthur D. Watson, Gary R. Kiepke
  • Patent number: 5513908
    Abstract: A modular system for assembling food service fixtures employs a plurality of leg assemblies each having a front leg, a rear member that can be selectively suspended at desired locations from a horizontal rail, and a substantially horizontal member extending between the rear member and front leg. Clips are used to removably secure shelves between the horizontal members of adjacent leg assemblies. A counter top extends from the back plane and is supported by the upper ends of the front legs. Each front leg includes a standardized set of fastening means for interchangeably fastening any of a plurality of alternative front members (doors, aprons, plate shelves, panels, etc.) between adjacent leg assemblies. In the preferred embodiment, the shelves are made of a plurality of wire rods. Upper and lower wire rods extend along the lateral edges of each shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Kloppenberg & Company
    Inventor: Ralph E. Williams