Patents by Inventor Glenn Nicol

Glenn Nicol 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).

  • Patent number: 5353859
    Abstract: A roller door apparatus is provided that includes a roller means and a means journalling the roller means for reversible rotation about a central longitudinal roller axis. The roller door also includes end rail means for a reciprocal linear movement between a first position adjacent the roller means and a second position away from the roller means. Also included is a flexible curtain means with one end attached to the end rail means and the other end attached to the roller means, such that the curtain means closes a door opening with the end rail means in the second position. The curtain means winds onto the roller means when the end rail moves from the second position to the first position and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Rite-Hite Corporation
    Inventors: John Oltahfer, Glenn Nicol, David Noon, David Leppert, Mark Ungs, Peter S. Schulte, Richard J. Dunkin
  • Patent number: 5329781
    Abstract: A frost control system is described for inhibiting and removing frost from the door of a storage locker. Relatively cool air is received by an inlet to the frost control system at an inlet placed above the door. The air is drawn into the system by a blower which forces the air through the ducts of the system. The air passes through strip heaters within the vertical ducts of the defrost system positioned on either side of the door. The warm air is discharged horizontally across the bottom portion of the door and simultaneously rises creating a blanket of relatively warm air in comparison to the ambient area. Discharge apertures are included in the ends of the vertical ducts which blow a portion of the warmed air to the base of the door to enhance coverage of the door by the warmed air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Rite-Hite Corporation
    Inventors: Nancy L. Farrey, William W. Hoerner, David P. Leppert, Glenn A. Nicol
  • Patent number: 5203175
    Abstract: A frost control system is described for inhibiting and removing frost from the door of a storage locker. Relatively cool air is received by an inlet to the frost control system at an inlet placed above the door. The air is drawn into the system by a blower which forces the air through the ducts of the system. The air passes through strip heaters within the vertical ducts of the defrost system positioned on either side of the door. The warm air is discharged horizontally across the bottom portion of the door and simultaneously rises creating a blanket of relatively warm air in comparison to the ambient area. Discharge apertures are included in the ends of the vertical ducts which blow a portion of the warmed air to the base of the door to enhance coverage of the door by the warmed air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Rite-Hite Corporation
    Inventors: Nancy L. Farrey, William W. Hoerner, David P. Leppert, Glenn A. Nicol