Patents by Inventor John P. Rivers

John P. Rivers 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).

  • Refrigerator door assembly method
    Patent number: 6138341
    Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly is mounted on a stationary frame of a refrigeration unit and comprises a door frame integrally molded about a thermo-pane in sealing relationship therewith. The door frame is hingedly mounted on the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit by a pair of upper and lower hinge pins. A torsion bar, integrally molded within the door frame and secured to one of the hinge pins, functions to constantly apply a closing force on the door frame to move the door assembly into sealing contact with the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Frigidyne North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Barroero, John P. Rivers
  • Refrigerator door assembly and method
    Patent number: 5687509
    Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly is mounted on a stationary frame of a refrigeration unit and comprises a door frame integrally molded about a thermo-pane in sealing relationship therewith. The door frame is hingedly mounted on the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit by a pair of upper and lower hinge pins. A torsion bar, integrally molded within the door frame and secured to one of the hinge pins, functions to constantly apply a closing force on the door frame to move the door assembly into sealing contact with the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Frigidyne North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Barroero, John P. Rivers
  • Refrigerator door assembly and method
    Patent number: 5228240
    Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly is mounted on a stationary frame of a refrigeration unit and comprises a door frame integrally molded about a thermo-pane in sealing relationship therewith. The door frame is hingedly mounted on the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit by a pair of upper and lower hinge pins. A torsion bar, integrally molded within the door frame and secured to one of the hinge pins, functions to constantly apply a closing force on the door frame to move the door assembly into sealing contact with the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: 2420 Door Co.
    Inventors: Louis Barroero, John P. Rivers