Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Kloppenberg

Joseph R. Kloppenberg 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: 6192693
    Abstract: An ice collection bin includes an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior chamber used to collect ice or other frozen particles. The level of frozen particles in the interior chamber is controlled by a level sensor assembly. Sensor pockets disposed in the bin protect the components of the level sensor assembly from damage that can occur in connection with the use of the ice collection bin to store frozen particles. An ice collection system is also provided, and includes the ice collection bin, a frozen particle making machine, an elevated frame that elevates the ice collection bin, and a cart for storing or transporting frozen particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Howe Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Kloppenberg, John Kevin McCool