Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Kaiser

Kenneth L. Kaiser 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: 5284023
    Abstract: A cabinet for a reach-in cooler includes at least one door and a window located within the at least one door. The window is sized to be no larger than one third the surface area of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Silva, Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 5199273
    Abstract: A reach-in cooler with interchangeable refrigerator and freezer systems is disclosed. The reach-in cooler comprises an insulated cabinet member with walls including at least one door opening and a floor completing the cabinet body, but with an open roof area; an insulated roof member configured to close the open roof area of the cabinet; a refrigeration system comprising a condenser and a compressor mounted on the top of the roof member, an evaporator mounted on the bottom of the roof member and refrigeration lines connecting the evaporator to the condenser and the compressor running through the insulated roof member; and sealing means for providing an air tight seal between the cabinet member and the roof member when the roof member is placed to close off the open roof area of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Silva, Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 4430832
    Abstract: A floor sealing gasket is described for use under wall panels in cooler constructions. The gasket comprises an elongate strip having a base with a generally flat bottom surface. A flexible downwardly projecting tip extends along at least one edge of the bottom surface of the base and generally parallel arms extend upwardly from each side of the base. The upper portion of each arm includes a flexible wing which is biased inwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Nor-Lake Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kaiser, William C. Shirley
  • Patent number: 4394026
    Abstract: A panel edge gasket is disclosed comprising a compressible sealing portion, attachment means for attaching the sealing portion to a panel edge, and a flexible wing carried by the attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kaiser, William C. Shirley
  • Patent number: 4180944
    Abstract: A novel door jamb made of a plurality of sections which are maintained together in a rigid, dimensionally stable frame by strap means disposed around the door jamb members. The strap means are disposed around the inner surfaces of the jamb members which have a generally T-shaped configuration. The strap means are located within the jamb between the fiberglass matter making up the major portion of the jamb assembly and the sidewalls of the jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Assignee: The Vollrath Company
    Inventors: William J. Stowik, Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 4080764
    Abstract: A novel door jamb having an isolated heat strip in which the surface to be contacted by the door is made of a re-enforced fiberglass material which has high impact resistance, superior chemical and corrosion resistance, will not easily scratch, and can be readily repaired. Secured to the fiberglass section of the door jamb is an isolated heat strip material requiring a low wattage, which functions to keep the door gasket pliable allowing it to seal tightly to the jamb and thus eliminate any chance of frost buildup on the jamb due to outside air leakage by the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Assignee: The Vollrath Company
    Inventors: William J. Stowik, Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 3975794
    Abstract: A cam rise hinge has a swingable strap portion which is cammed up relative to a stationary butt portion when a door on which the strap portion is mounted is swung towards its open position. A coiled wire torsion-compression spring is positioned and mounted so as to be compressed and simultaneously twisted when the strap portion is cammed up. This generates two different forces aiding each other and gravity in swinging the strap portion and door back toward closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: Vollrath Refrigeration, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kaiser, William Stowik
  • Patent number: D502013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D502014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D502019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D315836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D401769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D413028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D421187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D421344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Kaiser