Patents by Inventor Norman L. Downs

Norman L. Downs 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).

  • Refrigerated merchandiser with fan-powered rear discharge
    Patent number: 7062932
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area and an air passage at least partially surrounding the product display area. The air passage directs refrigerated air to the product display area. The case also defines an air chamber separate from the air passage and in fluid communication between the air passage and the product display area. The merchandiser also includes a fan operable to draw the refrigerated air from the air passage and pressurize the refrigerated air within the air chamber to facilitate distribution of the refrigerated air from the air chamber and into the product display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventor: Norman L. Downs