Patents by Inventor Paul Artwohl
Paul Artwohl 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).
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Patent number: 9032667Abstract: An access system for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a perimeter frame and least one display case door mounted within the perimeter frame. The perimeter frame and the at least one display case door are configured to move substantially vertically along a surface of the temperature-controlled storage device between a raised position and a lowered position. The at least one display case door is further configured to move substantially horizontally between an open position and a closed position when the perimeter frame is in the lowered position. The access system further includes a torsion spring and motor assembly coupled to the perimeter frame and configured to move the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door between the raised position and the lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Anthony InternationalInventors: Paul Artwohl, Jack R. Christensen, Virginia Ramirez
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Publication number: 20150013226Abstract: An access system for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a perimeter frame and least one display case door mounted within the perimeter frame. The perimeter frame and the at least one display case door are configured to move substantially vertically along a surface of the temperature-controlled storage device between a raised position and a lowered position. The at least one display case door is further configured to move substantially horizontally between an open position and a closed position when the perimeter frame is in the lowered position. The access system further includes a torsion spring and motor assembly coupled to the perimeter frame and configured to move the perimeter frame and the at least one display case door between the raised position and the lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Jack R. Christensen, Virginia Ramirez
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Patent number: 8801116Abstract: A frame assembly can be configured to couple one or more doors to a refrigeration case having an opening. The frame assembly can be mounted outside the opening of the refrigeration case, which can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating the frame assembly and doors to prevent condensation. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also improve the uniformity of light used to illuminate goods displayed in the refrigeration case. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also allow for the use of larger doors. In some embodiments, and adapter can be used to mount the frame assembly outside the opening. In some embodiments, refrigeration units having a frame assembly mounted in the opening can be retrofitted to include a frame assembly that is mounted outside the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Anthony Inc.Inventors: William Pack, Ryan Wach, Matthew Rolek, Mark Sandnes, Paul Artwohl, John Roche
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Publication number: 20140203699Abstract: A frame assembly can be configured to couple one or more doors to a refrigeration case having an opening. The frame assembly can be mounted outside the opening of the refrigeration case, which can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating the frame assembly and doors to prevent condensation. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also improve the uniformity of light used to illuminate goods displayed in the refrigeration case. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also allow for the use of larger doors. In some embodiments, and adapter can be used to mount the frame assembly outside the opening. In some embodiments, refrigeration units having a frame assembly mounted in the opening can be retrofitted to include a frame assembly that is mounted outside the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Anthony Inc.Inventors: William Pack, Ryan Wach, Matthew Rolek, Mark Sandnes, Paul Artwohl, John Roche
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Patent number: 8764130Abstract: A frame assembly can be configured to couple one or more doors to a refrigeration case having an opening. The frame assembly can be mounted outside the opening of the refrigeration case, which can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating the frame assembly and doors to prevent condensation. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also improve the uniformity of light used to illuminate goods displayed in the refrigeration case. Mounting the frame assembly outside the opening can also allow for the use of larger doors. In some embodiments, and adapter can be used to mount the frame assembly outside the opening. In some embodiments, refrigeration units having a frame assembly mounted in the opening can be retrofitted to include a frame assembly that is mounted outside the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Anthony Inc.Inventors: William Pack, Ryan Wach, Matthew Rolek, Mark Sandnes, Paul Artwohl, John Roche
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Patent number: 8250873Abstract: System and methods for providing anti-condensation system are disclosed. A relative humidity (RH) sensor signal from a sensor on or near a control surface is received. An AC power input is received. A phase of the AC power input is modulated at least partly in response to the sensor signal in such a manner that a phase-modulated AC power output provided to a heater is a) substantially constant at a first power level (P1st) in a low RH region ranging from 0% RH to a first RH (RH1), b) varying as a function of the sensor signal from P1st to a second power level (P2nd) in an intermediate RH region ranging from RH1 to a second RH (RH2), and c) substantially constant at P2nd in a high RH region beginning at RH2.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Doo Eui Yoon, Paul Artwohl
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Publication number: 20100083672Abstract: System and methods for providing anti-condensation system are disclosed. A relative humidity (RH) sensor signal from a sensor on or near a control surface is received. An AC power input is received. A phase of the AC power input is modulated at least partly in response to the sensor signal in such a manner that a phase-modulated AC power output provided to a heater is a) substantially constant at a first power level (P1st) in a low RH region ranging from 0% RH to a first RH (RH1), b) varying as a function of the sensor signal from P1st to a second power level (P2nd) in an intermediate RH region ranging from RH1 to a second RH (RH2), and c) substantially constant at P2nd in a high RH region beginning at RH2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Doo Eui Yoon, Paul Artwohl
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Publication number: 20070195535Abstract: A lighting system for a commercial display case. The display case includes a plurality of mullions disposed in a vertical orientation between doors of the display case. A plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed in a linear array on each of the mullions. A reflector system is mounted proximate to the light emitting diodes. In one embodiment, the mullion cover and reflector system are formed as an integral assembly. In another embodiment, the mullion cover and reflector system are formed separately, and the mullion cover includes recesses or other mounting features, and the reflector system is coupled to the recesses in the mullion cover. The reflective system is preferably designed to have a series of reflector surfaces disposed about one or more of the light emitting diodes to optimize light dispersal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Dennis Kato, Matthew Rolek
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Publication number: 20070171647Abstract: A control system for an illuminated display case. The display case includes a sensor that may be used as a switch or as a controller to adjust the power being provided to the light sources in the display case. The sensor may sense motion, or temperature, or ambient light. A timer may also be used to control power.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Frank Carbajal, Dennis Kato, Matthew Rolek
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Publication number: 20060103269Abstract: A door for a refrigerator display case is provided. The door includes a glass panel having a surface coated with a low-emissivity soft coating. A refrigerator display case is also provided. The display case has a refrigerated enclosure and a door with three glass panels. The middle glass panel is coated with a low-emissivity soft coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul Artwohl, Dennis Kato
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Patent number: 5255473Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater distance than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In one embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a molding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Ardco, Inc.Inventors: Melvin Kaspar, Jeffery Kostos, Matthew Rolek, Paul Artwohl
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Patent number: 5116274Abstract: A refrigerator display cabinet having a front opening and a thermally insulated multiple-glass pane window panel mounted for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis adjacent the upper marginal end of the window panel. The window panel has an internal solid spacer bar adjacent the upper marginal end thereof which permits secure clamping of the window panel by hinge supports without crushing or other damage to the window panel. The hinge supports have a relatively streamlined configuration, which, together with the substantially frameless window panel, provide an esthetic modernistic appearance.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1990Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: Ardco, Inc.Inventors: Paul Artwohl, David Robinson
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Patent number: 5111618Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater distance than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In one embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a moulding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1991Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Ardco, Inc.Inventors: Melvin Kaspar, Jeffrey Kostos, Matthew Rolek, Paul Artwohl
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Patent number: 5024023Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater distance than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a moulding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1990Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Ardco, Inc.Inventors: Jeffery Kostos, Melvin Kaspar, Paul Artwohl
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Patent number: 4998382Abstract: A multi-pane insulated glass door assembly in which the forward pane of the glass unit extends outwardly a greater than the panes rearwardly thereof and is supported by an outer metal frame having a relatively narrow forwardly extending perimeter portion adjacent the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane so as to provide the door with a modernistic, substantially all glass front appearance. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer metal frame has a rear portion extending inwardly behind the forward glass pane and a moulding is interposed between the forwardly extending perimeter portion of the metal frame and the peripheral edge of the forward glass pane to provide a finished appearance. A dark ink is affixed to an inside peripheral face of the forward glass pane for masking the peripheral components of the door assembly from sight through the forward glass pane from the front side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1989Date of Patent: March 12, 1991Assignee: Ardco, Inc.Inventors: Jeffery Kostos, Melvin Kaspar, Paul Artwohl