Patents by Inventor Paul J. Artwohl
Paul J. 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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Publication number: 20240135844Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 11947384Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 11942004Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 11864670Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Matthew Rolek, David Briggs Baugh
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Publication number: 20220415223Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Publication number: 20220390981Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Publication number: 20220361688Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Matthew Rolek, David Briggs Baugh
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Patent number: 11450247Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 11439253Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Matthew Rolek, David Briggs Baugh
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Patent number: 11435777Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 11419434Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes a transparent panel and a door handle coupled to the transparent panel. The handle includes a camera that is coupled to the handle. The camera is positioned such that a field of view of the camera is aimed away from the transparent panel. The handle includes an aperture opposite the camera lens. The aperture receives a power cable extending away from the camera to a power source.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Pedro Almaguer, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Publication number: 20210227998Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Matthew Rolek, David Briggs Baugh
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Publication number: 20210183281Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 10937344Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly that is transparent to visible light. The door further includes a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly, an electronic display overlaying the insulated panel assembly, and at least one display retainer secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that mates with the electronic display to releasably secure the display to the door frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 10898011Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Matthew Rolek, David Briggs Baugh
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Publication number: 20210018954Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 10838453Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: 10799038Abstract: A display case door includes a panel assembly with a first transparent pane and a second transparent pane. The first transparent pane includes flanges extending from each of a first edge and a second edge of a shaped portion. The second transparent pane is adhered to both flanges of the first pane to define a space between facing surfaces of the second transparent pane and the shaped portion of the first transparent pane and extending between openings at opposite ends of the panel assembly. Caps are coupled to the panel assembly and cover the openings at each of the first end and second end. The door further includes a hinge coupled to one of the flanges, a door handle secured to a surface of one of the flanges, and an edge guard coupled along an edge of at least one of the flanges.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Jun Huh
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Publication number: 20200310487Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson
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Patent number: RE49103Abstract: A display case door for a product storage device includes a transparent unit through which products within the product storage device are visible. The transparent unit includes a transparent LCD panel configured to present visual media content. The display case door further includes an electrical hinge pin rotatably coupling the display case door to the product storage device and one or more electrical conductors extending through the electrical hinge pin. The electrical conductors deliver the visual media content to the transparent LCD panel from a remote data source.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Mark Sandnes