Patents by Inventor Richard Kepler

Richard Kepler 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).

  • Ice-making machine with water flow sensor
    Patent number: 8082742
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ice-making system having a control system. The control system selectively places the ice-making machine in a freeze cycle and a harvest cycle, based upon inputs from sensors that determine a flow rate of fluid out of an evaporator, and a level of fluid in a sump. The control system can further prevent a slushing condition in the ice-making machine by monitoring the temperature of the fluid in the sump. The control system can also monitor the sensors to ensure that they are providing correct signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Mile High Equipment L.L.C.
    Inventors: John Allen Broadbent, Richard Kepler, Ricky Rochleau
  • Flow Splitter for Fluid Pipe
    Publication number: 20090178712
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flow splitter for dividing a flow of a fluid into a first outlet and a second outlet. The flow splitter comprises a pivot having a flapper portion, which can ensure that water will continue to flow to an outlet, even if the outlet is partially or completely obstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: John Allen Broadbent, Richard Kepler
  • Ice-making machine with water flow sensor
    Publication number: 20090173085
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ice-making system having a control system. The control system selectively places the ice-making machine in a freeze cycle and a harvest cycle, based upon inputs from sensors that determine a flow rate of fluid out of an evaporator, and a level of fluid in a sump. The control system can further prevent a slushing condition in the ice-making machine by monitoring the temperature of the fluid in the sump. The control system can also monitor the sensors to ensure that they are providing correct signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: John Allen Broadbent, Richard Kepler, Richard Rochleau