Patents by Inventor Richard L. Kranovich

Richard L. Kranovich 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).

  • Coating with anti-microbial agent for refrigerator shelving
    Patent number: 7026018
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose means to inhibit the growth and migration of bacteria, mildew and fungus by applying various coatings which contain an inorganic anti-microbial agent onto metal, glass, and plastic substrates. The substrates are used in the manufacture of components for the interior of refrigerators and freezers, which include wire (100) and glass shelving (200, 300), plastic crisper baskets (500) and other articles within the food storage area. The coatings include the inorganic anti-microbial agent combinet with a matrix resin which are applied by electrostatic powder coating (916), roller coating (810), or robotic spraying (710), and then cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: SSLO Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Kranovich
  • Coating with anti-microbial agent for refrigerator shelving
    Publication number: 20040052965
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose means to inhibit the growth and migration of bacteria, mildew and fungus by applying various coatings which contain an inorganic anti-microbial agent onto metal, glass, and plastic substrates. The substrates are used in the manufacture of components for the interior of refrigerators and freezers, which include wire (100) and glass shelving (200, 300), plastic crisper baskets (500) and other articles within the food storage area. The coatings include the inorganic anti-microbial agent combinet with a matrix resin which are applied by electrostatic powder coating (916), roller coating (810), or robotic spraying (710), and then cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Richard L. Kranovich