Patents by Inventor Robert K. Silva

Robert K. Silva 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).

  • Reach-in cooler with window
    Patent number: 5284023
    Abstract: A cabinet for a reach-in cooler includes at least one door and a window located within the at least one door. The window is sized to be no larger than one third the surface area of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Silva, Kenneth L. Kaiser
  • Reach-in cooler with interchangeable refrigerator and freezer systems
    Patent number: 5199273
    Abstract: A reach-in cooler with interchangeable refrigerator and freezer systems is disclosed. The reach-in cooler comprises an insulated cabinet member with walls including at least one door opening and a floor completing the cabinet body, but with an open roof area; an insulated roof member configured to close the open roof area of the cabinet; a refrigeration system comprising a condenser and a compressor mounted on the top of the roof member, an evaporator mounted on the bottom of the roof member and refrigeration lines connecting the evaporator to the condenser and the compressor running through the insulated roof member; and sealing means for providing an air tight seal between the cabinet member and the roof member when the roof member is placed to close off the open roof area of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Silva, Kenneth L. Kaiser