Patents by Inventor Robert Scott Winters

Robert Scott Winters 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).

  • Open air food display case with automatic closing mechanism
    Patent number: 9795228
    Abstract: The present invention includes various types of open-air display cases for displaying, storing, and/or vending food, beverages, or other products having a movable barrier that can be automatically positioned over an open front or side of such a unit to prevent access to the products therein when temperatures, component failure, lost power supply, or other variables affect the condition of the items stored in the display case, and methods of using such units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: SANDEN VENDO AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Scott Winters, Chad Kielmeyer, Vishal Dali, Larry Hieb
  • OPEN AIR FOOD DISPLAY CASE WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20160249748
    Abstract: The present invention includes various types of open-air display cases for displaying, storing, and/or vending food, beverages, or other products having a movable barrier that can be automatically positioned over an open front or side of such a unit to prevent access to the products therein when temperatures, component failure, lost power supply, or other variables affect the condition of the items stored in the display case, and methods of using such units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Sanden Vendo America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scott Winters, Chad Kielmeyer, Vishal Dali, Larry Hieb
  • Open air food display case with automatic closing mechanism
    Patent number: 9295345
    Abstract: The present invention includes various types of open-air display cases for displaying, storing, and/or vending food, beverages, or other products having a movable barrier that can be automatically positioned over an open front or side of such a unit to prevent access to the products therein when temperatures or other conditions reach unacceptable levels, and methods of using such units. Embodiments of such units may include a temperature-controlled compartment having an open front or side for displaying items, an automatic barrier system that includes a barrier for covering the open portion, a motor engaged with the barrier for closing or opening the barrier, at least one sensor for measuring at least one internal condition (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SANDEN VENDO AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Scott Winters
  • OPEN AIR FOOD DISPLAY CASE WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20150272347
    Abstract: The present invention includes various types of open-air display cases for displaying, storing, and/or vending food, beverages, or other products having a movable barrier that can be automatically positioned over an open front or side of such a unit to prevent access to the products therein when temperatures or other conditions reach unacceptable levels, and methods of using such units. Embodiments of such units may include a temperature-controlled compartment having an open front or side for displaying items, an automatic barrier system that includes a barrier for covering the open portion, a motor engaged with the barrier for closing or opening the barrier, at least one sensor for measuring at least one internal condition (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: SANDEN VENDO AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Scott Winters, Mike J. Weisser, JR.