Patents by Inventor Vinod KUNCHALA

Vinod KUNCHALA 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).

  • Patent number: 10477985
    Abstract: A refrigeration display case for refrigerating and displaying perishable goods includes a plurality of evaporator coils for cooling air, a display case frame forming a display area, and a coil cover for at least substantially covering a portion of the plurality of evaporator coils and coupled to the display case frame. The coil cover includes a planar member having a living hinge formed in the planar member extending from a first side end to a second end and defining a first portion of the planar member and a second portion of the planar. The living hinge is configured to allow movement between the first portion of the planar member and the second portion of the planar member. Other embodiments and designs are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Kysor Warren EPTA US Corporation
    Inventors: Chera Selvan Neelagantan, Michael Smith, Vinod Kunchala
  • Publication number: 20190125103
    Abstract: A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC
    Inventors: Chandrashekhara CHIKKAKALBALU, Vinod KUNCHALA
  • Patent number: 10182664
    Abstract: A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC
    Inventors: Chandrashekhara Chikkakalbalu, Vinod Kunchala
  • Patent number: 10178917
    Abstract: In a refrigerated display case having an interior volume that is accessed through a door panel being opened from a doorframe, a frame cover is included that may reduce condensation or the power required to avoid condensation on a door panel. The frame cover is formed of a non-metallic material that provides a thermal break. The frame cover may also be formed with air pockets to further enhance the thermal break. Moreover, it may be formed to attach with an interference fit and thereby avoid fasteners. Other embodiments and features are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC
    Inventors: Saikiran Thoutam, Rahul Gokhale, Santosh Nerur, Ajay Chidambaram Pillai Swornalatha, Vinod Kunchala, Revanth Muppala
  • Publication number: 20180070744
    Abstract: In a refrigerated display case having an interior volume that is accessed through a door panel being opened from a doorframe, a frame cover is included that may reduce condensation or the power required to avoid condensation on a door panel. The frame cover is formed of a non-metallic material that provides a thermal break. The frame cover may also be formed with air pockets to further enhance the thermal break. Moreover, it may be formed to attach with an interference fit and thereby avoid fasteners. Other embodiments and features are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Saikiran THOUTAM, Rahul GOKHALE, Santosh NERUR, Ajay Chidambaram Pillai SWORNALATHA, Vinod KUNCHALA, Revanth MUPPALA
  • Publication number: 20180055247
    Abstract: A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC
    Inventors: Chandrashekhara CHIKKAKALBALU, Vinod KUNCHALA
  • Publication number: 20170354271
    Abstract: A refrigeration display case for refrigerating and displaying perishable goods includes a plurality of evaporator coils for cooling air, a display case frame forming a display area, and a coil cover for at least substantially covering a portion of the plurality of evaporator coils and coupled to the display case frame. The coil cover includes a planar member having a living hinge formed in the planar member extending from a first side end to a second end and defining a first portion of the planar member and a second portion of the planar. The living hinge is configured to allow movement between the first portion of the planar member and the second portion of the planar member. Other embodiments and designs are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chera Selvan NEELAGANTAN, Michael SMITH, Vinod KUNCHALA