Display case frame

US6367223B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Anthony, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Richard J. Richardson · Simi Valley, US
• Timothy Carson · Thousand Oaks, US
• Raymundo Calderon · San Fernando, US
• Jeffery W. Nicholson · Palmdale, US
• John Nazarian · Burbank, US
• Charles E. Crown · San Fernando, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 9, 2000
• Grant date: Apr 9, 2002
• Expiry date: Jun 9, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47F3/125
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Perimeter frame rails and door frames rails are described for a more thermally efficient and cost-effective display case such as for refrigerated display cases. The frames are preferably formed from cold rolled steel. A perimeter frame may include first, second and third walls defining an opening or a recess that can be closed by a contact plate. A door for a refrigerated display case may include a glass unit and a forward portion extending inwardly from a perimeter frame edge portion toward an edge of the forward glass pane and a first side portion extends rearwardly to a groove. An insulating member insulates the door rail from the cold area and includes a portion engaging the groove.