US3110160A
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Refrigeration system control
Assignee: Trane Co
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Filing: 1963-01-03
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1983-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Miner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:15
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B49/00; F25B49/02; F25B49/025; F25B2600/00; F25B2600/02; F25B2600/025; F25B2600/0251
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAVING A CLOSED REFRIGERANT CYCLE INCLUDING A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, A REFRIGERANT CONDENSER, A THROTTLING MEANS AND AN EVAPORATOR CONNECTED RESPECTIVELY IN SERIES, THE REFRIGERANT PATH FROM SAID COMPRESSOR THROUGH SAID CONDENSER TO SAID THROTTLING MEANS DEFINING A HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF SAID CYCLE AND THE REFRIGERANT PATH FROM SAID THROTTLING MEANS THROUGH SAID EVAPORATOR TO SAID COMPRESSOR DEFINING A LOW PRESSURE SIDE OF SAID CYCLE AND A MOTOR FOR DRIVING SAID COMPRESSOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE COMBINATION: A MOTOR POWER CIRCUIT MEANS FOR DELIVERING POWER TO SAID MOTOR, SAID POWER CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING A POWER CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING AND CONNECTING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY DE-ENERGIZING AND ENERGIZING SAID POWER CIRCUIT MEANS, CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING SAID POWER CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING AND CONNECTING MEANS TOWARD THE CIRCUIT CONNECTING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE THERMAL LOAD ON THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM, SWITCH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAVING A CLOSED REFRIGERANT CYCLE INCLUDING A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, A REFRIGERANT CONDENSER, A THROTTLING MEANS AND AN EVAPORATOR CONNECTED RESPECTIVELY IN SERIES, THE REFRIGERANT PATH FROM SAID COMPRESSOR THROUGH SAID CONDENSER TO SAID THROTTLING MEANS DEFINING A HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF SAID CYCLE AND THE REFRIGERANT PATH FROM SAID THROTTLING MEANS THROUGH SAID EVAPORATOR TO SAID COMPRESSOR DEFINING A LOW PRESSURE SIDE OF SAID CYCLE AND A MOTOR FOR DRIVING SAID COMPRESSOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE COMBINATION: A MOTOR POWER CIRCUIT MEANS FOR DELIVERING POWER TO SAID MOTOR, SAID POWER CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING A POWER CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING AND CONNECTING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY DE-ENERGIZING AND ENERGIZING SAID POWER CIRCUIT MEANS, CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING SAID POWER CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING AND CONNECTING MEANS TOWARD THE CIRCUIT CONNECTING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE THERMAL LOAD ON THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM, SWITCH
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |