US3241335A
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Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-23
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E Embury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:34
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D7/00; F28D7/06; F25; F25B; F25B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
FOR USE IN A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A COOLER HAVING PROVISION FOR SEPARATING WATER AND REFRIGERANT HEAVIER THAN AND HAVING A LOWER BOILING TEMPERATURE THAN WATER, AND COOLER HAVING A COOLER SHELL, A CHILLED WATER TUBE BUNDLE IN SAID SHELL ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED FOR THE CIRCULATION OF CHILLED WATER TO COOL A LOAD, FIRST MEANS ADAPTED TO FLOOD SAID BUNDLE WITH LIQUID REFRIGERANT WHICH BOILS AND VAPORIZES DURING NORMAL COOLING OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, MEANS INCLUDING A REFRIGERANT VAPOR OUTLET OPENING INTO SAID SHELL AND ADAPTED TO WITHDRAW THE REFRIGERANT VAPOR FROM THE SHELL AND CAUSE WATER TO COLLECT ON THE LIQUID REFRIGERANT AT A LIMITED PORTION OF SAID LIQUID REFRIGERANT PROXIMATE SAID OUTLET, MEANS SPACED FROM SAID PORTION FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE WATER FROM SAID LIQUID REFRIGERANT, AND MEANS FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE WATER FROM SAID PORTION TO THE LAST SAID MEANS, WHEREBY THE WATER AND REFRIGERANT ARE SEPARATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
FOR USE IN A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A COOLER HAVING PROVISION FOR SEPARATING WATER AND REFRIGERANT HEAVIER THAN AND HAVING A LOWER BOILING TEMPERATURE THAN WATER, AND COOLER HAVING A COOLER SHELL, A CHILLED WATER TUBE BUNDLE IN SAID SHELL ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED FOR THE CIRCULATION OF CHILLED WATER TO COOL A LOAD, FIRST MEANS ADAPTED TO FLOOD SAID BUNDLE WITH LIQUID REFRIGERANT WHICH BOILS AND VAPORIZES DURING NORMAL COOLING OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, MEANS INCLUDING A REFRIGERANT VAPOR OUTLET OPENING INTO SAID SHELL AND ADAPTED TO WITHDRAW THE REFRIGERANT VAPOR FROM THE SHELL AND CAUSE WATER TO COLLECT ON THE LIQUID REFRIGERANT AT A LIMITED PORTION OF SAID LIQUID REFRIGERANT PROXIMATE SAID OUTLET, MEANS SPACED FROM SAID PORTION FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE WATER FROM SAID LIQUID REFRIGERANT, AND MEANS FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE WATER FROM SAID PORTION TO THE LAST SAID MEANS, WHEREBY THE WATER AND REFRIGERANT ARE SEPARATED.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |