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US3350896A
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Multiple evaporator refrigeration systems
Assignee: YORK-LUXAIRE Inc A CORP OF DE
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Filing: 1966-01-11
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1986-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Harnish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:36
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B5/00; F25B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, A CONDENSER, ACCUMULATOR MEANS, A HEAT EXCHANGE COIL ARRANGED TO HEAT LIQUID WITHIN SAID ACCUMULATOR MEANS, AN EXPANSION VALVE, A DISCHARGE GAS TUBE CONNECTING THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF SAID COMPRESSOR TO SAID CONDENSER, A LIQUID TUBE CONNECTING SAID CONDENSER TO SAID COIL, A THIRD TUBE CONNECTING SAID COIL TO THE INLET OF SAID EXPANSION VALVE, A FOURTH TUBE CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF SAID EXPANSION VALVE, A FIFTH TUBE CONNECTED TO SAID ACCUMULATOR MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND FLUID COOLING EVAPORATORS CONNECTED AT THEIR OUTLET ENDS TO SAID FIFTH TUBE, A SUCTION GAS TUBE CONNECTING SAID ACCUMULATOR MEANS TO THE INLET OF SAID COMPRESSOR, A TUBE CONTAINING A FIRST VALVE CONNECTING THE INLET END OF SAID FIRST EVAPORATOR TO SAID FOURTH TUBE, A TUBE CONTAINING A SECOND VALVE CONNECTING THE INLET END OF SAID SECOND EVAPORATOR TO SAID FOURTH TUBE, A FIRST THERMOSTAT RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FLUID COOLED BY SAID FIRST EVAPORATOR, MEANS INCLUDING SAID THERMOSTAT FOR OPENING SAID FIRST VALVE WHEN SAID FIRST THERMOSTAT CALLS FOR COOLING, A SECOND THERMOSTAT RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FLUID COOLED BY SAID SECOND EVAPORATOR, MEANS INCLUDING SAID SECOND THERMOSTAT FOR OPENING SAID SECOND VALVE WHEN SAID SECOND THERMOSTAT CALLS FOR COOLING, AND MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID EXPANSION VALVE TO SUPPLY REFRIGERANT FROM SAID COIL INTO SAID FOURTH TUBE AT THE RATE AT WHICH REFRIGERANT IS CONDENSED IN SAID CONDENSER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, A CONDENSER, ACCUMULATOR MEANS, A HEAT EXCHANGE COIL ARRANGED TO HEAT LIQUID WITHIN SAID ACCUMULATOR MEANS, AN EXPANSION VALVE, A DISCHARGE GAS TUBE CONNECTING THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF SAID COMPRESSOR TO SAID CONDENSER, A LIQUID TUBE CONNECTING SAID CONDENSER TO SAID COIL, A THIRD TUBE CONNECTING SAID COIL TO THE INLET OF SAID EXPANSION VALVE, A FOURTH TUBE CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF SAID EXPANSION VALVE, A FIFTH TUBE CONNECTED TO SAID ACCUMULATOR MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND FLUID COOLING EVAPORATORS CONNECTED AT THEIR OUTLET ENDS TO SAID FIFTH TUBE, A SUCTION GAS TUBE CONNECTING SAID ACCUMULATOR MEANS TO THE INLET OF SAID COMPRESSOR, A TUBE CONTAINING A FIRST VALVE CONNECTING THE INLET END OF SAID FIRST EVAPORATOR TO SAID FOURTH TUBE, A TUBE CONTAINING A SECOND VALVE CONNECTING THE INLET END OF SAID SECOND EVAPORATOR TO SAID FOURTH TUBE, A FIRST THERMOSTAT RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FLUID COOLED BY SAID FIRST EVAPORATOR, MEANS INCLUDING SAID THERMOSTAT FOR OPENING SAID FIRST VALVE WHEN SAID FIRST THERMOSTAT CALLS FOR COOLING, A SECOND THERMOSTAT RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FLUID COOLED BY SAID SECOND EVAPORATOR, MEANS INCLUDING SAID SECOND THERMOSTAT FOR OPENING SAID SECOND VALVE WHEN SAID SECOND THERMOSTAT CALLS FOR COOLING, AND MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID EXPANSION VALVE TO SUPPLY REFRIGERANT FROM SAID COIL INTO SAID FOURTH TUBE AT THE RATE AT WHICH REFRIGERANT IS CONDENSED IN SAID CONDENSER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |