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Method of making expanded integral fin sheet metal tubing for use in heat exchangers

Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1969-09-25
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-09-25
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Abstract

Abstract A SHEET METAL TUBING HAVING INTEGRALLY FORMED WEB SECTIONS WHICH ARE SLIT TO FORM FINS. THE FIN SURFACE AREA IS INCREASED BY CORRUGATING THE WEB SECTIONS PRIOR TO SLITTING THEM INTO FINS. AFTER SLITTING, THE FINS ARE FLATTENED OR SHAPED AS DESIRED, AND THEN TWISTED OR BENT TO FORM THE DESIRED ARRAY. THE SHEET METAL TUBING MAY BE FORMED INTO A VARIETY OF SHAPES SUCH AS COILS FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS IN APPLICATIONS SUCH AS REFRIGERATORS.

Inventors

  • 👤 Norval A Keith

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CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F1/00; F28F1/10; F28F1/12; F28F1/14; F28F1/16; B; B21; B21D; B21D31/00; B21D31/04; B21D53/00; B21D53/02; B21D53/04; B21D53/045; F28F3/00; F28F3/02; F28F3/025; F28F3/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/4935; Y10T29/49366; Y10T29/49369; Y10T29/49371

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Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-10-11 1975-04-12 1975-10-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-10-11 1979-04-12 1979-10-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-10-11 1983-04-12 1983-10-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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