US4206805A
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Heat recovery unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-30
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Granted: 1980-06-10
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Expires: 1998-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A device is disclosed for recovery of heat from hot shell devices, particularly from motor-compressor units such as used in air conditioners, refrigeration systems and the like and which comprises a heat exchange coil in encircling, contacting heat exchange relationship to the hot shell device with circulation of a fluid through the heat exchange coil to recover normally wasted heat. Heat absorbed can be utilized to heat domestic hot water for home heating or for tap use.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph R. Beckett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:47
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B39/00; F04B39/06; F24; F24H; F24H4/00; F24H4/02; F24H4/04; F25; F25B; F25B31/00; F25B31/006; F28; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
Heat recovery apparatus comprising, in combination, a heat source and encircling inner heat absorber in mechanical and thermal contact with said heat source, an assembly of a plurality of encircling heat exchange coils surrounding and in mechanical and thermal contact with said inner heat absorber, said coils including inlet and outlet means for circulation of a heat exchange fluid, and an outer shield surrounding said assembly, said outer shield having means for adjustably tightening and frictionally holding said assembly and said inner heat absorber to said heat source, wherein a loop manifold is interposed within the path of said coils comprising said assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
Heat recovery apparatus comprising, in combination, a heat source and encircling inner heat absorber in mechanical and thermal contact with said heat source, an assembly of a plurality of encircling heat exchange coils surrounding and in mechanical and thermal contact with said inner heat absorber, said coils including inlet and outlet means for circulation of a heat exchange fluid, and an outer shield surrounding said assembly, said outer shield having means for adjustably tightening and frictionally holding said assembly and said inner heat absorber to said heat source, wherein a loop manifold is interposed within the path of said coils comprising said assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein an insulation layer surrounds said outer shield.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said insulation layer comprises a unitary cylindrical sheet anchored to said outer shield, whereby heat loss by radiation in conduction to the surrounding environment is reduced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said heat source is a motor-compressor unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid is water.
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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) | 1983-06-10 | 1983-12-10 | 1984-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-10 | 1987-12-10 | 1988-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-10 | 1991-12-10 | 1992-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |