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US4317335A
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Refrigerating apparatus
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1980-05-27
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Granted: 1982-03-02
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Expires: 2000-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A refrigerating apparatus comprising at least two evaporators which are controlled at different temperatures by a refrigerant, conduits for conducting the refrigerant to the evaporators, a rising portion which is formed in one of the conduits and which has an irregularly formed inner surface, a heater winding around the outer surface of not only the irregularly formed portion but also the portion of the conduit above the irregularly formed portion in order to produce smoother, more effective bubbling action.
Inventors
- 👤 Noboru Nakagawa
- 👤 Toshiyuki Oonishi
- 👤 Masato Tsutsumi
- 👤 Akira Kawamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 17:56
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B5/00; F25B5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
Refrigerating apparatus comprising: a compressor for compressing a refrigerant, at least two evaporators which are controlled to a different temperature by evaporation of said refrigerant, a tank for storing said refrigerant, a plurality of conduits for conducting said refrigerant to said compressor, said evaporators and said tank, a rising portion which is formed by one of said conduits connecting said tank to one of said evaporators and of which the inner surface is irregularly formed, and a heater winding around the outer surface of the irregularly formed portion and around the portion above said irregularly formed portion of said rising portion, thereby causing a smooth vapor bubble pumping action and supplying said refrigerant to a part of said one evaporator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
Refrigerating apparatus comprising: a compressor for compressing a refrigerant, at least two evaporators which are controlled to a different temperature by evaporation of said refrigerant, a tank for storing said refrigerant, a plurality of conduits for conducting said refrigerant to said compressor, said evaporators and said tank, a rising portion which is formed by one of said conduits connecting said tank to one of said evaporators and of which the inner surface is irregularly formed, and a heater winding around the outer surface of the irregularly formed portion and around the portion above said irregularly formed portion of said rising portion, thereby causing a smooth vapor bubble pumping action and supplying said refrigerant to a part of said one evaporator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said irregularly formed surfaces has alternate convex and concave surfaces and the longitudinal distance between adjacent convex surfaces of said irregularly formed surface is from 3 mm to 10 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as in claims 1 or 2 wherein said irregularly formed surface has alternative convex and concave surfaces and the horizontal distance between inner closest opposing convex surface of said irregularly formed portion is larger than 1 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as in claims 1 or 2 wherein said irregularly formed surface has alternate convex and concave surfaces and the depth of said inner concave surface of said irregularly formed portion is larger than 0.5 mm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as in claims 1 or 2 wherein one of said evaporators is for a refrigerator and the other one of said evaporators is for a freezer.
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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) | 1985-03-01 | 1985-08-31 | 1986-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-01 | 1989-08-31 | 1990-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-01 | 1993-08-31 | 1994-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |