US4493618A
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Handle for compressor units
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-18
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2003-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A novel handle means for compressor units adapted to appropriately engage the charge, discharge, and suction outlets of a standard, lightweight, portable compressor unit. Semi-rigid tubing, e.g. copper tubing, is appropriately contoured about the body of a standard compressor unit to form a handle means with which the compressor unit may be conveniently transported. The novel configuration of the handle means herein disclosed conveniently positions the suction, charge and discharge outlets of a compressor unit for convenient connection with appropriate hose attachments.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric W. Buzek
- 👤 Eileen M. Buzek
- 👤 Frank R. Buzek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:48
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B35/00; F04B35/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S417/00; Y10S417/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A novel handle means for standard, light-weight refrigeration compressor units, comprising: (a) a suction line forming an integral part of said handle means, said suction line engaging the suction outlet of said compressor unit, and appropriately encircling said compressor unit to conveniently dispose said suction outlet above and beyond the body of said compressor unit for easy joinder with desired compressor attachments, (b) a discharge line forming an integral part of said handle means, said discharge line engaging the discharge outlet of said compressor unit, and appropriately encircling said compressor unit to conveniently dispose said discharge outlet above and beyond the body of said compressor unit for easy joinder with desired compressor attachments, and (c) an oil drainage outlet line, said oil drainage outlet line engaging the oil drainage outlet of said compressor unit, and appropriately encircling said compressor unit to form an integral part of said handle means, said oil drainage outlet line also being disposed with a "tee" fitting near said drainage outlet of said compressor unit so as to enable the drainage of oil from said compressor unit, said suction line, discharge line and outlet line being appropriately bonded together to form a unitary structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A novel handle means for standard, light-weight refrigeration compressor units, comprising: (a) a suction line forming an integral part of said handle means, said suction line engaging the suction outlet of said compressor unit, and appropriately encircling said compressor unit to conveniently dispose said suction outlet above and beyond the body of said compressor unit for easy joinder with desired compressor attachments, (b) a discharge line forming an integral part of said handle means, said discharge line engaging the discharge outlet of said compressor unit, and appropriately encircling said compressor unit to conveniently dispose said discharge outlet above and beyond the body of said compressor unit for easy joinder with desired compressor attachments, and (c) an oil drainage outlet line, said oil drainage outlet line engaging the oil drainage outlet of said compressor unit, and appropriately encircling said compressor unit to form an integral part of said handle means, said oil drainage outlet line also being disposed with a "tee" fitting near said drainage outlet of said compressor unit so as to enable the drainage of oil from said compressor unit, said suction line, discharge line and outlet line being appropriately bonded together to form a unitary structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The handle means as described in claim 1, wherein said oil drainage outlet line beyond the side of said "tee" fitting serves as a support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The handle means as described in claim 2, wherein said handle means is made of appropriately sized copper tubing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |