US4709750A
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Phase change heat exchanger
Assignee: Internorth Inc
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Filing: 1986-04-10
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Granted: 1987-12-01
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Expires: 2006-04-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a phase change heat exchange unit which is comprised of upper and lower skeletal support frames having a container for a phase change material disposed therebetween. Each of the frames has a pair of support grids which provide support for the phase change material container and provide a passage for the flow of a heat transfer fluid therethrough so that it can come into direct contact with the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Geoffrey T. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:21
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D20/00; F28D20/02; F28D20/021; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A phase change heat exchange unit which comprises: (a) upper and lower skeletal support frames having (i) opposing side walls wherein the upper frame is supported on the lower frame at oppositely facing edges of the side walls, (ii) at least two spaced apart grid supports forming an air passage therebetween and extending between the side walls remote from said oppositely facing side wall edges, said grid supports formed by a plurality of cross support beams extending between the side walls and a plurality of vertical spacers extending parallel to the side walls and intersecting and supporting said cross support beams, and (iii) means for securing the upper and lower frames together, and (b) a container filled with a phase change material disposed between the upper and lower frames and supported thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A phase change heat exchange unit which comprises: (a) upper and lower skeletal support frames having (i) opposing side walls wherein the upper frame is supported on the lower frame at oppositely facing edges of the side walls, (ii) at least two spaced apart grid supports forming an air passage therebetween and extending between the side walls remote from said oppositely facing side wall edges, said grid supports formed by a plurality of cross support beams extending between the side walls and a plurality of vertical spacers extending parallel to the side walls and intersecting and supporting said cross support beams, and (iii) means for securing the upper and lower frames together, and (b) a container filled with a phase change material disposed between the upper and lower frames and supported thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein the container is formed of a flexible lightweight material and the upper and lower frames are formed of a lightweight structurally strong material.
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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) | 1990-11-30 | 1991-06-01 | 1991-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-30 | 1995-06-01 | 1995-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-30 | 1999-06-01 | 1999-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |