Quotables
"The man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds."
Samuel Clemens
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161763 | Method for controlling a compressor and a control valve of a refrigerator A refrigerator control method is disclosed which ensures efficient operation of a compressor. To control a refrigerator including a compressor, a first evaporator and a second evaporator connected to the compressor, and a refrigerant control valve that controls intr... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8104301 | Refrigerant valve control device and control method thereof The present invention relates to a refrigerant valve control device and a control method thereof, which adjusts eccentricity of a refrigerant valve during an operation of a refrigerator to prevent overcooling. A refrigerant valve control device of a refrigerator inc... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8015835 | Internal cooling apparatus for automobiles An internal cooling apparatus for automobiles includes a first expansion valve for spraying a coolant to a main evaporator through a high-pressure pipe, a compressor receiving the coolant evaporated in the main evaporator through a low-pressure pipe, a condenser rec... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7937962 | Method for controlling temperature in multiple compartments for refrigerated transport A refrigerated transport system includes a prioritizing algorithm to limit the maximum amount of refrigerant flow available to at least one limited cooling compartment by holding a delta T (difference between the supply air temperature and return air temperature) in... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7739881 | Refrigeration cycle A refrigeration cycle controls a second evaporator while a first evaporator is operating. The refrigeration cycle of the present invention makes a differential pressure between an inlet refrigerant pressure and an outlet refrigerant pressure of a second evaporator s... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7673465 | Air-conditioning system and apparatus for protecting the same An air conditioning system and an apparatus for protecting the same. The air conditioning system comprise an outdoor unit, a plurality of indoor units connected to the outdoor unit by each refrigerant line, and a refrigerant line closing unit installed at the refrig... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7628026 | Package terminal air conditioner system and associated methods An air conditioning unit is for cooling and dehumidifying outside air for flowing into an enclosed space from outside. The unit is interposable between a first evaporator coil and a first condenser coil and comprises a second evaporator coil that is positioned to re... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7600389 | Multi-unit air conditioner and method for controlling the same A multi-unit air conditioner and a method for controlling the same are disclosed which are capable of preventing continuous introduction of a refrigerant into indoor units in an OFF state where the indoor units can be independently powered on or off, thereby prevent... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7409833 | Dual mode compressor with automatic compression ratio adjustment for adapting to multiple operating conditions An apparatus and method for compressing gas refrigerant using two different compressors operated alternatively in a series or parallel mode for obtaining two different compression ratios and thereby provide efficient operation for both a relatively lower suction pre... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7380407 | Multi air conditioning system and method for operating the same A multi air conditioning system for adjusting the amount of refrigerant flowing into indoor units determined to be in a stopped state, to improve the overall system efficiency, and a method for operating the multi air conditioning system. The method includes determi... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367200 | Ejector cycle device An ejector cycle device includes an ejector having a nozzle portion which decompresses refrigerant flowing out of a radiator, a first evaporator for evaporating refrigerant from the ejector, and a second evaporator provided in a branch passage that is branched from ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7325414 | Hybrid tandem compressor system with economizer circuit and reheat function for multi-level cooling A tandem compressor refrigerant system where an economizer circuit and reheat coil are incorporated to provide additional flexibility and control over overall system capacity and sensible heat ratio as well as to increase system efficiency. In this system, tandem co... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318325 | Method and apparatus for highly efficient compact vapor compression cooling The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for cooling. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention relates to a lightweight, compact, reliable, and efficient cooling system. The subject system can provide heat stress relief to individuals operatin... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7287396 | Evaporator pressure regulator control and diagnostics An apparatus for refrigeration system control includes a plurality of circuits, each circuit having at least one refrigeration case and an electronic evaporator pressure regulator in communication with each circuit. Each electronic evaporator pressure regulator cont... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275381 | Light device for refrigerator or freezer A light device for refrigerators or freezers includes a sensor, a first manual switch, a rotatable switch, an interior loop and an alternative current power supply. The interior loop includes an interior circuit, an exterior circuit and a control loop. The alternati... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270278 | Distributed intelligence control for commercial refrigeration A commercial refrigeration system including a compressor, a condenser, a valve, and an evaporator coil, all of which are in fluid communication. The refrigeration system further including a fixture adapted to be cooled by the evaporator coil, a system controller ope... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7257964 | Air conditioner An air conditioner incorporates valve devices mounted in a plurality of indoor units, respectively, for allowing refrigerant discharged from an outdoor heat exchanger to be introduced into one or more indoor units that are in operation. The refrigerant is prevented ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7257958 | Multi-temperature cooling system A refrigeration system has first and second evaporators which may be operated at first and second temperatures. Refrigerant from a lower temperature evaporator may be returned to a compressor suction port. Refrigerant from the higher temperature evaporator may be re... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7251947 | Refrigerant system with suction line restrictor for capacity correction A fixed restriction is placed in a suction line leading to a compressor. The size of the restriction is selected to achieve a desired capacity reduction (correction) for the refrigerant system compressor. By selectively restricting the flow of refrigerant through th... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237395 | Methods and apparatus for controlling refrigerators A method of switching refrigerant flow between a path to a fresh food evaporator in a fresh food compartment and a path to a freezer evaporator in a freezer compartment of a refrigerator, wherein the fresh food evaporator is coupled to a first fan and the freezer ev... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234318 | Outdoor, multiple stage, single pass and non-recirculating refrigeration system for rapid cooling of athletes, firefighters and others A multiple stage, single pass and non-recirculating refrigeration system is provided for either outdoor use or for use with temporary structures such as emergency firefighter tents. The refrigeration system utilizes, for example, three evaporative coils in series to... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231782 | Refrigerator A refrigerator designed to prevent inner surfaces of storage compartments thereof from being damaged during a manufacturing process. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an external appearance of the refrigerator having refrigerator and freezer compartments ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228695 | Heat pump type hot water supply device A heat pump type hot water supplying apparatus includes a hot water reservoir tank (3) and a circulating path (12) for connecting a water intake port (10) formed at the bottom of the hot water reservoir tank (3) and a hot water inlet (... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7207184 | Method for regulating a most loaded circuit in a multi-circuit refrigeration system A method for regulating a most loaded circuit of a refrigeration system is provided. Each circuit includes at least one case and an EEPR valve. At least one controller communicates with the EEPR valves for receiving signals from the circuits corresponding to operati... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204099 | Refrigerant system with vapor injection and liquid injection through separate passages A refrigerant system is provided with economizer vapor injection and liquid injection functions. As is known, the economizer function enhances performance of the refrigerant system. The liquid injection lowers the discharge temperature of the refrigerant to provide ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178362 | Expansion device arrangement for vapor compression system A carbon dioxide vapor compression system including a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion device arrangement, and a second heat exchanger connected in a closed loop. The expansion device arrangement includes an inlet line disposed between the first heat... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7150160 | Building exhaust and air conditioner condensate (and/or other water source) evaporative refrigerant subcool/precool system and method therefor A system for providing liquid refrigerant subcooling by means of evaporative cooling utilizing the condensate water of said air conditioner, refrigeration/heat pump system and/or other water supply to wet the surface of the subcool heat exchanger and pass the dry ex... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150163 | Water cooler enclosure A water cooler and cabinet for enclosing the water cooler is disclosed. The water cooler includes a base and a bottle mounted thereon where the base contains an electrical refrigeration system and faucets for dispensing the water. The cabinet includes a top panel, a... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134294 | Method and apparatus for refrigeration system control having electronic evaporator pressure regulators A method and apparatus for refrigeration system control includes a control system operable to meet cooling demand and control suction pressure for a plurality of refrigeration circuits each including a variable valve and an expansion valve. The controller controls t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131283 | Method for controlling multi-type air conditioner Method for controlling a multi-type air conditioner having a plurality of indoor units each with an expansion valve, an indoor heat exchanger, and an indoor fan, some of which heat rooms, and rest of which are turned off, including the steps of (S11) defining... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131294 | Method and apparatus for control of carbon dioxide gas cooler pressure by use of a capillary tube A transcritical vapor compression system that includes a fluid circuit circulating a refrigerant in a closed loop. The fluid circuit has operably disposed therein, in serial order, a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first capillary tube and a second heat exchan... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7111668 | Cooling arrangement for an offshore wind energy installation A cooling arrangement for an offshore wind energy installation, having a heat-absorbing device for absorbing heat generated by the electronic devices and/or the mechanical devices of the offshore energy installation, which is to be removed, and a coupled heat-dissip... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7096683 | Vehicle cooling system An integrated cooling system having two separate evaporator coils is provided. Each evaporator coil has its own shutoff, thereby allowing for individual control over the cooling of each of two vehicle spaces. The evaporator coils may be disposed within the vehicle t... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096679 | Transcritical vapor compression system and method of operating including refrigerant storage tank and non-variable expansion device A transcritical vapor compression system includes a fluid circuit circulating a refrigerant in a closed loop. The fluid circuit has operably disposed therein, in serial order, a compressor, a first heat exchanger, at least one non-variable expansion device and a sec... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7062934 | Apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of an electronic device An apparatus for controlling the temperature of an electronic device. The apparatus comprises a refrigeration system including a compressor and a multi-pass heat exchanger. The refrigeration system is operative to circulate a refrigerant fluid through a fluid flow l... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055337 | System with an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell and a climate control unit for heating and/or cooling the interior of a motor vehicle and process for the operation thereof A system with an internal combustion engine which has a heat transfer circuit, a fuel cell and a climate control unit which is accommodated in the heat transfer circuit of the internal combustion engine. The system has a heat transfer arrangement for transferring th... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7057893 | Cooling array A cooling array including a housing accommodating electrical built-in components and an air conditioning device that is connected to a heat source of the electrical built-in components by a coolant-carrying inlet line and a return line. To simply air-condition compl... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7043926 | Cargo area grocery chiller Method and apparatus for supplying refrigerated air to a localized volume in a vehicle, suitable for the transport of groceries and other perishables. The localized volume is created by insulated panels in the storage area of a vehicle. The chiller unit includes an ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036328 | Air conditioner An air conditioner which includes a plurality of indoor units to cool air of a plurality of rooms. Included is a plurality of branch refrigerant lines that each include a backflow prevention part provided at an end of the branch refrigerant line and/or a pulsation d... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028501 | Air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle In an air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle having an integrated heat pump for cooling and heating, in which refrigerant is circulated and which allows heat exchange with the incoming air for the interior compartment of the motor vehicle, the heat transfer is ... | 04/18/2006 |
