公开(公告)号：US20120043187A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US12861102

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Simon Shamoun

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Simon Shamoun

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/063

Abstract: A conveyor belt includes a conveying surface comprising a plurality of rod-shaped members each of which is constructed and arranged for vertical displacement with respect to each other for providing a space between adjacent ones of the plurality of rod-like members. The conveyor belt may also include a side link disposed at opposed ends of each one of the plurality of rod-shaped members, each one of the side links having at least one central aperture therein for receiving a corresponding end of the rod-shaped member for vertical displacement therein.

Abstract translation: 输送带包括输送表面，该输送表面包括多个杆状构件，每个杆状构件被构造和布置成用于相对于彼此的垂直位移，以在多个杆状构件中相邻的杆状构件之间提供空间。 输送带还可以包括设置在多个杆状构件中的每一个的相对端部处的侧连杆，每个侧连杆中的至少一个中心孔用于容纳杆状构件的相应端部，用于 垂直位移。

公开(公告)号：US20100162729A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12344699

申请日：2008-12-29

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F17C9/02

CPC classification number: F25B21/02 ,  F25B27/002

Abstract: A refrigeration process including supplying chilled CO2 liquid into a refrigeration chamber, flashing the chilled CO2 liquid into gaseous CO2 and solid CO2 for providing a cooling elect within the refrigeration chamber, and exhausting CO2 gas from the refrigeration chamber, wherein fresh CO2 liquid passes through a tube-side of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger prior to entering the refrigeration chamber as chilled CO2 liquid and the exhaust CO2 gas passes through a shell-side of the shell-and-tube heat exchanger after exiting the refrigeration chamber, thereby pre-cooling the liquid CO2 prior to entering the refrigeration chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种制冷方法，包括将冷却的二氧化碳液体供应到冷藏室中，将冷却的二氧化碳液体闪蒸成气态CO 2和固体CO 2，以在冷藏室内提供冷却选择器，以及从冷藏室排出CO 2气体，其中新鲜的CO 2液体通过 在冷藏室内作为冷却的CO 2液体进入冷冻室之前，管壳式热交换器的管侧，并且排出的CO 2气体在离开制冷室之后通过管壳式热交换器的壳侧，由此预先 在进入冷藏室之前冷却液体CO2。

公开(公告)号：US20090047404A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12184386

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael Newman ,  Robert Muscato

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael Newman ,  Robert Muscato

IPC: A23L3/36 ,  F28F9/22 ,  F28F1/10 ,  F25D25/04 ,  F25D17/06

CPC classification number: F25D13/067 ,  A21B1/26 ,  A21B1/48

Abstract: A heat transfer system for refrigeration and/or heating of products includes a housing having an internal chamber, a baffle, a spiral pathway around the baffle, a gas flow pathway and a blower to circulate gas along the gas flow pathway. The baffle separates the chamber into upper and lower portions. The spiral pathway includes an upper spiral pathway within the upper portion, and a lower spiral pathway within the lower portion. The gas flow pathway includes an upper gas flow pathway across the upper spiral pathway and a lower gas flow pathway across the lower spiral pathway in which gas flow in the upper and lower gas flow pathways defines a circulation loop. The width of the upper gas flow pathway and upper spiral pathway are similar, and the width of the lower gas flow pathway and lower spiral pathway are similar.

Abstract translation: 用于制冷和/或加热产品的传热系统包括具有内室，挡板，围绕挡板的螺旋路径的壳体，气流通道和鼓风机，以沿气体流路循环气体。 挡板将腔室分成上部和下部。 螺旋通道包括在上部内的上螺旋通路，下部包括下螺旋通路。 气流通道包括穿过上螺旋通路的上气流通道和穿过下螺旋路径的下气流通道，其中上，下气流通道中的气流限定循环回路。 上部气体流路和上部螺旋路径的宽度相似，下部气体流路和下部螺旋路径的宽度相似。

公开(公告)号：US08763409B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13177618

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25B19/00 ,  F28F7/02 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D21/00

CPC classification number: F28D15/0275 ,  F28D2021/0033 ,  F28F7/02

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a housing disposed in a first atmosphere and having an upstream end, a downstream end and a chamber within the housing; a metallic block disposed in the chamber and having a passageway therethrough and through which a cryogen can flow; and a heat pipe assembly in contact with the metallic block and extending to a second atmosphere which is separate from the first atmosphere for providing heat transfer at the second atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 一种热交换器包括：设置在第一气氛中的壳体，其具有在壳体内的上游端，下游端和室; 设置在所述室中并具有通过其中的通道的金属块，并且冷冻剂可以通过所述通道流动; 以及与金属块接触并延伸到与第一气氛分开的第二气氛的热管组件，用于在第二气氛处提供热传递。

公开(公告)号：US20140130525A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13677570

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25D3/10

CPC classification number: F25D3/10 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D13/067 ,  F25D17/04

Abstract: A freezer includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber; a pair of baffle assemblies spaced apart and disposed in the chamber, a first one of the pair movable 90° degrees out of phase from a second one of the pair; a plate disposed in the chamber and extending between the first and second baffle assemblies for dividing a portion of the chamber into an intake zone and an outflow zone; a fan disposed in the chamber between the first and second baffle assemblies and in communication with the intake and outflow zones for providing a gas flow from the intake zone to the outflow zone; and a delivery apparatus in communication with the chamber for delivering a chilling substance to the chamber for reducing a temperature of a product. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 冷冻器包括具有限定室的侧壁的壳体，以及与室连通的入口和出口; 间隔开并设置在所述腔室中的一对挡板组件，所述一对中的第一个组件与所述一对中的第二个可移动90°相异相; 设置在所述室中并在所述第一和第二挡板组件之间延伸的板，用于将所述室的一部分分成进气区和流出区; 风扇，设置在第一和第二挡板组件之间的腔室中，并且与进气和流出区域连通，用于提供从进气区域到流出区域的气流; 以及与所述室连通的输送装置，用于将冷冻物质输送到所述室以降低产品的温度。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130180265A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13351508

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Ron C. Lee ,  Michael D. Newman ,  Arthur I. Shirley ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Stevan Jovanovic

Inventor： Ron C. Lee ,  Michael D. Newman ,  Arthur I. Shirley ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Stevan Jovanovic

IPC: F17C7/02 ,  F17C13/02

CPC classification number: B60H1/3202 ,  B60H1/3232 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/0161 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2227/0309 ,  F17C2227/0341 ,  F17C2227/0355 ,  F17C2227/0372 ,  F17C2227/0374 ,  F17C2227/0393 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  F17C2260/046 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0139 ,  F17C2270/0171

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle that provides refrigeration and is powered by an engine for burning liquefied natural gas. The vehicle contains on-board storage tanks for liquefied natural gas and liquid nitrogen. These two tanks are in thermal communication with each other and natural gas from the liquefied natural gas storage tank will periodically contact the liquid nitrogen and return as liquefied natural gas.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作提供制冷并由用于燃烧液化天然气的发动机驱动的车辆的方法。 车辆包含用于液化天然气和液氮的车载储罐。 这两个坦克彼此热连通，来自液化天然气储罐的天然气将定期接触液氮并作为液化天然气返回。

公开(公告)号：US20120273165A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13279737

申请日：2011-10-24

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F28D15/00

CPC classification number: F25D13/067 ,  A21B1/26 ,  A21B1/48 ,  F25D3/11

Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus for a product includes a housing having an internal chamber; a solid conveyor belt disposed within the internal chamber and arranged in a spiral configuration having upper and lower portions, the spiral configuration including an upper pathway within the upper portion, a lower pathway within the lower portion; a gas flow having an upper gas flow across the upper pathway, a lower gas flow across the lower pathway and in counter-flow to the upper gas flow, wherein the upper gas flow and the lower gas flow define a circulation loop; and a gas circulation device to induce the upper and lower gas flows along the circulation loop.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产品的传热装置包括具有内部腔室的壳体; 固体输送带，其设置在所述内部室内并且布置成具有上部和下部的螺旋构造，所述螺旋构造包括在所述上部内的上部通路，所述下部中的下部通路; 具有穿过上部通道的上部气体流的气流，穿过下部通道的下部气体流并且与上部气体流逆流，其中上部气体流和下部气体流限定循环回路; 以及气体循环装置，用于引导上下气体沿循环回路流动。

公开(公告)号：US08256608B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12861102

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Simon Shamoun

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Simon Shamoun

IPC: B65G13/10

CPC classification number: B65G17/063

Abstract: A conveyor belt includes a conveying surface comprising a plurality of rod-shaped members each of which is constructed and arranged for vertical displacement with respect to each other for providing a space between adjacent ones of the plurality of rod-like members. The conveyor belt may also include a side link disposed at opposed ends of each one of the plurality of rod-shaped members, each one of the side links having at least one central aperture therein for receiving a corresponding end of the rod-shaped member for vertical displacement therein.

Abstract translation: 输送带包括输送表面，该输送表面包括多个杆状构件，每个杆状构件被构造和布置成用于相对于彼此的垂直位移，以在多个杆状构件中相邻的杆状构件之间提供空间。 输送带还可以包括设置在多个杆状构件中的每一个的相对端部处的侧连杆，每个侧连杆中的至少一个中心孔用于容纳杆状构件的相应端部，用于 垂直位移。

公开(公告)号：US20110265492A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12769110

申请日：2010-04-28

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: A23L3/36 ,  F25D31/00

CPC classification number: A23L3/375 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D3/127 ,  F25D29/001 ,  F25D2700/16

Abstract: A freezer for reducing the temperature of product is provided which includes a controller in communication with and for receiving signals from the cryogen delivery assembly, the cryogen flow assembly, the conveyor, the product measurement assembly and the first heat sensor, the controller responsive to the signals for controlling the cryogen flow assembly to provide an amount of the cryogen to the cryogen delivery assembly for application to the product.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于降低产品温度的冷冻器，其包括与冷冻剂输送组件，冷冻剂流组件，输送器，产品测量组件和第一热传感器通信并用于接收信号的控制器，所述控制器响应于 信号用于控制冷冻剂流组件以向制冷剂输送组件提供一定量的冷冻剂以供应用于产品。

公开(公告)号：US20100162734A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12345047

申请日：2008-12-29

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman ,  Steven Finley

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman ,  Steven Finley

IPC: F25D3/12 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F25D11/00

CPC classification number: F25D3/12 ,  F25B17/08 ,  F25D31/006 ,  F25D2331/805

Abstract: A self-chilling container, including an outer wall and an inner wall defining at least one adsorption chamber in a space provided between the outer wall and the inner wall, the adsorption chamber adapted to contain adsorbent material in heat transfer contact with at least the inner wall; the inner wall further defining at least one cooling chamber adjacent to the adsorption chamber, the cooling chamber being in heat transfer contact with the inner wall; at least one inlet disposed at the outer wall for introduction of a gas subliming solid material into the adsorption chamber for adsorption of sublimed gas onto the adsorbent material; and a valve in communication with the adsorption chamber for controlled release of the gas from the adsorption chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种自冷却容器，包括外壁和内壁，所述外壁和内壁在设置在所述外壁和所述内壁之间的空间中限定至少一个吸附室，所述吸附室适于容纳吸附材料，所述吸附材料至少与所述内壁 壁; 所述内壁进一步限定与所述吸附室相邻的至少一个冷却室，所述冷却室与所述内壁热传递接触; 设置在所述外壁处的至少一个入口，用于将气体升华固体材料引入所述吸附室，用于将升华的气体吸附到所述吸附剂材料上; 以及与吸附室连通的阀，用于从吸附室控制释放气体。