Patents Examined by J. William E. Tapolcai
  • Passive ice freezing-releasing heat pipe
    Patent number: 4355522
    Abstract: A heat pipe device has been developed which permits completely passive ice formation and periodic release of ice without requiring the ambient temperature to rise above the melting point of water. This passive design enables the maximum amount of cooling capacity to be stored in the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Anthony J. Gorski, William W. Schertz