Patents by Inventor Gary Gatto

Gary Gatto has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cryogenic refrigerator having a convection system to cool a hermetic compressor
    Patent number: 4831828
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a hermetic refrigerant compressor pump which is used to compress helium is cooled by fins which are press fitted to the compressor's housing. The compressor is further cooled by a heat exchanger which cools oil in an oil sump located within the compressor housing. Preferably, a fan is located between the fins and the heat exchanger to help cool the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Helix Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Klusmier, Hans T. Clarke, Gary Gatto