Patents by Inventor Michael G. Lacey

Michael G. Lacey 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).

  • Patent number: 6852150
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging refrigerant and a molded core, formed from dessicant and a binder, and disposed in the casing between the inlet and the outlet and receiving refrigerant flow therethrough. The molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within the casing against axial movement by bonding with the casing or by an indentation protruding into the core or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Lacey
  • Patent number: 6835236
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in the casing between inlet and outlet. In one embodiment, the core includes an outer surface in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. Axial movement of the core is prevent by bonding with the casing or by an indentation protruding into the core or both. Another embodiment includes a filter media pad bonded to the core sufficiently to hold the pad in place eliminating the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment suitable for reversible operation in a heat pump system, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Lacey
  • Patent number: 6835235
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in the casing between inlet and outlet. In one embodiment, the core includes an outer surface in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. Axial movement of the core is prevented by bonding with the casing or by an indentation protruding into the core or both. Another embodiment-includes a filter media pad bonded to the core sufficiently to hold the pad in place eliminating the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment suitable for reversible operation in a heat pump system, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventors: Stephen P. Pilgram, Michael G. Lacey
  • Publication number: 20030140792
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in said casing between said inlet and said outlet. In one embodiment, the molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within said casing against axial movement by bonding with said casing or by an indentation protruding into said core or both. In another embodiment, the filter-drier molded core includes a filter media pad bonded to the core, the bond being sufficient to hold the filter media pad in place and eliminate the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventors: Stephen P. Pilgram, Michael G. Lacey
  • Publication number: 20030140791
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in said casing between said inlet and said outlet. The molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within said casing against axial movement by bonding with said casing or by an indentation protruding into said core or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Lacey
  • Publication number: 20030140793
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in said casing between said inlet and said outlet. In one embodiment, the molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within said casing against axial movement by bonding with said casing or by an indentation protruding into said core or both. In another embodiment, the filter-drier molded core includes a filter media pad bonded to the core, the bond being sufficient to hold the filter media pad in place and eliminate the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Lacey