Patents by Inventor NORMAN G. BEATY

NORMAN G. BEATY 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).

  • HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140166252
    Abstract: A shell and tube heat exchanger includes a plurality of tubes having non-circular cross sectional shapes to improve heat transfer. The tubes may have central portions having an oblong cross-sectional shape with generally flat opposite side faces. The side faces may include raised portions to increase heat transfer. Alternatively, the tubes may have a C-shape in cross section. The shape of the tubes promotes thin film boiling of the fluid in the tubes to improve heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: NIHAT O. CUR, NORMAN G. BEATY