Patents by Inventor William B. Jennings

William B. Jennings 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).

  • Sleeve assembly with attached duct and drain connections for a through the wall air conditioning unit
    Patent number: 4811570
    Abstract: A sleeve assembly and an air conditioning unit are disclosed for mounting the air conditioning unit in a through the wall application. The sleeve assembly includes duct connections, drain connections and electrical connections such that during construction of the building all the connections of the air conditioning unit are made to the sleeve. Thereafter, the air conditioning unit may be engaged into the sleeve to complete the installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: William B. Jennings, John Thompson, Richmond S. Hayes, Jr.
  • Tube support assembly for a heat exchanger
    Patent number: 4621682
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in a heat exchange unit having wound fin tubing including a tube support assembly having a tube support and a rod for securing runs of wound fin tubing therebetween. The rod is mounted to the tube support in rod slots providing a snap fit arrangement. The entire tube support assembly is designed for use for mounting a peripherally encasing heat exchanger that is tapered to a vertical partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: William B. Jennings, Robert M. Kozlowski, Richmond S. Hayes, Jr.
  • Combination compressor support and drain pan
    Patent number: 4513586
    Abstract: A combination compressor support and drain pan for use in a heat exchange unit is disclosed. A compressor support is mounted to a vertically extending partition and spaced a selected distance from the bottom of the unit such that a compressor may be mounted thereon. A drain bracket is secured between the partition and the compressor support to provide both structural integrity for the support and to divert condensate collected by the support to a separate drain pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: William B. Jennings, Edward B. Shelton, Richmond S. Hayes, Jr.
  • Tube support assembly for a heat exchanger
    Patent number: 4492269
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in a heat exchange unit having wound fin tubing including a tube support assembly having a tube support and a rod for securing runs of wound fin tubing therebetween. The rod is mounted to the tube support in rod slots providing a snap fit arrangement. The entire tube support assembly is designed for use for mounting a peripherally encasing heat exchanger that is tapered to a vertical partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: William B. Jennings, Robert M. Kozlowski, Richmond S. Hayes, Jr.
  • Wire guide for use with a heat exchange unit
    Patent number: 4391322
    Abstract: A wire guide assembly for use in an air conditioning system having a heat exchange unit. A wire guide assembly acts to provide a secure cavity through which wires emanating from the control area and flowing to a separately located electrical component may pass. The wire guide assembly serves to protect the wires from engagement with either a rotating fan or a heat exchanger. The wire guide assembly includes a control area member having a T-shaped opening, a retainer and a cover slidably engaged to the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Ciarlei, Curtis L. Tobin, William B. Jennings
  • Multiple position leg assembly for a heat exchange unit
    Patent number: 4375804
    Abstract: A multiple position leg assembly for a heat exchange unit is disclosed. A support surface has a pair of slots which coact with a leg such that the leg has a shipping position wherein it does not extend beyond the bottom of the unit and has a support position wherein it is securely fastened in the slots of the support surface to maintain the unit a preselected distance from a mounting structure. The leg is designed such that internal forces act to secure narrowed portions of the leg in the slots to provide a secure support for the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1983
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Ciarlei, William B. Jennings, Curtis L. Tobin