Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Wiliam J. Beres
  • Falling film evaporator for a vapor compression refrigeration chiller
    Patent number: 6293112
    Abstract: A falling film evaporator for use in a vapor compression refrigeration chiller preferably employs a two-phase refrigerant distributor that overlies the tube bundle in the evaporator shell. The tube bundle defines at least one vapor lane which facilitates the conduct of refrigerant vapor from the interior of the tube bundle to the exterior thereof in a manner which does not substantially affect the vertically downward flow of liquid refrigerant through the tube bundle and across the vapor lane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: American Standard International Inc.
    Inventors: Shane A. Moeykens, James W. Larson, Jon P. Hartfield, Harry K. Ring