Patents Assigned to L & M Radiator, Inc.
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Patent number: 11946409Abstract: An air cooler assembly includes an air cooler having an air inlet manifold, an air outlet manifold, and a heat exchanger core connected at a first end thereof to the air inlet manifold and at a second end thereof to the air outlet manifold. A water separator includes a chamber having a first end and an opposed second end, an air inlet proximate the first end and connected to the air outlet manifold, and an air outlet proximate the second end. A water outlet is formed in a bottom surface of the chamber, and a channel is positioned beneath the water outlet. A condensate outlet is positioned on a bottom surface of the channel. A helical blade has a first end and a second end, and is positioned within the chamber between the air inlet and the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Kyle A. Fagerstrom, Kerry Hecimovich, Robert Janezich, Nicholas F. Takes
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Patent number: 11852068Abstract: A hybrid heat transfer assembly includes operating equipment having a coolant loop including a cooling fluid inlet and a cooling fluid outlet. A radiator has a radiator inlet connected to the cooling fluid outlet, and a radiator outlet connected to the cooling fluid inlet. A radiator fan proximate the radiator directs air across the radiator. A chiller includes an evaporator having an evaporator inlet connected to the cooling fluid outlet, and an evaporator outlet connected to the cooling fluid inlet. A compressor is connected to the evaporator, a condenser is connected to the compressor, and an expansion valve is connected to the condenser and evaporator. A refrigerant loop connects the evaporator and compressor, the condenser and compressor, and the expansion valve to the condenser and the evaporator. A condenser fan proximate the condenser directs air across the condenser.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas F. Takes, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Charles Eugene Cedar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230392537Abstract: A hybrid heat transfer assembly includes operating equipment having a coolant loop including a cooling fluid inlet and a cooling fluid outlet. A radiator has a radiator inlet connected to the cooling fluid outlet, and a radiator outlet connected to the cooling fluid inlet. A radiator fan proximate the radiator directs air across the radiator. A chiller includes an evaporator having an evaporator inlet connected to the cooling fluid outlet, and an evaporator outlet connected to the cooling fluid inlet. A compressor is connected to the evaporator, a condenser is connected to the compressor, and an expansion valve is connected to the condenser and evaporator. A refrigerant loop connects the evaporator and compressor, the condenser and compressor, and the expansion valve to the condenser and the evaporator. A condenser fan proximate the condenser directs air across the condenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas F. Takes, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Charles Eugene Cedar, JR.
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Patent number: 11761708Abstract: A tube stay mounting assembly includes a press assembly having a housing and a top block configured to flatten fins on a first surface of a finned tube. A press arm is operable to move the top block vertically with respect to the housing. A bottom block is configured to flatten fins on a second surface of the finned tube when the press arm is rotated and moves the top block downwardly. A tube stay clamping assembly includes a clamping housing configured to receive a tube stay having a top, bottom, rear, and front walls, the tube stay being configured to receive a flattened portion of the finned tube. A clamping arm is connected by linking arms to a clamping block, the clamping block configured to engage and force the front wall into snap-fit engagement with the top wall of the tube stay.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Todd Gregory Dosen, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Robert Janezich
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Patent number: 11542859Abstract: An air cooler assembly includes an air cooler having an air inlet manifold, an air outlet manifold, and a heat exchanger core connected at a first end thereof to the air inlet manifold and at a second end thereof to the air outlet manifold. A water separator includes a chamber having a first end and an opposed second end, an air inlet proximate the first end and connected to the air outlet manifold, and an air outlet proximate the second end. A water outlet is formed in a bottom surface of the chamber, and a channel is positioned beneath the water outlet. A condensate outlet is positioned on a bottom surface of the channel. A helical blade has a first end and a second end, and is positioned within the chamber between the air inlet and the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Kyle A. Fagerstrom, Kerry Hecimovich, Robert Janezich, Nicholas F. Takes
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Patent number: 11262131Abstract: A tube stay mounting assembly includes a press assembly having a housing and a top block configured to flatten fins on a first surface of a finned tube. A press arm is operable to move the top block vertically with respect to the housing. A bottom block is configured to flatten fins on a second surface of the finned tube when the press arm is rotated and moves the top block downwardly. A tube stay clamping assembly includes a clamping housing configured to receive a tube stay having a top, bottom, rear, and front walls, the tube stay being configured to receive a flattened portion of the finned tube. A clamping arm is connected by linking arms to a clamping block, the clamping block configured to engage and force the front wall into snap-fit engagement with the top wall of the tube stay.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Todd Gregory Dosen, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Robert Janezich
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Patent number: 10731929Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes first and second tanks having tube side walls, reservoirs formed therein, and apertures extending through the tube side walls. A flow tube having a plurality of fins on an exterior surface thereof, a first end, and a second end, the first end being received in an aperture of the first tank. A first seal is positioned between the flow tube and the first aperture. A retainer is positioned between the flow tube and the first aperture and between the first seal and the fins on the tube. A mounting block is positioned between the first tank and the fins on the tube, and is secured to the first tank. A second seal is positioned between the flow tube and the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert Janezich, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Charles Eugene Cedar, Jr., Todd Gregory Dosen, Paul R. Shuey
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Patent number: 10267576Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes first and second tanks having tube side walls, reservoirs formed therein, and apertures extending through the tube side walls. A flow tube having a plurality of fins on an exterior surface thereof, a first end, and a second end, the first end being received in an aperture of the first tank. A first seal is positioned between the flow tube and the first aperture. A retainer is positioned between the flow tube and the first aperture and between the first seal and the fins on the tube. A mounting block is positioned between the first tank and the fins on the tube, and is secured to the first tank. A second seal is positioned between the flow tube and the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert Janezich, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Charles Eugene Cedar, Jr., Todd Gregory Dosen, Paul R. Shuey
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Patent number: 9671181Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes a first tank having a tube side wall and a first reservoir. A first row of apertures extends through the tube side wall of the first tank. A first mounting block is secured to the first tank and has a first aperture. A second tank has a tube side wall and a second reservoir with a second row of apertures extending through its tube side wall. A second mounting block is secured to the second tank with a second aperture extending therethrough. A flow tube with a plurality of fins is received in the first aperture of the first block and the second aperture of the second block.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: L&M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert Janezich, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Charles Eugene Cedar, Jr., Todd Gregory Dosen
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Publication number: 20130081795Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes a first tank having a tube side wall and a first reservoir. A first row of apertures extends through the tube side wall of the first tank. A first mounting block is secured to the first tank and has a first aperture. A second tank has a tube side wall and a second reservoir with a second row of apertures extending through its tube side wall. A second mounting block is secured to the second tank with a second aperture extending therethrough. A flow tube with a plurality of fins is received in the first aperture of the first block and the second aperture of the second block.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: L&M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert Janezich, Aaron Patrick Morgan, Charles Eugene Cedar, JR., Todd Gregory Dosen
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Patent number: 8251134Abstract: A header plate assembly for a heat exchanger includes a plate having a tube side and a tank side. A plurality of apertures extends through the plate. Each aperture has a first portion on the tube side of the plate, the first portion having a first cross-dimension, and a second portion adjacent the first portion and having a second cross-dimension that is smaller than the first cross-dimension, with a first shoulder being formed between the first and second portions. Each of a plurality of collars has an aperture extending therethrough, with a portion of each collar being received in the first portion of one of the apertures in the plate. A seal is positioned in each of the first portions of the apertures and between one of the collars and one of the first shoulders. A plurality of fasteners secures the collars to the plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventor: Robert Janezich
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Publication number: 20090120625Abstract: A header plate assembly for a heat exchanger includes a plate having a tube side and a tank side. A plurality of apertures extends through the plate. Each aperture has a first portion on the tube side of the plate, the first portion having a first cross-dimension, and a second portion adjacent the first portion and having a second cross-dimension that is smaller than the first cross-dimension, with a first shoulder being formed between the first and second portions. Each of a plurality of collars has an aperture extending therethrough, with a portion of each collar being received in the first portion of one of the apertures in the plate. A seal is positioned in each of the first portions of the apertures and between one of the collars and one of the first shoulders. A plurality of fasteners secures the collars to the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: L&M Radiator, Inc.Inventor: Robert Janezich
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Patent number: 6964297Abstract: A heat exchanger design is described which includes header plates, apertures, seals and flow tubes. A plurality of apertures in at least one header plate are configured to allow a flow tube to be inserted into or removed from the aperture as a whole at an angle. A seal is included within the aperture and is supported by differing diameters of the aperture wall. The seal engages the flow tube in a manner to allow high pressure operation of the heat exchanger when the flow tube is perpendicular to the header plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert Janezich, James Comstock, Todd G. Dosen
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Patent number: 6357513Abstract: A novel individual support for a heat exchanger is disclosed which frictionally engages the outer surface of a tube-and-fin assembly and provides for interlocking of the supports. The novel support includes an alignment probe to facilitate installation and to prevent axial movement of the support.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: L&M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert Janezich, Todd G. Dosen
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Patent number: 5433268Abstract: An improved radiator construction comprising a cooling tube having a barbed end, preferably with an adjacent collar, spaced apart sufficient to engage an elastomeric seal. The seal and tube are positioned in the opening of a radiator or heat exchanger header so that the tube barb and collar and the engaged seal cooperate to retain the cooling tube in the header.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1993Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Janezich, Todd G. Dosen, Charles E. Cedar
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Patent number: 5236045Abstract: A heat exchanger tube having fin elements angled in an acute manner from a lateral axis of the flow tube to promote the deflection of debris. The heat exchanger may have a deflector element positioned between the fin elements to prevent the collection of debris between the fin elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1992Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Janezich, Todd G. Dosen, Charles E. Cedar
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Patent number: 4570704Abstract: An improved support for a heat exchanger is disclosed and includes a support member providing four engagement surfaces. The surfaces of adjacent supports, within the heat exchanger, engage so as to provide a force distribution system therein, such that the strength and rigidity of the heat exchanger are enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1984Date of Patent: February 18, 1986Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Braun, Charles E. Cedar
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Patent number: 4344478Abstract: An improved heat exchange apparatus useful for cooling hot oil generated through the operation of industrial machinery. The improved apparatus has a support member, at least one heat exchange tube secured at each end to the support member, and an elongated heat exchange tube retainer. The central portion of the heat exchange tube has at least one heat exchange fin extending outwardly from the periphery of the tube. The heat exchange tube retainer is mounted on a heat exchange tube end portion to hold the heat exchange tube firmly in place within the support member and preferably, although not necessarily, has at least one protruding portion that deflects air towards the heat exchange fin extending from the heat exchange tube retainer to enhance the heat exchange effectiveness of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1980Date of Patent: August 17, 1982Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Glen E. Petaja, Charles E. Cedar
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Patent number: 4216824Abstract: The invention relates to spacers for the individual units of a heat exchanger assembly containing a plurality of tubes with cooling fins secured thereto. The specifically shaped, readily removable and usable spacers are positioned in the heat exchanger assembly between fins of adjacent fin and tube assemblies and between fins of each individual fin and tube assembly particularly in situations where the tubes are quite long, i.e., about two feet or more in length. The spacers are formed of blocks of substantially solid somewhat resilient material, preferably an elastomeric heat and fluid resistant material. The spacers may have opposed stop flanges or wings formed thereon to provide a finished product which as a cross or crucifix-type cross section.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1979Date of Patent: August 12, 1980Assignee: L & M Radiator, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Braun, Glen E. Petaja, Charles E. Cedar