Patents by Inventor Charles E. Kalb

Charles E. Kalb 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).

  • Reboiler-condenser with boiling and condensing surfaces enhanced by extrusion
    Patent number: 4715431
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for use as a reboiler-condenser which increases the efficiency of heat transfer between boiling and condensing fluids such as cryogens, e.g. oxygen and nitrogen in an air separation unit. The exchanger has enhanced boiling and condensing surfaces and slightly inclined condensing passages built up from individually extruded passageway elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Schwarz, Charles E. Kalb, Charles C. Goebel
  • Reboiler-condenser with doubly-enhanced plates
    Patent number: 4715433
    Abstract: The invention is a reboiler-condenser which increases the efficiency of heat transfer between boiling and condensing fluids, such as oxygen and nitrogen in air separation or similar cryogenic applications. The exchanger is built up from individual plates, the opposite sides of which have enhanced condensing and boiling surfaces. The condensing channels are inclined slightly downward so that condensate can be removed at many elevations in the exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Schwarz, Charles E. Kalb