Patents by Inventor David R. Howells

David R. Howells 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).

  • Patent number: 4938284
    Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided in which two header tanks (11,12) are structurally connected together by two spaced apart casing members (15,16) therebeing a number of fluid conduits (13) to provide a fluid transfer connection therebetween. Each of the header tanks (11,12) includes a plate member (18) a side wall member (19) which defines in combination with the plate member (18) a fluid manifold each end of which is closed by a respective end cap (20A,20B,21A,21B). Each of the end caps (20A, 20B,21A,21B) includes means (25) used during assembly as an assembly aid. A further feature of the invention is the use of extruded material for several of the structural components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Austin Rover Group Limited
    Inventor: David R. Howells