Patents by Inventor Eldon F. Mockry
Eldon F. Mockry 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).
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Patent number: 7296413Abstract: A power generating system having a liquid natural gas (LNG) vaporization circuit and an energy generating circuit. The LNG vaporization circuit includes a heat exchange assembly and a heating tower connected to the heat exchange assembly. The LNG vaporization circuit also includes a LNG vessel connected to the heat exchange assembly. The energy generating circuit includes a gas turbine connected to the heating tower along with a first electrical generator connect to the gas turbine.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Glenn S. Brenneke, Jason Stratman, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Eldon F. Mockry, Gregory P. Hentschel, Darrin Ray Clubine, Jidong Yang
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Patent number: 7275736Abstract: A support grid having a longitudinal axis, having a frame. The frame includes a series of columns that extend generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a series of girts that intersect the series of columns to form a plurality of windows. The support grid also includes a first retainer integral with the frame. The first retainer extends from the frame into at least one of the plurality of windows at a first axial location. The support grid also includes slider portions that extend in opposed relation for the frame into the at least one plurality of windows.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Kathryn L. Pullen
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Patent number: 7237769Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus for a cooling tower having first and second corrugated film, fill sheets. Each film fill sheet includes a plurality of arch shaped dimple features oriented to forms various rows of the arch shaped dimple features. The first and second sheet are connected wherein the spacing between the sheets is equal to approximately 1.0 inches.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Kenneth P. Mortensen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: 7146726Abstract: A cross-flow cooling tower having a frame assembly that is unitarily molded from a plastic material. The frame assembly has opposing top and bottom walls along with opposing side walls and opposing ends. The side walls extend parallel to one another between the top and bottom walls. In addition, the opposing ends extend parallel to one another between the top and bottom walls. The frame assembly additionally has a vertical stack extending vertically from the top wall. The top covers of the tower extend outwardly and downwardly from the vertical stack.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Robert S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: 7137623Abstract: A method for heating a fluid using a heating tower. The method includes the steps of drawing an air stream into the heating tower through an inlet and passing the air stream over a fill medium. The method for heating a fluid also includes passing a fluid over the fill medium along with discharging the air stream from the heating tower through an outlet. The method further includes isolating the inlet air stream from the outlet air stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Jidong Yang, Gregory P. Hentschel, Jason Stratman, Glenn S. Brenneke, Darrin Ray Clubine, James Douglas Randall, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr.
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Patent number: 7137619Abstract: A heating tower apparatus for heating a liquid having more than one inlet and more than one outlet. Each of the more than one inlet and more than one outlet is selectively openable and closable. The heating tower apparatus also includes a liquid distribution assembly and a fill medium. The liquid distribution assembly distributes the liquid onto the fill medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Jidong Yang, Gregory P. Hentschel, Jason Stratman, Glenn S. Brenneke, Darrin Ray Clubine, James Douglas Randall, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr.
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Patent number: 7128310Abstract: A cooling tower having a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes at least one heat exchanger pack having a generally diamond shape. The heat exchanger pack includes a first set of passageways for receiving a stream of warm, water laden air and a second set of passageways for receiving ambient air. The first set of passageways and second set of passageways are separate. Cooling tower configurations including the heat exchanger pack are disclosed for achieving effluent plume abatement, and capture of a portion of the effluent for replacement back into the cooling tower reservoir or as a source of purified water.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Jason Stratman, Jidong Yang
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Patent number: 7111831Abstract: A cooling tower sound attenuation apparatus having at least one sheet. The sheet has an upper and lower end and a first substantially straight region and a second region that is connected to the first substantially straight region. The apparatus additionally has a liquid collection basin along with a support structure that supports the sheet such that the lower end of the sheet is proximate to the liquid collection basin.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Marley Colling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory P. Hentschel, Robert F. Beltz, Jidong Yang, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: 6830720Abstract: A method for forming a top for a cooling tower having a bottom wall at least one opening therein for accommodating an air current generator. The cooling tower top additionally includes a plurality of hot liquid distributors for distributing hot liquid. The cooling tower top also includes a top wall having an opening for accommodating an air cooling generator and a liquid inlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Robert S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: 6779784Abstract: A cross-flow cooling tower having a frame assembly that is unitarily molded from a plastic material. The frame assembly has opposing top and bottom walls along with opposing side walls and opposing ends. The side walls extend parallel to one another between the top and bottom walls. In addition, the opposing ends extend parallel to one another between the top and bottom walls. The frame assembly additionally has a vertical stack extending vertically from the top wall. The top covers of the tower extend outwardly and downwardly from the vertical stack.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Robert S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Publication number: 20040155370Abstract: A top for a cooling tower having a bottom wall at least one opening therein for accommodating an air current generator. The cooling tower top additionally includes a plurality of hot liquid distributors for distributing hot liquid. The cooling tower top also includes a top wall having an opening for accommodating an air cooling generator and a liquid inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Robert S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Publication number: 20040155369Abstract: A cross-flow cooling tower having a frame assembly that is unitarily molded from a plastic material. The frame assembly has opposing top and bottom walls along with opposing side walls and opposing ends. The side walls extend parallel to one another between the top and bottom walls. In addition, the opposing ends extend parallel to one another between the top and bottom walls. The frame assembly additionally has a vertical stack extending vertically from the top wall. The top covers of the tower extend outwardly and downwardly from the vertical stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Roberts S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: 6736374Abstract: A top for a cooling tower having a bottom wall at least one opening therein for accommodating an air current generator. The cooling tower top additionally includes a plurality of hot liquid distributors for distributing hot liquid. The cooling tower top also includes a top wall having an opening for accommodating an air cooling generator and a liquid inlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Robert S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Publication number: 20040080060Abstract: A cooling tower having a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes at least one heat exchanger pack having a generally diamond shape. The heat exchanger pack includes a first set of passageways for receiving a stream of warm, water laden air and a second set of passageways for receiving ambient air. The first set of passageways and second set of passageways are separate. Cooling tower configurations including the heat exchanger pack are disclosed for achieving effluent plume abatement, and capture of a portion of the effluent for replacement back into the cooling tower reservoir or as a source of purified water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Jason Stratman, Jidong Yang
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Publication number: 20040060769Abstract: A cooling tower sound attenuation apparatus having at least one sheet. The sheet has an upper and lower end and a first substantially straight region and a second region that is connected to the first substantially straight region. The apparatus additionally has a liquid collection basin along with a support structure that supports the sheet such that the lower end of the sheet is proximate to the liquid collection basin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory P. Hentschel, Robert E. Beltz, Jidong Yang, Eldon F. Mockry
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Publication number: 20040025466Abstract: A cooling tower support frame having a plurality of modules. Each module includes at least two vertical columns and at least two horizontal girts that are connected to the vertical columns. The horizontal girts extend between the vertical columns preferably at separate vertical levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Hink, Michael P. Cushing, Mark A. Muder, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: 6663694Abstract: Heat exchanger packs having a first set of passageways for receiving a stream of ambient air and a second set of passageways for receiving a stream of warm water laden air is disclosed. The first set of passageways and second set of passageways being separate and permitting the warm water laden air stream to be cooled by the stream of ambient air so that water can condense out of the warm water laden air stream. Cooling tower configurations including the heat exchanger pack are disclosed for achieving effluent plume abatement, and capture of a portion of the effluent for replacement back into the cooling tower reservoir or as a source of purified water.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Hubbard, Eldon F. Mockry, O. L. Kinney, Jr.
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Patent number: 6663087Abstract: Heat exchanger packs having a first set of passageways for receiving a stream of ambient air and a second set of passageways for receiving a stream of warm water laden air is disclosed. The first set of passageways and second set of passageways being separate and permitting the warm water laden air stream to be cooled by the stream of ambient air so that water can condense out of the warm water laden air stream. Cooling tower configurations including the heat exchanger pack are disclosed for achieving effluent plume abatement, and capture of a portion of the effluent for replacement back into the cooling tower reservoir or as a source of purified water.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Marley Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Hubbard, Eldon F. Mockry, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030085477Abstract: A top for a cooling tower having a bottom wall at least one opening therein for accommodating an air current generator. The cooling tower top additionally includes a plurality of hot liquid distributors for distributing hot liquid. The cooling tower top also includes a top wall having an opening for accommodating an air cooling generator and a liquid inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: The Marley Cooling Tower CompanyInventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Robert S. Glauz, Brian F. Wright, Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry
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Patent number: D547428Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ohler L. Kinney, Jr., Kathryn L. Pullen, Eldon F. Mockry