Patents by Inventor Gary A. Essmann

Gary A. Essmann 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: 5322117
    Abstract: A corner frame construction for a heat exchanger includes an elongated L-shaped member disposed between the top and bottom plates of the heat exchanger. The L-shaped member has a first leg extending parallel to a first edge of the media layers and a second leg extending perpendicular to the first leg and parallel to a second edge of the media layers. A first flange is connected to the first leg and extends inwardly toward the edge of the media layer and a second flange is connected to the second leg and extends inwardly toward a second edge of the media layer. A layer of flowable sealant is disposed along the length of the L-shaped member and is contact with both the first and second legs, the first and second media edges and the first and second flange members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Assignee: Research Products Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Guetersloh, Gary A. Essmann