Patents by Inventor James S. Laub

James S. Laub 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).

  • Publication number: 20170045299
    Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided including a first manifold and a second manifold. The first manifold and the second manifold are separated from one another. A plurality of heat exchanger tubes is arranged in a spaced parallel relationship. The heat exchanger tubes fluidly couple the first manifold and the second manifold. A plurality of fins is attached to the plurality of heat exchanger tubes such that a first end of each fin is spaced apart from the first manifold by a first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Shunjun Song, James S. Laub, Jefferi J. Covington
  • Patent number: 6209927
    Abstract: A metal diaphragm is provided which acts as a spring while defining a flow path. A restraint limits upward movement of the diaphragm during transient motion. Downward movement is resisted by a Belleville spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Katra, Patrick C. Marks, Tracey A. Clancy, James S. Laub
  • Patent number: 5059100
    Abstract: In a hermetic reciprocating compressor, the discharge line functions as a torsion spring in supporting the compressor and motor within the hermetic shell. To prevent excessive deflection of the discharge line while maintaining its torsion spring function, the discharge line is restrained radially and axially while permitting circumferential movement in a helical portion which defines the torsion spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: John F. Quesada, Douglas A. Schrank, David K. Haller, Lin Su, Charles R. Spagnoli, James S. Laub