Patents by Inventor Jerry C. O'Connor

Jerry C. O'Connor 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: 8118085
    Abstract: According to the invention, a heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger may include a first tube sheet, a second tube sheet, a heat exchange tube, a header, and a coupling. The heat exchange tube may be disposed at least partially between the first tube sheet and the second tube sheet, and may also be made of a first material. The header may be made of a second material. The coupling may include a first end and a second end. The first end may be made of the first material, and the second end may be made of the second material. The first end may be operably coupled with the heat exchange tube, and the second end may be operably coupled with the header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Cramer, Kevin B. Akins, James A. Ehret, Dennis K. Klakring, Jerry C. O'Connor, Joseph Michael Fazzari
  • Publication number: 20090194256
    Abstract: According to the invention, a heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger may include a first tube sheet, a second tube sheet, a heat exchange tube, a header, and a coupling. The heat exchange tube may be disposed at least partially between the first tube sheet and the second tube sheet, and may also be made of a first material. The header may be made of a second material. The coupling may include a first end and a second end. The first end may be made of the first material, and the second end may be made of the second material. The first end may be operably coupled with the heat exchange tube, and the second end may be operably coupled with the header.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Leprino Foods Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Cramer, Kevin B. Akins, James A. Ehret, Dennis K. Klakring, Jerry C. O'Connor, Joseph Michael Fazzari