Patents by Inventor John Coplin

John Coplin 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).

  • Heat exchanger with multi-plate structure and use thereof
    Patent number: 8616269
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a plurality of plates (7, 9, 11, 13) each having first (15, 19) and second (17, 21) heat transfer surfaces on reverse sides. The plates are arranged in a stack with spacings between mutually facing heat transfer surfaces of adjacent plates. Alternate spacings in the stack providing respectively, a first fluid path (51, 52) for a first fluid and a second fluid path (57, 59) for a second fluid. The plates are arranged in a plurality of groups, each comprising at least two plates. Pin means are provided in the form of a plurality of groups of pins (23). The pins of each pin group are arranged to bridge plates of a respective plate group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Hiflux Limited
    Inventors: Tanzi Besant, John Coplin, Albert Demargne, Arnold James Stuart Pratt
  • Heat exchanger and use thereof
    Publication number: 20070084593
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a plurality of plates (7, 9, 11, 13) each having first (15, 19) and second (17, 21) heat transfer surfaces on reverse sides. The plates are arranged in a stack with spacings between mutually facing heat transfer surfaces of adjacent plates. Alternate spacings in the stack providing respectively, a first fluid path (51, 52) for a first fluid and a second fluid path (57, 59) for a second fluid. The plates are arranged in a plurality of groups, each comprising at least two plates. Pin means are provided in the form of a plurality of groups of pins (23). The pins of each pin group are arranged to bridge plates of a respective plate group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Tanzi Besant, John Coplin, Albert Demargne, Arnold James Pratt