Patents by Inventor Melvin D. McLaughlin

Melvin D. McLaughlin 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).

  • Method and system for storm water system heat exchange
    Patent number: 6904967
    Abstract: A system and method for structure heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) that uses a heat exchanger to transfer heat between the structure and a subsurface storm water discharge chamber system is disclosed. Coils for heat management exchange are located in permanently collected runoff within a storm water management system beneath the frost line; the use of coils located within the retained runoff allows for improved heat exchange over coils placed within soil. Also described are a sensing device and feedback loop for HVAC control, to improve efficiency at ambient temperatures near the subsurface temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Melvin D. McLaughlin
  • Method and system for storm water system heat exchange
    Publication number: 20030015317
    Abstract: A system and method for structure heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) that uses a heat exchanger to transfer heat between the structure and a subsurface storm water discharge chamber system is disclosed. Coils for heat exchange are located in permanently collected runoff within a storm water chamber system beneath the frost line; the use of coils located within the retained runoff allows for improved heat exchange over coils placed within soil. Also described are a sensing device and feedback loop for HVAC control, to improve efficiency at ambient temperatures near the subsurface temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Melvin D. McLaughlin
  • Method and system for storm water system heat exchange
    Patent number: 6412550
    Abstract: A system for providing heat conduction for a structure, comprising: a storm water management system located below a frost line and located near the structure, wherein a predetermined level of liquid is maintained within the storm water management system; a first heat exchanger located within the storm water management system, the first heat exchanger located such that the first heat exchanger is continuously immersed within the liquid maintained within the storm water management system; a connecting line connected to the first heat exchanger; and a second heat exchanger connected to the connecting line, wherein the second heat exchanger is associated with the structure and directly transfers heat with the structure; wherein the second heat exchanger transfers heat with the first heat exchanger via the connecting line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Melvin D. McLaughlin