Patents by Inventor Mikel S. Crook

Mikel S. Crook 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).

  • Shell nozzle
    Patent number: 4544030
    Abstract: A nozzle for a shell of a heat exchanger particularly useful as the outlet nozzle thereof in which an outlet pipe extends into the shell, and a bellmouth orifice is provided at the end of the pipe. A mounting plate is attached to the orifice and extends between the perimeter of the orifice and the shell, for minimizing the flow of fluid behind the orifice. Vents are provided in the plate for equalizing the pressures on opposite sides of the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Mikel S. Crook, Douglas E. Decker