Patents by Inventor Ralph Muscatell

Ralph Muscatell 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: 11015870
    Abstract: A water tank that is used with a solar air conditioning system and provides a supply of cold water for in-dwellings radiators of the system. In one embodiment, the tank application can begin at 32 F degrees and drop down to many degrees colder, such as, but not limited to, minus 100 F degrees. In one non-limiting embodiment, the tank can hold 2000 gallons of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Ralph Muscatell
  • Publication number: 20180259264
    Abstract: A water tank that is used with a solar air conditioning system where the water tank, in addition to serving as a transfer medium, also functions as a cold energy storage device, to provide cold air to the associated dwelling during nighttime conditions and/or cloudy weather. In one embodiment, the tank application can begin at 32 F degrees and drop down to many degrees colder, such as, but not limited to, minus 100 F degrees. In one non-limiting embodiment, the tank can hold 2000 gallons of water. However, the size of the tank is not limited to any particular amount and can also vary on the size of the dwelling or building that the system is used with.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Patent number: 9389008
    Abstract: The invention utilizes concentrated solar energy in a novel air conditioning system which includes storage capabilities. The refrigerant circuit “high” pressure side is comprised of multiple solar concentrators placed between two positive rotary valves. The “low” pressure side is compromised of the evaporator coil with expansion valve. The refrigerant is confined between the two rotary valves. As solar energy is absorbed into the refrigerant, the pressure and temperature rise. The two rotary valves are then caused to rotate. With rotation, the refrigerant is moved through the circuit. The circuit also includes a condenser to give up heat and an evaporator/expansion valve in which temperature drops with the expanding gas. In addition, this system places the evaporator in a water tank. The water is made cold by conduction with the evaporator and serves as a storage medium. All energy absorbed is converted to cold and stored and utilized as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Ralph Muscatell
  • Publication number: 20140190195
    Abstract: The invention utilizes concentrated solar energy in a novel air conditioning system which includes storage capabilities. The refrigerant circuit “high” pressure side is comprised of multiple solar concentrators placed between two positive rotary valves. The “low” pressure side is compromised of the evaporator coil with expansion valve. The refrigerant is confined between the two rotary valves. As solar energy is absorbed into the refrigerant, the pressure and temperature rise. The two rotary valves are then caused to rotate. With rotation, the refrigerant is moved through the circuit. The circuit also includes a condenser to give up heat and an evaporator/expansion valve in which temperature drops with the expanding gas. In addition, this system places the evaporator in a water tank. The water is made cold by conduction with the evaporator and serves as a storage medium. All energy absorbed is converted to cold and stored and utilized as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Ralph Muscatell
  • Publication number: 20140026606
    Abstract: Rotational multi-vane positive displacement valves, preferably for use with a solar air-conditioning system. Each valve has an outer cylindrical valve body housing having an inlet port and an outlet port and an inner rotational cylinder disposed within the outer cylindrical valve body housing. The inner rotational cylinder can be supported by a longitudinal shaft offset from a center position of the outer housing. The inner rotational cylinder has a plurality of spring loaded vanes along a substantial portion of its longitudinal axis equally spaced around a circumference of the inner rotational cylinder. The outlet port is preferably located at least 100 degrees in direction of rotation from the inlet port, when the inner cylinder has four vanes. The shaft can extend beyond the outer valve housing and is adapted for attachment to external appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Publication number: 20130340975
    Abstract: A water tank for use in air-conditioning and/or heating systems and includes a container capable of storing at least one thousand gallons of a fluid. An evaporator coil is disposed within the container and the fluid contained within the container. The evaporator can consist as part of a refrigerant circuit. A pickup radiator coil is also disposed within the container and fluid. The pickup radiator coil can consist as part of a chilled water air conditioning water system for a dwelling. The water tank can be insulated. The fluid stored within said container can be a mixture of water and anti-freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Publication number: 20110278307
    Abstract: A water tank for use in air-conditioning and/or heating systems and includes a container capable of storing at least one thousand gallons of a fluid. An evaporator coil is disposed within the container and the fluid contained within the container. The evaporator can consist as part of a refrigerant circuit. A pickup radiator coil is also disposed within the container and fluid. The pickup radiator coil can consist as part of a chilled water air conditioning water system for a dwelling. The water tank can be insulated. The fluid stored within said container can be a mixture of water and anti-freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Publication number: 20090032215
    Abstract: A water tank for use in air-conditioning and/or heating systems and includes a container capable of storing at least one thousand gallons of a fluid. An evaporator coil is disposed within the container and the fluid contained within the container. The evaporator can consist as part of a refrigerant circuit. A pickup radiator coil is also disposed within the container and fluid. The pickup radiator coil can consist as part of a chilled water air conditioning water system for a dwelling. The water tank can be insulated. The fluid stored within said container can be a mixture of water and anti-freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Publication number: 20090032760
    Abstract: Rotational multi-vane positive displacement valves, preferably for use with a solar air-conditioning system. Each valve has an outer cylindrical valve body housing having an inlet port and an outlet port and an inner rotational cylinder disposed within the outer cylindrical valve body housing. The inner rotational cylinder can be supported by a longitudinal shaft offset from a center position of the outer housing. The inner rotational cylinder has a plurality of spring loaded vanes along a substantial portion of its longitudinal axis equally spaced around a circumference of the inner rotational cylinder. The outlet port is preferably located at least 100 degrees in direction of rotation from the inlet port, when the inner cylinder has four vanes. The shaft can extend beyond the outer valve housing and is adapted for attachment to external appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Patent number: 7451611
    Abstract: A solar air-conditioning system that is preferably designed to operate with concentrated solar heat and uses a circulating refrigerant in a cycle of compression and expansion. Solar concentrators raise the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant. The raised temperature is dissipated to the atmosphere and the refrigerant proceeds to the evaporator coil, which is located within a water tank containing at least 1000 gallons of an anti-freeze water solution. As the water is the storage medium, heat can be added to or extracted from the storage medium by the evaporator coil. A radiator pickup coil is also located within the water tank and is part of a separate chilled water system which can circulate its own water supply through other radiators located throughout a dwelling. Additionally, one or more bypass valve(s) within the refrigerant system allow switching to solar heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Ralph Muscatell
  • Publication number: 20080092575
    Abstract: A solar air-conditioning system that is preferably designed to operate with concentrated solar heat and uses a circulating refrigerant in a cycle of compression and expansion. Solar concentrators raise the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant. The raised temperature is dissipated to the atmosphere and the refrigerant proceeds to the evaporator coil, which is located within a water tank containing at least 1000 gallons of an anti-freeze water solution. As the water is the storage medium, heat can be added to or extracted from the storage medium by the evaporator coil. A radiator pickup coil is also located within the water tank and is part of a separate chilled water system which can circulate its own water supply through other radiators located throughout a dwelling. Additionally, one or more bypass valve(s) within the refrigerant system allow switching to solar heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: RALPH MUSCATELL
  • Patent number: 4295450
    Abstract: The thermal and vacuum tracking carburetor Jet is a variable size jet. The opening size is continuously controlled by a thermal spring transducer measuring the temperature of the exhaust gasses, and by a vacuum diaphragm transducer measuring the vacuum within the intake manifold of the engine. When exhaust gasses become too hot indicating too lean a fuel mixture the thermal spring expands opening the jet; if the gasses are too cool the spring contracts and via mechanical linkage, the jet closes. When engine vacuum falls indicating more of a load is placed on the engine the vacuum diaphragm transducer opens the jet providing a richer mixture; when vacuum rises indicating a lessened load or deceleration the jet closes producing a leaner mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Inventor: Ralph Muscatell