Patents by Inventor Richard A. Root

Richard A. Root 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).

  • Direct fired heat exchanger
    Patent number: 4570456
    Abstract: A gas-to-liquid heat exchanger system which transfers heat from a gas, generally the combustion gas of a direct-fired generator of an absorption machine, to a liquid, generally an absorbent solution. The heat exchanger system is in a counterflow fluid arrangement which creates a more efficient heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Robert C. Reimann, Richard A. Root
  • Direct fired absorption machine flue gas recuperator
    Patent number: 4548048
    Abstract: A recuperator which recovers heat from a gas, generally the combustion gas of a direct-fired generator of an absorption machine. The recuperator includes a housing with liquid flowing therethrough, the liquid being in direct contact with the combustion gas for increasing the effectiveness of the heat transfer between the gas and the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Robert C. Reimann, Richard A. Root
  • Apparatus for, and method of, cleaning a selected surface portion of the interior liner of a tire
    Patent number: 4025981
    Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a selected surface portion of the interior liner of a tire includes a frame; three cooperative fingers adapted to be spread apart to engage the beads of a tire and to spread such beads proximate the portion of the liner to be cleaned; a brush; actuators arranged to move the brush into engagement with the liner portion; a rotary actuator arranged to spray solvent on to the liner portion; and a drain insertable into the tire to withdraw dirty solvent therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: G.M. Root, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn M. Root, Ronald G. Root, Richard A. Root