Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Carlisle

Stephen R. Carlisle 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).

  • Furnace heat exchanger attachment
    Patent number: 9623471
    Abstract: An attachment between a heat exchanger and a cell panel of a furnace includes a cell panel including a plurality of cell panel openings and a heat exchanger having a plurality of cells. Each cell has a cell outlet insertable into a cell panel opening of the plurality of cell panel openings. A compressible gasket is insertable between the cell panel openings and the cell outlets and securable therein when the heat exchanger is secured to the cell panel. A crimping tool for securing a heat exchanger cell outlet to a cell panel of a furnace includes a male portion including a split die having two die halves and a die expander configured to separate the two die halves to engage an inner surface of the cell outlet. A female portion applies a force to the cell outlet to crimp the cell outlet to the cell panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul M. Haydock, Stephen L. Pulley, James J. Mitchum, John A. Wade, Stephen R. Carlisle
  • Indoor Coil Adapter
    Publication number: 20130306048
    Abstract: An adapter for controlling airflow between a first element and a second element in an air conditioning system is provided including a frame having a first frame piece and a second frame piece. A portion of the second frame piece overlaps the first frame piece. The second frame piece slides relative to the first frame piece making a dimension of the frame adjustable. An upper portion of the frame attaches about an end of the first element and a lower portion of the frame attaches about an end of the second element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary E. Georgette, Robert W. Peitz, JR., Lisa L. Colton, Stephen R. Carlisle
  • FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER ATTACHMENT
    Publication number: 20120085521
    Abstract: An attachment between a heat exchanger and a cell panel of a furnace includes a cell panel including a plurality of cell panel openings and a heat exchanger having a plurality of cells. Each cell has a cell outlet insertable into a cell panel opening of the plurality of cell panel openings. A compressible gasket is insertable between the cell panel openings and the cell outlets and securable therein when the heat exchanger is secured to the cell panel. A crimping tool for securing a heat exchanger cell outlet to a cell panel of a furnace includes a male portion including a split die having two die halves and a die expander configured to separate the two die halves to engage an inner surface of the cell outlet. A female portion applies a force to the cell outlet to crimp the cell outlet to the cell panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul M. Haydock, Stephen L. Pulley, James J. Mitchum, John A. Wade, Stephen R. Carlisle
  • Casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly
    Patent number: 7370489
    Abstract: A casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly includes a first cover, and a second cover adjacent to the first cover. A sealing mechanism positioned between the first and second covers provides a substantially airtight seam between the first and second covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Arturo Rios, Thomas K. Rembold, Jason M. Thomas, Stephen R. Carlisle, Floyd J. Frenia