Patents by Inventor Thompson J. Matambo

Thompson J. Matambo 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).

  • Condenser unit for air conditioner or heat pump
    Patent number: 6378320
    Abstract: A condenser unit (10) for an air conditioner or heat pump system has a cabinet defining a control box (50). A sloping support shelf (52) is provided within the control box (50). Electrical components (72, 74, 76, 80) are mounted to the sloping support shelf (52) so as to facilitate viewability and accessibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: International Comfort Products, Corporation
    Inventors: Thompson J. Matambo, Cosimo Caronna, Danny Ray Burdette, James C. Petty
  • Expansion device for a refrigeration system
    Patent number: 5655387
    Abstract: A refrigerant expansion device for expanding refrigerant flowing within a refrigerant line from a condenser to an evaporator in a refrigeration system. The refrigerant expansion device includes a tubular restrictor having a cylindrical main portion and a tapered nozzle portion wherein the nozzle portion includes an outlet end having an orifice. A solder ring is disposed about the tapered nozzle portion and may be press fit onto the restrictor for secure engagement therewith. During the expansion device fabrication, the tubular restrictor is inserted into the refrigerant line to a predetermined position. The exterior of the refrigerant line is then heated at the predetermined position such that heat is transferred through the refrigerant line and melts the solder ring thereby brazing the restrictor to the refrigerant line at the predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thompson J. Matambo, Dallas C. Fox
  • Method of assembling an expansion device for a refrigeration system
    Patent number: 5581883
    Abstract: A refrigerant expansion device for expanding refrigerant flowing within a refrigerant line from a condenser to an evaporator in a refrigeration system. The refrigerant expansion device includes a tubular restrictor having a cylindrical main portion and a tapered nozzle portion wherein the nozzle portion includes an outlet end having an orifice. A solder ring is disposed about the tapered nozzle portion and may be press fit onto the restrictor for secure engagement therewith. During the expansion device fabrication, the tubular restrictor is inserted into the refrigerant line to a predetermined position. The exterior of the refrigerant line is then heated at the predetermined position such that heat is transferred through the refrigerant line and melts the solder ring thereby brazing the restrictor to the refrigerant line at the predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thompson J. Matambo, Dallas C. Fox
  • Housing for an air conditioner condenser
    Patent number: D449094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: International Comfort Products Corporation (USA)
    Inventors: Cosimo Caronna, Thompson J. Matambo, Danny R. Burdette
  • Air conditioner condenser housing
    Patent number: D454186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: International Comfort Products Corporation
    Inventors: Cosimo Caronna, William E. Boyd, Danny R. Burdette, Thompson J. Matambo
  • Housing for an air conditioner condenser
    Patent number: D434126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: International Comfort Products Corporation (USA)
    Inventors: Cosimo Caronna, Thompson J. Matambo, Danny R. Burdette
  • Air conditioner condenser housing
    Patent number: D434480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: International Comfort Products Corporation (USA)
    Inventors: Cosimo Caronna, William E. Boyd, Danny R. Burdette, Thompson J. Matambo