Patents by Inventor William G. Moon
William G. Moon 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).
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Patent number: 11346601Abstract: A system for cooling residential or commercial refrigerators, freezers, ULT freezers, and air conditioners is disclosed using liquified gas as the refrigerant. The system has no HCFCs or CFCs. The system is completely non-polluting and returns the refrigerant air to the environment in a cleaner state than the input air. The system is totally green, obtaining all energy from an array of solar panels and may be operated independently and remotely from all other energy sources. The refrigerant may be liquid air or liquid nitrogen. The system may also operate on-the-grid for power.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Reflect ScientificInventors: John J Hammerman, William G Moon
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Publication number: 20210080154Abstract: A Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) includes one or more evaporators inside the TRU each containing two manifold tubes located at opposite ends of the evaporator and a multiplicity of cooling tubes traversing between the manifold tubes; one or more super-insulated vacuum tanks located in front of, beneath or inside the TRU, filled with liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide or a cryogenic coolant connected to the one or more evaporators using vacuum-insulated pipes; a solenoid or pneumatic valve located upstream or downstream of the evaporator to meter a flow of nitrogen through the evaporator; a temperature controlling circuit that operates the solenoid or pneumatic valve; a flow restricting device that limits the flow of the cryogenic coolant through the evaporator; a vent pipe to vent the spent coolant outside the TRU; and a multiplicity of fans located adjacent to and above the evaporators that distribute the cooled air uniformly throughout the TRU.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven J. Parkinson, Steven V. Boyce
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Patent number: 10945429Abstract: A freezer includes a plurality of shelves in an insulated payload bay; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay with a multiplicity of coolant tubes in each evaporator, wherein each tube enters and then exits the payload bay, further comprising one or more cryogenic valves coupled to the coolant tubes; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators with a pressure of at least 90 psi to supply the coolant at each evaporator with at least 80 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Patent number: 10913540Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for transporting products with an airplane by controlling temperature in a payload bay using cryogenic coolant and a heat exchanger to cool the payload bay and heat from a heater; recycling exhaust from the heat exchanger to power a Stirling engine; charging a storage device with power from the Stirling engine; and housing the payload bay in an enclosure with an angled side below one or more cryogenic tanks to fit the airplane.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G. Moon, John J. Hammerman
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Publication number: 20210033330Abstract: A modular shipping system includes a bulk shipping space; and a base to support a pair of stackable cryogenic shipping subunits positioned in the bulk shipping space during long distance shipment, each subunit having a plurality of feet on a subunit bottom adapted to rest above a plurality of corresponding foot receptacles on a subunit lid, each subunit having its own cryogen connection source to maintain temperature during transit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: William G. Moon, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 10871312Abstract: A Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) includes one or more evaporators inside the TRU each containing two manifold tubes located at opposite ends of the evaporator and a multiplicity of cooling tubes traversing between the manifold tubes; one or more super-insulated vacuum tanks located in front of, beneath or inside the TRU, filled with liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide or a cryogenic coolant connected to the one or more evaporators using vacuum-insulated pipes; a solenoid or pneumatic valve located upstream or downstream of the evaporator to meter a flow of nitrogen through the evaporator; a temperature controlling circuit that operates the solenoid or pneumatic valve; a flow restricting device that limits the flow of the cryogenic coolant through the evaporator; a vent pipe to vent the spent coolant outside the TRU; and a multiplicity of fans located adjacent to and above the evaporators that distribute the cooled air uniformly throughout the TRU.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven J. Parkinson, Steven V. Boyce
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Patent number: 10837692Abstract: A modular shipping system includes a bulk shipping space; and a base to support a pair of stackable cryogenic shipping subunits positioned in the bulk shipping space during long distance shipment, each subunit having a plurality of feet on a subunit bottom adapted to rest above a plurality of corresponding foot receptacles on a subunit lid, each subunit having its own cryogen connection source to maintain temperature during transit.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G Moon, Bao Tran
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Publication number: 20200288702Abstract: A freezer includes a plurality of shelves in an insulated payload bay; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay with a multiplicity of coolant tubes in each evaporator, wherein each tube enters and then exits the payload bay, further comprising one or more cryogenic valves coupled to the coolant tubes; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators with a pressure of at least 90 psi to supply the coolant at each evaporator with at least 80 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Publication number: 20200283157Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for transporting products with an airplane by controlling temperature in a payload bay using cryogenic coolant and a heat exchanger to cool the payload bay and heat from a heater; recycling exhaust from the heat exchanger to power a Stirling engine; charging a storage device with power from the Stirling engine; and housing the payload bay in an enclosure with an angled side below one or more cryogenic tanks to fit the airplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: William G. Moon, John J. Hammerman
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Publication number: 20200284479Abstract: A Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) includes one or more evaporators inside the TRU each containing two manifold tubes located at opposite ends of the evaporator and a multiplicity of cooling tubes traversing between the manifold tubes; one or more super-insulated vacuum tanks located in front of, beneath or inside the TRU, filled with liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide or a cryogenic coolant connected to the one or more evaporators using vacuum-insulated pipes; a solenoid or pneumatic valve located upstream or downstream of the evaporator to meter a flow of nitrogen through the evaporator; a temperature controlling circuit that operates the solenoid or pneumatic valve; a flow restricting device that limits the flow of the cryogenic coolant through the evaporator; a vent pipe to vent the spent coolant outside the TRU; and a multiplicity of fans located adjacent to and above the evaporators that distribute the cooled air uniformly throughout the TRU.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven J. Parkinson, Steven V. Boyce
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Publication number: 20200224932Abstract: A shipping vessel includes a cryogenic tank secured to the shipping foundation; a payload bay to receive products therein; a tube connected to the cryogenic tank and thermally coupled to the payload bay; a housing secured to the shipping foundation, said housing covering the tube and the payload bay to thermally seal the payload bay from outside environment; a controller mounted on the housing and having a sensor to determine temperature in a closed-loop and maintaining a set point within a predetermined range; and an energy storage device coupled to the controller and electronics to provide power for a predetermined shipping period.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Patent number: 10634395Abstract: A Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) includes one or more evaporators inside the TRU each containing two manifold tubes located at opposite ends of the evaporator and a multiplicity of cooling tubes traversing between the manifold tubes; one or more super-insulated vacuum tanks located in front of, beneath or inside the TRU, filled with liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide or a cryogenic coolant connected to the one or more evaporators using vacuum-insulated pipes; a solenoid or pneumatic valve located upstream or downstream of the evaporator to meter a flow of nitrogen through the evaporator; a temperature controlling circuit that operates the solenoid or pneumatic valve; a flow restricting device that limits the flow of the cryogenic coolant through the evaporator; a vent pipe to vent the spent coolant outside the TRU; and a multiplicity of fans located adjacent to and above the evaporators that distribute the cooled air uniformly throughout the TRU.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Reflect Scientific, Inc.Inventors: William G Moon, William J Hancock, Steven J Parkinson, Steven V Boyce
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Publication number: 20200124336Abstract: A modular shipping system includes a bulk shipping space; and a base to support a pair of stackable cryogenic shipping subunits positioned in the bulk shipping space during long distance shipment, each subunit having a plurality of feet on a subunit bottom adapted to rest above a plurality of corresponding foot receptacles on a subunit lid, each subunit having its own cryogen connection source to maintain temperature during transit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: William G. Moon, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 10597163Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for transporting products with an airplane by controlling temperature in a payload bay using cryogenic coolant and a heat exchanger to cool the payload bay and heat from a heater; recycling exhaust from the heat exchanger to power a Stirling engine; charging a storage device with power from the Stirling engine; housing the payload bay as part of a modular, stackable module in an aircraft bay for transportation; and venting exhaust gas to an exterior of the airplane.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G Moon, John J Hammerman
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Patent number: 10598410Abstract: A shipping vessel includes a cryogenic tank secured to the shipping foundation; a payload bay to receive products therein; a tube connected to the cryogenic tank and thermally coupled to the payload bay; a housing secured to the shipping foundation, said housing covering the tube and the payload bay to thermally seal the payload bay from outside environment; a controller mounted on the housing and having a sensor to determine temperature in a closed-loop and maintaining a set point within a predetermined range; and an energy storage device coupled to the controller and electronics to provide power for a predetermined shipping period.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Publication number: 20190322374Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for transporting products with an airplane by controlling temperature in a payload bay using cryogenic coolant and a heat exchanger to cool the payload bay and heat from a heater; recycling exhaust from the heat exchanger to power a Stirling engine; charging a storage device with power from the Stirling engine; housing the payload bay as part of a modular, stackable module in an aircraft bay for transportation; and venting exhaust gas to an exterior of the airplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: William G. Moon, John J. Hammerman
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Publication number: 20190248205Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for transporting products with an airplane by controlling temperature in a payload bay using cryogenic coolant and a heat exchanger to cool the payload bay and heat from a heater; recycling exhaust from the heat exchanger to power a Stirling engine; charging a storage device with power from the Stirling engine; housing the payload bay as part of a modular, stackable module in an aircraft bay for transportation; and venting exhaust gas to an exterior of the airplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: William G Moon, John J Hammerman
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Publication number: 20190193622Abstract: A transportation system includes a truck chassis with a battery supplying power to electric motors for rotating wheels coupled to the chassis; a cooled chamber having a heat exchanger expelling an exhaust gas therefrom; a power generator coupled to the heat exchanger to use the exhaust gas to generate electricity; and a power module carried by truck chassis and for during normal operation, and selectively powering said active refrigeration device with at least one of said battery and said motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: William G Moon, John J Hammerman
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Publication number: 20190195547Abstract: A modular shipping system includes a bulk shipping space; and a base to support a pair of stackable cryogenic shipping subunits positioned in the bulk shipping space during long distance shipment, each subunit having a plurality of feet on a subunit bottom adapted to rest above a plurality of corresponding foot receptacles on a subunit lid, each subunit having its own cryogen connection source to maintain temperature during transit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: William G. Moon, Bao Tran
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Publication number: 20190086127Abstract: A Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) includes one or more evaporators inside the TRU each containing two manifold tubes located at opposite ends of the evaporator and a multiplicity of cooling tubes traversing between the manifold tubes; one or more super-insulated vacuum tanks located in front of, beneath or inside the TRU, filled with liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide or a cryogenic coolant connected to the one or more evaporators using vacuum-insulated pipes; a solenoid or pneumatic valve located upstream or downstream of the evaporator to meter a flow of nitrogen through the evaporator; a temperature controlling circuit that operates the solenoid or pneumatic valve; a flow restricting device that limits the flow of the cryogenic coolant through the evaporator; a vent pipe to vent the spent coolant outside the TRU; and a multiplicity of fans located adjacent to and above the evaporators that distribute the cooled air uniformly throughout the TRU.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven J. Parkinson, Steven V. Boyce