Patents by Inventor William J. Hancock
William J. Hancock 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: 11547023Abstract: A system includes a heat exchanger mounted to the brackets and receiving cryogen, the heat exchanger having a vertical inlet coupled in parallel to a plurality of equal size horizontal tubes each traversing a width of the heat exchanger and further coupled in parallel to a vertical outlet pipe with an outlet diameter at least twice an inlet tube diameter; a temperature sensor; a thermostat that monitors the temperature sensor and maintains a predetermined temperature set point by communicating with a solenoid valve coupled to the heat exchanger; an exhaust line coupled to the outlet pipe that expels exhaust gas outside the enclosed facility; multiple fans attached to the heat exchanger; and a fail-safe oxygen sensor to protect a biological object in the enclosed facility.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William Grant Moon, Steven Victor Boyce, Steven Joseph Parkinson, Sheldon K Larson, William J Hancock
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Publication number: 20220304196Abstract: A system includes a heat exchanger mounted to the brackets and receiving cryogen, the heat exchanger having a vertical inlet coupled in parallel to a plurality of equal size horizontal tubes each traversing a width of the heat exchanger and further coupled in parallel to a vertical outlet pipe with an outlet diameter at least twice an inlet tube diameter; a temperature sensor; a thermostat that monitors the temperature sensor and maintains a predetermined temperature set point by communicating with a solenoid valve coupled to the heat exchanger; an exhaust line coupled to the outlet pipe that expels exhaust gas outside the enclosed facility; multiple fans attached to the heat exchanger; and a fail-safe oxygen sensor to protect a biological object in the enclosed facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: William Grant Moon, Steven Victor Boyce, Steven Joseph Parkinson, Sheldon K Larson, William J Hancock
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Publication number: 20210140698Abstract: A cryogenic liquid chiller includes a vessel; at least one heat exchanger, which heat exchangers function independently of each other and are comprised of at least one parallel flow path; a pump to circulate liquid within the vessel; a fill pump; and a drain pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Daniel Scott Ellis, William Grant Moon, Steven Victor Boyce, William J Hancock
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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: 10921037Abstract: A cryogenic liquid chiller includes a vessel; at least one heat exchanger, which heat exchangers function independently of each other and are comprised of at least one parallel flow path; a pump to circulate liquid within the vessel; a fill pump; and a drain pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: Daniel Scott Ellis, William Grant Moon, Steven Victor Boyce, William J. Hancock
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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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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: 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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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: 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
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Patent number: 10188098Abstract: 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 20 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Reflect Scientific Inc.Inventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Publication number: 20170234597Abstract: 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 20 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Reflect Scientific, IncInventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Publication number: 20170234583Abstract: 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: October 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Reflect Scientific, IncInventors: William G. Moon, William J. Hancock, Steven V. Boyce, Steven J. Parkinson
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Patent number: 5916186Abstract: The hand splint apparatus of the present invention is directed to a hand splint apparatus and method of attaching a hand splint apparatus to a patient's forearm that includes a forearm support, an elongated and inelastically deformable connector having an axis extending between a first and second end thereof, with the connector first end attached to the forearm support and with the connector second end attached to a hand piece proximal to a first end of the hand piece, such that the connector is adjustable in a plurality of directions transverse to the connector axis for orienting the hand piece to a desired position with respect to the forearm support.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Medassist OP, Inc.Inventors: Craig H. Turto, William J. Hancock, Peer Lindemann
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Patent number: 5423594Abstract: A chair tilting mechanism (1) is disclosed which has a fixed support (2), a seat support (3) and a backrest support (4). The seat support (3) is pivotally connected to the fixed support (2) by a pivot pin (5). The backrest support (4) is pivotally connected to the seat support (3) by a pivot pin (6). There is additionally provided a link (7) connected by pivot pins (8,9) to the backrest support (4) and the seat support (2). Because of the link (7), rotation of either the backrest or seat support causes the other of the backrest or seat support to tilt in a pre-determined synchronised manner. The manner in which synchronised tilting occurs is set by the interconnection of the various parts. The invention also provides a means (41) for pre-setting the interconnection.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1994Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Ashfield Engineering Company Wexford LimitedInventors: William J. Hancock, Steven W. Hancock