Refrigeration – Storage of solidified or liquified gas – Liquified gas transferred as liquid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Jules, Frantz (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Storage of solidified or liquified gas
Liquified gas transferred as liquid
C285S039000, C285S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10492741
ABSTRACT:
An automatically actuated line connection and delivery system is disclosed for the delivery of a cryogenic fluid coolant to tools mounted on manufacturing machines such as vertical and horizontal machining centers, punching presses, thermal spray systems, welding systems, laser cutters, etc. The system includes a linearly-actuated, cryogenic fluid socket/plunger connection “(20)” with a differential, thermal contraction-controlled sealing mechanism, “(22,24)” as well as provisions for installing this connection on automated manufacturing machines “(60,84)” and integrating operation of the connection “(20)” with the manufacturing cycle controlled from a remote control panel “(70)”.
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Knorr, Jr. Robert Ellsworth
Swan Robert Bruce
Zaboy William T.
Zurecki Zbigniew
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Caesar Rivise Bernstein Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd.
Jules Frantz
Pettitt John
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