Gas and liquid contact apparatus – Fluid distribution – Pumping
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Bushey, Scott (Department: 1776)
Gas and liquid contact apparatus
Fluid distribution
Pumping
C261S097000, C261SDIG011, C052S838000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07997562
ABSTRACT:
A tower/frame structure of interconnected columns and beams (which may be used in a cooling tower) and novel columns, beams, connection mechanisms and other components are provided. In one embodiment, a column and a beam are constructed of pultruded composite fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) materials. The beam includes two sidewall extensions or flanges (each having one or more attachment apertures) at one end and which are integral with the beam for connection to the column (having one or more corresponding attachment apertures). The dimension/spacing between the inner walls of the two flanges substantially equals or is slightly larger than the outer dimension of the column. The attachment holes are aligned and a fastener is inserted through the extensions and column for attaching the column and beam. The C-shaped end of the beam substantially conforms to the cross-sectional shape and dimensions of the column. Additional plastic components, such as a firewall and toe/trim member, for use in a cooling tower are also provided.
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Supplementary European Search Report dated Mar. 15, 2011 in connection with European Patent Application No. 05 79 4209.
Bardo Charles J.
Bland James A.
Seawell Jesse Q.
Troutman Dustin L.
Weyant Shane E.
Bushey Scott
Composite Cooling Solutions, L.P.
McCutcheon Robert D.
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