Method and apparatus of storing ice slurry and its use for cooling purposes
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Apr 29, 1986
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Nov 5, 1984
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods of cooling which include the storage of cooling capacity or thermal energy in the form of an ice slurry or slush and the subsequent use of the ice for any cooling purpose, including air conditioning and industrial installations which require cooling or refrigeration. A tank is disclosed with equipment for uniformly depositing ice slurry in the tank and for draining liquid through the ice to cool it for use in cooling a facility.
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- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY | 800 JORIE BLVD A CORP OF IL OAK BROOK IL 60521 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Heavener, Charles M | Lisle, IL | 1 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 32 | |||
Pronger, Jr Oliver M | Blue Island, IL | 1 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 32 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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