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Variable surface area heat exchanger

US9010130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F2270/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A heat exchanger apparatus includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber in the housing for containing a cryogen; and a first insulation member movably mounted for coaction with the sidewall, the first insulation member moveable to a position to expose or cover a select portion of the sidewall to provide a heat transfer effect.

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