JOHN CHISHOLM
Engineering in Jupiter, FL

4359181, Nov 16, 1982

Apr 25, 1980

6/143776

John Chisholm - Jupiter FL

B23K 3100, B23P 1100

228183

An improved method of making a cross-flow heat exchange surface of modified perforated or expanded metal is described. One form comprises multiple layers of the metal, stacked and laminated together by brazing. Advance in the state-of-the-art is the novel manufacturing process designed to optimize heat transfer at reduced manufacturing cost. Prior knowledge on manufacture of porous metal laminates has principally involved the weaving, layering, and bonding of wire meshes. This process obviates the need for weaving and results in a more rigid, open, low-fouling structure suitable to withstand the rigors of vigorous cleaning. The unique characteristic of this exchanger lies in the design of the lamina. A lamina comprises two expanded metal areas with a section of solid metal between. The purpose of the solid section is to provide a thermal conduction path between the two open sections.

4843693, Jul 4, 1989

Feb 23, 1988

7/159329

John Chisholm - Jupiter FL

B21D 5302

291573R

In a compact heat sink the heat exchange surface consists of metal screen which has been crimped in a wave-like form and then brazed to a metal mounting base. The braze is along the trough of the wave where the mesh contacts the base. The base serves as a carrier for attaching the wire mesh to the object requiring heat transfer. The primary application of this form is heat sinking small electronic package such as "flat-packs" etc. An advantage of the design is that it makes a package which is physically compatible with miniature, low static pressure fans. A secondary form described in the disclosure is an air-to-air heat exchanger in which two crimped screens are attached to the base- one on either side. This application is useful for removing heat from a totally enclosed package. In this case the mounting base is larger than the crimped screen to allow for a flange of clear metal around the perimeter of the screen such that it may be attached to a prepared opening in the sealed package.

4130233, Dec 19, 1978

May 23, 1977

5/799642

John Chisholm - Jupiter FL

B23K 3102, B23P 1526

228126

A method of making porous metal heat sinks from aluminum is described. The sink, in its simplist form, is composed of layers of aluminum wire mesh randomly stacked and brazed together to form a rigid porous metal panel. Devices to be heated (or cooled) are mounted on the panel and forced air passed through the panel creating abundant heat transfer due to large surface area and favorable thermal conductivity of aluminum. Tortuous air passages through the wire mesh create conditions favorable for turbulence which further facilitates heat transfer. Advance in the state-of-the-art is the novel manufacturing method of making a low cost heat sink whose thermal performance is only slightly less than that of higher cost copper wire sinks. A secondary application of the invention is for the formation of metallic filtration material designed for filtering under controlled temperature conditions. Careful selection of wire size, weave, calendering, and layer orientation as well as the brazing process provide the necessary constituents for control of particulate size.

3999699, Dec 28, 1976

Dec 8, 1975

5/638923

John Chisholm - Jupiter FL

B23P 1526

228173

An improved method of making a high heat transfer surface composed of metal mesh is described. The surface comprises multiple layers of wire mesh, stacked and laminated together by silver brazing. Advance in the state-of the-art is the novel manufacturing process designed to maximize heat transfer. Prior knowledge on manufacture of porous metal laminates has principally had as its purpose the filtration of particulate or control of hydraulic boundry-layer and made use of sintering techniques to solidify the elements. This invention optimizes the use of materials and process to accomplish maximum heat transfer.

5312508, May 17, 1994

Oct 16, 1992

7/971994

John Chisholm - Jupiter FL

B32B 328

156292

The disclosure describes a method of attachment of a corrugated wire mesh having a plurality of wire bends to a substrate. In the method, flats are formed at the bends, and the flats are lightly coated with a thermosetting adhesive. And in a subsequent clamping operation, the adhesive is displaced from the interface of contact between the wire and substrate, thereby displacing the adhesive to the adjacent interstices. This leaves the mesh and substrate in direct thermal contact without a distinct layer of adhesive separating them.