Robert William Knebel
Engineers in Bozeman, MT

License number
Colorado 18903
Issued Date
Jan 18, 1982
Renew Date
Jun 2, 1984
Expiration Date
Jun 2, 1984
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
PO Box 1146, Bozeman, MT 59715

Professional information

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Hydronic Radiant Heat Distribution Panel And System

US Patent:
5454428, Oct 3, 1995
Filed:
Nov 22, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/156098
Inventors:
Dale H. Pickard - Bozeman MT
Robert W. Knebel - Bozeman MT
Assignee:
Radiant Engineering, Inc. - Bozeman MT
International Classification:
F24D 1902
US Classification:
165 49
Abstract:
An extruded aluminum radiant heat transfer plate includes an integral elongated receptacle for holding and confining a plastic tubing. The aluminum radiant heat transfer plate is extruded to provide heat transfer side edges in the form of thin-walled fins running the length of the extrusion. Between the fins, the extrusion provides the elongated receptacle for the plastic tubing. The receptacle can take the form of a "C" (as it appears in cross section) that stands above the plane of the heat transfer fins. The receptacle, alternately, can take the form of a "U" (as it appears in cross section), the legs of which integrally connect to the fins.