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Patent US8157538 - Capacity modulation system for compressor and method - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsAn apparatus is provided and may include a compression mechanism, a valve plate associated with the compression mechanism and having at least one port in fluid communication with the compression mechanism, and a manifold disposed adjacent to the valve plate. A cylinder may be formed in the manifold and...http://www.google.com/patents/US8157538?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8157538 - Capacity modulation system for compressor and methodAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS8157538 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 12/177,528Publication dateApr 17, 2012Priority dateJul 23, 2007Fee statusPaidAlso published asCN101772643A, CN101772643B, EP2181263A2, EP2181263A4, EP2181263B1, US8807961, US20090028723, US20120177508, US20140377089, WO2009029154A2, WO2009029154A3Publication number12177528, 177528, US 8157538 B2, US 8157538B2, US-B2-8157538, US8157538 B2, US8157538B2InventorsFrank S. Wallis, Mitch M. Knapke, Ernest R. BergmanOriginal AssigneeEmerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (313), Non-Patent Citations (21), Referenced by (4), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetCapacity modulation system for compressor and method
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