Richard W Chiles

US Patent:

6726115, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Jan 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/341045

Inventors:

Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO
Michael S. Gehrke - Marshfield MO
Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO

Assignee:

Watts Radiant, Inc. - Springfield MO

International Classification:

F24D 510

US Classification:

237 69, 165 49, 165 56

Abstract:

A radiant heating system for installation or a subfloor. Header panels having arcuate cutouts are secured on the subfloor near opposite walls of a room. Spaced apart sleepers are secured to extend between the header panels and provide channels that receive radiant heating tubing. The cutouts are initially occupied by break away header plates which can be detached to allow the tubing to curve through the cutouts so that it can extend between the ends of adjacent channels. The cutouts can be inserted back into the cutouts to secure the tubing bends in place. Heat conductive panels overlie the sleepers and channels and can be overlaid with finished flooring.

US Patent:

59085738, Jun 1, 1999

Filed:

Dec 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

9/000508

Inventors:

Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO
Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO

Assignee:

Bask Technologies LLC

International Classification:

H05B 334
H05B 100

US Classification:

219545

Abstract:

An electrical heating system thin enough to be installed under finished flooring. A meshwork mat constructed in a leno configuration receives an electric heating element which is threaded through aligned openings in the twisted strands of the warp strands. The strands of the mat and the intersections between the criss-crossing warp and weft strands are coated with a polymeric fusing material. The heating element is arranged in side by side runs to minimize the electromagnetic field effects. Connecting runs between adjacent pairs of side by side runs are arranged linearly end to end. A return wire is extended adjacent to and side by side with the connecting runs.

US Patent:

47796731, Oct 25, 1988

Filed:

Sep 16, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/907791

Inventors:

Daniel T. Chiles - Ashgrove MO
Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO

International Classification:

F24D 510
F24D 1902

US Classification:

165 45

Abstract:

A heat exchanger construction for melting snow, heating buildings or objects and transferring solar heat. The construction embodies a flexible, multilayered, reinforced composite hose embedded in or affixed to a slab or other body. The composite construction combines the advantages of metal, extruded rubber and plastic piping to produce substantial durability, pressure rating, resistance to oxygen permeation, temperature tolerance, and corrosion resistance, while remaining extremely flexible and thus easy to install. Three embodiments are described and illustrated.

US Patent:

63005980, Oct 9, 2001

Filed:

Aug 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/648043

Inventors:

Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO
Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO

Assignee:

Bask Technologies LLC - Springfield MO

International Classification:

H05B 100

US Classification:

219213

Abstract:

A monitor for use during installation of under floor warming mats to monitor the condition of the electric heating elements. Three lead wires extending from the monitor have alligator clips allowing them to be clipped to the hot, neutral and ground leads of the heating elements. A monitoring circuit generates an audible alarm if the hot or neutral wire is cut or if the ground sheath is electrically connected to either the hot or neutral wire.

US Patent:

54889758, Feb 6, 1996

Filed:

Jun 28, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/267456

Inventors:

Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO
Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO

Assignee:

Heatway Systems, Inc. - Springfield MO

International Classification:

F16L 1108

US Classification:

138125

Abstract:

A multiple layer hose which incorporates a gas barrier film and an elastomeric fill layer which is interposed between the gas barrier and a fiber mesh reinforcing layer. The fill layer isolates the gas barrier from the reinforcing fibers and fills the grid openings in the mesh to avoid pockets of trapped air in the hose wall.

US Patent:

63039052, Oct 16, 2001

Filed:

Aug 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/648042

Inventors:

Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO
Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO

Assignee:

Bask Technologies LLC - Springfield MO

International Classification:

H05B 100
H05B 300
H05B 1100

US Classification:

219213

Abstract:

A heating element construction for a mesh mat used in an underfloor heating system. The heating element includes a heater wire having one or more conductors spirally wound around a center strand and an insulating jacket surrounding the conductor. The heater wire is doubled back on itself to provide two counterflow portions which are spirally wrapped around each other. The electric current flows in opposite directions in the two counterflow portions to cancel the electromagnetic field. A braided metal ground shield surrounds the heater wire. A protective outer cover surrounding the ground shield resists abrasion and water.

US Patent:

50224590, Jun 11, 1991

Filed:

Dec 6, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/280543

Inventors:

Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO
Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO

International Classification:

F24D 300
F24D 1304
F16L 5500

US Classification:

165 111

Abstract:

A flexible hosing for circulation of a heat transfer fluid to effect heat exchange within a concrete or other type of slab. An inner wall comprising nylon, rayon or other similar material forms an inner wall of the hosing to resist corrosive attack by the heat transfer fluid. A locator wire is embedded within the hosing for transmission of a locating signal so that the position of the hosing within the slab may be accurately determined. The wire may also serve as an electrical resistance heating element should the heat transfer fluid become frozen, or should it be desired that the heat exchange system be operated without an external boiler or other heat source.

US Patent:

58193740, Oct 13, 1998

Filed:

Jul 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/890043

Inventors:

Richard M. Chiles - Springfield MO
Daniel T. Chiles - Springfield MO
Kimmie F. McGinnis - Springfield MO

Assignee:

Ellenistic, LLC - Springfield MO

International Classification:

B65D 6300
F16L 300

US Classification:

24 16PB

Abstract:

A retention clip which secures radiant heating tubing to a reinforcing bar or wire used to reinforce a concrete slab. In one embodiment, the clip has a C-shaped body which includes a pair of parallel legs connected by a straight bight. The bight is hinged in the center so it can be bent to bring the free ends of the legs together. A pin on one leg then enters a socket on the other leg and a flange on the pin interlocks with a shoulder of the socket to hold the clip around the tubing and reinforcing element. The clip body has stiffening ribs to enhance its strength and dimensional stability. An alternative embodiment provides a straight clip body having a central hinge joint and two elbow joints about which the body can be flexed to bring interlocking ends together. Each elbow joint includes opposing pairs of lugs which provide stability. A block on one side of each elbow joint enters a groove between the opposing lugs to lock the joint against sideward swaying.