Stroudsburg, PA, United States of America

Christopher Russell Hurst

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Harsco Corporation. Active years: 2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Christopher Russell Hurst. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/christopher-russell-hurst

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Years Active: 2015

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Christopher Russell Hurst and the Multiple-Ring Heat Exchanger.

Introduction

Christopher Russell Hurst is an inventor associated with Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and Harsco Corporation. His patent work includes an invention designed to improve heat transfer in systems that use a radial heat source.

Latest Patents

Hurst is credited with 1 patent: “Multiple-ring heat exchanger.” The design uses first and second headers connected by two sets of tubes. The first tubes sit closer to the radial heat source, while the second tubes are positioned farther away. A lower baffle is provided in the second header, and an enhancement device may be placed inside the first tubes to create a water vortex and help prevent the water from boiling.

Career Highlights

Hurst’s documented patent contribution focuses on heat-exchanger design. The invention arranges tube groups at different distances from a radial heat source, providing a structured approach to managing heat and liquid flow.

Collaborations

Hurst’s listed coworkers include Christopher Ellingwood and Abdel H. Shidfar. The available information identifies these professional associations but does not specify their roles in developing the patent.

Conclusion

Christopher Russell Hurst’s patent describes a multiple-ring heat exchanger that combines tube placement, baffling, and vortex generation to manage heat transfer and reduce boiling.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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