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App. No. 12/804,291

Geothermal system and tubing therefor

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App. No.
12/804,291
Abstract

A geothermal heat pump has a pump. A tubing conveys a fluid from the pump and adapted to transfer energy between the fluid and the ambient environment as the fluid travels through the tubing. The tubing has a high thermal conductivity.

Claims (4)

1 . A geothermal heat system having a pump, and a tubing of high thermal conductivity in fluid communication with the pump for conveying a fluid from the pump and adapted to transfer energy between the fluid and an ambient environment as the fluid travels through the tubing.

2 . The geothermal heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the ambient environment is the ground.

3 . The geothermal heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the tubing has a first section and a second section, the first section having a thermal conductivity substantially greater than the second section.

4 . The geothermal heat pump of claim 3 , wherein the tubing includes a return, the second section being downstream of the return.

Assignments (2)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 16, 2020
From: NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
To: IPL, INC.; PLASTIC ENTERPRISES, CO., INC.
Reel/Frame 054090/0777 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 15, 2012
From: IPL, INC.; PLASTIC ENTERPRISES, CO., INC.
To: NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Reel/Frame 027873/0070 →