公开(公告)号：US10353420B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US16172053

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: John L. Creed

Inventor： John L. Creed

IPC: G05F1/66 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J3/28 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J4/00 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: Methods and control apparatus are presented for controlling supply of electrical power to a micro-grid power system, in which a master controller automatically rebalances the micro-grid by changing an activation state of one or more loads and/or activating and deactivating individual power supplies to preferentially activate non-fuel consuming power supplies and deactivate fuel consuming power supplies so as to minimize fuel consumption for the micro-grid power system.

公开(公告)号：US20100205989A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12773217

申请日：2010-05-04

Applicant: John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner ,  Robert K. Crowder

Inventor： John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner ,  Robert K. Crowder

IPC: F25B49/02

CPC classification number: F25B49/025 ,  F25B2600/025 ,  F25B2600/111 ,  F25B2600/2525 ,  F25B2700/151 ,  F25B2700/1931 ,  F25B2700/1933 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/21151 ,  F25B2700/21152 ,  F25B2700/21175 ,  Y02B30/743

Abstract: A method of controlling an air conditioning system of the type having a variable capacity compressor circulating refrigerant through a condenser, an expander, an evaporator and returning to the compressor. Sensors are disposed to sense a refrigerant condition selected from one of pressure and temperature on one or both the compressor high pressure and low pressure side; and, in the event of an overload condition, the sensors generate a control signal that effects operation of an actuator for moving a member in the compressor to vary the compressor capacity to the lowest capacity output. Alternatively, the generated control signal may vary the compressor speed.

Abstract translation: 一种控制具有可变容量压缩机的类型的空调系统的方法，其使制冷剂循环通过冷凝器，膨胀器，蒸发器并返回到压缩机。 传感器设置成感测在压缩机高压和低压侧中的一个或两个上选择压力和温度中的一个的制冷剂状态; 并且在发生过载状态时，传感器产生控制信号，该控制信号实现用于使压缩机中的部件移动的致动器的操作，以将压缩机容量改变为最低容量输出。 或者，所生成的控制信号可以改变压缩机速度。

公开(公告)号：US20090253092A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12409084

申请日：2009-03-23

Applicant: John L. Creed

Inventor： John L. Creed

IPC: F24H3/02 ,  F28F13/12

CPC classification number: H01M8/04007 ,  F24H3/065 ,  F24H2240/10 ,  H01M8/04074

Abstract: A self-powered space heater comprises a fan, a burner, a heat exchanger and an fuel cell assembly. The fan generates an air flow. The burner is positioned downstream of the fan and communicates therewith. The burner produces a hot gas. The heat exchanger is positioned downstream of the burner and is operatively connected therewith for receiving at least some of the hot gas. The heat exchanger provides heat for an associated enclosure. The fuel cell assembly provides electrical energy to operate the space heater. The fuel cell assembly is operatively connected to the burner for receiving at least some of the hot gas. The fuel cell assembly includes a fuel cell component and a heat compartment for generating heat to heat the fuel cell component. A thermal output of the burner provides sufficient hot gas to operate both the heat exchanger and the fuel cell assembly.

Abstract translation: 自供电的空间加热器包括风扇，燃烧器，热交换器和燃料电池组件。 风扇产生气流。 燃烧器位于风扇的下游并与之连通。 燃烧器产生热气。 热交换器位于燃烧器的下游并且与其可操作地连接，用于接收至少一些热气体。 热交换器为相关​​联的外壳提供热量。 燃料电池组件提供电能以操作空间加热器。 燃料电池组件可操作地连接到燃烧器以接收至少一些热气体。 燃料电池组件包括燃料电池组件和用于产生热量以加热燃料电池组件的热室。 燃烧器的热输出提供足够的热气体来操作热交换器和燃料电池组件。

公开(公告)号：US08738194B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13658416

申请日：2012-10-23

Applicant: John L. Creed

Inventor： John L. Creed

IPC: H02J4/00

CPC classification number: G05F1/66 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J3/28 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J2003/143 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y10T307/313 ,  Y10T307/391

Abstract: Methods and control apparatus are presented for controlling supply of electrical power to a mobile micro-grid power system, in which a master controller automatically rebalances the micro-grid by activating and deactivating individual power supplies to preferentially activate non-fuel consuming power supplies and deactivate fuel consuming power supplies so as to minimize fuel consumption for the micro-grid power system.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于控制对移动微电网电力系统的电力供应的方法和控制装置，其中主控制器通过激活和去激活各个电源来自动重新平衡微电网，以优先激活非燃料消耗的电源并停用 燃料消耗电源，以便最小化微电网电力系统的燃料消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20100281834A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12072569

申请日：2008-02-27

Applicant: David K. Friday ,  Steven Skinner ,  Ken Kessler ,  John L. Creed ,  James Sackett, JR.

Inventor： David K. Friday ,  Steven Skinner ,  Ken Kessler ,  John L. Creed ,  James Sackett, JR.

IPC: B01D46/42

CPC classification number: B01D53/0438 ,  B01D46/30 ,  B01D46/4263 ,  B01D53/0462 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2256/12 ,  B01D2259/4009 ,  B01D2259/4508 ,  B01D2259/4583

Abstract: A filter cooling construction includes a mass of filtration material held in a filter body and a cooling member extending in the mass of filtration material. A manifold communicates with the cooling member for channeling a cooling fluid to the cooling member. In another embodiment, a heat transfer construction is provided so that a temperature control fluid can flow to the heat transfer member thereby selectively heating and cooling the mass of filtration material. Once use for such constructions is in air filters.

Abstract translation: 过滤器冷却结构包括保持在过滤器主体中的大量过滤材料和在过滤材料块中延伸的冷却构件。 歧管与冷却构件连通，用于将冷却流体引导至冷却构件。 在另一个实施例中，提供传热结构，使得温度控制流体可以流到传热构件，从而选择性地加热和冷却过滤材料。 一旦使用这种结构是在空气过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US20080085672A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11973466

申请日：2007-10-09

Applicant: John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner

Inventor： John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner

IPC: B60H1/00 ,  F25B1/00 ,  F25B13/00

CPC classification number: F25B27/00 ,  B60H1/00207 ,  B60H1/00414 ,  B60H1/00778 ,  B60H1/00907 ,  B60H1/032 ,  B60H1/3222 ,  B60H1/323 ,  B60H2001/00928 ,  B60H2001/00942 ,  F25B13/00 ,  F25B2313/0233 ,  F25B2327/001 ,  F25B2400/075 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25D2400/26

Abstract: An air treatment system for a vehicle includes a first compressor selectively coupled to a first power source of the vehicle. A second compressor is selectively coupled to a second power source of the vehicle. A first heat exchanger communicating with an interior space is defined in the vehicle. A second heat exchanger communicates with an environment exterior to the vehicle. A valve member is provided which, in a first position, couples an inlet of each of the first and second compressors to an outlet of the first heat exchanger and an outlet of each of the first and second compressors to an inlet of the second heat exchanger. In a second position, the valve member couples the outlets of the first and second compressors to an inlet of the first heat exchanger and the inlets of each of the first and second compressors to an outlet of the second heat exchanger. A controller is provided that selectively actuates at least one of the first and second compressors and the valve member.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的空气处理系统包括选择性地联接到车辆的第一电源的第一压缩机。 第二压缩机选择性地联接到车辆的第二电源。 在车辆中限定了与内部空间连通的第一热交换器。 第二热交换器与车辆外部的环境通信。 提供了一种阀构件，其在第一位置中将第一和第二压缩机中的每一个的入口与第一热交换器的出口和第一和第二压缩机中的每一个的出口连接到第二热交换器的入口 。 在第二位置，阀构件将第一和第二压缩机的出口连接到第一热交换器的入口和每个第一和第二压缩机的入口到第二热交换器的出口。 提供一种控制器，其选择性地致动第一和第二压缩机和阀构件中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20120160446A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13370888

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner

Inventor： John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner

IPC: B60H1/00

CPC classification number: F25B27/00 ,  B60H1/00207 ,  B60H1/00414 ,  B60H1/00778 ,  B60H1/00907 ,  B60H1/032 ,  B60H1/3222 ,  B60H1/323 ,  B60H2001/00928 ,  B60H2001/00942 ,  F25B13/00 ,  F25B2313/0233 ,  F25B2327/001 ,  F25B2400/075 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25D2400/26

Abstract: An air treatment system for a vehicle includes a first compressor selectively coupled to a first vehicle power source. A second compressor is selectively coupled to a second vehicle power source. A first heat exchanger communicates with an interior space in the vehicle. A second heat exchanger communicates with an environment outside the vehicle. A valve member, in a first position, couples an inlet of each of the first and second compressors to an outlet of the first heat exchanger and an outlet of each of the compressors to an inlet of the second heat exchanger. In a second position, the valve member couples the outlets of the compressors to an inlet of the first heat exchanger and the inlets of the compressors to an outlet of the second heat exchanger. A controller selectively actuates at least one of the first and second compressors and the valve member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的空气处理系统包括选择性地联接到第一车辆动力源的第一压缩机。 第二压缩机选择性地联接到第二车辆动力源。 第一热交换器与车辆内部空间通信。 第二热交换器与车外的环境通信。 在第一位置的阀构件将第一和第二压缩机中的每一个的入口与第一热交换器的出口和每个压缩机的出口连接到第二热交换器的入口。 在第二位置，阀构件将压缩机的出口连接到第一热交换器的入口和压缩机的入口到第二热交换器的出口。 控制器选择性地致动第一和第二压缩机和阀构件中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20100138049A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12640570

申请日：2009-12-17

Applicant: John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner ,  Robert K. Crowder

Inventor： John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner ,  Robert K. Crowder

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: F25B49/025 ,  F25B2600/025 ,  F25B2600/111 ,  F25B2600/2525 ,  F25B2700/151 ,  F25B2700/1931 ,  F25B2700/1933 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/21151 ,  F25B2700/21152 ,  F25B2700/21175 ,  Y02B30/743

Abstract: A method of controlling an air conditioning system of the type having a variable capacity compressor circulating refrigerant through a condenser, an expander, an evaporator and returning to the compressor. Sensors are disposed to sense a refrigerant condition selected from one of pressure and temperature on one or both the compressor high pressure and low pressure side; and, in the event of an overload condition, the sensors generate a control signal that effects operation of an actuator for moving a member in the compressor to vary the compressor capacity to the lowest capacity output. Alternatively, the generated control signal may vary the compressor speed.

公开(公告)号：US07115152B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10754837

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: David K. Friday ,  John L. Creed

Inventor： David K. Friday ,  John L. Creed

IPC: B01D53/04

CPC classification number: B01D53/04 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/104 ,  B01D2253/106 ,  B01D2253/202 ,  B01D2259/40003 ,  B01D2259/40007 ,  B01D2259/40086 ,  B01D2259/402 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  B01D2259/41 ,  B01J20/08 ,  B01J20/103 ,  B01J20/20 ,  B01J20/26 ,  B01J20/3416 ,  B01J20/3425 ,  B01J20/3433 ,  B01J20/3483 ,  B01J2220/56

Abstract: A regenerable filter system includes a flow path along which a stream of fluid flows between an inlet and an outlet. A first filtering unit is located in the flow path. The first filter unit includes first and second regenerable filter beds, wherein each bed has a first adsorbent for removing a first contaminant from the fluid stream. A first valve is located between the inlet and the first and second filter beds for selectively directing the fluid stream through one of the first and the second filter beds. The other of the first and second filter beds is removed from the flow path. A second filtering unit is located in the flow path between the first filtering unit and the outlet. The second filtering unit includes third and fourth regenerable filter beds for removing a second contaminant from the stream of fluid. A second valve is located between the first filtering unit and the third and fourth filter beds for selectively directing the stream of fluid through one of the third and fourth filter beds, wherein the other of the third and fourth filter beds is removed from the flow path. A controller operates the first valve such that the stream of fluid is directed through one of the first and second filter beds. The second valve is so operated that the stream of fluid is directed through one of the third and fourth filter beds. The first and second filter beds are cycled independent of one another.

Abstract translation: 可再生过滤器系统包括流动路径，流体流在入口和出口之间流动。 第一过滤单元位于流动路径中。 第一过滤器单元包括第一和第二可再生过滤床，其中每个床具有用于从流体流中除去第一污染物的第一吸附剂。 第一阀位于入口与第一和第二过滤床之间，用于选择性地引导流体流通过第一和第二过滤床之一。 第一和第二过滤床中的另一个从流动路径移除。 第二过滤单元位于第一过滤单元和出口之间的流动路径中。 第二过滤单元包括用于从流体流中除去第二污染物的第三和第四可再生过滤床。 第二阀位于第一过滤单元和第三和第四过滤床之间，用于选择性地引导流体流通过第三和第四过滤床之一，其中第三和第四过滤床中的另一个从流动路径 。 控制器操作第一阀，使得流体流被引导通过第一和第二过滤床之一。 第二阀被操作以使得流体流被引导通过第三和第四过滤床之一。 第一和第二过滤床彼此独立地循环。

公开(公告)号：US09234683B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13370888

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner

Inventor： John L. Creed ,  Steven G. Skinner

IPC: F25B27/00 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60H1/03 ,  B60H1/32 ,  F25B13/00

CPC classification number: F25B27/00 ,  B60H1/00207 ,  B60H1/00414 ,  B60H1/00778 ,  B60H1/00907 ,  B60H1/032 ,  B60H1/3222 ,  B60H1/323 ,  B60H2001/00928 ,  B60H2001/00942 ,  F25B13/00 ,  F25B2313/0233 ,  F25B2327/001 ,  F25B2400/075 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25D2400/26

Abstract: An air treatment system for a vehicle includes a first compressor selectively coupled to a first vehicle power source. A second compressor is selectively coupled to a second vehicle power source. A first heat exchanger communicates with an interior space in the vehicle. A second heat exchanger communicates with an environment outside the vehicle. A valve member, in a first position, couples an inlet of each of the first and second compressors to an outlet of the first heat exchanger and an outlet of each of the compressors to an inlet of the second heat exchanger. In a second position, the valve member couples the outlets of the compressors to an inlet of the first heat exchanger and the inlets of the compressors to an outlet of the second heat exchanger. A controller selectively actuates at least one of the first and second compressors and the valve member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的空气处理系统包括选择性地联接到第一车辆动力源的第一压缩机。 第二压缩机选择性地联接到第二车辆动力源。 第一热交换器与车辆内部空间通信。 第二热交换器与车外的环境通信。 在第一位置的阀构件将第一和第二压缩机中的每一个的入口与第一热交换器的出口和每个压缩机的出口连接到第二热交换器的入口。 在第二位置，阀构件将压缩机的出口连接到第一热交换器的入口和压缩机的入口到第二热交换器的出口。 控制器选择性地致动第一和第二压缩机和阀构件中的至少一个。