Patents by Inventor Al Zelczer
Al Zelczer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11906181Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Richard Wilson, Kenneth Barton
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Publication number: 20220341611Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Al ZELCZER, Leonard ROTH, Richard WILSON, Kenneth BARTON
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Patent number: 11408623Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Richard Wilson, Kenneth Barton
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Publication number: 20220099331Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of air through ductwork includes a foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Mark VOTAW, Dennis LAUGHLIN, Al ZELCZER, Howard ZELCZER, Lenny ROTH, Vladimir SIPERSHTEYN, Joseph RAMUNNI, Bill MOLICA
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Publication number: 20210140659Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Al ZELCZER, Leonard ROTH, Richard WILSON, Kenneth BARTON
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Publication number: 20210080145Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of air through ductwork includes a foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Mark VOTAW, Dennis LAUGHLIN, Al ZELCZER, Howard ZELCZER, Lenny ROTH, Vladimir SIPERSHTEYN, Joseph RAMUNNI, Bill MOLICA
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Patent number: 10948215Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Richard Wilson, Kenneth Barton, Adam Bush
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Publication number: 20190154298Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Al ZELCZER, Leonard ROTH, Richard WILSON, Kenneth BARTON, Adam BUSH
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Patent number: 10190794Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of predefined zones within a structure. An embodiment of the system uses damper assemblies that are entirely wireless as a result of energy capturing devices which convert air flow within the HVAC system ductwork into electrical current and a wireless control module that remove the need for hard-wiring for power or control. Still further, an embodiment of the system uses wireless components to monitor the environmental parameters of a structure's zones, process and communicate necessary zone adjustments, and actuate system components.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Richard Wilson, Kenneth Barton, Adam Bush
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Publication number: 20150159908Abstract: A foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device for controlling the flow of air through ductwork, and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Mark Votaw, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Howard Zelczer, Lenny Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Joseph Ramunni, Bill Molica
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Patent number: 8951103Abstract: A foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device for controlling the flow of air through ductwork, and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Arzel Zoning Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mark Votaw, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Howard Zelczer, Lenny Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Joseph Ramunni, Bill Molica
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Publication number: 20120108159Abstract: A foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device for controlling the flow of air through ductwork, and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Mark Votaw, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Howard Zelczer, Lenny Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Joseph Ramunni, Bill Molica
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Patent number: 7789317Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of pre-defined zones within an environment using an electronic controller are disclosed. The system includes a non-proprietary electronic controller which enables a weighting value to be assigned to each zone within the environment. The electronic controller also detects any zone service calls from sensor devices associated with each of the zones and determines a cumulative weighting value in response to the detected zone service calls. The electronic controller selects an equipment staging combination from at least two possible equipment staging combinations in response to thermal capacity, and an air handler stage is selected in response to at least the cumulative zone weighting value.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Arzel Zoning Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mark Votaw, Joseph Ramunni, Thomas Delp, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn
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Patent number: 7775448Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of pre-defined zones within an environment using an electronic controller are disclosed. The system includes an electronic controller which enables a weighting value to be assigned to each zone within the environment. The electronic controller also detects any zone service calls from sensor devices associated with each of the zones and determines a cumulative weighting value in response to the detected zone service calls. The electronic controller selects a staging combination from at least two possible staging combinations in response to at least the cumulative zone weighting value.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Arzel Zoning Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mark Votaw, Joseph Ramunni, Thomas Delp, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn
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Patent number: 7566264Abstract: A SDHV damper assembly and methods to assemble and install the SDHV damper assembly are disclosed. The SDHV damper assembly includes a first damper housing half comprising a substantially cylindrical tube having a first open end and a second open end. The SDHV damper assembly further includes a second damper housing half comprising a substantially cylindrical tube having a first open end and a second open end. The first open end of the second damper housing half is joined to the first open end of the first damper housing half to form an assembled damper housing. A recess is formed in the damper housing either diametrically or longitudinally. The expandable damper member is received within the recess and expands to restrict flow in the damper housing and retracts to allow laminar flow through the damper housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Arzel Zoning Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Votaw, Joseph Ramunni, Thomas Delp, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Alexander Avruschenko
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Publication number: 20070178824Abstract: A SDHV damper assembly and methods to assemble and install the SDHV damper assembly are disclosed. The SDHV damper assembly includes a first damper housing half comprising a substantially cylindrical tube having a first open end and a second open end. The SDHV damper assembly further includes a second damper housing half comprising a substantially cylindrical tube having a first open end and a second open end. The first open end of the second damper housing half is joined to the first open end of the first damper housing half to form an assembled damper housing. A recess is formed in the damper housing either diametrically or longitudinally. The expandable damper member is received within the recess and expands to restrict flow in the damper housing and retracts to allow laminar flow through the damper housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Mark Votaw, Joseph Ramunni, Thomas Delp, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Alexander Avruschenko
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Publication number: 20070173192Abstract: A SDHV damper assembly and methods to assemble and install the SDHV damper assembly are disclosed. The SDHV damper assembly includes a first damper housing half comprising a substantially cylindrical tube having a first open end and a second open end. The SDHV damper assembly further includes a second damper housing half comprising a substantially cylindrical tube having a first open end and a second open end. The first open end of the second damper housing half is joined to the first open end of the first damper housing half to form an assembled damper housing. A substantially elliptical damper blade is pivotally mounted within the assembled damper housing along a minor axis of the damper blade. An actuator member is pivotally connected to a first side of the damper blade near a first end of the actuator member. The actuator member extends through an opening in the assembled damper housing and connects to a driving element of a damper actuator at a second end of the actuator member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Mark Votaw, Joseph Ramunni, Thomas Delp, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Alexander Avruschenko
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Publication number: 20070063059Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of pre-defined zones within an environment using an electronic controller are disclosed. The system includes a non-proprietary electronic controller which enables a weighting value to be assigned to each zone within the environment. The electronic controller also detects any zone service calls from sensor devices associated with each of the zones and determines a cumulative weighting value in response to the detected zone service calls. The electronic controller selects an equipment staging combination from at least two possible equipment staging combinations in response to thermal capacity, and an air handler stage is selected in response to at least the cumulative zone weighting value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Mark VOTAW, Joseph RAMUNNI, Thomas DELP, Dennis LAUGHLIN, Al ZELCZER, Leonard ROTH, Vladimir SIPERSHTEYN
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Publication number: 20070057075Abstract: A system and method to control environmental parameters of pre-defined zones within an environment using an electronic controller are disclosed. The system includes an electronic controller which enables a weighting value to be assigned to each zone within the environment. The electronic controller also detects any zone service calls from sensor devices associated with each of the zones and determines a cumulative weighting value in response to the detected zone service calls. The electronic controller selects a staging combination from at least two possible staging combinations in response to at least the cumulative zone weighting value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Mark Votaw, Joseph Ramunni, Thomas Delp, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Leonard Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn