Patents by Inventor Christopher David Ertel

Christopher David Ertel 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).

  • System and method of distributing airflow in a transport refrigeration unit
    Patent number: 10434841
    Abstract: Systems and methods to distribute airflow in an internal space of a transport unit are described. The airflow distribution system may include an airflow distributor forming an airflow passage with a roof of the transport unit. The airflow distribution system may be also configured to allow airflow to discharge from a gap between the airflow distributor and the roof. The gap may be provided by at least one spacer between the airflow distributor and the roof. A back end of the airflow distribution system may be configured to provide a back pressure to the airflow passage while allowing the airflow to discharge. In operation, a front end of the airflow distribution system may be configured to receive airflow. The airflow can be distributed along the airflow passage and be discharged from the gap and the back end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Thermo King Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher David Ertel, Abhijith Balakrishna, Wilson Samuel Jesudason Lawrence, Rajesh Ps, Wayne Donnellan, Kenneth Gleeson, Gary Mullins, John Gough
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING AIRFLOW IN A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT
    Publication number: 20150360542
    Abstract: Systems and methods to distribute airflow in an internal space of a transport unit are described. The airflow distribution system may include an airflow distributor forming an airflow passage with a roof of the transport unit. The airflow distribution system may be also configured to allow airflow to discharge from a gap between the airflow distributor and the roof. The gap may be provided by at least one spacer between the airflow distributor and the roof. A back end of the airflow distribution system may be configured to provide a back pressure to the airflow passage while allowing the airflow to discharge. In operation, a front end of the airflow distribution system may be configured to receive airflow. The airflow can be distributed along the airflow passage and be discharged from the gap and the back end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher David Ertel, Abhijith Balakrishna, Wilson Samuel Jesudason Lawrence, Rajesh PS, Wayne Donnellan, Kenneth Gleeson, Gary Mullins, John Gough
  • Air chute
    Patent number: D733285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher David Ertel, Abhijith Balakrishna, Wilson Samuel Jesudason Lawrence
  • Air chute bracket
    Patent number: D736062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Christopher David Ertel