Patents by Inventor Dmitri Kossakovski
Dmitri Kossakovski 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: 9865794Abstract: Thermoelectric devices with interface materials and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. A thermoelectric device can include at least one shunt, at least one thermoelectric element in thermal and electrical communication with the at least one shunt, and at least one interface material between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element. The at least one interface material can comprise a plurality of regions comprising a core material with each region separated from one another and surrounded by a shell material. The interface material can be configured to undergo deformation under (i) a normal load between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element or (ii) a shear load between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element. The deformation can reduce interface stress between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Vladimir Jovovic, Dmitri Kossakovski, Ellen M. Heian
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Publication number: 20170361676Abstract: Features for a vapor compression system configured to cool and/or heat (i.e. thermally condition) two or more distinct climate controlled vehicle interior components via a common thermal bus are disclosed. Some embodiments employ a single compressor. Some embodiments employ multiple compressors and/or thermal buses, each servicing components located within respective interior thermal zones of a vehicle, for example a front row seat zone, second and/or third row seat zones, and/or an overhead zone and/or a trunk zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Ioannis Androulakis, Maurice Edward Phillips Gunderson, Wayne Swoyer Kauffman, III, Dmitri Kossakovski, Darren Andrew Schumacher, Scott Wolas
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Publication number: 20170314824Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Todd Robert Barnhart, Alfred Piggott
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Publication number: 20170271728Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include a heat spreader positioned near a localized heat general of the electrical device. A fin can be connected to the heat spreader with a thermoelectric device positioned on the fin. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Alfred Piggott, Todd Robert Barnhart
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Patent number: 9671142Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Todd Robert Barnhart, Alfred Piggott
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Publication number: 20170135490Abstract: A support device or chair can include an inductive charging systems can be used to charge a battery. The chair or support device can include a climate control system to provide personal comfort to an occupant, such as an office worker, using personal thermal amenity devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Dennis Craig Andrix, Vladimir Jovovic, Wayne Swoyer Kauffman, III, Dmitri Kossakovski, David Marquette, Daniel J. Pace, Darren Andrew Schumacher, John Terech, Robert M. Vidojevski
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Patent number: 9590282Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include a heat spreader positioned near a localized heat general of the electrical device. A fin can be connected to the heat spreader with a thermoelectric device positioned on the fin. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Alfred Piggott, Todd Barnhart
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Publication number: 20160363513Abstract: An atmospheric condensate collector and electrospray source apparatus. The apparatus has a cooler having a surface with a sharp point. The cooler generates a condensate from ambient atmosphere exposed to the cooler. A ground electrode is electrically and mechanically separated from the cooler. A high voltage power supply switchably provides a high voltage between the sharp point of the cooler and the ground electrode. A controller is electrically connected to the cooler power supply and the high voltage power supply. The controller controls the operation of the cooler power supply and the high voltage power supply. The atmospheric condensate collector and electrospray ionizer apparatus generates the condensate and generates particulate spray from the condensate in response to command signals issued from the controller. In some embodiments, an analyzer is provided to analyze particles of the spray to determine the chemical composition of the condensate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Fedor D. Kossakovski, Dmitri A. Kossakovski, Jesse L. Beauchamp, Monika E. Freiser
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Publication number: 20160240903Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include a heat spreader positioned near a localized heat general of the electrical device. A fin can be connected to the heat spreader with a thermoelectric device positioned on the fin. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Alfred Piggott, Todd Barnhart
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Patent number: 9293680Abstract: Cartridge-based thermoelectric assemblies and systems are provided which include at least one shunt configured to extend around a conduit, a plurality of thermoelectric elements in thermal communication and in electrical communication with the at least one shunt with at least a portion of the at least one shunt sandwiched between the at least one first thermoelectric element and the at least one second thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric elements are electrically isolated from the conduit. The thermoelectric assemblies and systems further include at least one heat exchanger in thermal communication with the at least one shunt and configured to be in thermal communication with a second fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Eric Poliquin, Douglas T. Crane, Vladimir Jovovic, Joseph Dean, Dmitri Kossakovski, John Walter LaGrandeur
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Publication number: 20160072037Abstract: Thermoelectric devices with interface materials and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. A thermoelectric device can include at least one shunt, at least one thermoelectric element in thermal and electrical communication with the at least one shunt, and at least one interface material between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element. The at least one interface material can comprise a plurality of regions comprising a core material with each region separated from one another and surrounded by a shell material. The interface material can be configured to undergo deformation under (i) a normal load between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element or (ii) a shear load between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element. The deformation can reduce interface stress between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Vladimir Jovovic, Dmitri Kossakovski, Ellen M. Heian
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Publication number: 20150372356Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Dmitri KOSSAKOVSKI, Alfred PIGGOTT
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Publication number: 20150357692Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor. The thermoelectric management system can be integrated with the management system of the electrical device on a printed circuit substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Alfred Piggott, Dmitri Kossakovski, Todd Robert Barnhart
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Patent number: 9178128Abstract: Thermoelectric devices with interface materials and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. A thermoelectric device can include at least one shunt, at least one thermoelectric element in thermal and electrical communication with the at least one shunt, and at least one interface material between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element. The at least one interface material can comprise a plurality of regions comprising a core material with each region separated from one another and surrounded by a shell material. The interface material can be configured to undergo deformation under (i) a normal load between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element or (ii) a shear load between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element. The deformation can reduce interface stress between the at least one shunt and the at least one thermoelectric element.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Vladimir Jovovic, Dmitri Kossakovski, Ellen M. Heian
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Publication number: 20150194590Abstract: In certain embodiments, a thermoelectric assembly and method is provided that can be configured to be in thermal communication with a generally tubular first fluid conduit configured to allow a first fluid to flow through the first fluid conduit along a first direction. The thermoelectric assembly can extend at least partially around a perimeter of the first fluid conduit. The thermoelectric assembly can include a plurality of thermoelectric sub-assemblies aligned with one another along the perimeter of the first fluid conduit. Each thermoelectric sub-assembly can include a plurality of thermoelectric elements in parallel electrical communication with one another. Each thermoelectric sub-assembly can also include at least one shunt comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be in thermal communication with and mechanically coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric elements and be in thermal communication with at least one second fluid conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: John LaGrandeur, Eric Poliquin, Dmitri Kossakovski, Vladimir Jovovic
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Patent number: 9006557Abstract: A thermoelectric assembly and method are provided. The thermoelectric assembly can extend at least partially around a perimeter of a first fluid conduit. The thermoelectric assembly can include a plurality of thermoelectric sub-assemblies aligned with one another along the perimeter of the first fluid conduit. Each thermoelectric sub-assembly can include a plurality of thermoelectric elements in parallel electrical communication with one another, and at least one shunt a plurality of electrically insulating elements to prevent current flow in a plane perpendicular to the first direction between adjacent thermoelectric sub-assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: John LaGrandeur, Eric Poliquin, Dmitri Kossakovski, Vladimir Jovovic
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Publication number: 20140331688Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Todd Robert Bamhart, Alfred Piggott
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Publication number: 20140190185Abstract: A thermoelectric assembly and a method of operating a thermoelectric assembly are provided. The thermoelectric assembly includes at least one thermoelectric subassembly configured to be in thermal communication with a heat source and configured to be in thermal communication with a heat sink. The at least one thermoelectric subassembly includes at least one thermoelectric element including a hot side at a first temperature and a cold side at a second temperature lower than the first temperature. The thermoelectric assembly further includes a controller in operative communication with the at least one thermoelectric subassembly. The controller is configured to adjust the first temperature by adjusting an electrical current of the at least one thermoelectric subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Lon E. Bell, Douglas T. Crane, Vladimir Jovovic, Eric Poliquin, Joseph Dean, Zhiwu Fang, Dmitri Kossakovski
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Patent number: 8722222Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Dmitri Kossakovski, Todd Robert Barnhart, Alfred Piggott
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Publication number: 20130340802Abstract: A thermoelectric system includes at least one thermoelectric generator which includes at least one cold-side heat exchanger, at least one hot-side heat exchanger, and a plurality of thermoelectric elements in thermal communication with the at least one cold-side heat exchanger and in thermal communication with the at least one hot-side heat exchanger. The system further includes a combustible fluid, wherein the at least one cold-side heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat to the combustible fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Vladimir Jovovic, Douglas T. Crane, Dmitri Kossakovski