Patents by Inventor Gregory McConnell

Gregory McConnell 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).

  • Methods and systems to convert passive cooling to active cooling
    Patent number: 11555658
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for converting a passive cooling system into an active hydronic ground cooling system. In an aspect, an existing passive cooling device can be first discharged of working fluid. An existing pipe of the passive cooling system can then be cut to a predetermined height. A top portion of the existing pipe can be threaded and fitted with a cap base. Tubing can then be installed within the existing pipe. A cap can be attached to the cap base. The tubing can be attached to a chiller system and filled with coolant. Similar procedure can be applied to convert a thermopile or traditional pipe pile to into an active cooling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Zhaohui Yang, Simon Evans, Gregory McConnell
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO CONVERT PASSIVE COOLING TO ACTIVE COOLING
    Publication number: 20160223270
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for converting a passive cooling system into an active hydronic ground cooling system. In an aspect, an existing passive cooling device can be first discharged of working fluid. An existing pipe of the passive cooling system can then be cut to a predetermined height. A top portion of the existing pipe can be threaded and fitted with a cap base. Tubing can then be installed within the existing pipe. A cap can be attached to the cap base. The tubing can be attached to a chiller system and filled with coolant. Similar procedure can be applied to convert a thermopile or traditional pipe pile to into an active cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Zhaohui Yang, Simon Evans, Gregory McConnell