Patents by Inventor Harold J. Dubensky

Harold J. Dubensky 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).

  • Publication number: 20230344380
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Patent number: 11689145
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Publication number: 20220247341
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Patent number: 11342881
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Publication number: 20210058021
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Patent number: 10914487
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a first control configured to control a supply of power to a plurality of compressors based on an air flow through the HVAC system exceeding a first threshold, and a second control configured to supply power to a subset of compressors of the plurality of compressors based on the air flow through the HVAC system exceeding a second threshold while being below the first threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: David P. Gillmen, Harold J. Dubensky, Sandeep K. Chodapaneedi
  • Patent number: 10833625
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Patent number: 10712034
    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes an air moving device configured to move air through the HVAC system, a first variable frequency drive (VFD) configured to drive the air moving device, and a second VFD configured to drive the air moving device, wherein the first VFD and the second VFD are configured receive control instructions and to selectively operate based on the control instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ryan E. Hill, Harold J. Dubensky, Sandeep K. Chodapaneedi, Lindsey C. Walker, Nivedita Nath, Keith L. Glatfelter, Bhushan D. Vichare, Gnanesh Suvvada, Siddappa R. Bidari, Justin M. Fantom, Deepak S. Kollabettu, William J. Skinner, Jr., David A. Shearer, David P. Gillmen
  • Publication number: 20200132333
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a first control configured to control a supply of power to a plurality of compressors based on an air flow through the HVAC system exceeding a first threshold, and a second control configured to supply power to a subset of compressors of the plurality of compressors based on the air flow through the HVAC system exceeding a second threshold while being below the first threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: David P. Gillmen, Harold J. Dubensky, Sandeep K. Chodapaneedi
  • Publication number: 20190293312
    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes an air moving device configured to move air through the HVAC system, a first variable frequency drive (VFD) configured to drive the air moving device, and a second VFD configured to drive the air moving device, wherein the first VFD and the second VFD are configured receive control instructions and to selectively operate based on the control instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan E. Hill, JR., Harold J. Dubensky, Sandeep K. Chodapaneedi, Lindsey C. Walker, Nivedita Nath, Keith L. Glatfelter, Bhushan D. Vichare, Gnanesh Suvvada, Siddappa R. Bidari, Justin M. Fantom, Deepak S. Kollabettu, William J. Skinner, JR., David A. Shearer, David P. Gillmen
  • Publication number: 20180102726
    Abstract: A fan assembly is provided. The fan assembly includes a fan, a motor that is coupled to the fan, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) that is coupled to the motor. The motor includes a maximum rated speed that is greater than a maximum structural speed limit of the fan, and the VFD includes a current output limit configured to limit an operational speed of the motor to be less than or equal to the maximum structural speed limit of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, James K. Spitzer, Roderick Ray Sentz, Kevin R. Stockton
  • Publication number: 20110105011
    Abstract: An access door assembly for use in an air-handling unit provides a structural member that prevents over-compression of gaskets by the access door panel for improved gasket life and effectiveness and increases the thermal efficiency properties or the air-handling unit. The access door assembly has a ā€œZā€ shaped cross-section and includes a gasket channel and an anti-compression leg having a rim to prevent over compression of the gasket located in the gasket channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Harold J. DUBENSKY, Mark D. MOYERS, Tim J. ROGGE, Todd CARLSON, Robert D. MYERS, Robert E. BENDER, Martin D. WEATHERD
  • Patent number: 7891210
    Abstract: An HVAC&R system including a blower system having a vertical motor adjustment is provided. The HVAC&R system includes a cooling unit, a heating unit, an air conditioning unit, and a blower unit. The blower unit includes a blower assembly having a fan unit within a fan unit support frame. A motor attached to a height adjustable motor base is attached to a top surface of the fan unit support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, Wayne Joseph Pierjok, Jyotindra S. Shah, Martin Dale Weatherd, Robert E. Bender, Bryan Burnworth
  • Publication number: 20090191069
    Abstract: An HVAC&R system including a blower system having a vertical motor adjustment is provided. The HVAC&R system includes a cooling unit, a heating unit, an air conditioning unit, and a blower unit. The blower unit includes a blower assembly having a fan unit within a fan unit support frame. A motor attached to a height adjustable motor base is attached to a top surface of the fan unit support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Harold J. DUBENSKY, Wayne Joseph PIERJOK, Jyotindra S. SHAH, Martin Dale WEATHERD, Robert E. BENDER, Bryan BURNWORTH
  • Publication number: 20090170420
    Abstract: An air handling unit having multiple fans includes a damper assembly to limit recirculation of air past a non-operating fan. The damper assembly includes a panel adjustably positioned between two channels to allow the discharge of the multiple fans to be substantially opened or to be substantially closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Harold J. DUBENSKY, Wayne Joseph PIERJOK, Jyotindra S. SHAH, Martin Dale WEATHERD, Robert E. BENDER, Bryan K. BURNWORTH
  • Patent number: 7334377
    Abstract: An air handling unit (AHU) for housing a number of components used in a heating or cooling system to provide forced air for climate control in a particular structure includes a single raceway construction having both low thermal conductivity and enhanced mechanical properties for use with lifting the AHU; a single insulated panel construction having a minimum number of components as well as enhanced mechanical properties for use as the floor in an AHU compartment; to minimize costs associated with fabrication and installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, Jack Yue Jia, Dennis R. Runkle, Wayne Joseph Pierjok, Dennis Wayne Smith, Martin Dale Weatherd, Kevin Lee Stein, Nathan E. Pears, Dennis Timothy Diamond, Robert H. Edgell
  • Patent number: 7128302
    Abstract: A support system for an air handling unit (AHU) including a first rail supporting the AHU and a second rail supporting the first rail. A vibration isolator is disposed between the first rail and the second rail to vibrationally isolate the AHU from the second rail. The vibration isolator includes a spring secured between opposed spring retainers. An adjusting member threadedly receives the upper spring retainer. The first rail structurally carries the guide member along at least two positions. An angle is secured to the second rail, and the second end of the structural member slidably engages the guide member. Rotating the adjusting member with respect to the spring retainer in one direction compresses the spring between the spring retainers to support the weight of the first rail and the AHU. The angle constrains the AHU to movement along the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: York International Corporation
    Inventors: Harold J. Dubensky, Wayne Joseph Pierjok, Robert H. Edgell, Jyotindra S. Shah, Anthony J. Reardon