Patents by Inventor Henry Greist

Henry Greist 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: 20230366581
    Abstract: An HVAC system includes one or more air quality sensors, each configured to measure an air quality and a thermostat communicatively coupled to the one or more air quality sensors. The thermostat receives indoor air quality measurements from the one or more air quality sensors. An indoor air quality score is determined based at least in part on the received indoor air quality measurements. The thermostat determines, based at least in part on the indoor air quality score, a mitigation action, wherein the mitigation action comprises one or more actions selected from the group of: (i) a filtering action comprising filtering air provided to the space using an air purification subsystem, and (ii) a ventilation action comprising ventilating the space using a ventilation subsystem. The mitigation action is executed, or implemented, by adjusting one or more components of the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist, Elena Smirnova, Pete Hrejsa, Emile Abi-Habib, Dhishan Kande
  • Publication number: 20230324262
    Abstract: An air quality measuring device that includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber. The first chamber includes a first inlet configured to receive a first airflow, a first outlet configured to receive a first portion of the first airflow, and a second outlet configured to receive a second portion of the first airflow. The second chamber includes a second inlet configured to receive the first portion of the first airflow and a first sensor disposed within the second chamber. The third chamber includes a third inlet configured to receive the second portion of the first airflow and a second sensor disposed within the third chamber. The fourth chamber includes a fourth inlet configured to receive the second portion of the first airflow and a third sensor disposed within the fourth chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Surendran Ramasamy, Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani, Calvin Michaelis
  • Patent number: 11519839
    Abstract: A pressure probe includes a tube having an output end, an internal passage, an axial run, and pressure orifices axially aligned along a downstream side of the axial run. The pressure orifices are in communication with the output end through the internal passage and an upstream side of the axial run that is opposite from the downstream side of the axial run and does not include a pressure orifice. The downstream side is perpendicular to airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani
  • Patent number: 11391656
    Abstract: A pressure probe includes a tube having an output end, an internal passage, an axial run, and pressure orifices axially aligned along a downstream side of the axial run. The pressure orifices are in communication with the output end through the internal passage and an upstream side of the axial run that is opposite from the downstream side of the axial run and does not include a pressure orifice. The downstream side is perpendicular to airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani
  • Publication number: 20210190657
    Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a pressure probe. In some embodiments, the pressure probe includes a tube having an output end, an internal passage, an axial run, and pressure orifices axially aligned along a downstream side of the axial run. In some embodiments, the pressure orifices are in communication with the output end through the internal passage and an upstream side of the axial run that is opposite from the downstream side of the axial run and does not include a pressure orifice. Additionally, in some embodiments, the downstream side is perpendicular to airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani
  • Publication number: 20210190656
    Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a pressure probe. In some embodiments, the pressure probe includes a tube having an output end, an internal passage, an axial run, and pressure orifices axially aligned along a downstream side of the axial run. In some embodiments, the pressure orifices are in communication with the output end through the internal passage and an upstream side of the axial run that is opposite from the downstream side of the axial run and does not include a pressure orifice. Additionally, in some embodiments, the downstream side is perpendicular to airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Henry GREIST, Sanjeev HINGORANI
  • Patent number: 10955324
    Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a pressure probe. In some embodiments, the pressure probe includes a tube having an output end, an internal passage, an axial run, and pressure orifices axially aligned along a downstream side of the axial run. In some embodiments, the pressure orifices are in communication with the output end through the internal passage and an upstream side of the axial run that is opposite from the downstream side of the axial run and does not include a pressure orifice. Additionally, in some embodiments, the downstream side is perpendicular to airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani
  • Patent number: 10518206
    Abstract: A method includes initiating, by a controller of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system, a filter calibration procedure, curve fitting a first line based on a plurality of static pressure measurements and corresponding flowrates of air, and generating a second line based on the first line. The method further includes determining a first static pressure measurement sensed by at least one sensor in response to determining that a first flowrate of air has been moved by the at least one blower and comparing the first static pressure value to a predicted static pressure value of the second line, the predicted static pressure value corresponding to the first flowrate of air. The method further includes determining that an air filter of the HVAC system has no more usable life in response to determining that the first static pressure value is greater than the predicted static pressure value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist, Peter Hrejsa
  • Publication number: 20190374894
    Abstract: A method includes initiating, by a controller of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system, a filter calibration procedure, curve fitting a first line based on a plurality of static pressure measurements and corresponding flowrates of air, and generating a second line based on the first line. The method further includes determining a first static pressure measurement sensed by at least one sensor in response to determining that a first flowrate of air has been moved by the at least one blower and comparing the first static pressure value to a predicted static pressure value of the second line, the predicted static pressure value corresponding to the first flowrate of air. The method further includes determining that an air filter of the HVAC system has no more usable life in response to determining that the first static pressure value is greater than the predicted static pressure value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist, Peter Hrejsa
  • Publication number: 20190204196
    Abstract: In an example a pressure probe includes a tube having an output end, an internal passage, an axial run and pressure orifices axially aligned along a downstream side of the axial run. According to an aspect an upstream side of the axial run opposite from the downstream side of the axial run does not have a pressure orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani
  • Patent number: 10092672
    Abstract: An air filtration media for use with a heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) system is provided. The filtration media comprises an air filter media layer having a first and second side, a PCO media layer having a first and second side, and a barrier layer positioned between the second side of the air filter media layer and the first side of the PCO media layer. The air filter media layer, barrier layer, and PCO layer are pleated together and enclosed within a frame for placement adjacent a light source within a plenum of the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Thomas Wolowicz, Henry Greist
  • Patent number: 9751077
    Abstract: In various implementations, a filter may include a substrate and manganese oxide coupled to the substrate. The filter may at least remove particles and/or chemicals from a gaseous stream. In some implementations, the filter may be capable of degrading at least one of formaldehyde or ozone present in a gaseous stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: LENNOX INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist
  • Publication number: 20170035927
    Abstract: An air filtration media for use with a heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) system is provided. The filtration media comprises an air filter media layer having a first and second side, a PCO media layer having a first and second side, and a barrier layer positioned between the second side of the air filter media layer and the first side of the PCO media layer. The air filter media layer, barrier layer, and PCO layer are pleated together and enclosed within a frame for placement adjacent a light source within a plenum of the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeev HINGORANI, Thomas WOLOWICZ, Henry GREIST
  • Patent number: 9498555
    Abstract: An air filtration media for use with a heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) system is provided. The filtration media comprises an air filter media layer having a first and second side, a PCO media layer having a first and second side, and a barrier layer positioned between the second side of the air filter media layer and the first side of the PCO media layer. The air filter media layer, barrier layer, and PCO layer are pleated together and enclosed within a frame for placement adjacent a light source within a plenum of the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Thomas Wolowicz, Henry Greist
  • Publication number: 20160214085
    Abstract: In various implementations, a filter may include a substrate and manganese oxide coupled to the substrate. The filter may at least remove particles and/or chemicals from a gaseous stream. In some implementations, the filter may be capable of degrading at least one of formaldehyde or ozone present in a gaseous stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist
  • Patent number: 9333488
    Abstract: In various implementations, a filter may include a substrate and manganese oxide coupled to the substrate. The filter may at least remove particles and/or chemicals from a gaseous stream. In some implementations, the filter may be capable of degrading at least one of formaldehyde or ozone present in a gaseous stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist
  • Publication number: 20150093294
    Abstract: In various implementations, a filter may include a substrate and manganese oxide coupled to the substrate. The filter may at least remove particles and/or chemicals from a gaseous stream. In some implementations, the filter may be capable of degrading at least one of formaldehyde or ozone present in a gaseous stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Henry Greist
  • Publication number: 20140369894
    Abstract: An air filtration media for use with a heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) system is provided. The filtration media comprises an air filter media layer having a first and second side, a PCO media layer having a first and second side, and a barrier layer positioned between the second side of the air filter media layer and the first side of the PCO media layer. The air filter media layer, barrier layer, and PCO layer are pleated together and enclosed within a frame for placement adjacent a light source within a plenum of the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Sanjeev Hingorani, Thomas Wolowicz, Henry Greist
  • Patent number: 8382874
    Abstract: There is provided herein an air filter that includes one or more foldable extension flaps that can be folded and secured against the frame to provided an extend thickness dimension for the frame of the air filter, which allows the same filter to be used in either a smaller or larger filter slot within an HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani
  • Publication number: 20110314781
    Abstract: There is provided herein an air filter that includes one or more foldable extension flaps that can be folded and secured against the frame to provided an extend thickness dimension for the frame of the air filter, which allows the same filter to be used in either a smaller or larger filter slot within an HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Lennox Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Henry Greist, Sanjeev Hingorani