Patents by Inventor Kevin C. Allmaras

Kevin C. Allmaras 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).

  • IR TRANSLATOR PROVIDING DEMAND-CONTROL FOR DUCTLESS SPLIT HVAC SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150100163
    Abstract: An infrared translator device for controlling a control unit of a ductless split heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system. The IRT device includes a long-distance communications module and includes at least one local communications module. The IRT device also includes a processor in electrical communication with the long-distance communications module and the local communications module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin C. Allmaras, Ryan F. Brager, Roger W. Rognli
  • LOAD MANAGEMENT AWARE FAN CONTROL
    Publication number: 20120017611
    Abstract: A fan-control device for overriding normal operation of a circulation fan delivering conditioned air through ductwork in an unconditioned space. The fan-control device includes a detection circuit and a fan relay. The detection circuit is configured to detect a cooling system control voltage and a cooling system control current and to output a fan control override signal when the cooling system control voltage is detected and the cooling system control current is absent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: James A. Coffel, Roger W. Rognli, Kevin C. Allmaras, Brock M. Simonson