Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Stockton

Kevin R. Stockton 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).

  • Patent number: 11920833
    Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a refrigerant loop having a compressor, where the compressor is configured to circulate a refrigerant through the refrigerant loop, a first heat exchanger disposed along the refrigerant loop, where the first heat exchanger is configured to place the refrigerant in a first heat exchange relationship with a working fluid, and an air handling unit having a second heat exchanger, where the second heat exchanger is configured to place the working fluid in a second heat exchange relationship with an airflow, and where the air handling unit is isolated from the first heat exchanger to reduce or eliminate mixing of refrigerant with the airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak, Douglas A. Kester, Troy E. Smith
  • 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: 20220345858
    Abstract: A control system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a service database including information associated with an HVAC unit. The service database includes data comprising a physical location of the HVAC unit and a service history for the HVAC unit. The control system also includes a user device communicatively coupled to the service database. The user device includes a controller having a memory and a processor. Additionally, the controller is configured to receive user input via the user device indicative of a service action performed on the HVAC unit, and update the service database such that the service history includes the service action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. Sentz, Troy E. Smith, Kevin R. Stockton, Aron M. Seiler
  • Publication number: 20220316770
    Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a refrigerant loop having a compressor, where the compressor is configured to circulate a refrigerant through the refrigerant loop, a first heat exchanger disposed along the refrigerant loop, where the first heat exchanger is configured to place the refrigerant in a first heat exchange relationship with a working fluid, and an air handling unit having a second heat exchanger, where the second heat exchanger is configured to place the working fluid in a second heat exchange relationship with an airflow, and where the air handling unit is isolated from the first heat exchanger to reduce or eliminate mixing of refrigerant with the airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak, Douglas A. Kester, Troy E. Smith
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11274861
    Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a refrigerant loop having a compressor, where the compressor is configured to circulate a refrigerant through the refrigerant loop, a first heat exchanger disposed along the refrigerant loop, where the first heat exchanger is configured to place the refrigerant in a first heat exchange relationship with a working fluid, and an air handling unit having a second heat exchanger, where the second heat exchanger is configured to place the working fluid in a second heat exchange relationship with an airflow, and where the air handling unit is isolated from the first heat exchanger to reduce or eliminate mixing of refrigerant with the airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak, Douglas A. Kester, Troy E. Smith
  • Patent number: 11204192
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable fluid flow system for a temperature control system having a heat exchanger including a plurality of channels configured to transmit working fluid and direct the working fluid through a selection of two or more channel sections. The adjustable fluid flow system includes a first chamber defining a first flow path that is aligned with a first channel section of the two or more channel sections, wherein the first chamber includes a first outlet in fluid communication with the first flow path, and a second chamber defining a second flow path that is aligned with a second channel section of the two or more channel sections, wherein the second chamber includes a second outlet in fluid communication with the second flow path. The adjustable fluid flow system further includes a damper configured to adjust a flow of air along the first flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak
  • 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: 10830538
    Abstract: A heat exchanger that includes a plurality of conduits that transmit a refrigerant therethrough. A valve that actuates to fluidly couple a first set of conduits of the plurality of conduits in a first setting and fluidly couple a second set of conduits of the plurality of conduits in a second setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Nicholas P. Mislak, Kristen Velez-Diaz, Kevin R. Stockton, Stacy S. Lemkelde, Douglas A. Kester
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20190383536
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable fluid flow system for a temperature control system having a heat exchanger including a plurality of channels configured to transmit working fluid and direct the working fluid through a selection of two or more channel sections. The adjustable fluid flow system includes a first chamber defining a first flow path that is aligned with a first channel section of the two or more channel sections, wherein the first chamber includes a first outlet in fluid communication with the first flow path, and a second chamber defining a second flow path that is aligned with a second channel section of the two or more channel sections, wherein the second chamber includes a second outlet in fluid communication with the second flow path. The adjustable fluid flow system further includes a damper configured to adjust a flow of air along the first flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak
  • Publication number: 20190293364
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat exchanger including a tube having a length, and a cross-sectional geometry defined by an inner boundary and an outer boundary extending along the length. The tube is configured to flow a refrigerant fluid within the inner boundary to transfer heat. The cross-sectional geometry varies at respective transition points along the length of the tube. The tube is seamless and undeformed at the transition points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak, Douglas A. Kester, Ryan L. Snider, Stacy S. Lemkelde, Kristen Velez-Diaz
  • Publication number: 20190285348
    Abstract: A heat exchanger that includes a plurality of conduits that transmit a refrigerant therethrough. A valve that actuates to fluidly couple a first set of conduits of the plurality of conduits in a first setting and fluidly couple a second set of conduits of the plurality of conduits in a second setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Nicholas P. Mislak, Kristen Velez-Diaz, Kevin R. Stockton, Stacy S. Lemkelde, Douglas A. Kester
  • Patent number: 10415848
    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an enclosure and an evaporator coil disposed within the enclosure. The HVAC system also includes a pivot member coupled between an edge portion of the evaporator coil and the enclosure. The pivot member is configured to enable the evaporator coil to pivot relative to the enclosure to adjust an operating angle of the evaporator coil during operation of the HVAC system. Additionally, the HVAC system includes an actuator configured to enable pivoting of the evaporator coil to a target operating angle based on an operating parameter input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Nicholas P. Mislak, Kevin R. Stockton, Kristen Velez-Diaz, Douglas A. Kester, Stacy S. Lemkelde
  • Publication number: 20190257096
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) apparatus including a catwalk pivotally attached to the HVAC apparatus such that the catwalk is configured to be folded toward the HVAC apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Curtis W. Caskey, Kevin R. Stockton, Kristen Velez-Diaz, Julie A. Shirey, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Brian J. Zinn, Troy E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180109906
    Abstract: A control system for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a service database including information associated with an HVAC unit. The service database includes data comprising a physical location of the HVAC unit and a service history for the HVAC unit. The control system also includes a user device communicatively coupled to the service database. The user device includes a controller having a memory and a processor. Additionally, the controller is configured to receive user input via the user device indicative of a service action performed on the HVAC unit, and update the service database such that the service history includes the service action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L. Sentz, Troy E. Smith, Kevin R. Stockton, Aron M. Seiler
  • 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: 20180100675
    Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a refrigerant loop having a compressor, where the compressor is configured to circulate a refrigerant through the refrigerant loop, a first heat exchanger disposed along the refrigerant loop, where the first heat exchanger is configured to place the refrigerant in a first heat exchange relationship with a working fluid, and an air handling unit having a second heat exchanger, where the second heat exchanger is configured to place the working fluid in a second heat exchange relationship with an airflow, and where the air handling unit is isolated from the first heat exchanger to reduce or eliminate mixing of refrigerant with the airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan L. Snider, Rajiv K. Karkhanis, Chandra S. Yelamanchili, Curtis W. Caskey, Kevin R. Stockton, Nicholas P. Mislak, Douglas A. Kester, Troy E. Smith