Patents by Inventor Marco Monacchii

Marco Monacchii 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).

  • Demand side management of freezer systems
    Patent number: 6631622
    Abstract: The invention provides a freezer system having a freezer, a thermoelectric device, and a controller. The freezer may include a compressor and a compartment, where the compartment may store subfreezing air. The thermoelectric device may be a temperature sensor positioned in thermal communication with the compartment. The controller may be coupled to the compressor and the thermoelectric device. The controller is configured to deliver power to the compressor based on a temperature signal and a control signal. The temperature signal may be from the thermoelectric device and the control signal may be selected from an off/on peak signal and an override signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Bobby A. Ghent, Marco Monacchii