Patents by Inventor Todd Irvin Collins

Todd Irvin Collins 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: 11421711
    Abstract: In a refrigeration unit for use in cooling a space, such as a walk-in cold space, or other system, an easy access fan motor assembly is provided. A motor mount holds the motor with a plurality of legs that couple to a front panel using stud inserts. In some instances the legs are curved and looked like spider legs. A fan guard member covers the fan and is also attached to the stud inserts. By removing fasteners on the stud inserts, the guard member may be removed and the fan motor assembly may be removed from a position exterior to the refrigeration unit for repair or serving. Other systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC
    Inventors: Todd Irvin Collins, Eric C. Moen
  • Publication number: 20210190092
    Abstract: In a refrigeration unit for use in cooling a space, such as a walk-in cold space, or other system, an easy access fan motor assembly is provided. A motor mount holds the motor with a plurality of legs that couple to a front panel using stud inserts. In some instances the legs are curved and looked like spider legs. A fan guard member covers the fan and is also attached to the stud inserts. By removing fasteners on the stud inserts, the guard member may be removed and the fan motor assembly may be removed from a position exterior to the refrigeration unit for repair or serving. Other systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Irvin Collins, Eric C. Moen
  • Patent number: D984615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC
    Inventors: Todd Irvin Collins, Eric C. Moen