Patents by Inventor William J. Carlson

William J. Carlson 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: 20230349389
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20230349544
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. The invention includes a vented mechanical equipment casing configured to include an opening to direct a portion of the air exiting the fan cavity into an equipment chamber housing the mechanical equipment and configured to direct the air to encounter the mechanical equipment and operate to reduce the temperature of the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Go Fan Yourself, LLC
    Inventors: Darrin W. Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20230220981
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Go Fan Yourself, LLC
    Inventors: Darrin W. Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20230220156
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include one or more UV-C light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the UV-C unit. The UV-C unit is mounted on either a universal mounting mechanism or a mobile support unit to provide mobility to the UV-C unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Go Fan Yourself, LLC
    Inventors: Darrin W. Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11698081
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Go Fan Yourself, LLC
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11608974
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Go Fan Yourself, LLC
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20220120425
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20220056923
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11168703
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11137134
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20200166043
    Abstract: A manifold including a stepped louvre to control airflow along a fan blade. A fan blade for use in a high volume, low-speed fan, wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The fan distributes airflow from the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson, Jeffrey William Buske
  • Patent number: 10527046
    Abstract: A manifold including a stepped louvre to control airflow along a fan blade. A fan blade for use in a high volume, low-speed fan, wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The fan distributes airflow from the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson, Jeffrey William Buske
  • Publication number: 20200003224
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James c. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20190323696
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 10428831
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D874639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D884239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D893010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D893072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D930815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson