Patents by Inventor Zachary Chapin

Zachary Chapin 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: 20240175609
    Abstract: An air conditioning system including swappable/interchangeable heat exchanger access panels with accessory mounting capabilities is disclosed. The air conditioning system includes a heat exchanger, a drain pan beneath the heat exchanger to collect condensation from the heat exchanger, a bracket with an opening coupled to the heat exchanger, a plurality of interchangeable access panels adapted to be interchangeably mounted to the opening on the bracket, and an accessory coupled to one of the plurality of access panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventor: Zachary Chapin
  • Patent number: 11892207
    Abstract: An air conditioning system including swappable/interchangeable heat exchanger access panels with accessory mounting capabilities is disclosed. The air conditioning system includes a heat exchanger, a drain pan beneath the heat exchanger to collect condensation from the heat exchanger, a bracket with an opening coupled to the heat exchanger, a plurality of interchangeable access panels adapted to be interchangeably mounted to the opening on the bracket, and an accessory coupled to one of the plurality of access panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zachary Chapin
  • Patent number: 11815284
    Abstract: A dehumidifier system is provided. The dehumidifier system may include a condensate tank and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier may be positionable between at least one deployed position and at least one stowed position relative to the condensate tank. The condensate tank and the dehumidifier may telescope relative to each other. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include one or more stacking structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weiming Li, Zhigang Xing, Zachary Chapin
  • Publication number: 20230314013
    Abstract: A dehumidifier with a nesting sensor is provided. The dehumidifier system includes a condensate tank and a dehumidifier that may be positionable between at least one deployed configuration and at least one stowed configuration relative to the condensate tank. The stowed configuration has the apparatus nested within an internal volume of the condensate tank. The dehumidifier system includes a protuberance on the bottom of the condensate tank to activate a switch of the dehumidifier, and a magnet on the bottom of the condensate tank to activate a Hall-effect sensor of the dehumidifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew DeRossett, Zachary Chapin
  • Publication number: 20230213214
    Abstract: A hybrid window air conditioning unit is disclosed. The hybrid window air conditioning unit may include an indoor unit and an outdoor unit operatively connected by a connection unit. The connection unit may have an interior channel containing refrigerant piping and electrical wiring connecting between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. In some embodiments, the hybrid air conditioning may include a height-adjustable outdoor unit mounting assembly to allow the outdoor unit to be disposed substantially flush with or below a window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: David Leezer, Zachary Chapin, Adam Schultz
  • Publication number: 20230093227
    Abstract: An air conditioning system including swappable/interchangeable heat exchanger access panels with accessory mounting capabilities is disclosed. The air conditioning system includes a heat exchanger, a drain pan beneath the heat exchanger to collect condensation from the heat exchanger, a bracket with an opening coupled to the heat exchanger, a plurality of interchangeable access panels adapted to be interchangeably mounted to the opening on the bracket, and an accessory coupled to one of the plurality of access panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Zachary Chapin
  • Publication number: 20230018141
    Abstract: A dehumidifier system is provided. The dehumidifier system may include a condensate tank and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier may be positionable between at least one deployed position and at least one stowed position relative to the condensate tank. The condensate tank and the dehumidifier may telescope relative to each other. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include one or more stacking structures. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include a pump pick-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew DeRossett, Zachary Chapin
  • Publication number: 20220290876
    Abstract: A dehumidifier without a condensate tank is provided. The dehumidifier may include a housing, one or more outlets, and no condensate tank. The dehumidifier may be positioned directly above a floor drain and/or a drain within a utility sink during operation. The dehumidifier may include a pump. The dehumidifier may include one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Zachary Chapin, Adam Schultz, David Leezer
  • Publication number: 20210333010
    Abstract: A dehumidifier system is provided. The dehumidifier system may include a condensate tank and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier may be positionable between at least one deployed position and at least one stowed position relative to the condensate tank. The condensate tank and the dehumidifier may telescope relative to each other. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include one or more stacking structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Yongyi Yang, Zhigang Xing, Zachary Chapin
  • Publication number: 20210332990
    Abstract: A dehumidifier system is provided. The dehumidifier system may include a condensate tank and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier may be positionable between at least one deployed position and at least one stowed position relative to the condensate tank. The condensate tank and the dehumidifier may telescope relative to each other. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include one or more stacking structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Midea Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yongyi YANG, Zhigang XING, Zachary CHAPIN
  • Patent number: 10788226
    Abstract: A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC through which make-up air may flow. An indoor fan urges a flow of primary make-up air at a primary flow rate and an auxiliary fan urges a flow of auxiliary make-up air at an auxiliary flow rate. A controller determines a target make-up air flow rate, e.g., based on a user setting which is determined from building code calculations factoring in expected room occupancy, room size, and other factors. The controller then operates the auxiliary fan to urge the flow of auxiliary make-up air at the auxiliary flow rate which is substantially equivalent to the target make-up air flow rate minus the primary flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Chapin, Christopher Bryan Rissler
  • Publication number: 20200088419
    Abstract: An air conditioner unit and thermostat assembly are provided herein. The air conditioner unit may include an outdoor heat exchanger assembly, an indoor heat exchanger assembly, a compressor, a bulkhead, a first resettable thermostat, a second resettable thermostat, and a one-shot thermostat. The first resettable thermostat may be positioned within an indoor portion. The first resettable thermostat may be configured to regulate a temperature within the air conditioner unit. The second resettable thermostat may be positioned within the indoor portion. The second resettable thermostat may be spaced apart from the first resettable thermostat along a lateral direction. The one-shot thermostat may be positioned within the indoor portion between the first resettable thermostat and the second resettable thermostat along a lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Dustin Henderson, Joshua Duane Longenecker, Zachary Chapin
  • Patent number: 10488071
    Abstract: A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods of operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a bulkhead having a vent aperture through which an auxiliary fan urges a flow of make-up air into the room and a vent door for controlling the flow of make-up air. A method for detecting the position of the vent door includes operating the auxiliary fan at a first power level to reach a target speed, switching the position of the vent door, and operating the auxiliary fan at a second power level to maintain the target speed. The first power level and the second power level are compared to determine whether the vent door is in the open position or the closed position, with an increased power level indicating that the door is closed and a decreased power level indicating that the door is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Fradkin, Zachary Chapin
  • Publication number: 20180347835
    Abstract: A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC through which make-up air may flow. An indoor fan urges a flow of primary make-up air at a primary flow rate and an auxiliary fan urges a flow of auxiliary make-up air at an auxiliary flow rate. A controller determines a target make-up air flow rate, e.g., based on a user setting which is determined from building code calculations factoring in expected room occupancy, room size, and other factors. The controller then operates the auxiliary fan to urge the flow of auxiliary make-up air at the auxiliary flow rate which is substantially equivalent to the target make-up air flow rate minus the primary flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Zachary Chapin, Christopher Bryan Rissler
  • Publication number: 20180231266
    Abstract: A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods of operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a bulkhead having a vent aperture through which an auxiliary fan urges a flow of make-up air into the room and a vent door for controlling the flow of make-up air. A method for detecting the position of the vent door includes operating the auxiliary fan at a first power level to reach a target speed, switching the position of the vent door, and operating the auxiliary fan at a second power level to maintain the target speed. The first power level and the second power level are compared to determine whether the vent door is in the open position or the closed position, with an increased power level indicating that the door is closed and a decreased power level indicating that the door is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Mike Fradkin, Zachary Chapin