Patents Assigned to AIR
  • Air conditioner
    Patent number: 12173964
    Abstract: An air conditioner includes a plurality of flat tubes, a first header, a second header, a third header and a connecting pipe. The plurality of flat tubes are configured to circulate a gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant. The first header is disposed at an end of the plurality of flat tubes. The second header is disposed at another opposite end of the plurality of flat tubes, and includes a header body and at least one flow disturbing portion. The at least one flow disturbing portion is disposed in the header body and configured to disturb a flow of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant in the header body. The third header is disposed at the another opposite end of the plurality of flat tubes. The connecting pipe communicates with the header body of the second header and the third header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: QINGDAO HISENSE HITACHI AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fali Cao, Yuping Deng, Xiaolei Liu, Yazhou Tang, Heng Zhang
  • Control method and system for refrigeration, oil return and noise reduction of multi-split air-conditioner
    Patent number: 12173943
    Abstract: A control method and system for refrigeration, oil return and noise reduction of a multi-split air-conditioner, wherein the method includes: when the accumulative time that the frequency of a compressor is smaller than the set frequency threshold reaches the oil return cycle and a standby indoor unit exists, conducting an oil return running mode; resetting the accumulative time; starting counting the oil return running time; calculating the indoor unit starting load; determining the opening degree of an expansion valve of the standby indoor unit according to the indoor unit starting load and whether there is anyone in a room where the standby indoor unit is located; controlling the compressor to run according to the set oil return frequency; and when the oil return running time reaches the oil return set time, exiting the oil return running mode, and conducting a normal refrigerating running mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER AIR-CONDITIONING ELECTRONIC CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming Zhang, Deyue Song, Qiang Gao, Haisheng Wang, Dahai Lu, Xiaodi Zhang, Mingjie Zhou
  • Feeding device, in particular ammunition feed of a cannon, having a plurality of containers for receiving one object each, in particular a military active body
    Patent number: 12173980
    Abstract: A feeding device for an automatic loading system. The feeding device has a plurality of containers, each for receiving one object, and at least one actuator for opening and closing the containers. Each container has one slider and two shell segments arranged pivotably on a holder. The shell segments are pivoted back and forth in a functionally effective manner between a release position and a holding position by linear displacement of the slider. The slider is actuated by releasable contact with the actuator, and/or the slide acts on the shell segments via a control surface and a control element interacting with the control surface. The control element moves along the control surface when the slide is displaced linearly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: RHEINMETALL AIR DEFENCE AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Stolz, Thomas Strebel Marzano
  • System and method for asset inventory and urgent resupply
    Patent number: 12175421
    Abstract: A system for asset inventory and resupply for supplying individuals in remote locations is disclosed. The individuals may be people and/or machines. The system and method involve providing multiple individuals in the field with sensors that automatically collect data on the expenditure of their supplies. In some cases, wearable sensors are provided to people in the field. The data is sent to a central depository which tracks their inventory of supplies and anticipates needed supplies, compiles and packages additional supplies so that the additional supplies can be delivered to the individuals in the field. A precision supply delivery system is provided for delivering the supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Austin Ahern, Eric Dittman, Michael Anderson, Acierto Cabigas, III, Ashton Barnes, Elliott Weiler, David Rochester
  • Methods and systems for optimizing battery recharge management for use with an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
    Patent number: 12172544
    Abstract: Aspects relate to methods and systems for optimizing battery recharge management for use with an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. An exemplary system includes an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft comprising at least battery mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft cand configured to power at least an aircraft component of the eVTOL aircraft, wherein the at least a battery comprises a plurality of battery cells, and at least a sensor, configured to measure battery data associated with the at least a battery, and a server remote from the eVTOL and in communication with the at least a sensor, wherein the server is configured to receive the battery data from the at least a sensor, receive mission data associated with a planned flight mission of the eVTOL aircraft, and generate a recharge time as a function of the battery data and the mission data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: John Charles Palombini
  • Apparatus and Process for Removal of Heavy Hydrocarbons from a Feed Gas
    Publication number: 20240417639
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for removal of heavy hydrocarbons (e.g., hydrocarbons that include five or more carbons such as pentane and hexane, etc.) from a feed (e.g., a feed comprised of methane and impurities) can include a scrub column and a stabilizer column arranged so that a portion of a first stream output from the stabilizer column is fed to the scrubber column to function as a reflux stream. Embodiments are provided in which the scrub column produces a stream comprising mostly methane (e.g. over 85 mole percent methane) and reduced heavy hydrocarbons so that reduced operational costs and improved operational flexibility can be realized in downstream natural gas liquefaction operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Julian Roberts
  • Electric vehicle charger for an electric vehicle and a method of deploying charging cable for connection with the electric vehicle
    Patent number: 12168400
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charger for an electric vehicle is provided. The electric vehicle charger includes a charging cable and a charging connector mechanically connected to the charging cable. The charging connector includes a rotation mechanism that may control a “pay in” and a “pay out” function of the electric vehicle charger, a cable reel configured to stow the charging cable, and a first idler drum associated with the cable reel. The first idler drum may produce a resultant force during the “pay out” function, thereby pushing the charging cable away from the cable reel. The rotation mechanism may include a rotary actuator mechanically connected to the cable reel. The rotary actuator may rotate the cable reel and produce the resultant force during the “pay out” function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Hall
  • Breezeless structure for air conditioner and air conditioner having the same
    Patent number: 12169073
    Abstract: A breezeless structure and an air conditioner are provided. The breezeless structure has an air dispersing structure, which has a stationary blade assembly and a rotating member spaced apart from each other in an air-flowing direction. The rotating member is rotatable relative to the stationary blade assembly. The stationary blade assembly has a plurality of stationary blades spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the stationary blade assembly. The rotating member has a plurality of rotating blades spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the rotating member. Each rotating blade is obliquely disposed to allow air to flow on opposite side walls of the rotating blade. Alternatively or additionally, each stationary blade is obliquely disposed to allow air to flow on opposite side walls of the stationary blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignees: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhengqing Yi, Ansheng Ji, Peng Xie, Qiwei Liu, Fuxing Zhai, Shaosheng Guo, Jian He
  • Networking method for household appliance, household appliance, and terminal device
    Patent number: 12170658
    Abstract: A networking method for a household appliance, a household appliance, and a terminal device are provided. The household appliance is provided with a network module. According to the method, the network module receives router information and the account and the password of a router transmitted by a mobile terminal. The router information contains time-related data required for logging into the router; according to the router information and the account and the password of the router, log into the router.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignees: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lin Yan
  • Managed connecting service for mass transit baggage
    Patent number: 12168527
    Abstract: Systems and methods for interlining checked bags between two unaffiliated airlines. The traveler may purchase the interlining service and be assured that the checked bags associated with that service will be automatically transferred from their first flight to their next flight. The traveler does not have to collect the checked bag, and then re-check it onto the second flight, which may allow a traveler to say with in the security zone of the airport, where permitted by airport flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Air Black Box Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Hance, Andrew Bliesner, Timothy O'Neil-Dunne
  • Apparatus and method for displaying pilot authority
    Patent number: 12168523
    Abstract: This application discloses an apparatus and method for displaying pilot control authority. This apparatus and method include using a controller to identify a condition of an aircraft and determine a limitation in pilot control authority. Using this, an indicator on a display may show a visual representation of a pilot control authority, the limitations thereof, and a pilot input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Hoekje List, Vincent Moeykens
  • Biological sound acquisition device
    Patent number: 12167930
    Abstract: A biological sound acquisition device (10) includes a housing (100), a first acceleration sensor (210), and a second acceleration sensor (220). The first acceleration sensor (210) is disposed in the housing (100). The first acceleration sensor (210) is mechanically connected to the housing (100) through a first vibration damping member (410). The second acceleration sensor (220) is disposed in the housing (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: AIR WATER BIODESIGN INC.
    Inventor: Shunichi Satomi
  • TOOLLESS INSTALLATION OF VENT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20240410614
    Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A connector provides a snap-in configuration that permits or effectuates toolless installation of the filtered air vent apparatus. A filter is selectively and removably positioned behind the grill and in the air passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Filtrex Pure Air, LLC
    Inventor: Dominic Pecchia
  • BASEBOARD VENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20240410615
    Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A dual-mode filter support is sized to fit within the vent housing body in the air passageway. A filter is selectively and removably positioned on the dual-mode filter support behind the grill and in the air passageway. The dual-mode filter support is selectively movable between the first mode and the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Filtrex Pure Air, LLC
    Inventor: Dominic Pecchia
  • TWO PIECE VENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20240410612
    Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A connector provides a snap-in configuration that permits or effectuates toolless installation of the filtered air vent apparatus. A filter is selectively and removably positioned behind the grill and in the air passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Filtrex Pure Air, LLC
    Inventor: Dominic Pecchia
  • TOOLLESS INSTALLATION AND CLEANING OF VENT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20240410613
    Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A connector provides a snap-in configuration that permits or effectuates toolless installation of the filtered air vent apparatus. A filter is selectively and removably positioned behind the grill and in the air passageway. The grill may be removable connected to the vent housing body to allow the grill to be cleaned a number of different manners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Filtrex Pure Air, LLC
    Inventor: Dominic Pecchia
  • PROCESS FOR PURIFICATION OF HELIUM TO VERY HIGH PURITY
    Publication number: 20240409409
    Abstract: A process for purifying a helium containing stream, including introducing a feed gas stream into a first membrane separation unit, thereby producing a first permeate stream, and a first residue stream. Introducing the first permeate stream into a first dehydrogenation unit, thereby producing a first dehydrogenated gas stream. Introducing the first dehydrogenated gas stream into a second membrane separation unit, thereby producing a second permeate stream, and a second residue stream. Introducing the second permeate stream into a second dehydrogenation unit, thereby producing a second dehydrogenated gas stream. And introducing the second dehydrogenated gas stream into a helium pressure swing adsorption unit, thereby producing a product helium stream, and a helium-lean stream. Wherein the product helium stream contains more than 99.9% mol helium, and less than 0.1% mol hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Air Liquide Advanced Technologies U.S. LLC
    Inventors: Paul TERRIEN, Kirsten O’SULLIVAN
  • ENDOVASCULAR VARIABLE AORTIC CONTROL CATHETER
    Publication number: 20240407787
    Abstract: Endovascular variable aortic control catheters (EVACC) are provided that are adapted to augment upstream blood pressure and regulate downstream blood flow for patients in shock. The EVACC devices provide improved treatment for truncal wounds, which may be used for example on a battlefield, thereby increasing survivability of injured soldiers. The devices are a catheter-based system having a proximal hand piece for controlled deployment of the device through a delivery sheath. A collapsible, wire framework supports an expandable and collapsible occlusion barrier. The wire basket and occlusion barrier expand to fit within the lumen of the aorta. Various movable elements are used to adjust an adjustable passageway to regulate controlled anterograde blood flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Timothy K. Williams, Lucas Paul Neff
  • Vertical take-off and landing tilt-wing aircraft
    Patent number: D1054959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Transcend Air Corporation
    Inventors: Peter H. Schmidt, Mike James, Clifford Gunsallus, Robert DiRusso
  • Vertical take-off and landing tilt-wing passenger aircraft
    Patent number: D1054960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Transcend Air Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Spitzer, Eugene Nemirovsky, Clifford Gunsallus, Robert DiRusso, Peter H. Schmidt, Gregory O. Bruell