Patents Assigned to Lennox Industries LLC
  • Patent number: 10753664
    Abstract: An HVAC system includes an indoor unit having a return air duct and a supply air duct in an enclosed space. The HVAC system includes an outdoor unit having a variable-speed condenser fan. A first temperature sensor is disposed in at least one of the return air duct, the supply air duct, or an enclosed space. A controller is operatively coupled to the first temperature sensor, and the variable-speed condenser fan. The controller is configured to determine whether at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring. Responsive to a determination that at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring, the controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed condenser fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh Goel, Eric Berg
  • Patent number: 10641516
    Abstract: The HVAC system includes an evaporator coil and a metering device fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil via a distribution line. The HVAC system includes a variable-speed circulation fan for circulating air around the evaporator coil. A temperature sensor is thermally exposed to the distribution line. At least one controller is operatively coupled to the temperature sensor and to the variable-speed circulation fan. The at least one controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed circulation fan to increase latent capacity of the HVAC system responsive to a determination that a temperature of fluid in the distribution line exceeds an optimal distribution line temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh Goel, Derek Phillips
  • Patent number: 10635060
    Abstract: A method of controlling operations of an HVAC system includes measuring temperature within an enclosed space, receiving a setpoint temperature within the enclosed space, calculating a temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature, and determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a first predetermined temperature differential value. If the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to the first predetermined temperature differential value, determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a second predetermined temperature differential value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rosa Maria Leal, Alan Edens Bennett, Krag Wilson Mercer, Farhad Nick Abrishamkar
  • Publication number: 20190286084
    Abstract: A method of controlling operations of an HVAC system includes measuring temperature within an enclosed space, receiving a setpoint temperature within the enclosed space, calculating a temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature, and determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a first predetermined temperature differential value. If the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to the first predetermined temperature differential value, determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a second predetermined temperature differential value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rosa Maria LEAL, Alan Edens BENNETT, Krag Wilson MERCER, Farhad Nick ABRISHAMKAR
  • Publication number: 20190277533
    Abstract: The HVAC system includes an evaporator coil and a metering device fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil via a distribution line. The HVAC system includes a variable-speed circulation fan for circulating air around the evaporator coil. A temperature sensor is thermally exposed to the distribution line. At least one controller is operatively coupled to the temperature sensor and to the variable-speed circulation fan. The at least one controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed circulation fan to increase latent capacity of the HVAC system responsive to a determination that a temperature of fluid in the distribution line exceeds an optimal distribution line temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh GOEL, Derek Phillips
  • Patent number: 10337755
    Abstract: The HVAC system includes an evaporator coil and a metering device fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil via a distribution line. The HVAC system includes a variable-speed circulation fan for circulating air around the evaporator coil. A temperature sensor is thermally exposed to the distribution line. At least one controller is operatively coupled to the temperature sensor and to the variable-speed circulation fan. The at least one controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed circulation fan to increase latent capacity of the HVAC system responsive to a determination that a temperature of fluid in the distribution line exceeds an optimal distribution line temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh Goel, Derek Phillips
  • Patent number: 10338546
    Abstract: A method of controlling operations of an HVAC system includes measuring temperature within an enclosed space, receiving a setpoint temperature within the enclosed space, calculating a temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature, and determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a first predetermined temperature differential value. If the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to the first predetermined temperature differential value, determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a second predetermined temperature differential value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rosa Maria Leal, Alan Edens Bennett, Krag Wilson Mercer, Farhad Nick Abrishamkar
  • Patent number: 10309679
    Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Siddarth Rajan, John Tran, N., Rakesh Goel, Clay Toombs
  • Publication number: 20190024959
    Abstract: An HVAC system includes an indoor unit having a return air duct and a supply air duct in an enclosed space. The HVAC system includes an outdoor unit having a variable-speed condenser fan. A first temperature sensor is disposed in at least one of the return air duct, the supply air duct, or an enclosed space. A controller is operatively coupled to the first temperature sensor, and the variable-speed condenser fan. The controller is configured to determine whether at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring. Responsive to a determination that at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring, the controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed condenser fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh GOEL, Eric BERG
  • Patent number: 10161662
    Abstract: An HVAC system includes an indoor unit having a return air duct and a supply air duct in an enclosed space. The HVAC system includes an outdoor unit having a variable-speed condenser fan. A first temperature sensor is disposed in at least one of the return air duct, the supply air duct, or an enclosed space. A controller is operatively coupled to the first temperature sensor, and the variable-speed condenser fan. The controller is configured to determine whether at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring. Responsive to a determination that at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring, the controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed condenser fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh Goel, Eric Berg
  • Publication number: 20180187916
    Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Siddarth Rajan, John Tran, Rakesh Goel, Clay Toombs
  • Patent number: 9933181
    Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Siddarth Rajan, John Tran, Rakesh Goel, Clay Toombs
  • Publication number: 20170254553
    Abstract: A method of controlling operations of an HVAC system includes measuring temperature within an enclosed space, receiving a setpoint temperature within the enclosed space, calculating a temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature, and determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a first predetermined temperature differential value. If the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to the first predetermined temperature differential value, determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a second predetermined temperature differential value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rosa Maria LEAL, Alan Edens BENNETT, Krag Wilson MERCER, Farhad Nick ABRISHAMKAR
  • Publication number: 20170227246
    Abstract: A method of controlling a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system includes measuring an ambient temperature and determining whether the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature value. Responsive to a determination that the ambient temperature is below the threshold temperature value, measuring a condenser-fan cycle time of the HVAC system and setting a speed of the compressor based on the measured condenser-fan cycle time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Siddarth RAJAN, John Tran, Rakesh Goel, Clay Toombs
  • Publication number: 20170153052
    Abstract: An HVAC system includes an indoor unit having a return air duct and a supply air duct in an enclosed space. The HVAC system includes an outdoor unit having a variable-speed condenser fan. A first temperature sensor is disposed in at least one of the return air duct, the supply air duct, or an enclosed space. A controller is operatively coupled to the first temperature sensor, and the variable-speed condenser fan. The controller is configured to determine whether at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring. Responsive to a determination that at least one of over-cooling or over-heating of air in the enclosed space is occurring, the controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed condenser fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh GOEL, Eric Berg
  • Publication number: 20170153037
    Abstract: The HVAC system includes an evaporator coil and a metering device fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil via a distribution line. The HVAC system includes a variable-speed circulation fan for circulating air around the evaporator coil. A temperature sensor is thermally exposed to the distribution line. At least one controller is operatively coupled to the temperature sensor and to the variable-speed circulation fan. The at least one controller adjusts a speed of the variable-speed circulation fan to increase latent capacity of the HVAC system responsive to a determination that a temperature of fluid in the distribution line exceeds an optimal distribution line temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Lennox Industries LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh Goel, Derek Phillips