Patents Examined by Cassey D Bauer
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Patent number: 12202330Abstract: A battery cooling device capable of cooling an entire battery more evenly includes a one-side heat exchanger configured to cool a one side surface, and an other-side heat exchanger configured to cool the other side surface, which is a surface facing the one side surface. The one-side heat exchanger includes heat exchange units from a one-side first heat exchange unit to a one-side nth heat exchange unit in an order in which refrigerant flows. The other-side heat exchanger includes heat exchange units from an other-side nth heat exchange unit to an other-side first heat exchange unit in the order in which refrigerant flows. The other-side first heat exchange unit to the other-side nth heat exchange unit are provided at positions where the other-side first heat exchange unit to the other-side nth heat exchange unit face the one-side first heat exchange unit to the one-side nth heat exchange unit, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Valeo Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Osamu Takahashi, Kazuya Kurahashi
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Phase change material panel and passive thermally controlled shipping container employing the panels
Patent number: 12202665Abstract: A phase change thermal storage unit having has at least one conformational feature selected from (i) a fill port located proximate a corner of the of the panel, (ii) internal contouring that alters the thickness of the phase change material retention chamber for creating an average thickness of the chamber within a central portion of the chamber which is less than the average thickness of the chamber within a peripheral portion of the chamber, and (iii) fingertip indentation handles proximate each and every edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Inventors: Kai Goellner, Jason John Miller -
Patent number: 12203699Abstract: A cold plunge water generation assembly for a tub enclosure that is capable of receiving water from an outside water source, chilling said water with an electric water cooling system to a temperature within a range of 33-45° F. and delivering said chilled water to a cold water storage tank for storage. The assembly includes a cold water pump fluidly coupled to the cold water storage tank and an electric controller communicatively coupled to the cold water pump, the electric water cooling system, and an electric display on the assembly, wherein the electric controller is operably configured to selectively initiate the water cooling system to chill incoming liquid for storage in the cold water storage tank and cause the cold water pump to induce a flow of the chilled liquid to the cold water supply conduit and out through the faucet coupled to the tub enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Inventor: Riley Mudd
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Patent number: 12196449Abstract: Herein is detailed a 3-rotor drying system for producing technical air having a very low dew point comprising three rotary desiccant dryers, each rotary desiccant dryer comprising a drying sector and a regeneration sector, the rotary desiccant dryers arranged in sequence and sharing a common regeneration-air flow path for passing regeneration-air through the respective regeneration sectors of the rotary desiccant dryers and a common intake-air flow path for passing intake-air through the respective drying sectors of the rotary desiccant dryers for dehumidifying the intake-air to product-air having a very low dew point.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Torbad APSInventors: Thomas Ronnow Olesen, Rasmus Toftegaard, Jesper Lund Jorgensen
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Patent number: 12196477Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator including one or more modules having a plurality of rooms. An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a refrigerator including a plurality of refrigerator modules, wherein the refrigerator modules include: a cabinet forming an outer shape and having a plurality of storage chambers therein; doors provided in the cabinet and provided for each storage chamber; a radiant cooling plate which forms the rear wall of the storage chambers, and is provided to block the communication of air between the inner portions of the storage chambers and cool the inner portions of the storage chambers through radiant cooling; a refrigerant pipe flow path located at the rear side of the radiant cooling plate to exchange heat with the radiant cooling plate; and a machine room which discharges the refrigerant to the refrigerant pipe flow path and sucks the refrigerant having exchanged heat with the radiant cooling plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Chanho Chun, Junlae Park, Hyokeun Park, Taehee Lee
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Patent number: 12188717Abstract: Thermo-chemical recuperation systems, devices, and methods are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Embodiments may generally relate to the field of refrigeration and/or heat pumping. Within that field, some embodiments apply to the recuperation or recapturing of both thermal and chemical potential in a freeze point suppression cycle. Some embodiments include a method and/or system of thermo-chemical recuperation that includes creating a flow of ice and flowing a brine against the flow of the ice. Some embodiments manage the thermal and chemical potentials by mixing a dilute brine stream exiting an ice mixing vessel with an ice stream before it enters the ice mixing vessel. By controlling this mixing in a counter-flow or step-wise cross flow manner with sufficient steps, both the thermal and chemical potential of the dilute bine stream may be recuperated.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Rebound Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell Goldfarbmuren, Luke Erickson
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Patent number: 12179551Abstract: Provided is a heat management system of a vehicle including: a cooling circuit including a radiator, a first valve, a first pump, and at least one electric part which are connected through a cooling water line; a battery cooling circuit including a second pump and a battery module which are connected through a battery cooling water line; a chiller installed in the battery cooling water line between the second pump and the battery module, and connected to a refrigerant line of an air-conditioning device through a refrigerant connection line; a first cooling water connection line; and a second cooling water connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Ze Wen Shi, Dal Kim
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Patent number: 12178263Abstract: A dual-function vest for keeping the body cool and providing cool drinking water. The vest has multiple ice pockets dispersed throughout an area of the vest. The ice pockets are fluidly interconnected to each through fluid channels, wherein water can flow between the multiple ice pockets. A port can be provided in the vest to provide access to an inner volume of the vest. Water can be filled into the multiple ice pockets through the port and also water can be drawn through the port. A long tube can be connected to the port while the free end of the long tube can act as a drinking spout.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Inventor: Yitzchok Twersky
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Patent number: 12181174Abstract: A ceiling type air conditioner includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a heat exchanger provided inside the housing to exchange heat with air suctioned through the inlet, a blower fan configured to cause the air having heat exchanged with the heat exchanger to flow such that the air having heat exchanged is discharged through the outlet, and a blade unit configured to guide the air discharged to the outlet. The blade unit includes a main blade, a sub-blade, and a guide link provided to guide a movement of the sub-blade.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Munsub Kim, Jaewoo Choi, Hyunwuk Kang, Hyeongjoon Seo, Churju Lee, Duhan Jung, Jun Hwang
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Patent number: 12173949Abstract: A delivery robot loading box state management system includes a loading box provided in a delivery robot such that a delivery product is loaded therein; a sensing unit capable of detecting the state of the inside of the loading box; a temperature control unit capable of adjusting the temperature inside the loading box; a deodorizing unit for removing odors inside the loading box; and a control unit for controlling the operation of at least one of the temperature control unit or the deodorizing unit according to the detection result of the sensing unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: WOOWA BROTHERS CO., LTD.Inventors: Myung Sik Kim, Jin Seok Park, Jun Woo Kim
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Patent number: 12173959Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body that defines a storage space, a door configured to open or close the storage space, and a dispenser located in the door and configured to dispense cooled water and purified water. The refrigerator also includes a purified water input part that inputs a command for dispensing the purified water, a cooled water input part that inputs a command for dispensing the cooled water, and a dispensing amount input part that sets an amount of purified water to be dispensed based on the purified water being selected through the purified water input part. The refrigerator further includes a filter device located within the storage space to purify water supplied from a water supply source, and a water tank storing water that has passed through the filter device in a cooled state.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jongho Yun, Siyeon An, Kyutae Park, Kyungsoo Park, Seonkyu Kim, Hyokku Kwon, Hangbok Lee
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Patent number: 12168386Abstract: An embodiment vehicle thermal management system includes a first refrigeration cycle including a first refrigerant loop in which a first refrigerant is circulated, a battery cooling subsystem including a battery coolant loop in which a battery-side coolant is circulated, wherein the battery coolant loop is fluidly connected to a battery, a second refrigeration cycle including a second refrigerant loop in which a second refrigerant is circulated, the second refrigeration cycle comprising a condenser thermally connected to the battery cooling subsystem, a refrigerant chiller thermally connecting the first refrigeration cycle and the second refrigeration cycle, and a battery chiller thermally connecting the second refrigeration cycle and the battery cooling subsystem, wherein the condenser is located on a downstream side of the battery chiller in the second refrigerant loop.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Tae Han Kim, Jae Hyun Song
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Patent number: 12152830Abstract: A refrigerator including a main body having a storeroom, an inner door rotatably coupled to the main body and having a door opening, an outer door rotatably arranged in front of the inner door to open or close the door opening, a dispenser including a water-intake space and an operation lever and configured to supply water to the water-intake space by manipulation of the operation lever, and an automatic water supplier including a water container installation space formed to have a water container mounted and a water level sensor configured to detect a water level of the water container, and configured to supply water into the water container to fill the water container with a certain amount of water. The water-intake space and the water container installation space may be arranged in the door opening of the inner door to be accessed while the inner door is closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Juno Kwon, Jin Jeong, Gahyeong Kim, Hocheol Cho
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Patent number: 12139388Abstract: An ice-making mechanism and a water dispenser with the mechanism include an ice-making box configured to make ice cubes, the ice-making box is in communication with a water source, so that the water source supplies water to the ice-making box, an evaporator sleeved on the ice-making box, the evaporator is configured to cool the water in the ice-making box to make the ice cubes, an ice storage basket configured for storing the ice cubes, the ice storage basket is located on a side of the ice-making box away from the ground and is in communication with the ice-making box, and a cold water tank configured for storing cold water, the cold water tank is in communication with the ice storage basket.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2024Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: NINGBO AQUART ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO., LTDInventors: Chunyun Zhang, Jinlong Pan, Shenggui Long, Zhaoxi Feng
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Patent number: 12130069Abstract: A system for temperature-controlled transport of food on a vehicle includes food carts including an opening for ingress of air and an opening for egress of air and a refrigeration system including air ducts configured to convey pressurized air from the refrigeration unit to the food carts, including air outlets configured to interface with the food carts, air ducts configured to convey air from the food carts to the refrigeration unit, including air inlets configured to interface with the food carts, wherein the air outlets and air inlets include a spring-loaded valve configured for automatically opening when a food cart rests against the valve, and for automatically closing when said food cart no longer rests against the valve, one or more fans configured for circulating air within the air ducts, and, an ultraviolet (UV) light sterilization system located within the air ducts.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Inventors: Peter Berkeley, Derek Bartlett
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Patent number: 12130070Abstract: The present invention discloses an air duct shielding device and an air-cooled refrigerator; the air duct shielding device includes: a fan base having a plurality of air outlets; a first adjusting part having a rotary disc portion and a plurality of first shielding sheets arranged at intervals, the first adjusting part being configured to controllably rotate around an axis of the rotary disc portion; and a second adjusting part provided between the first adjusting part and the fan base, the second adjusting part having a plurality of second shielding sheets arranged at intervals; wherein when the first adjusting part rotates around the axis of the rotary disc portion, the second adjusting part is driven to rotate, such that the first shielding sheet and/or the second shielding sheet completely shield(s), partially shield(s) or completely expose(s) each air outlet, thereby adjusting an air outlet area of each of the plural air outlets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.Inventors: Yancheng Zhao, Huan Zhang, Falin Yang, Baolong Mao
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Patent number: 12123638Abstract: A refrigerator includes a filter, a receiver, a manifold, and a cam. The filter has a handle extending therefrom. The receiver defines a cavity configured to receive the filter. The manifold is configured to engage an opposing end of the filter relative to the handle via axial rotation of the filter. The manifold is configured to pivot upward to transition the filter to an activated position. The manifold is configured to pivot downward to transition the filter to a deactivated position. The cam is configured to interfere with the handle in response to partial axial rotation of the filter to prevent the filter from pivoting upward to the activated position. The cam is configured to provide clearance for the handle in response to full axial rotation of the filter to facilitate the filter pivoting upward to the activated position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: David Cooper, Mark Graff, James Guarino, Deepak Mankar, Gowardhan Parikshit, Ranjit Pandurang Patil, Rohit Tendulkar
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Patent number: 12123613Abstract: An air-conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner are provided. The indoor unit has a frame, a chassis and a sealing member. The frame has an accommodating cavity. The frame is provided on the chassis, and the chassis is located in the accommodating cavity. The chassis and the frame cooperate to form an outlet communicating with the accommodating cavity. The chassis is provided with an accommodating slot adjacent to the outlet. The accommodating slot contains a driving device. The sealing member can seal the accommodating slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignees: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Hongliang Yuan, Weidong Zhang, Fenghua Jiang, Zheyuan Zhang, Biao Huang
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Patent number: 12117231Abstract: An ice maker (126) including an ice maker frame having an air inlet provided at a first end thereof. An ice tray (144) is rotatably secured to the ice maker frame and configured to form ice pieces therein. An air handler (142) includes an outlet diffuser having a central body defined by a first wall—and a radially spaced apart second wall, wherein a plurality of radially extending fins are disposed between the first and second walls. Each of the fins is spaced apart, one from the other, along an outer peripheral surface of the first wall. In an installed position, the outlet diffuser is disposed directly adjacent the air inlet at the first end of the ice maker frame. A method is provided for synchronizing an ice making cycle of an ice making unit and a defrost cycle of an evaporator.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Jose Carlos Trejo Olvera, Thomas W. McCollough, Raony Barrios
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Patent number: 12117226Abstract: A refrigerator according to the present disclosure includes a storage chamber configured to store food, a cooler configured to supply cold to the storage chamber, a first temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature in the storage chamber, a first tray configured to form a portion of an ice making cell that is a space in which water is phase-changed into ice by the cold, a second tray configured to form another portion of the ice making cell, a water supply part configured to supply water to the ice making cell, a second temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature of water or ice in the ice making cell, a heater configured to be positioned adjacent to at least one of the first tray and the second tray, and a controller configured to control the heater, in which the controller controls the degree of supercooling of water to be reduced in at least one or more of a first section from the completion of a preparation step for water supply until the start of the water supply, a second section fType: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Donghoon Lee, Donghoon Lee, Wookyong Lee, Seungseob Yeom, Yongjun Bae, Sunggyun Son, Chongyoung Park