Patents Examined by Dominick L Plakkoottam
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Patent number: 11725656Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a fixed scroll and a movable scroll. The fixed-side wrap extends, from a main surface of the fixed-side end plate, along a first direction with a fixed-side dimension set in advance. The movable-side wrap extends, from a main surface of the movable-side end plate, along the first direction with a movable-side dimension set in advance. The fixed and movable side dimensions are set such that a fixed-side first region receives a force that presses the movable scroll against the fixed scroll when the movable scroll is inclined with respect to the fixed scroll. The fixed-side first region includes a distal end surface of a part between 0.0 and 0.5 turns from a fixed-side reference point set in advance and located on an outermost periphery of the fixed-side wrap, and a distal end surface of a part between 1.0 and 1.5 turns from the fixed-side reference point.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Kouji Tanaka, Yoshinobu Yosuke
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Patent number: 11719244Abstract: A pump and method for pumping a gas are disclosed. The pump comprises a rotor and a stator. At least one of the rotor or stator comprises at least one liquid opening configured for fluid communication with a liquid source. The liquid opening is configured such that in response to a driving force exerted on liquid from the liquid source a stream of liquid is output from the opening, the stream of liquid forming a liquid blade between the rotor and the stator, gas confined by said stator, said rotor and said liquid blade being driven through said pump from a gas inlet towards a gas outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Edwards LimitedInventors: Ian David Stones, Nigel Paul Schofield, Ian Andrew Norton
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Patent number: 11713758Abstract: A cam ring is capable of moving while rolling on a cam support surface. The cam ring is provided such that within a range in which the cam ring can move on the cam support surface, an eccentricity amount increasing-side angle is always greater than an eccentricity amount decreasing-side angle. On a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of a driving shaft, the eccentricity amount increasing-side angle is an angle, in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the driving shaft, from a first reference line, which connects a tangent point between the cam ring and the cam support surface to a rolling center of the cam ring, to a starting end of a first discharge port. The eccentricity amount decreasing-side angle is an angle, in the rotation direction of the drive shaft, from the first reference line to a terminal end of the first discharge port.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: HITACHI ASTEMO, LTD.Inventor: Tetsuya Ishii
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Patent number: 11713760Abstract: A compressor system (10) and an intake pipe (300) used for the compressor system (10), wherein the intake pipe (300) comprises: a lubricant separator (310), which is configured to separate a lubricant which is in a compression fluid flowing through the intake pipe (300); and a first lubricant supply pipe (340), which is configured to supply the separated lubricant to a first compressor (100) or a second compressor (200) in the compressor system (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ping Zhao, Junshan Pan, Ji Liang
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Patent number: 11713761Abstract: A shunt-enhanced decompression and pulsation trap (SEDAPT) for a screw compressor assists internal compression (IC), reduces gas pulsation and NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness), and improves off-design efficiency, without using a slide valve and/or a serial pulsation dampener. The SEDAPT includes an inner casing, e.g., an integral part of the compressor chamber, and an outer casing, e.g., surrounding part of the inner casing near the compressor discharge port, forming at least one diffusing chamber with an outflow orifice or nozzle equipped with an ODV (one-direction valve) at the outflow exit and a feedback region that provides a feedback outflow loop between the compressor chamber and the compressor discharge port. The SEDAPT automatically bleeds or compensates cavity pressure to meet different outlet pressures, eliminates or reduces energy waste, gas pulsations and NVH associated with any over-compression and under-compression before the discharge port opens.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventors: Paul Xiubao Huang, Sean William Yonkers
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Patent number: 11703055Abstract: A rotary compressor is provided that may include a rotational shaft, first and second bearings configured to support the rotational shaft in a radial direction, a cylinder disposed between the first and second bearings to form a compression space, a rotor disposed in the compression space and coupled to the rotational shaft to compress a refrigerant as the rotor rotates, and at least one vane slidably inserted into the rotor, the at least one vane coming into contact with an inner peripheral surface of the cylinder to separate the compression space into a plurality of regions. At least one of the first bearing and the second bearing may include first and second pockets formed on a surface facing the rotor, and at least one of the first pocket and the second pocket may be formed in an asymmetrical shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jinung Shin, Seoungmin Kang, Joonhong Park
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Patent number: 11703042Abstract: A suction muffler for a reciprocating compressor comprises a first housing portion and a second hosing portion. The first housing portion comprising a first inlet opening, and a second inlet opening. The second housing portion comprises a blocking member configured to block one of a first refrigerant flow path from the first inlet opening to a suction muffler outlet and a second refrigerant flow path from the second inlet opening to the suction muffler outlet. The blocking member can be provided in different configurations by a selection of the second housing portion or by configuring the relative arrangement of the first housing portion and the second housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Devices SingaporeInventors: San Haw Chong, Zhen Chyen Lau
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Patent number: 11703056Abstract: A plastic pump comprises a complete body having an inner body made of a fluorine resin and an outer body made of a plastic material by molding the plastic material in a first mold after fixing a pre-manufactured inner body to the first mold, an impeller made of a fluorine resin material by means of injection molding, and an impeller cover made of a plastic material by molding the plastic material in a second mold to protect the impeller, and a fluid transporting path is lined with the fluorine resin of the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: FLUONICS CORP.Inventor: Sang Seon Lee
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Patent number: 11698059Abstract: A pump device includes a rotary motor, a compartment for insertion of a disposable pump part, and one or more pulsation-reduction elements. The disposable pump part includes an input port, an output port, and a dual-action reciprocating assembly. The input port is configured for intaking fluid. The output port is configured for outputting the fluid. The dual-action reciprocating assembly is configured for pumping the fluid. The assembly includes a single piston and a rod configured to be coupled to the rotary motor, so as to drive the piston. The one or more pulsation-reduction elements are configured to reduce a pulsation in the outputted fluid, caused by the single-piston dual-action reciprocating assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Yehuda Algawi, Assaf Govari, Gili Attias, Ilya Sitnitsky
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Patent number: 11698069Abstract: An electronic board includes a board, and includes on the board: a power input part inputting power output from an in-vehicle power supply; a drive circuit driving a drive source; a controller controlling driving of the drive source performed by the drive circuit; and a drive command signal input part inputting a drive command signal transmitted from outside. The electronic board further includes on the board: a drive command signal detection circuit capable of detecting the drive command signal, and controlling whether to supply the power input to the power input part to the controller based on whether the drive command signal is detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: NIDEC TOSOK CORPORATIONInventor: Yusaku Seki
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Patent number: 11692559Abstract: The invention discloses a micro hydraulic suspension mechanical pump structure and an assembling method thereof. The hydraulic suspension micro pump includes a volute, an upper end cap, a positioning sheet, an impeller, a hollow cup motor, a waterproof cover, and a rotor. The hollow cup motor includes a motor casing, a motor bottom cap, a magnet rotor, a coil, and an iron core. The waterproof cover is in a separated state from the motor, and a lower part has a positioning boss to implement radial cooperation with a recess at a corresponding position of the motor. At the same time, there is the sheet between the recess and the boss to implement axial positioning of the waterproof cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Xiaobing Luo, Guanying Xing, Hao Zou, Tao Hong, Yiwen Fan, Weiwei Liao, Song Xue
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Patent number: 11692548Abstract: A compressor includes a shell, a first scroll member, a second scroll member and a sealing assembly. The shell defines a first pressure region and a second pressure region. The first scroll member is disposed within the shell and includes a first end plate and a first scroll wrap. The second scroll member includes a second end plate and a second scroll wrap. The second scroll wrap meshingly engages the first scroll wrap to define a compression chamber therebetween. The seal assembly fluidly separates the first and second pressure regions from each other. The seal assembly includes a first plate, a second plate, a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The first sealing member is sealingly engaged with the first plate and the second plate. The second sealing member is sealingly engaged with the first sealing member and the first plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James W. McBean, Aasif M. Nadaf, Shawn W. Vehr
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Patent number: 11686307Abstract: A scroll type compressor includes an orbiting scroll including an orbiting wrap and a fixed scroll including a fixed wrap, in which first and second oil channels are respectively configured to supply oil to inner and outer oil channels formed by the orbiting wrap and the fixed wrap. Thus, the scroll type compressor has an oil channel structure that allows oil feeding into to the scrolls.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Kyungho Lee, Minho Lee, Kangwook Lee
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Patent number: 11686323Abstract: An electric ceiling fan that is suitable for safe operation in outdoor conditions and is capable of being subjected to high pressure washing without damage.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Hunter Pacific International Pty LtdInventors: Philip Allen, Zhao Jian Quan
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Patent number: 11680568Abstract: A compressor includes a compression mechanism and a driveshaft that drives the compression mechanism. The driveshaft may include a first axially extending passage, a second axially extending passage, and a lubricant distribution passage. The first and second axially extending passages may be radially offset from each other and may intersect each other at an overlap region. The first and second axially extending passages are in fluid communication with each other at the overlap region. The lubricant distribution passage may extend from the first axially extending passage through an outer diametrical surface of the driveshaft. The lubricant distribution passage may be disposed at a first axial distance from a first axial end of the driveshaft. A first axial end of the overlap region may be disposed at a second axial distance from the first axial end of the driveshaft. The first axial distance may be greater than the second axial distance.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jesus Angel Nohales Herraiz, Xiaogeng Su, Sheng Liang
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Patent number: 11674511Abstract: Disclosed are a movable scroll device for a scroll compressor and a method for manufacturing same. The method includes: manufacturing the movable scroll device by means of casting steps, so that the movable scroll device includes a movable scroll end plate, with a movable scroll blade provided on a first side face of the movable scroll end plate; and a hub vertically extending outwards from the middle of a second side face of the movable scroll end plate; and fabricating at least one centroid adjustment recess on the hub. By the method, the centroid of the movable scroll device can be adjusted in a more flexible, precise, active and targeted manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xuan Liu, Jing Huang
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Patent number: 11674515Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a casing, a scroll compression mechanism, a motor, a crankshaft, a bearing, a frame fixed to the casing; and an oil separation member fixed to the frame. The motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable in a rotational direction. The bearing rotatably supports the crankshaft. The oil separation member suppresses mixing of a refrigerant and a lubricating oil. The frame supports the bearing and has first and second fixed legs fixed to the casing. The oil separation member has a first horizontal and inclined surfaces. The first inclined surface has a first inclined surface upstream portion and a first inclined surface downstream portion. The first inclined surface downstream portion is disposed higher than the first inclined surface upstream portion. The first horizontal surface, the first inclined surface, and the first fixed leg are disposed in order from upstream to downstream in the rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Kousuke Araki, Yoshitomo Tsuka
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Patent number: 11674508Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor system provide high output pressure and high throughput. In some embodiments, modular diaphragm compressors are stacked with a clamping mechanism pressing the compressor modules together. In embodiments, multiple stacks are provided as stages of a pressurization process. In embodiments, a main stage valve controls one or more pressure circuits for one or more hydraulic actuators of compressor modules. In embodiments, orifices configured for damping are incorporated to control actuator piston movement within a compressor module.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: PDC Machines Inc.Inventors: Chris Turner, Guy Babbitt, Alex Beckerman, Bryce Whitehill, Garrett Casassa
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Patent number: 11668292Abstract: A rolling diaphragm 5 of a rolling diaphragm pump 1 has a movable portion 31 reciprocatable together with a piston 3, a fixed portion 32 fixed to a housing 2, and a thin film portion 33 connecting the movable portion 31 and the fixed portion 32 and bending due to reciprocation of the piston 3. A rubber layer 6 is overlaid on the thin film portion 33 without being adhered to the thin film portion 33, an end portion 6a on the movable portion 31 side of the rubber layer 6 is fixed to the piston 3, and an end portion 6b on the fixed portion 32 side of the rubber layer 6 is fixed to the housing 2.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazukiyo Teshima, Yu Notoji, Shingo Higuchi
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Patent number: 11668305Abstract: A vacuum device, in particular to a vacuum pump, includes a reservoir for an operating medium; an outlet connector arranged at or in the reservoir; and a selection device that selectively closes or opens the outlet connector or an outlet line, which is connected via the outlet connector to the reservoir, in dependence on whether the operating medium or water is present at the outlet connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: PFEIFFER VACUUM GMBHInventor: Steffen Herrmann