Patents by Inventor Aaron M. Bright

Aaron M. Bright 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).

  • Method for managing a refrigerant charge in a multi-purpose HVAC system
    Patent number: 10006670
    Abstract: A method for managing a refrigerant charge in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by removing power from an indoor fan for a first duration of time prior to switching at least one valve to configure a second refrigerant circuit for satisfying a water heating demand. A method for managing a refrigerant charge in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by removing power from a water pump for a second duration of time prior to switching at least one valve to reconfigure a first refrigerant circuit to satisfy an interior space heating demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek Leman, Matthew Austin, Aaron M. Bright
  • System and Method for Using an Electronic Expansion Valve to Control a Discharge Pressure in a Multi-Purpose HVAC System
    Publication number: 20150052914
    Abstract: A method for using an electronic expansion device in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by operating a first controller to monitor the operating discharge pressure from the compressor; and operating the first controller to produce a signal designating expansion of an orifice within the electronic expansion valve when the operating discharge pressure is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Derek Leman, Aaron M. Bright, Matthew Austin
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING A WATER HEATING CYCLE IN A MULTI-PURPOSE HVAC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150040841
    Abstract: A method for improving a water heater cycle in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by operating a water pump at a first rate of speed until the entering water temperature is within a desirable range, or the water pump has operated at the first rate of speed for a predetermined time, then operating the water pump at a second rate of speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Leman, Aaron M. Bright
  • METHOD FOR MANAGING A REFRIGERANT CHARGE IN A MULTI-PURPOSE HVAC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140326004
    Abstract: A method for managing a refrigerant charge in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by removing power from an indoor fan for a first duration of time prior to switching at least one valve to configure a second refrigerant circuit for satisfying a water heating demand. A method for managing a refrigerant charge in a system for heating water and conditioning an interior space by removing power from a water pump for a second duration of time prior to switching at least one valve to reconfigure a first refrigerant circuit to satisfy an interior space heating demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Leman, Matthew Austin, Aaron M. Bright