Patents by Inventor Allen F. Tuthill

Allen F. Tuthill 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).

  • Systems and methods for passive thermal management using phase change material
    Patent number: 8016022
    Abstract: Systems and methods for passive thermal management using phase change material are provided. In one embodiment, a thermal management method is provided. The method comprises securing an electronics assembly to a mounting surface using a thermally insulative support structure; insulating a phase change material within the support structure; and melting the phase change material to reduce heat transfer from an external environment to the electronics assembly during a high temperature transient thermal condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Chad E. Richason, Dean R. Hellickson, Mark W. Watson, Allen F. Tuthill
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PASSIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20080121375
    Abstract: Systems and methods for passive thermal management using phase change material are provided. In one embodiment, a thermal management method is provided. The method comprises securing an electronics assembly to a mounting surface using a thermally insulative support structure; insulating a phase change material within the support structure; and melting the phase change material to reduce heat transfer from an external environment to the electronics assembly during a high temperature transient thermal condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Chad E. Richason, Dean R. Hellickson, Mark W. Watson, Allen F. Tuthill