Patents by Inventor Andrew S. Geffken

Andrew S. Geffken 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).

  • Patent number: 9581167
    Abstract: An isothermal turbo-compressor-condenser-expander arrangement includes heat-transferring blades that are mounted on, or surround, individual conduits. In operation, the open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. The assembly includes a first plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly from a first central hub to an outer perimeter with first radial conduits that transport refrigerant under centrifugal force and compression from the hub to the outer perimeter. The first radial conduits include heat exchanging blades. A second plurality of spokes extend radially outwardly from a second central hub that each includes a second thermally-insulated conduit that transports refrigerant from the outer perimeter to the second central hub. Axial conduits extend axially at the outer perimeter. At least some of the axial conduits include an axial blade in thermal communication with the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Appollo Wind Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Benoit Roisin, Andrew S. Geffken, Ian E. Graves
  • Publication number: 20140069138
    Abstract: An isothermal turbo-compressor-condenser-expander arrangement includes heat-transferring blades that are mounted on, or surround, individual conduits to promote air exchange and heat transfer. In operation, the open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. The assembly includes a first plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly from a first central hub to an outer perimeter with first radial conduits that transport refrigerant under centrifugal force and compression from the hub to the outer perimeter. The first radial conduits include heat exchanging blades. A second plurality of spokes extend radially outwardly from a second central hub that each includes a second thermally-insulated conduit that transports refrigerant from the outer perimeter to the second central hub. Axial conduits extend axially at the outer perimeter. At least some of the axial conduits include an axial blade in thermal communication with the conduit that promotes heat exchange radially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Appollo Wind Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Benoit Roisin, Andrew S. Geffken, Ian E. Graves
  • Patent number: 8578733
    Abstract: A turbo-compressor-condenser-expander arrangement, including heat-transferring blades mounted on or surrounding individual conduits. The open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. A first hub, a first set of radial conduits, axial conduits, a second set of radial conduits, and a second hub are included; a motor rotates a central axis of the turbo-compressor-condenser-expander.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Appollo Wind Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Benoit Roisin, Andrew S. Geffken, Ian E. Graves
  • Publication number: 20100180631
    Abstract: This invention provides an isothermal turbocompressor and a combined turbo-compressor-condenser-expander arrangement, which includes heat-transferring blades that are mounted on, or surround, individual conduits to promote air exchange and heat transfer. In operation, the open framework rotates in free air to promote heat exchange. This optimizes contact with free air during rotation. The assembly includes a first plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly from a first central hub to an outer perimeter with first radial conduits that transport refrigerant under centrifugal force and compression from the hub to the outer perimeter. The first radial conduits include heat exchanging blades. A second plurality of spokes extend radially outwardly from a second central hub at an axial spacing from the first central hub. This second plurality of spokes each includes a second thermally-insulated conduit that transports refrigerant from the outer perimeter to the second central hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: APPOLLO WIND TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Benoit Roisin, Andrew S. Geffken, Ian E. Graves