Patents by Inventor Ashok Muralidhar

Ashok Muralidhar 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: 11467563
    Abstract: An electronic tool for copying a plurality of settings from a first mechanical tool to a second mechanical tool comprises: a smart device having a processor, and having a non-transitory memory storing program instructions executable on the processor. The program instructions are configured, when executed on the processor, to: read the plurality of settings from the first mechanical tool; and write the plurality of settings to the second mechanical tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Linehan, Ashok Muralidhar, Manivasagan Krishna Pillay, Madhusudhana Rao R V, Nfn Habibullah
  • Publication number: 20210103271
    Abstract: An electronic tool for copying a plurality of settings from a first mechanical tool to a second mechanical tool comprises: a smart device having a processor, and having a non-transitory memory storing program instructions executable on the processor. The program instructions are configured, when executed on the processor, to: read the plurality of settings from the first mechanical tool; and write the plurality of settings to the second mechanical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: John J. Linehan, Ashok Muralidhar, Manivasagan Krishna Pillay, Madhusudhana Rao R V, Nfn Habibullah
  • Patent number: 10747205
    Abstract: An electronic tool for copying a plurality of settings from a first mechanical tool to a second mechanical tool comprises: a smart device having a processor, and having a non-transitory memory storing program instructions executable on the processor. The program instructions are configured, when executed on the processor, to: read the plurality of settings from the first mechanical tool; and write the plurality of settings to the second mechanical tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Linehan, Ashok Muralidhar, Manivasagan Krishna Pillay, Madhusudhana Rao Rao R V, Habibullah
  • Publication number: 20190354085
    Abstract: An electronic tool for copying a plurality of settings from a first mechanical tool to a second mechanical tool comprises: a smart device having a processor, and having a non-transitory memory storing program instructions executable on the processor. The program instructions are configured, when executed on the processor, to: read the plurality of settings from the first mechanical tool; and write the plurality of settings to the second mechanical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: John J. Linehan, Ashok Muralidhar, Manivasagan Krishna Pillay, Madhusudhana Rao Rao R V, Habibullah
  • Patent number: 10236692
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charger in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) is provided. The method includes receiving battery topology data indicating a battery topology of a TRU battery equipped in the TRS. The method also includes determining specific parameters for configuring a battery charging algorithm based on the battery topology data. Also, the method includes the TRU battery charger configuring the battery charging algorithm based on the specific parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashok Muralidhar, Matthew S. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20180241222
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charger in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) is provided. The method includes receiving battery topology data indicating a battery topology of a TRU battery equipped in the TRS. The method also includes determining specific parameters for configuring a battery charging algorithm based on the battery topology data. Also, the method includes the TRU battery charger configuring the battery charging algorithm based on the specific parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Ashok MURALIDHAR, Matthew S. NELSON
  • Patent number: 9997947
    Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charging system includes a programmable transport refrigeration system (TRS) Controller, a TRU battery and a programmable battery charger (BC) programmed to transfer electrical current to the TRU battery via a predetermined current path through the programmable TRS Controller in response to a value of offset current drawn from the TRU battery by the programmable TRS Controller and subsequently communicated to the programmable BC by the programmable TRS Controller. The programmable TRU battery charger allows for a dynamic load characterization of the programmable IRS Controller and accessory loads based on programmable TRU battery charger internal shunt current measurements and programmable TRS Controller internal shunt current measurements to allow the programmable TRU battery charger to function properly with all intended modes of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashok Muralidhar, Matt Nelson
  • Patent number: 9960609
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charger in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) is provided. The method includes receiving battery topology data indicating a battery topology of a TRU battery equipped in the TRS. The method also includes determining specific parameters for configuring a battery charging algorithm based on the battery topology data. Also, the method includes the TRU battery charger configuring the battery charging algorithm based on the specific parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashok Muralidhar, Matthew S. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9915462
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a current draw in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) including an electronically controlled engine having an engine control unit (ECU) are disclosed. The method includes disabling the ECU in response to the electronically controlled engine entering an operating mode in which the electronically controlled engine is not running. The TRS controller determines an ambient temperature based on a temperature outside an internal space of the refrigerated transport unit. The TRS controller initializes an ECU off timer when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to an ambient temperature threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashok Muralidhar, Titilope Z. Sule, Nathan Patrick Longen
  • Patent number: 9802482
    Abstract: A method for detecting and managing an electrical phase loss condition in a climate controlled transport unit (CCTU) is provided. The method includes monitoring a generator phase signal outputted from a generator of the CCTU. The method also includes calculating, via a CCTU controller, a phase shift amount based on the generator phase signal. Also, the method includes detecting an electrical phase loss condition based on the phase shift amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Matthew S. Nelson, Ashok Muralidhar
  • Publication number: 20170282714
    Abstract: A method for detecting and managing an electrical phase loss condition in a climate controlled transport unit (CCTU) is provided. The method includes monitoring a generator phase signal outputted from a generator of the CCTU. The method also includes calculating, via a CCTU controller, a phase shift amount based on the generator phase signal. Also, the method includes detecting an electrical phase loss condition based on the phase shift amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Matthew S. Nelson, Ashok Muralidhar
  • Publication number: 20160322836
    Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charging system includes a programmable transport refrigeration system (TRS) Controller, a TRU battery and a programmable battery charger (BC) programmed to transfer electrical current to the TRU battery via a predetermined current path through the programmable TRS Controller in response to a value of offset current drawn from the TRU battery by the programmable TRS Controller and subsequently communicated to the programmable BC by the programmable TRS Controller. The programmable TRU battery charger allows for a dynamic load characterization of the programmable IRS Controller and accessory loads based on programmable TRU battery charger internal shunt current measurements and programmable TRS Controller internal shunt current measurements to allow the programmable TRU battery charger to function properly with all intended modes of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ashok Muralidhar, Matthew S. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9431820
    Abstract: A mobile environment-controlled unit, such as an over-the-road compartment trailer, having an environmental-control system, such as a refrigeration unit, powered by an alternator and having a high-voltage alternating current (AC) bus. The unit incorporates a high resistance ground scheme and can incorporate a solid-state input module to detect phase-chassis faults. This combination provides an improvement in protection for mobile applications that cannot have a voltage reference (or neutral point) solidly connected to earth ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert N. Neddermeyer, III, Gregory R. Truckenbrod, Matthew S. Nelson, Ashok Muralidhar, Christopher P. Henze
  • Patent number: 9407108
    Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charging system includes a programmable transport refrigeration system (TRS) Controller, a TRU battery and a programmable battery charger (BC) programmed to transfer electrical current to the TRU battery via a predetermined current path through the programmable TRS Controller in response to a value of offset current drawn from the TRU battery by the programmable TRS Controller and subsequently communicated to the programmable BC by the programmable TRS Controller. The programmable TRU battery charger allows for a dynamic load characterization of the programmable TRS Controller and accessory loads based on programmable TRU battery charger internal shunt current measurements and programmable TRS Controller internal shunt current measurements to allow the programmable TRU battery charger to function properly with all intended modes of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashok Muralidhar, Matt Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160043543
    Abstract: A mobile environment-controlled unit, such as an over-the-road compartment trailer, having an environmental-control system, such as a refrigeration unit, powered by an alternator and having a high-voltage alternating current (AC) bus. The unit incorporates a high resistance ground scheme and can incorporate a solid-state input module to detect phase-chassis faults. This combination provides an improvement in protection for mobile applications that cannot have a voltage reference (or neutral point) solidly connected to earth ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Robert N. Neddermeyer, III, Gregory R. Truckenbrod, Matthew S. Nelson, Ashok Muralidhar, Christopher P. Henze
  • Publication number: 20150349548
    Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charging system includes a programmable transport refrigeration system (TRS) Controller, a TRU battery and a programmable battery charger (BC) programmed to transfer electrical current to the TRU battery via a predetermined current path through the programmable TRS Controller in response to a value of offset current drawn from the TRU battery by the programmable TRS Controller and subsequently communicated to the programmable BC by the programmable TRS Controller. The programmable TRU battery charger allows for a dynamic load characterization of the programmable TRS Controller and accessory loads based on programmable TRU battery charger internal shunt current measurements and programmable TRS Controller internal shunt current measurements to allow the programmable TRU battery charger to function properly with all intended modes of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Ashok MURALIDHAR, Matt NELSON
  • Patent number: 9172238
    Abstract: A mobile environment-controlled unit, such as an over-the-road compartment trailer, having an environmental-control system, such as a refrigeration unit, powered by an alternator and having a high-voltage alternating current (AC) bus. The unit incorporates a high resistance ground scheme and can incorporate a solid-state input module to detect phase-chassis faults. This combination provides an improvement in protection for mobile applications that cannot have a voltage reference (or neutral point) solidly connected to earth ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert N. Neddermeyer, III, Gregory R. Truckenbrod, Matthew S. Nelson, Ashok Muralidhar, Christopher P. Henze
  • Publication number: 20150183292
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a current draw in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) including an electronically controlled engine having an engine control unit (ECU) are disclosed. The method includes disabling the ECU in response to the electronically controlled engine entering an operating mode in which the electronically controlled engine is not running The TRS controller determines an ambient temperature based on a temperature outside an internal space of the refrigerated transport unit. The TRS controller initializes an ECU off timer when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to an ambient temperature threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Ashok MURALIDHAR, Titilope Z. SULE, Nathan Patrick LONGEN
  • Publication number: 20150188323
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a transport refrigeration unit (TRU) battery charger in a transport refrigeration system (TRS) is provided. The method includes receiving battery topology data indicating a battery topology of a TRU battery equipped in the TRS. The method also includes determining specific parameters for configuring a battery charging algorithm based on the battery topology data. Also, the method includes the TRU battery charger configuring the battery charging algorithm based on the specific parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Ashok MURALIDHAR, Matthew S. NELSON
  • Publication number: 20150177047
    Abstract: A transport refrigeration system for a transportable temperature controlled space includes a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator fluidly connected to one another, an engine operatively connected to the compressor, and a fuel tank assembly fluidly connected to the engine. The fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank configured to contain the fuel, a fuel vapor and air, and an ultrasonic fluid level sensor for sensing a level of fuel, the fuel tank having a maximum fuel level. The fluid level sensor includes a transducer having a ring period. The distance from the fluid level sensor to the maximum fuel level is at least half the distance that the sound travels through the fuel vapor and air during the ring period of the transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Russell L. Sanders, Anthony J. McReynolds, Randy Hochstein, Ashok Muralidhar