Patents by Inventor Brian D. Comiskey
Brian D. Comiskey 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).
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Patent number: 10405667Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: GENTHERM INCORPORATEDInventors: David Marquette, Dusko Petrovski, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20180213942Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: David Marquette, Dusko Petrovski, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20170273470Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 9603459Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Genthem IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20150139843Abstract: An internal gear pump with a field replaceable idler is disclosed that may be used for sanitary applications. Access to the idler mainly merely requires removal of the head. Access to the seal assembly disposed at the inboard end of the pump chamber is also fast and easy as removal of the head exposes a fastener that secures the rotor to the drive shaft. Removal of this fastener enables the rotor to be removed with a standard rotor-pulling tool thereby exposing the pump chamber seal assembly, which may be cleaned, serviced or replaced as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Viking Pump, Inc.Inventors: Scott M. Meyer, Michael S. Ramsey, Joseph P. Thompson, Brian D. Comiskey, John A. Dutcher, III, Lucas J. Homewood, Michael P. Strei
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Patent number: 8732874Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20130302137Abstract: A pump includes a drive shaft linked to a motor. The drive shaft passes through a seal assembly before passing into the pump chamber. The seal includes an outer seal housing that accommodates a lip seal. A portion of the drive shaft that passes through the seal assembly is coated with PTFE to prolong the working life of the seal assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: VIKING PUMP, INC.Inventors: Jeff Meessmann, Mike Strei, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20130097776Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 8402579Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: David Marquette, Dusko Petrovski, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20120131748Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20110296611Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: David Marquette, Dusko Petrovski, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 8065763Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a support structure having a top side configured to support the cushion member, a bottom side and an interior space generally located between the top side and the bottom side, the top side and the bottom side of the support structure generally facing in opposite directions, a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
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Patent number: 7996936Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: David Marquette, Dusko Petrovski, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20110119826Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: David MARQUETTE, Dusko PETROVSKI, Brian D. COMISKEY
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Publication number: 20110031272Abstract: A volume-based, rather than time-based, system for dispensing fluid incorporates a microprocessor-based controller, software, pump, and positive displacement flow meter. The volume being pumped and the time it takes to pump that volume is calculated and tracked by the software, giving a flow rate. This rate is then tracked by the software for any changes. Any conditional changes that occur, affecting this rate, are tracked, and if the rate becomes too excessive outside of the normal rate established at initial calibration, then an alarm or other indication is provided to the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: KNIGHT, LLCInventors: Brian D. Comiskey, Rocklin Verespej, Sven Schmode
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Patent number: 7877827Abstract: A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: David Marquette, Dusko Petrovski, Brian D. Comiskey
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Publication number: 20080148481Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a support structure having a top side configured to support the cushion member, a bottom side and an interior space generally located between the top side and the bottom side, the top side and the bottom side of the support structure generally facing in opposite directions, a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Amerigon Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey