Patents by Inventor BRIAN JAMES MOTLAND

BRIAN JAMES MOTLAND 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).

  • Fan array control system
    Patent number: 10317105
    Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Hopkins, Brian James Motland, Matthew Gassaway
  • Systems and methods for implementing a fan array with quick connect and modular control
    Patent number: 10138901
    Abstract: A fan array is provided having a frame including a plurality of frame members. The frame members are joined to define a plurality of chambers. Each of a plurality of fan units is configured to be positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. Each fan unit has a motor. A plurality of local motor controllers are joined to corresponding motors. The local motor controllers are configured to control an operation of the corresponding fan unit. A master controller is configured to communicate with the local motor controllers. The master controller is configured to provide the local motor controllers with target operating parameters for the corresponding fan units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David E. Benson, Brian James Motland, Matthew Alan Gassaway, Robert Techam
  • FAN ARRAY CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150030469
    Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: LAWRENCE G. HOPKINS, Brian James Motland, Matthew Alan Gassaway
  • Fan array control system
    Patent number: 8849463
    Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Huntair, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Hopkins, Brian James Motland, Matthew Alan Gassaway
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A FAN ARRAY WITH QUICK CONNECT AND MODULAR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20120244015
    Abstract: A fan array is provided having a frame including a plurality of frame members. The frame members are joined to define a plurality of chambers. Each of a plurality of fan units is configured to be positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. Each fan unit has a motor. A plurality of local motor controllers are joined to corresponding motors. The local motor controllers are configured to control an operation of the corresponding fan unit. A master controller is configured to communicate with the local motor controllers. The master controller is configured to provide the local motor controllers with target operating parameters for the corresponding fan units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: HUNTAIR, INC.
    Inventors: DAVID E. BENSON, BRIAN JAMES MOTLAND, MATTHEW ALAN GASSAWAY, ROBERT TECHAM
  • FAN ARRAY CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110014061
    Abstract: A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: HUNTAIR, INC.
    Inventors: LAWRENCE G. HOPKINS, BRIAN JAMES MOTLAND, MATTHEW ALAN GASSAWAY