Patents by Inventor Brian Mead

Brian Mead 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).

  • Publication number: 20060207278
    Abstract: The interior space within a refrigeration unit cassette associated with a refrigerated merchandiser is divided by a division wall (68) into a first section in air flow communication with interior product display space, and a second section isolated from said first section and in fluid flow communication with the environment exterior of the cabinet. An evaporator module (160) is disposed within the first section, and a condenser module (170) is disposed within the second section. The division plate has a forward portion sloping downwardly from an upper forward region of the first section to an aft portion thereby forming a converging channel. The aft portion extends generally horizontally in spaced relationship above the base plate forming an exhaust channel. A condensate tray is disposed in the exhaust channel generally beneath the evaporator module to collect condensate draining from the evaporator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Mead, Eugene Daddis, Mark Daniels
  • Publication number: 20060207276
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser (10) includes a cabinet (20) having a top wall (22), a lower wall (24), a rear wall (34), and side walls (36, 38) defining an interior product display space (100) housing a product (110) in a refrigerated environment for consumer selection. A refrigeration unit (50) is disposed in operative association with the interior product display space in a compartment (55) beneath the lower wall (24). A first opening in the lower wall provides an air return inlet (102) establishing a flow passage from the interior product display space (1000 to the compartment (55) beneath the lower wall. A sealing member (58) is disposed between the under surface of the lower wall (24) and the upper surface of the refrigeration unit cassette (50) about the first opening; and a positioning apparatus (150) for raising the refrigeration unit cassette (50) unit into sealing relationship with the lower wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Daddis, Luis Avila, Mary Saroka, Stephen Kenney, Brian Mead, Mark Daniels
  • Publication number: 20060210396
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser (10) includes a cabinet (20) having a top wall (22), a lower wall (24), a rear wall (34), and side walls (36, 38) defining an interior product display space (100) housing a product (110) on shelves (112) in a refrigerated environment intended for selection by consumers. A refrigeration unit cassette (50) is disposed in operative association with the interior product display space in a compartment (55) beneath the lower wall (24). An evaporator fan (63) and its associated fan motor (61) are supported by a bracket (80) having a generally T-shaped body (82) with three legs (85, 87, 89) extending therefrom and mounted to a housing (96) of an evaporator (60) housed within the refrigeration unit cassette (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Mead, Eugene Daddis, Mark Daniels
  • Publication number: 20060207277
    Abstract: The interior space within a refrigeration unit cassette (50) associated with a refrigerated merchandiser (10) is divided by a division wall (68) into a first section in air flow communication with the interior product display space of the cabinet (20), and a second section isolated from said first section and in fluid flow communication with the environment exterior of the cabinet. An evaporator module (160) disposed within the first section, and a condenser module (170) and a compressor are disposed within the second section. The refrigeration cassette (50) is selectively insertable in to and out of the equipment compartment to facilitate servicing of the refrigeration equipment therein, including removal and replacement of the evaporator module (160) and the condenser module (170).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Mead, Eugene Daddis, Mark Daniels, Daniel Clark
  • Publication number: 20060207279
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser has a cabinet defining an interior product display space. A generally vertically extending air supply duct at the rear of the cabinet has an inlet for receiving the refrigerated air and an outlet at its upper end for passing the refrigerated air from the air supply duct into an upper region of the interior space along the top wall of cabinet. An evaporator fan in a compartment beneath the interior space draws air flow downwardly through the product display space and through a return air inlet in the lower wall separating the compartment from the interior space. A flow baffle may be disposed in the upper region of the interior space for directing the air downwardly into the interior space to pass through the product displayed therein and out the air return outlet in the lower wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Daddis, Brian Mead
  • Patent number: 4848916
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for mixing sodium bicarbonate solutions for kidney dialysis in quantities to sufficient to supply dialysate for multiple kidney dialysis patients. The inventive apparatus consists, generally, of a fluid container operably connected to a fluid recirculation pump for recirculating fluid in the fluid container. Attached to the fluid container are an evacuation tube, an overflow tube and an input tube.The apparatus is operated by introducing medical grade water into the fluid container, recirculating the water, adding a premeasured quantity of bulk sodium bicarbonate solution and recirculating the mixture until the sodium bicarbonate solution is solubilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Brian Mead