Patents by Inventor Byron C Owens
Byron C Owens 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: 11913728Abstract: A thermal retention apparatus includes a tank and a phase change thermal energy storage unit contained within the tank that, in turn, includes a phase change material and a heat exchanger assembly. The heat exchanger assembly includes a phase change material (PCM) charging circuit for charging the phase change material, and a PCM discharging circuit for discharging the phase change material. The heat exchanger assembly includes a plurality of heat exchanger modules immersed within the phase change material, and the PCM charging circuit includes a fluid flow arrangement of the heat exchanger modules that is in parallel. The PCM discharging circuit includes a fluid flow arrangement of the heat exchanger modules that is in series.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: PHASESTOR LLCInventors: Alfred Scott Queen, Byron C. Owens
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Patent number: 11909023Abstract: A thermal battery assembly includes a modules configured to be stacked vertically on top of each other. The modules includes an electronics module; a first tank module; and a second tank module. A base defines a bottom of the stack and is configured to receive thereon the lowermost module of the stack for supporting the stack on a floor. Each tank module includes a phase change material (PCM); a heat exchanger assembly with heat exchangers immersed in the phase change material, a first set thereof defining a PCM charging circuit, and a second set defining a PCM discharging circuit; a first exterior connection port configured for fluid communication with an inflow of the PCM discharging circuit and a second exterior connection port configured for fluid communication with an outflow of the PCM discharging circuit. Heating or cooling capacity can be increased by adding another tank module to the stack.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: PHASESTOR LLCInventors: Alfred Scott Queen, Byron C. Owens
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Patent number: 11519171Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Ken Farrish, Byron C. Owens, Peter F. Horwath, James D. Thornsberry
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Publication number: 20220211219Abstract: In one aspect, food transport systems are described herein. In some embodiments, such a system comprises an interior compartment defined by a floor, one or more side walls, and optionally a lid. The lid has open and closed configurations. The lid, or a bottom surface thereof, is in facing opposition to the floor when the lid is in the closed configuration. The side walls comprise fold lines or seams substantially parallel to the floor. Further, the side walls have reduced thickness or rigidity or self-supporting ability at the fold lines. The interior compartment has an extended configuration and a folded configuration. When the interior compartment is in the extended configuration, the side walls are substantially orthogonal to the floor. When the interior compartment is in the folded configuration, the side walls are folded or collapsed onto themselves along the fold lines, in a direction orthogonal to the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron C. Owens, Glinda Goodson, Emmanuel Mena, John A. Gerig
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Publication number: 20220214075Abstract: In one aspect, a food delivery temperature charging system, temperature charging cradle systems and food transportation system are described herein. In some embodiments, the food delivery temperature charging system contains a temperature charging cradle system including a base unit including a first temperature adjustment unit generating hot or cold air, a backing affixed to the base unit, and a channel duct affixed to the backing, wherein the first temperature adjustment unit is connected to the channel duct so that the channel duct permits free flow of the first temperature medium to a charging station. The food delivery temperature charging system further includes a charging station containing a horizontal shelf for holding a food storage system including a shelf temperature medium portal, which is connected to a channel duct so that the first temperature medium is conveyed from the fully enclosed channel duct to the temperature medium portal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Byron C. Owens
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Publication number: 20210262228Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Ken Farrish, Byron C. Owens, Peter F. Horwath, James D. Thornsberry
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Publication number: 20190161967Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Ken Farrish, Byron C. Owens, Peter F. Horwath, James D. Thornsberry
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Patent number: 6989517Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater. The container includes a housing forming an interior area and an opening. The opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article from outside the container to within the interior area, and from within the interior area to outside the container. The heater is provided for placement within the interior area for heating the article. The heater includes an electrically conductive coil for providing an electric current when exposed to a magnetic field, and an electrical resistance heating element for generating heat. The electrical resistance heating element is provided in electrical connectivity with the electrically conductive coil. A delivery apparatus assembly is provided which includes an induction range for generating a magnetic field. A heater and a method for delivering food are provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Patent number: 6861628Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater. The container includes a housing forming an interior area and an opening. The opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article from outside the container to within the interior area, and from within the interior area to outside the container. The heater is provided for placement within the interior area for heating the article. The heater includes an electrically conductive coil for providing an electric current when exposed to a magnetic field, and an electrical resistance heating element for generating heat. The electrical resistance heating element is provided in electrical connectivity with the electrically conductive coil. A delivery apparatus assembly is provided which includes an induction range for generating a magnetic field. A heater and a method for delivering food are provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M Bostic
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Publication number: 20030106889Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater. The container includes a housing forming an interior area and an opening. The opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article from outside the container to within the interior area, and from within the interior area to outside the container. The heater is provided for placement within the interior area for heating the article. The heater includes an electrically conductive coil for providing an electric current when exposed to a magnetic field, and an electrical resistance heating element for generating heat. The electrical resistance heating element is provided in electrical connectivity with the electrically conductive coil. A delivery apparatus assembly is provided which includes an induction range for generating a magnetic field. A heater and a method for delivering food are provided by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Patent number: 6555789Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater, and an enunciating device for displaying temperature conditions within the container. The container includes a plurality of walls forming an interior area and an opening, wherein the opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article and the heater from outside the container to within the interior area of the container. The container includes a flap for selectively covering and uncovering the opening to allow access to the interior area of the container. The heater is constructed and arranged for placement within the interior area of the container and is provided for heating the article. The enunciating device includes a temperature sensor for sensing temperature within the container, a temperature display for displaying temperature conditions within the container, and a power source for operating the enunciating device.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Patent number: 6555799Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater. The container includes a housing forming an interior area and an opening. The opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article from outside the container to within the interior area, and from within the interior area to outside the container. The heater is provided for placement within the interior area for heating the article. The heater includes an electrically conductive coil for providing an electric current when exposed to a magnetic field, and an electrical resistance heating element for generating heat. The electrical resistance heating element is provided in electrical connectivity with the electrically conductive coil. A delivery apparatus assembly is provided which includes an induction range for generating a magnetic field. A heater and a method for delivering food are provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Publication number: 20020175159Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater, and an enunciating device for displaying temperature conditions within the container. The container includes a plurality of walls forming an interior area and an opening, wherein the opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article and the heater from outside the container to within the interior area of the container. The container includes a flap for selectively covering and uncovering the opening to allow access to the interior area of the container. The heater is constructed and arranged for placement within the interior area of the container and is provided for heating the article. The enunciating device includes a temperature sensor for sensing temperature within the container, a temperature display for displaying temperature conditions within the container, and a power source for operating the enunciating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Patent number: 6433313Abstract: A delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater, and an enunciating device for displaying temperature conditions within the container. The container includes a plurality of walls forming an interior area and an opening, wherein the opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article and the heater from outside the container to within the interior area of the container. The container includes a flap for selectively covering and uncovering the opening to allow access to the interior area of the container. The heater is constructed and arranged for placement within the interior area of the container and is provided for heating the article. The enunciating device includes a temperature sensor for sensing temperature within the container, a temperature display for displaying temperature conditions within the container, and a power source for operating the enunciating device. A method for delivering food and an enunciating device are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Publication number: 20020096513Abstract: A delivery apparatus is provided by the invention. The delivery apparatus includes a container for holding an article to be delivered and a heater. The container includes a housing forming an interior area and an opening. The opening is provided with a size sufficient to allow movement of the article from outside the container to within the interior area, and from within the interior area to outside the container. The heater is provided for placement within the interior area for heating the article. The heater includes an electrically conductive coil for providing an electric current when exposed to a magnetic field, and an electrical resistance heating element for generating heat. The electrical resistance heating element is provided in electrical connectivity with the electrically conductive coil. A delivery apparatus assembly is provided which includes an induction range for generating a magnetic field. A heater and a method for delivering food are provided by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Vesture CorporationInventors: Byron C. Owens, Mark E. Van Hoy, William M. Bostic
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Patent number: 6392201Abstract: A catering apparatus for delivering heated food product is provided according to the invention. The catering apparatus includes a catering delivery rack, a cover covering at least a portion of the catering delivery rack, and at least one thermal transfer unit provided extending along at least one side of the catering delivery rack. The catering delivery rack includes a frame having a front side, a rear side, a right side, a left side, a top end, and a bottom end. The frame includes a plurality of shelves provided between the top end and the bottom end of the catering delivery rack, and a plurality of wheels provided for movement of the catering delivery rack. The cover covers at least a portion of the front side, the backside, the left side, and the right side of the catering delivery rack.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventor: Byron C. Owens
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Patent number: D539996Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Vesture CorporationInventor: Byron C. Owens
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Patent number: D934401Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron C. Owens, John A. Gerig
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Patent number: D957199Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: VESTURE LLCInventors: Byron C. Owens, Glinda Goodson, Miso Lim, Henry Chad Brown
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Patent number: D995294Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: VESTURE LLCInventors: Byron C. Owens, Glinda Goodson