Patents by Inventor Cyril A. Duffala

Cyril A. Duffala 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).

  • Variable inlet guide vane apparatus and compressor including same
    Patent number: 12180974
    Abstract: A variable inlet guide vane apparatus for imparting a motion to a fluid flow entering into a compressor. The variable inlet guide vane apparatus includes a housing defining a fluid flow passageway. The housing includes a first and second housing portion, a ring gear, and a plurality of guide vanes. The guide vanes include a stem, a gear, and a vane. The stem is disposed between the first and second housing portions, the vane is arranged within the fluid flow passageway, and the gears are arranged exterior the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Copeland LP
    Inventors: Cody N. Kahan, Cyril A. Duffala
  • VARIABLE INLET GUIDE VANE APPARATUS AND COMPRESSOR INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20240401608
    Abstract: A variable inlet guide vane apparatus for imparting a motion to a fluid flow entering into a compressor. The variable inlet guide vane apparatus includes a housing defining a fluid flow passageway. The housing includes a first and second housing portion, a ring gear, and a plurality of guide vanes. The guide vanes include a stem, a gear, and a vane. The stem is disposed between the first and second housing portions, the vane is arranged within the fluid flow passageway, and the gears are arranged exterior the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Cody N. Kahan, Cyril A. Duffala
  • VARIABLE INLET GUIDE VANE APPARATUS AND COMPRESSOR INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20230304508
    Abstract: A variable inlet guide vane apparatus for imparting a motion to a fluid flow entering into a compressor. The variable inlet guide vane apparatus includes a housing defining a fluid flow passageway. The housing includes a first and second housing portion, a ring gear, and a plurality of guide vanes. The guide vanes include a stem, a gear, and a vane. The stem is disposed between the first and second housing portions, the vane is arranged within the fluid flow passageway, and the gears are arranged exterior the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Cody N. Kahan, Cyril A. Duffala