Patents by Inventor David Therrien
David Therrien 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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Publication number: 20260020181Abstract: A cabinet device for ventilation equipment includes a self-contained modular unit adapted for mounting in a cutout on a wall or door of a machine room enclosure, typically small, standalone confined structures used for telecommunications and related equipment, often in conjunction with a site structure such as a cell tower or antenna. Weather resistance is provided by a series of baffles, gasketing and directed intake and output conduits, specifically intended to prevent water infiltration. Fans direct airflow through the intake and output conduits for maintaining temperature inside the enclosure through a controlled exchange of ambient air, often in conjunction with native HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment when the outside temperature limits the effectiveness of ambient air exchanges. An inwardly hinged panel supports the fans and allows access for air filter access and maintenance, without removal or breach of the weathertight engagement with the enclosure exterior.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2025Publication date: January 15, 2026Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Dino Giordano, Ken Tobin
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Patent number: 12196438Abstract: A control system for ambient air exchange with a machine room or similar enclosure controls an exchange rate of the ambient air based on a temperature differential between the inside (machine room) and outside temperatures, rather than absolute thermostatic controls based solely on the interior temperature. A larger temperature difference between the inside and outside air means a greater cooling potential for the exchanged air. Ambient air exchange is performed by dampers/louvers/vents and a fan speed driving the air exchange. Control of the fan speed based on the temperature differential allows lower fan speeds for controlling the temperature when the temperature differential indicates ample cooling. Higher fan speeds, incurring additional electrical consumption and fan noise, are only needed when a relatively small differential limits the cooling ability of the exchanged air.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Christophe Massenet, Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson
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Publication number: 20240314971Abstract: A control system for ambient air exchange with a machine room or similar enclosure controls an exchange rate of the ambient air based on a temperature differential between the inside (machine room) and outside temperatures, rather than absolute thermostatic controls based solely on the interior temperature. A larger temperature difference between the inside and outside air means a greater cooling potential for the exchanged air. Ambient air exchange is performed by dampers/louvers/vents and a fan speed driving the air exchange. Control of the fan speed based on the temperature differential allows lower fan speeds for controlling the temperature when the temperature differential indicates ample cooling. Higher fan speeds, incurring additional electrical consumption and fan noise, are only needed when a relatively small differential limits the cooling ability of the exchanged air.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Christophe Massenet, Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson
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Patent number: 11324145Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20210310680Abstract: A control system for ambient air exchange with a machine room or similar enclosure controls an exchange rate of the ambient air based on a temperature differential between the inside (machine room) and outside temperatures, rather than absolute thermostatic controls based solely on the interior temperature. A larger temperature difference between the inside and outside air means a greater cooling potential for the exchanged air. Ambient air exchange is performed by dampers/louvers/vents and a fan speed driving the air exchange. Control of the fan speed based on the temperature differential allows lower fan speeds for controlling the temperature when the temperature differential indicates ample cooling. Higher fan speeds, incurring additional electrical consumption and fan noise, are only needed when a relatively small differential limits the cooling ability of the exchanged air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Christophe Massenet, Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson
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Patent number: 11140798Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20200029459Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20160143181Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 8770493Abstract: A system configured to provide cooling of electronic equipment in a shelter in combination with an air conditioning (A/C) system. The system includes one or more blowers for drawing air into the shelter, a damper arrangement for controlling air exhaust. The system further includes a DC powered controller coupled to the one or more blowers, the damper arrangement, and the A/C system. The controller is configured to receive at least a first analog input signal associated with a shelter-interior temperature, a second analog input signal associated with a shelter-exterior temperature, and a plurality of alarm input signals and to generate the one or more first control signals to control blower rotational speed, the second control signal to open/close the damper arrangement, and a third control signal to inhibit/activate the A/C system based on at least the first analog input signal, or the second analog input signal, or a plurality of alarm input signals, or a combination of these.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventors: David Therrien, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 8313038Abstract: A system configured to provide cooling of electronic equipment in a shelter in combination with an air conditioning (A/C) system. The system includes one or more blowers for drawing air into the shelter, a damper arrangement for controlling air exhaust. The system further includes a DC powered controller coupled to the one or more blowers, the damper arrangement, and the A/C system. The controller is configured to receive at least a first analog input signal associated with a shelter-interior temperature, a second analog input signal associated with a shelter-exterior temperature, and a plurality of alarm input signals and to generate the one or more first control signals to control blower rotational speed, the second control signal to open/close the damper arrangement, and a third control signal to inhibit/activate the A/C system based on at least the first analog input signal, or the second analog input signal, or a plurality of alarm input signals, or a combination of these.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventors: David Therrien, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20090321039Abstract: A system configured to provide cooling of electronic equipment in a shelter in combination with an air conditioning (A/C) system. The system includes one or more blowers for drawing air into the shelter, a damper arrangement for controlling air exhaust. The system further includes a DC powered controller coupled to the one or more blowers, the damper arrangement, and the A/C system. The controller is configured to receive at least a first analog input signal associated with a shelter-interior temperature, a second analog input signal associated with a shelter-exterior temperature, and a plurality of alarm input signals and to generate the one or more first control signals to control blower rotational speed, the second control signal to open/close the damper arrangement, and a third control signal to inhibit/activate the A/C system based on at least the first analog input signal, or the second analog input signal, or a plurality of alarm input signals, or a combination of these.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicants: Schroff Technologies International, Inc., Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventors: DAVID THERRIEN, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20070130232Abstract: The present invention is associated with a system and a method for providing comprehensive data protection for data, which includes receiving a file and storing a first modified version of the file along with a first difference file, wherein the first difference file contains differences between the first modified version of the file and the received file.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: David Therrien, Adrian VanderSpek, Ashok Ramu