Patents by Inventor Ed Karwacki

Ed Karwacki 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: 20250116449
    Abstract: Systems and methods for active vaporization of moisture in a Thermoelectric Module (TEM) or subsystem are provided. In some embodiments, a method of method of operating a TEM includes: determining to initiate a drying cycle for the TEM; and activating the drying cycle for the TEM. In this way, moisture can be removed from the TEM. This can increase the efficiency and/or longevity of the TEM. This can lead to decreased maintenance times and cost savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Scott Kolodziejski, Julio Pulido, Ed Karwacki, Michael Hash
  • Publication number: 20240413652
    Abstract: Systems and methods of a tote power dock system are provided. In some embodiments, a method of operating a power dock system includes: refraining from providing power to one or more electrical contacts of the power dock system when no actively cooled tote is present on the power dock system; determining that an actively cooled tote is present on the power dock system; and in response to determining that an actively cooled tote is present on the power dock system, providing power to the one or more electrical contacts of the power dock system. In some embodiments, this provides increased safety for the electrical connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Karen Benedek, Michael Canaday, Michael Hash, Ed Karwacki, James Poon, Tim Violino
  • Publication number: 20240367884
    Abstract: Systems and methods for energy management and conservation while ensuring cold-chain compliance are provided. In some embodiments, a method of operating an Active Cooling System (ACS) includes: determining the operating needs of a plurality of Actively Cooled Totes (ACTs); and adjusting an operation of one or more of the plurality of ACTs based on a physical location of the one or more of the plurality of ACTs in the ACS. In this way, this can prevent mass turn-on of a cluster of ACTs physically close together, generating large columns of hot exhaust air. This can also enable energy savings and prioritization of energy usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Karen Benedek, Michael Canaday, Michael Hash, Ed Karwacki
  • Publication number: 20240262408
    Abstract: An electrical distribution system for actively cooled totes is provided. In some embodiments, a transportation cart for providing power to one or more cooled totes, includes: wheels for allowing the transportation cart for moving; one or more tote placement locations; a battery for storing power; and a power subsystem for providing power to at least one of the one or more tote placement locations. This provides additional cold chain compliance while making picking easier and less hurried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Canaday, Ed Karwacki, Michael Hash, Sheldon Muir
  • Publication number: 20240068697
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management are provided. In some embodiments, a vehicle for transporting one or more actively cooled totes, the vehicle includes: a central heat reject subsystem operable to reject heat from the one or more actively cooled totes; and an attachment mechanism for moving heat from the one or more actively cooled totes to the central heat reject subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Abhishek Yadav, Ed Karwacki, Michael Canaday, Matt Taylor, Sheldon Muir, Mattias K-O Olsson, Michael Hash
  • Publication number: 20220113068
    Abstract: Systems and methods for modular power and access control for actively cooled containers are provided. In some embodiments, a mobile and/or stationary, modular, power system/dock for perishable storage/transport containers with active cooling functionality is provided to maintain a controlled internal temperature for extended periods. In some embodiments, this active cooling can include: thermoelectric (TEC), Stirling-cooler; and/or vapor compression. This can be in support of refrigerated or frozen cargos in (but not limited to) Cold chain, grocery (food), Pharma, Medical applications, or specialized customer requirements. The power system is useable with either mains, locally generated, and/or battery power. In some embodiments, the system includes a proximity sensor and/or switching system to control timing of power application and power removal to the food storage cooler to eliminate risk of arcing or shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Austin J. Lewis, Jesse W. Edwards, Mattias Olsson, Simbarashe Nyika, Ed Karwacki