Patents by Inventor Eric M. Desrochers

Eric M. Desrochers 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).

  • Patent number: 9651531
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an air sampling system with first and second PID sensors to discriminate ammonia measurements. In one embodiment, air samples are taken from a vivarium environment to determine ammonia levels for controlling air flow to the vivarium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric M. Desrochers
  • Patent number: 8930029
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an economizer in a ventilation system based upon moisture related properties of a first input air source and a second input air source to minimize energy for conditioning air in a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric M. Desrochers
  • Publication number: 20150004898
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an air sampling system with first and second PID sensors to discriminate ammonia measurements. In one embodiment, air samples are taken from a vivarium environment to determine ammonia levels for controlling air flow to the vivarium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric M. Desrochers
  • Publication number: 20140216707
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an economizer in a ventilation system based upon moisture related properties of a first input air source and a second input air source to minimize energy for conditioning air in a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: AIRCUITY, INC.
    Inventor: Eric M. Desrochers
  • Patent number: 8725300
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an economizer in a ventilation system based upon moisture related properties of a first input air source and a second input air source to minimize energy for conditioning air in a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric M. Desrochers
  • Publication number: 20130013117
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an economizer in a ventilation system based upon moisture related properties of a first input air source and a second input air source to minimize energy for conditioning air in a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric M. Desrochers
  • Patent number: 8147302
    Abstract: A system for monitoring air quality conditions, comprising, a multi-point air monitoring system comprising, a plurality of sensors for collecting air quality data from a plurality of at least partially enclosed areas; one or more data processing units for processing one or more air quality parameters based on the collected air quality data; and one or more communication devices for communicating the data from the sensor to the processing unit; and a signal processing controller that generates one or more blended air quality parameter signals via the multi-point air monitoring system based at least in part on one or more of the processed air quality parameters representative of data from a plurality of the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7421911
    Abstract: This invention details apparatus and methods for a unique integrated duct probe assembly system that enables multipoint sampling systems to cost effectively measure air parameters in partially confined locations such as ductwork, plenums, and air handlers with both remote and local sensors with a minimum of duct penetrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7415901
    Abstract: This invention details apparatus and methods for a unique integrated duct probe assembly system that enables multipoint sampling systems to cost effectively measure air parameters in partially confined locations such as ductwork, plenums, and air handlers with both remote and local sensors with a minimum of duct penetrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7389704
    Abstract: An air monitoring system includes a tubing having a metallic inner layer and an outer jacket to provide optimal transport of air samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp, Michael G. Gardell, David L. Farrington, Richard E. Reiter
  • Patent number: 7389158
    Abstract: An air monitoring system is disclosed having an air monitoring unit with at least one sensor for measuring data of an air quality parameter and a computer for storing the air quality parameter data received from the sensor. The air monitoring unit may use an installed or a portable system, or a combination of both, for measuring the air quality parameters of interest. A remote data center may be provided, and the data may be uploaded to the data center from the unit by a communications media such as the Internet. Information or instructions may also be downloaded from the data center to the unit via the communications media for controlling or modifying the function of the unit. An expert system may be provided with the air monitoring system for controlling the unit. The information or instructions downloaded to the unit may be generated by the expert system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7360461
    Abstract: An air monitoring system includes a tubing having an electrically conductive inner surface. In one embodiment, the liner includes carbon based materials, such as for example carbon nanotubes. In another embodiment, a conductive layer is adhered to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp, David L. Farrington, Martin D. Flansbury
  • Patent number: 7302313
    Abstract: An air monitoring system is disclosed having an air monitoring unit with at least one sensor for measuring data of an air quality parameter and a computer for storing the air quality parameter data received from the sensor. The air monitoring unit may use an installed or a portable system, or a combination of both, for measuring the air quality parameters of interest. A remote data center may be provided, and the data may be uploaded to the data center from the unit by a communications media such as the Internet. Information or instructions may also be downloaded from the data center to the unit via the communications media for controlling or modifying the function of the unit. An expert system may be provided with the air monitoring system for controlling the unit. The information or instructions downloaded to the unit may be generated by the expert system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon P. Sharp, Jeffrey P. Schwartz, David J. Buzzeo, Eric M. Desrochers, David L. Farrington
  • Patent number: 7216556
    Abstract: An air monitoring system includes a tubing having a metallic inner layer and an outer jacket to provide optimal transport of air samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Aircuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Gordon P. Sharp, Michael G. Gardell, David L. Farrington, Richard E. Reiter
  • Patent number: 6790136
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for recirculating air in a controlled ventilated environment. In one example, recirculation of air from one or more rooms in a multiple room ventilated environment having a common source of supply air is controlled such that minimum ventilation and thermal load requirements for each room are satisfied independently, so as to facilitate a reduction in the amount of fresh outside air required for the environment. In another example, the controlled airflows in each room may be based additionally on respective air quality levels of the air drawn from each room. In one aspect, if contaminants are detected in one or more rooms of the ventilated environment, the amount of air recirculated from a contaminated room back to the environment may be controlled based on a detected level of the contaminant and a dilution ratio of any returned contaminated air to the total uncontaminated air supplied to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon P. Sharp, Eric M. Desrochers
  • Publication number: 20040005856
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for recirculating air in a controlled ventilated environment. In one example, recirculation of air from one or more rooms in a multiple room ventilated environment having a common source of supply air is controlled such that minimum ventilation and thermal load requirements for each room are satisfied independently, so as to facilitate a reduction in the amount of fresh outside air required for the environment. In another example, the controlled airflows in each room may be based additionally on respective air quality levels of the air drawn from each room. In one aspect, if contaminants are detected in one or more rooms of the ventilated environment, the amount of air recirculated from a contaminated room back to the environment may be controlled based on a detected level of the contaminant and a dilution ratio of any returned contaminated air to the total uncontaminated air supplied to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Gordon P. Sharp, Eric M. Desrochers
  • Patent number: 6609967
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for recirculating air in a controlled ventilated environment. In one example, recirculation of air from one or more rooms in a multiple room ventilated environment having a common source of supply air is controlled such that minimum ventilation and thermal load requirements for each room are satisfied independently, so as to facilitate a reduction in the amount of fresh outside air required for the environment. In another example, the controlled airflows in each room may be based additionally on respective air quality levels of the air drawn from each room. In one aspect, if contaminants are detected in one or more rooms of the ventilated environment, the amount of air recirculated from a contaminated room back to the environment may be controlled based on a detected level of the contaminant and a dilution ratio of any returned contaminated air to the total uncontaminated air supplied to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Phoenix Controls Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon P. Sharp, Eric M. Desrochers
  • Publication number: 20020144537
    Abstract: An air monitoring system is disclosed having an air monitoring unit with at least one sensor for measuring data of an air quality parameter and a computer for storing the air quality parameter data received from the sensor. The air monitoring unit may use an installed or a portable system, or a combination of both, for measuring the air quality parameters of interest. A remote data center may be provided, and the data may be uploaded to the data center from the unit by a communications media such as the Internet. Information or instructions may also be downloaded from the data center to the unit via the communications media for controlling or modifying the function of the unit. An expert system may be provided with the air monitoring system for controlling the unit. The information or instructions downloaded to the unit may be generated by the expert system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Gordon P. Sharp, Jeffrey P. Schwartz, David J. Buzzeo, Eric M. Desrochers, David L. Farrington
  • Publication number: 20020072322
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for recirculating air in a controlled ventilated environment. In one example, recirculation of air from one or more rooms in a multiple room ventilated environment having a common source of supply air is controlled such that minimum ventilation and thermal load requirements for each room are satisfied independently, so as to facilitate a reduction in the amount of fresh outside air required for the environment. In another example, the controlled airflows in each room may be based additionally on respective air quality levels of the air drawn from each room. In one aspect, if contaminants are detected in one or more rooms of the ventilated environment, the amount of air recirculated from a contaminated room back to the environment may be controlled based on a detected level of the contaminant and a dilution ratio of any returned contaminated air to the total uncontaminated air supplied to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: Phoenix Controls Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon P. Sharp , Eric M. Desrochers
  • Patent number: 6137403
    Abstract: A fume hood sash sensor uses multiplexed sensors to measure sash position. The sensor transmitter or receiver elements may be multiplexed. Furthermore, the sensor may employ passive, passive remote powered transponder, or powered transponder elements on the sashes to measure sash position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Phoenix Controls Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Desrochers, Steven J. Gaul, Herbert A. Winters