Patents by Inventor Gary D. Nelson

Gary D. Nelson 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: 6439061
    Abstract: An airflow measuring assembly and method for an air handling system, such as an HVAC system. The assembly is constructed and arranged to direct a measurable air stream to quantify airflow through an air handling system. The assembly includes a plate structure with at least one aperture and airflow sensors. The assembly is adapted for placement in a slot of an air handler and may simulate the flow resistance of HVAC filters. The airflow sensors may be positioned with respect to the plate structure to provide averaged total and static pressure signals. A manometer may be connected to the assembly to provide pressure differential readings and which may be converted via mathematic formulas to provide the volumetric airflow rate through the air handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: The Energy Conservatory
    Inventors: Gary D. Nelson, Ronald C. Rothman, Larry Palmiter