Patents by Inventor Helane F. Daniels

Helane F. Daniels 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).

  • Self-cleaning chassis
    Patent number: 8175757
    Abstract: A temperature control system and methods that remove dust or debris from inside an electrical equipment chassis are provided. One or more fans are placed in or near the exterior of the chassis. The fans are operated either in reverse, forward, pulsing, or reverse pulsing modes to create turbulent air flow through the chassis. The change in air flow pattern helps dislodge dust and particles. Once airborne, the fans can exhaust the dust and particles. Further, some embodiments provide vanes or other elements to further direct air flow. The temperature control system can be used in any electrical equipment that is ventilated with fans. The temperature control system provides the advantage of a low cost and efficient method for ensuring that dust does not accumulate on components within an enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor J. Aggus, Helane F. Daniels, Linda Derechailo, Richard Jaccard, Roman Kelbert, Steve Mak, Charles Truax, Niv Zilberman
  • SELF-CLEANING CHASSIS
    Publication number: 20110060471
    Abstract: A temperature control system and methods that remove dust or debris from inside an electrical equipment chassis are provided. One or more fans are placed in or near the exterior of the chassis. The fans are operated either in reverse, forward, pulsing, or reverse pulsing modes to create turbulent air flow through the chassis. The change in air flow pattern helps dislodge dust and particles. Once airborne, the fans can exhaust the dust and particles. Further, some embodiments provide vanes or other elements to further direct air flow. The temperature control system can be used in any electrical equipment that is ventilated with fans. The temperature control system provides the advantage of a low cost and efficient method for ensuring that dust does not accumulate on components within an enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Avaya, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor J. Aggus, Helane F. Daniels, Linda Derechailo, Richard Jaccard, Roman Kelbert, Steve Mak, Charles Truax, Niv Zilberman