Patents by Inventor Ian Casper

Ian Casper 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: 11757328
    Abstract: A sealed induction motor for a chiller assembly is provided. The induction motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a shaft with a first end and a second end. The rotor and the shaft are configured to rotate relative to the stator. The induction motor further includes a first magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the first end of the shaft and a second magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the second end of the shaft. The first and the second magnetic bearing assemblies are configured to support the shaft. The shaft is coupled to a centrifugal compressor using a direct drive connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Paul W. Snell, Ian Casper, Jeb W. Schreiber, Daniela Bilmanis, Ajit Kane
  • Publication number: 20200259394
    Abstract: A sealed induction motor for a chiller assembly is provided. The induction motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a shaft with a first end and a second end. The rotor and the shaft are configured to rotate relative to the stator. The induction motor further includes a first magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the first end of the shaft and a second magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the second end of the shaft. The first and the second magnetic bearing assemblies are configured to support the shaft. The shaft is coupled to a centrifugal compressor using a direct drive connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Paul W. Snell, Ian Casper, Jeb W. Schreiber, Daniela Bilmanis, Ajit Kane
  • Patent number: 10666113
    Abstract: A sealed induction motor for a chiller assembly is provided. The induction motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a shaft with a first end and a second end. The rotor and the shaft are configured to rotate relative to the stator. The induction motor further includes a first magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the first end of the shaft and a second magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the second end of the shaft. The first and the second magnetic bearing assemblies are configured to support the shaft. The shaft is coupled to a centrifugal compressor using a direct drive connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Paul W. Snell, Ian Casper, Jeb W. Schreiber, Daniela Bilmanis, Ajit Kane
  • Publication number: 20190074749
    Abstract: A sealed induction motor for a chiller assembly is provided. The induction motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a shaft with a first end and a second end. The rotor and the shaft are configured to rotate relative to the stator. The induction motor further includes a first magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the first end of the shaft and a second magnetic bearing assembly located proximate the second end of the shaft. The first and the second magnetic bearing assemblies are configured to support the shaft. The shaft is coupled to a centrifugal compressor using a direct drive connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Paul W. Snell, Ian Casper, Jeb W. Schreiber, Daniela Bilmanis, Ajit Kane
  • Publication number: 20050223725
    Abstract: A noise control method is provided for a cooling system having at least one refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit includes a compressor, a condenser, at least one condenser fan, and an evaporator. Noise control is only performed periodically in response to requirements for reduced operation at predetermined times. The request for reduced noise triggers the commencement of the noise control method. The noise control method involves reducing the operating speed of the compressor, as well as reducing the operating speed of at least one condenser fan, to within a predetermined range of allowable reduced operating speeds. The noise control method temporarily overrides the ability of the cooling system to fully respond to increased cooling or heating demands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Curtis Crane, Frank Hill, Andrew Graybill, Ian Casper