Patents by Inventor James Durand

James Durand 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: 10865780
    Abstract: A method of compressing a gas includes pumping, using a pump, at least a portion of a liquid contained in a first chamber to a second chamber containing a gas at a first pressure such that the portion of the liquid pumped into the second chamber compresses the gas in the second chamber to a second pressure greater than the first pressure, wherein the portion of the liquid pumped into the second chamber is admitted into the second chamber so that the admitted liquid flows along an internal surface of the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Fabio Chiara, James Durand, Robert Underhill, Gerald Fly, Matteo Triberti
  • Publication number: 20180080441
    Abstract: A method of compressing a gas includes pumping, using a pump, at least a portion of a liquid contained in a first chamber to a second chamber containing a gas at a first pressure such that the portion of the liquid pumped into the second chamber compresses the gas in the second chamber to a second pressure greater than the first pressure, wherein the portion of the liquid pumped into the second chamber is admitted into the second chamber so that the admitted liquid flows along an internal surface of the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Fabio Chiara, James Durand, Robert Underhill, Gerald Fly, Matteo Triberti
  • Patent number: 9903355
    Abstract: A method of compressing a gas includes maintaining a first volume of liquid in a first high pressure chamber and maintaining a first volume of gas in a second high pressure chamber, wherein the first volume of gas is at a first pressure and the first high pressure chamber and the second high pressure chamber are fluidly connected through a high pressure pump. A pressurized gas is forced into the first high pressure chamber having the first volume of liquid and simultaneously pumping, using the high pressure pump, at least a portion of the first volume of liquid in the first high pressure chamber to the second high pressure chamber, wherein the first volume of liquid pumped into the second high pressure chamber compresses the first volume of gas in the second high pressure chamber to a second pressure greater than the first pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Fabio Chiara, James Durand, Robert Underhill, Gerald Fly, Matteo Triberti
  • Patent number: 9803802
    Abstract: A method of compressing gas includes maintaining a volume of gas at a first pressure within a first chamber. Pressurized liquid is forced into the first chamber through a nozzle having a curved profile. Based on the Coanda effect, the liquid compresses the volume of gas to a second pressure greater than the first pressure. The liquid is separated from the gas in a second chamber while maintaining the gas at the second pressure to provide compressed, dry gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Ohio State Innnovation Foundation
    Inventors: Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Fabio Chiara, Marcello Canova, James Durand
  • Patent number: 9518789
    Abstract: A seal for a heat exchanger of a machine includes a pad and a sealing lip. The pad includes a perimeter, a core face, and a tank face. The core face is in opposing relationship to the tank face. The pad defines a pad plane and an opening which extends between the core face and the tank face. The scaling lip circumscribes the perimeter of the pad and includes a base end, which is connected to the perimeter of the pad, and a terminal end. The sealing lip extends outwardly along the pad plane from the pad perimeter and projects from the core face. The sealing lip including an outer lip wall which extends from the base end to the terminal end along a tip axis disposed at an oblique lip pitch angle relative to the pad plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Kennedy, Travis J. King, James Durand, Tyler Davis, Pradeep Chapagain
  • Publication number: 20160097381
    Abstract: A method of compressing a gas includes maintaining a first volume of liquid in a first high pressure chamber and maintaining a first volume of gas in a second high pressure chamber, wherein the first volume of gas is at a first pressure and the first high pressure chamber and the second high pressure chamber are fluidly connected through a high pressure pump. A pressurized gas is forced into the first high pressure chamber having the first volume of liquid and simultaneously pumping, using the high pressure pump, at least a portion of the first volume of liquid in the first high pressure chamber to the second high pressure chamber, wherein the first volume of liquid pumped into the second high pressure chamber compresses the first volume of gas in the second high pressure chamber to a second pressure greater than the first pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Fabio Chiara, Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Marcello Canova, James Durand
  • Publication number: 20160069620
    Abstract: A seal for a heat exchanger of a machine includes a pad and a sealing lip. The pad includes a perimeter, a core face, and a tank face. The core face is in opposing relationship to the tank face. The pad defines a pad plane and an opening which extends between the core face and the tank face. The scaling lip circumscribes the perimeter of the pad and includes a base end, which is connected to the perimeter of the pad, and a terminal end. The sealing lip extends outwardly along the pad plane from the pad perimeter and projects from the core face. The sealing lip including an outer lip wall which extends from the base end to the terminal end along a tip axis disposed at an oblique lip pitch angle relative to the pad plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Joseph L. KENNEDY, Travis J. KING, James DURAND, Tyler DAVIS, Pradeep CHAPAGAIN
  • Publication number: 20150132150
    Abstract: A method of compressing gas includes maintaining a volume of gas at a first pressure within a first chamber. Pressurized liquid is forced into the first chamber through a nozzle having a curved profile. Based on the Coanda effect, the liquid compresses the volume of gas to a second pressure greater than the first pressure. The liquid is separated from the gas in a second chamber while maintaining the gas at the second pressure to provide compressed, dry gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Codrin-Gruie Cantemir, Fabio Chiara, Marcello Canova, James Durand
  • Patent number: 7979196
    Abstract: A power system including an exhaust producing engine, an exhaust system and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is provided. The EGR system may include an EGR flowpath and an air intake system. The EGR system may also include an EGR valve configured to regulate the flow of exhaust gases through the EGR flowpath. The power system may also include a monitoring system configured to monitor operating parameters of at least two components of the EGR system. The power system may also include a controller configured to determine, based on the monitored operating parameters, a maximum flowrate value for each of the components. Each of the maximum flowrate values may represent the maximum EGR flowrate for that component. The controller may be configured to control the EGR valve, based on the maximum flowrate values, to result in an EGR flowrate no greater than the lowest of the maximum flowrate values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Dea, James Durand, Evan Jacobson
  • Patent number: 7469692
    Abstract: A power system including an exhaust producing engine, an exhaust system and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is provided. The EGR system may include an EGR flowpath and an air intake system. The EGR system may also include an EGR valve configured to regulate the flow of exhaust gases through the EGR flowpath. The power system may also include a monitoring system configured to monitor operating parameters of at least two components of the EGR system. The power system may also include a controller configured to determine, based on the monitored operating parameters, a maximum flowrate value for each of the components. Each of the maximum flowrate values may represent the maximum EGR flowrate for that component. The controller may be configured to control the EGR valve, based on the maximum flowrate values, to result in an EGR flowrate no greater than the lowest of the maximum flowrate values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Dea, James Durand, Evan Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20080271450
    Abstract: A power system including an exhaust producing engine, an exhaust system and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is provided. The EGR system may include an EGR flowpath and an air intake system. The EGR system may also include an EGR valve configured to regulate the flow of exhaust gases through the EGR flowpath. The power system may also include a monitoring system configured to monitor operating parameters of at least two components of the EGR system. The power system may also include a controller configured to determine, based on the monitored operating parameters, a maximum flowrate value for each of the components. Each of the maximum flowrate values may represent the maximum EGR flowrate for that component. The controller may be configured to control the EGR valve, based on the maximum flowrate values, to result in an EGR flowrate no greater than the lowest of the maximum flowrate values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Dea, James Durand, Evan Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20080162018
    Abstract: A power system including an exhaust producing engine, an exhaust system and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is provided. The EGR system may include an EGR flowpath and an air intake system. The EGR system may also include an EGR valve configured to regulate the flow of exhaust gases through the EGR flowpath. The power system may also include a monitoring system configured to monitor operating parameters of at least two components of the EGR system. The power system may also include a controller configured to determine, based on the monitored operating parameters, a maximum flowrate value for each of the components. Each of the maximum flowrate values may represent the maximum EGR flowrate for that component. The controller may be configured to control the EGR valve, based on the maximum flowrate values, to result in an EGR flowrate no greater than the lowest of the maximum flowrate values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Dea, James Durand, Evan Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20080042528
    Abstract: A mobile furniture and accessory system for an office environment includes storage components, table or desk components, screen or partition components, paper management components, marker board components, computer support furniture and the like, for use in facilitating flexibility in manufacturing such components to user specifications and in arranging such components according to user requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: James Durand, Timothy Bouche, Lon Seidl, June Klauck, Steven Nemeth, Timothy Hornberger, Greogry Wallace, Jason Lind
  • Publication number: 20080040982
    Abstract: A mobile furniture and accessory system for an office environment includes storage components, table or desk components, screen or partition components, paper management components, marker board components, computer support furniture and the like, for use in facilitating flexibility in manufacturing such components to user specifications and in arranging such components according to user requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: James Durand, Timothy Bouche, Lon Seidl, June Klauck, Steve Nemeth, Timothy Hornberger, Greogry Wallace, Jason Lind
  • Publication number: 20070277792
    Abstract: A system for a virtual liquid sensor is disclosed including a method for operating the liquid sensor. The method includes determining a rate of generating condensation with respect to the component. The method also includes determining a rate of purging condensation with respect to the component. The method further includes determining an amount of accumulated condensation with respect to the component as a function of the rate of generating condensation and the rate of purging condensation over a given period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: James Durand
  • Publication number: 20070234792
    Abstract: A system for a virtual frost sensor is disclosed including a method for operating the virtual frost sensor. The method includes determining a first temperature indicative of a fluid upstream of the component and determining a second temperature indicative of a fluid downstream of the component. The method also includes sensing at least one engine parameter and determining a first parameter as a function of the at least one engine parameter. The method further includes determining a third temperature indicative of a temperature associated with the engine component as a function of the first temperature, the second temperature, and the first parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: James Durand
  • Publication number: 20070239344
    Abstract: A system for a virtual dew point sensor is disclosed including a method for operating the virtual dew point sensor. The method includes determining a first humidity ratio indicative of the humidity associated with an ambient air as a function of at least a relative humidity associated with the ambient air. The method also includes determining a second humidity ratio indicative of the humidity associated with an exhaust gas as a function of at least one engine parameter. The method also includes determining a third humidity ratio indicative of combustion air directed toward an inlet manifold of an engine as a function of the first and second humidity ratios. The method further includes determining at least one dew point indicative of the combustion air as a function of the third humidity ratio and a pressure indicative of the combustion air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: James Durand
  • Publication number: 20070143007
    Abstract: An exhaust control system for a power source is disclosed. The exhaust control system includes a navigation tool and a processor. The navigation tool is configured to detect a geographical location of a power source. The processor is configured to compare the geographical location of the power source with fuel-location data stored in a database. The exhaust control system is configured to modify, activate, or deactivate at least one engine control system, or activate or deactivate at least one power source warning system, based on a result of comparing the geographical location of the power source with the fuel-location data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: James Durand
  • Publication number: 20070137627
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an air handling system is disclosed. The heat exchanger has an inlet, an outlet, and at least one passageway fluidly connecting the inlet and the outlet. The at least one passageway has a corrosive resistive feature that varies along a length of the at least one passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: James Durand, Ajey Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20070027608
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of controlling an internal combustion engine system having an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block defining a plurality of combustion chambers, an intake air system in fluid communication with the combustion chambers and providing intake air thereto, an exhaust gas system in fluid communication with the combustion chambers and carrying exhaust gas therefrom, a cooling system having a cooling fluid circulated therein and a recirculated gas system in fluid communication with the exhaust gas system and intake air system wherein a portion of the exhaust gas is routed from the exhaust gas system to the intake air system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: James Durand, Neil Terry, Gregory Tomlins