Patents by Inventor John P. Sheridan

John P. Sheridan 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: 8747088
    Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor housing, an oil sump, an intake chamber, a compression mechanism, a drive shaft, and a first oil passage. The oil sump may be in communication with the compression mechanism. The intake chamber may be defined within the housing. The drive shaft may include first and second ends with an oil inlet passage located therebetween. The first end may be disposed within the intake chamber and may be drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism. The second end may extend outside of the housing for driven engagement external to the housing. The oil inlet passage may be located within the intake chamber. The first oil passage may be disposed within the housing and in communication with the oil sump and the oil inlet passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Elson, Jeffrey L. Berning, John P. Sheridan
  • Publication number: 20090136372
    Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor housing, an oil sump, an intake chamber, a compression mechanism, a drive shaft, and a first oil passage. The oil sump may be in communication with the compression mechanism. The intake chamber may be defined within the housing. The drive shaft may include first and second ends with an oil inlet passage located therebetween. The first end may be disposed within the intake chamber and may be drivingly engaged with the compression mechanism. The second end may extend outside of the housing for driven engagement external to the housing. The oil inlet passage may be located within the intake chamber. The first oil passage may be disposed within the housing and in communication with the oil sump and the oil inlet passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: John P. Elson, Jeffrey L. Berning, John P. Sheridan
  • Patent number: 6672846
    Abstract: A compressor system includes a pair of compressors located in a common shell. A common drive shaft drives both compressors and the drive shaft is powered by a single motor. One or both of the compressors can be equipped with a pulse width modulated capacity control system and a vapor injection system. When one compressor is equipped with these systems, the capacity can be varied between 50% and 110%. When both compressors are equipped with these systems, the capacity can be varied between 0% and 120%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: Rajan Rajendran, John P. Sheridan, Carl H. Knapke
  • Publication number: 20020159898
    Abstract: A compressor system includes a pair of compressors located in a common shell. A common drive shaft drives both compressors and the drive shaft is powered by a single motor. One or both of the compressors can be equipped with a pulse width modulated capacity control system and a vapor injection system. When one compressor is equipped with these systems, the capacity can be varied between 50% and 110%. When both compressors are equipped with these systems, the capacity can be varied between 0% and 120%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Rajan Rajendran, John P. Sheridan, Carl H. Knapke
  • Patent number: 6422842
    Abstract: A scroll machine is provided with a muffler mounted to the fixed scroll of the scroll machine for improved sound attenuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Sheridan, Jeffrey W. Hirsch
  • Publication number: 20010002980
    Abstract: A scroll machine is provided with a muffler mounted to the fixed scroll of the scroll machine for improved sound attenuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Inventors: John P. Sheridan, Jeffrey W. Hirsch
  • Patent number: 6220839
    Abstract: A scroll machine is provided with a muffler mounted to the fixed scroll of the scroll machine for improved sound attenuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Sheridan, Jeffrey W. Hirsch
  • Patent number: 4601329
    Abstract: An automatic temperature control system and method for maintaining a predetermined temperature in an enclosed space, wherein the temperature in a heat sink is sensed and compared with the outside temperature to anticipate whether a heating or cooling mode is or may be required. When a mode is selected, a "readiness" state signal is supplied to a preset control in the enclosed space. When the preset temperature is reached in the enclosed space, the preset control energizes the appropriate heating or cooling device to maintain the preset temperature in the enclosed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Inventor: John P. Sheridan
  • Patent number: 4437511
    Abstract: A heating and cooling system, which in the "heating" mode provides fresh, filtered, solar heated air which may be augmented by a fireplace(s) heat exchanger to selectively complement or supplant a heating system otherwise fueled by mass-purchased fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal, etc.), without resorting to intermediate steps, i.e., heat pump assist, liquid conversions, low level air mixing, etc. A collector duct extends along the peak region of an attic space to direct air, heated by solar energy impinging on the roof, to the intake of a heating and/or distribution system within the building. Vents admit outside air to the attic space, adjacent the eaves, so the air is heated by the hot roof and rises to the inlet slot of the duct in the peak region. The duct transfer can be closed and a further inlet opened to admit normal return air from the occupied areas to the heating and distribution system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Inventor: John P. Sheridan
  • Patent number: RE41955
    Abstract: A compressor system includes a pair of compressors located in a common shell. A common drive shaft drives both compressors and the drive shaft is powered by a single motor. One or both of the compressors can be equipped with a pulse width modulated capacity control system and a vapor injection system. When one compressor is equipped with these systems, the capacity can be varied between 50% and 110%. When both compressors are equipped with these systems, the capacity can be varied between 0% and 120%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajan Rajendran, John P. Sheridan, Carl H. Knapke