Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Withers

Joseph M. Withers 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).

  • Combination HVAC and auxiliary engine cooling
    Patent number: 7128141
    Abstract: A vehicle heat transfer module including a conduit for air circulation, an evaporator in the conduit between the cabin air input and cabin air output, and a heater having vehicle engine coolant circulated therethrough, the heater being in a first path between the evaporator and the cabin air output. A first door selectively opens or closes the fresh air input and fresh air output, and a second door blocks a selected amount of cabin air from the first path. A controller controls the first and second doors responsive to heating and cooling requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Modine Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Keith D. Ping, Richard V. LaHue, Aaron C. Stull, Joseph M. Withers, Gregg D. Olson